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xj 550

  1. Amelia Si
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    Newbie

    Hello everyone, I recently just bought my first motorcycle the '82 xj550 maxim. It is stunning and I've gotten my permit and taken it on the...
    Thread by: Amelia Si, Jun 5, 2025, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. KianD
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim (North American Version) Oil Pump Pickup Tube Location

    Cant really tell in manuals or schematics online what side the oil pickup tube is. I mainly just want to know if its in the front or the rear....
    Thread by: KianD, May 31, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Will Beemer
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    XJ 550 Maxim Diagnosing Electrical Short

    I bought an ' XJ550 Maxim that didn't run as a project. When I bought it, the main fuse was blown (I didn't realize until I got it home). I tried...
    Thread by: Will Beemer, May 23, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Lourium
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    Bike Runs but wont stay running

    Hello everyone! With the help of all everyone on the fourm the XJ 550 is now running! I am very excited with that but now my next question is how...
    Thread by: Lourium, Aug 17, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. zburke11
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    XJ500 Starter Relay Problems

    So I kinda rebuilt an 81 xj 500 over here in Slovakia. I can use most parts from a 550 for it so that's what I usually order. My wiring isn't...
    Thread by: zburke11, Oct 12, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Rubenis
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    Wanted XJ 550 Muffler (Either Side)

    My left muffler fell off while out riding and when I went back to where my bike got loud, it was gone. Looking for a muffler for my '81 XJ 550,...
    Thread by: Rubenis, Jul 22, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Christopher McTavish
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    For sale 1981 xj550

    Don’t have time or want to work on this one. spins over with little to no compression in any cylinder. I think valves are stuck open from sitting...
    Thread by: Christopher McTavish, Mar 13, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. old's cool
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    Yamaha XJ550 Maxim

    Hi, I need to pick your XJ bikes' owners' and enthusiasts' brains about my XJ550 maxim! :) hopefully your expertise would help me with this bike!...
    Thread by: old's cool, Nov 18, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Xjriley
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    550 maxim suspension adjustment.

    Can anyone out here point me in the right direction on suspension adjustment. How do you do it?
    Thread by: Xjriley, Sep 15, 2020, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Roman daley
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    carb rebuild!! For 81’ XJ550 maxim!! Need threads

    Any advice or threads/links/videos to help start this rebuild!
    Thread by: Roman daley, Apr 16, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ColcHesther
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    Xj 550 but fj 600 motor question

    hello from Mexico guys this is my first post, well to be quick, i bought a yamaha Xj 550 seca to set up a cafe racer with the motorcycle but i...
    Thread by: ColcHesther, Oct 25, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jebus
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    PRICE IS RIGHT - XJ 750 FOR SALE: LOS ANGELES AREA

    Midnight Maxim. Mostly there. Got it for parts a few years ago. Out of curiosity, I cleaned the carbs and put in some gas. Fired up and throttle...
    Thread by: Jebus, Feb 21, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Alli
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    83 xj550 Maxim seat mod help

    Hi all! I'm new to this forum and motorcycles in general. I just bought an 83 xj550 Maxim as my first bike. Currently, I'm on the balls of my...
    Thread by: Alli, Jun 18, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Blake Bracht
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    1982 XJ550 Maxim start issues

    Hey guys, relatively new to this shindig. Bought a 1982 550 maxim a few months ago, didn’t run because the carbs were in pretty dismal shape,...
    Thread by: Blake Bracht, May 17, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. NikoRx
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    Vacuum leak? crazy rpms, and now it won’t start.

    So I am new to motorcycles, got an 82 XJ550 and have sunk a lot into it. I paid an elderly gentleman twice now who specializes in older bikes to...
    Thread by: NikoRx, Dec 9, 2017, 75 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ApexNL
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    For Sale 1982 xj550 maxim parts

    I just recently purchased a 1982 550 maxim for a cafe racer project and have a bunch of take off parts still in good shape, so far i have: two...
    Thread by: ApexNL, Apr 23, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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