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83 xj550 trip meter malfunctioning (By Steve Frost, 2020-07-05)
yamaha 550 maxim 82 (By colby leckenby, 2019-05-01)
- RE: yamaha 550 maxim 82 (By vintageman, 2021-05-02)
JDM XJ400 1982 (By Rob, 2016-06-14)
1982 Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim tire pressure front and back (By Tony, 2016-04-05)
starter problem (By ravi, 2016-02-16)
High RPM? (By Tim Walker, 2015-09-22)
- RE: High RPM? (By Rick, 2015-12-01)
mr david (By haynes, 2015-08-18)
Starter problem (By BB, 2015-07-10)
- RE: Starter problem (By BB, 2015-07-10)
custom build please help (By mike, 2015-05-21)
paul (By pwf, 2014-11-29)
Wtb ;;Battery and rectifier side panel (Silver) 1981 xj550 (By eyatras, 2014-11-03)
longfoot (By wornsoul, 2014-09-04)
- stator pick -up coils for the cost of shipping to you (By longfoot, 2014-09-04)
mpg? (By jim, 2014-05-21)
Fuel tank (By Sigurd m holm, 2014-03-02)
looking for a carb (By Laurie, 2012-10-09)
Sleaves (By SWB, 2012-07-22)
Laden seat height? (By curious, 2012-03-12)
Removing the carbs (By Glenn, 2011-12-20)
11th digit of VIN? (By Glenn, 2011-12-13)
- RE: 11th digit of VIN? (By Andrew, 2011-12-13)
81 Yamaha XJ 550 (By Ulysses, 2011-11-10)
Hit the start button, get nothing (By Ricardo755, 2011-06-01)
82 MAXIM XJ 550 PARTS FOR SALE (By COLE ADAMS, 2011-05-03)
- RE: 82 MAXIM XJ 550 PARTS FOR SALE (By SWB (Sleaves), 2012-07-22)
side panels (By Dano, 2011-04-13)
- RE: side panels (By COLE ADAMS, 2011-05-03)
wont start (By msize, 2011-03-06)
YAMAHA XJ 550 XJ550 Maxim Cruiser on Ebay (By Steve Hughes, 2010-09-04)
Suddenly dead...no power (By sally, 2010-08-31)
- RE: Suddenly dead...no power (By TREEtment.be, 2014-10-18)
Chain Tension (By ken, 2010-08-08)
carburator settings (By colin henderson, 2010-06-19)
xj550 speedo problem (By CJ, 2010-06-05)
Your headlight. (By Billy Seven, 2010-06-04)
Signal lights won´t blink (By Shan, 2010-06-02)
headlight won´t work (By phill, 2010-04-05)
- RE: headlight won´t work (By Shan, 2010-06-03)
  - RE: headlight won´t work (By Ricardo755, 2011-06-03)
is there engine damage? (By george, 2010-03-19)
- RE: is there engine damage? (By rick, 2010-04-08)
Jumper cables got crossed, what could have fried? (By ralletag, 2010-03-10)
XJ 550 \ (By Bruce Anderson, 2010-03-03)
Fuel flow and Starting (separate issues) (By Bike to start?, 2010-02-26)
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE (By Joe, 2010-01-11)
1981 550 maxim (By dave, 2009-10-21)
TICS shutoff tool (By B Ryan, 2009-10-10)
- RE: TICS shutoff tool (By rick, 2009-10-12)
- RE: TICS shutoff tool (By rick, 2009-10-12)
battery (By james, 2009-10-03)
- RE: battery (By rick, 2009-10-05)
1983 YAMAHA MAXIM XJ550 FOR SALE CHICAGO (By CLAY, 2009-09-26)
revival (By rick, 2009-09-17)
82 Maxim 550 wont start (By yanni, 2009-09-14)
- RE: 82 Maxim 550 wont start (By rick, 2009-09-17)
- RE: 82 Maxim 550 wont start (By Billy Seven, 2010-03-08)
turn signal (By joel, 2009-08-20)
- RE: turn signal (By rick, 2009-09-12)
- RE: turn signal (By fitzy, 2011-03-16)
XJ550 starter button (By Sam P., 2009-07-16)
- RE: XJ550 starter button (By chris, 2009-08-20)
- RE: XJ550 starter button (By Billy Seven, 2010-03-08)
whining speedometer (By kensmall, 2009-07-15)
Very Little Spark (By Mike, 2009-04-02)
Necesito carburador (By Colibri, 2009-02-11)
wont fire (By brandon, 2009-01-19)
Exhaust Replacement (By Aaron, 2009-01-13)
help 1982 xj 550 wont start (By mike martuno, 2008-12-07)
- RE: help 1982 xj 550 wont start (By Dinges, 2009-01-08)
turn signal problem (By Dave, 2008-08-19)
I need help (By kyle, 2008-07-25)
clutch problem (By kyle111, 2008-07-25)
- RE: clutch problem (By yeatonm@bcsc.k12, 2021-05-01)
Starter Button - Replace 82 Maxim (By Jim R, 2008-06-17)
Saddlebag Brackets? (By Dinges, 2008-06-12)
XJ550 engine number location? (By CJ, 2008-06-10)
Help - need match to 82 sprocket (By KT, 2008-05-17)
XJ550 parts for sale (By Killer, 2008-04-25)
- RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By Sarah Jane, 2008-07-12)
- RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By Aaron Daye, 2009-02-04)
  - RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By george, 2010-03-19)
    - RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By Ronald Fisher, 2010-04-17)
- RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By Earl, 2009-02-16)
- RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By xydaco, 2010-03-14)
  - RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By raceaddict, 2010-03-15)
- RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By montana meg, 2011-02-23)
  - RE: XJ550 parts for sale (By dr ron, 2011-02-24)
Mr. (By Daniel T. Shell, 2008-04-20)
Parts (By Killer, 2008-04-13)
- RE: Parts (By Rick, 2008-04-18)
Dell (By Dell Harrison, 2008-04-09)
- RE: Dell (By JoyRider, 2008-04-10)
- RE: Dell (By Rick, 2008-04-18)
Step by Step Carb cleaning? (By NuGirlBikR, 2008-03-26)
- RE: Step by Step Carb cleaning? (By Rick, 2008-04-18)
Considering Purchase? (By Tim, 2008-03-26)
Oil Leak (By mike, 2008-03-16)
Barn Special (By Dinges, 2008-01-16)
- RE: Barn Special (By Daniel Shell, 2008-01-16)
- RE: Barn Special (By brian, 2008-01-22)
- RE: Barn Special (By Rick, 2008-04-18)
Mr. (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-11-24)
starting in cold weather (By mech57, 2007-11-12)
- RE: starting in cold weather (By skrauntor, 2007-11-13)
  - RE: starting in cold weather (By Kevin, 2007-12-13)
    - RE: starting in cold weather (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)
- RE: starting in cold weather (By Daniel T. Shell, 2008-01-16)
- RE: starting in cold weather (By sepyoukey, 2009-02-09)
xj 550 seca (By Ducati Rob, 2007-10-17)
- RE: xj 550 seca (By penny b, 2009-07-21)
wiring diagram (By dave, 2007-10-15)
Starting Issues (By ~Zar4, 2007-10-08)
- RE: Starting Issues (By skrauntor, 2007-11-13)
- RE: Starting Issues (By brian, 2008-01-02)
- RE: Starting Issues (By Gus, 2011-08-13)
- RE: Starting Issues (By Gus, 2011-08-13)
Front Disc (By Dave, 2007-09-30)
- RE: Front Disc (By Brian J, 2007-10-05)
  - RE: Front Disc (By Dave, 2007-10-05)
    - RE: Front Disc (By Brian J, 2007-10-08)
      - RE: Front Disc (By Dave, 2007-10-08)
        
        RE: Front Disc (By Brian J, 2007-10-09)
        
        RE: Front Disc (By Steve, 2007-12-27)
        
        RE: Front Disc (By dave, 2007-12-30)
82 Seca 550, Oil type? (By Ryan, 2007-09-06)
- RE: 82 Seca 550, Oil type? (By BrianJ, 2007-09-21)
- RE: 82 Seca 550, Oil type? (By joe90, 2007-09-21)
- RE: 82 Seca 550, Oil type? (By skrauntor, 2007-11-13)
Brian Jones (By Brian, 2007-08-22)
Torque values for the head (By Steve Abbott, 2007-07-27)
- RE: Torque values for the head (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)
- RE: Torque values for the head (By Ranald Nimmo., 2009-07-28)
Gas Tank Emblems (By corzy, 2007-06-17)
- RE: Gas Tank Emblems (By rick r., 2007-06-24)
- RE: Gas Tank Emblems (By steve, 2007-12-27)
- RE: Gas Tank Emblems (By LW, 2012-06-25)
fuses (By corzy, 2007-06-16)
Choke lever question (By JoAnne, 2007-06-13)
- RE: Choke lever question (By rick r., 2007-06-24)
  - RE: Choke lever question (By magic4954, 2011-09-26)
Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By Jeff D., 2007-05-23)
- RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By Hipppy, 2007-05-27)
- RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By Greg J., 2007-06-01)
- RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By rick r., 2007-06-24)
  - RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By suzigs, 2008-02-26)
- RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By jay, 2008-05-30)
- RE: Fuel pouring out of the air intake (By mike, 2010-03-04)
wont fire (By rick r, 2007-05-13)
- RE: wont fire (By kevin, 2007-05-20)
  - spins but wont starte,push it it startes now (By farmer, 2010-04-11)
- RE: wont fire (By phil kenny, 2008-01-09)
- RE: wont fire (By Daniel T. Shell, 2008-01-20)
Starter problem (By Tim Wight, 2007-04-30)
- RE: Starter problem (By skrauntor, 2007-11-13)
- RE: Starter problem (By suzigs, 2008-02-26)
- RE: Starter problem (By wildplanetsam, 2011-01-11)
  - RE: Starter problem (By Dr Ron, 2011-01-11)
Soaking/Cleaning the Carbs (By Brady, 2007-04-21)
- RE: Soaking/Cleaning the Carbs (By Daniel Shell, 2008-05-19)
XJ550 Seca Electrics (By Chaz, 2007-04-15)
- RE: XJ550 Seca Electrics (By phill, 2010-04-05)
- RE: XJ550 Seca Electrics (By shane, 2012-03-22)
6 speed transmission (By Rick in Pa, 2007-03-27)
- RE: 6 speed transmission (By Ryan, 2009-02-17)
  - RE: 6 speed transmission (By Earl, 2009-02-18)
XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Fred (UK), 2007-03-19)
- RE: XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Bryce, 2007-03-20)
  - RE: XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Stewart, 2007-03-24)
  - RE: XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Stewart, 2007-03-24)
  - RE: XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Rick in Pa, 2007-03-27)
    - RE: XJ550 tyre pressures? (By Alan Trent, 2010-08-19)
Burnt Spark Plugs (By Bryce, 2007-03-08)
- RE: Burnt Spark Plugs (By kevin, 2007-05-20)
- RE: Burnt Spark Plugs (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)
- RE: Burnt Spark Plugs (By suzigs, 2008-02-26)
Brakes (By Kevin, 2006-12-30)
Off Roadin (By Kevin, 2006-12-26)
- RE: Off Roadin (By rob, 2007-02-19)
Thinking of buying (By Jim, 2006-12-08)
- RE: Thinking of buying (By Craig, 2006-12-08)
- RE: Thinking of buying (By Hipppy, 2006-12-18)
  - RE: Thinking of buying (By Kevin, 2006-12-26)
Flooding? (By Bryce, 2006-11-15)
- RE: Flooding? (By Hipppy, 2006-11-22)
  - RE: Flooding? (By Craig, 2006-11-22)
    - Manual (By Hipppy, 2006-11-22)
      - RE: Manual (By Craig, 2006-11-23)
      - RE: Manual (By Kevin, 2006-12-02)
        
        RE: Manual (By Craig, 2006-12-02)
        
        RE: Manual (By Hipppy, 2006-12-04)
- RE: Flooding? (By Bryce, 2006-11-23)
  - RE: Flooding? (By Craig, 2006-11-23)
    - RE: Flooding? (By Kevin, 2006-11-23)
      - RE: Flooding? (By Hipppy, 2006-12-04)
        
        RE: Flooding? (By Daniel T. Shell, 2008-01-29)
Friction plates (By Kevin, 2006-10-28)
- RE: Friction plates (By kyle, 2008-07-25)
Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
- RE: Clutch problems (By Craig, 2006-10-26)
  - RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
    - RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
      - RE: Clutch problems (By skrauntor, 2006-10-26)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Craig, 2006-10-26)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
    - RE: Clutch problems (By Craig, 2006-10-26)
      - RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-10-27)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-11-04)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Craig, 2006-11-04)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By Kevin, 2006-11-11)
        
        RE: Clutch problems (By ajs, 2008-09-28)
    - RE: Clutch problems (By Steve-o-, 2007-06-14)
  - RE: Clutch problems (By kyle, 2008-07-24)
- RE: Clutch problems (By JOHN T, 2012-07-24)
Accessories (By Craig, 2006-09-28)
- RE: Accessories (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)
GAS TANK NEEDED (By skrauntor, 2006-08-06)
- RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By Craig, 2006-09-28)
  - RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By Craig, 2006-09-29)
- RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By Grizzly, 2007-04-12)
  - RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By Greg J., 2007-04-12)
    - RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By S. Youkey, 2009-02-01)
- RE: GAS TANK NEEDED (By Grizzly, 2007-05-24)
82 Mamim (By Hipppy, 2006-08-02)
- RE: 82 Mamim (By skrauntor, 2006-08-02)
  - RE: 82 Mamim (By Hipppy, 2006-08-02)
    - RE: 82 Mamim (By skrauntor, 2006-08-03)
      - RE: 82 Maxim (By Hipppy, 2006-08-03)
        
        RE: 82 Maxim (By Craig, 2006-09-28)
        
        RE: 82 Maxim (By Kevin, 2006-10-26)
- RE: 82 Mamim (By Bryce, 2007-04-10)
- RE: 82 Mamim (By Daniel T. Shell, 2008-01-26)
  - RE: 82 Mamim (By Brian, 2008-01-26)
  - RE: 82 Mamim (By Brian, 2008-01-29)
oil filter (By tom, 2006-06-02)
- RE: oil filter (By Hipppy, 2006-06-02)
  - RE: MANUAL (By TOM, 2006-06-03)
    - RE: MANUAL (By Hipppy, 2006-06-06)
      - RE: MANUAL (By Craig, 2006-09-28)
- RE: oil filter (By alfy, 2008-08-07)
- RE: oil filter (By xydaco, 2010-03-14)
  - RE: oil filter (By Bill Seven, 2010-03-16)
spark (By tom, 2006-04-26)
- RE: spark (By Hipppy, 2006-04-26)
- RE: spark (By jay, 2008-05-30)
- RE: spark (By bones, 2010-04-12)
maxima 550 1982 (By tom, 2006-04-26)
Apply gas and it dies (By theschwarz1, 2006-04-10)
- RE: Apply gas and it dies (By tom, 2006-04-26)
- RE: Apply gas and it dies (By fabio, 2008-06-15)
- RE: Apply gas and it dies (By Chris, 2009-05-13)
  - RE: Apply gas and it dies (By LW, 2012-06-25)
Yamaha - Can´t find the engine size (By Hipppy, 2006-04-03)
- RE: Yamaha - Can´t find the engine size (By skrauntor, 2006-04-05)
- RE: Yamaha - Can´t find the engine size (By Greg J., 2007-04-12)
- RE: Yamaha - Can´t find the engine size (By jimmy lowe, 2008-09-05)
Anyone have access to a parts bike? (By skrauntor, 2005-08-06)
- RE: Anyone have access to a parts bike? (By Greg J., 2007-04-12)
  - RE: Anyone have access to a parts bike? (By ChrisV, 2009-04-26)
Idle and Running troubles (By torontoite, 2005-08-06)
- RE: Idle and Running troubles (By rob, 2005-09-29)
- RE: Idle and Running troubles (By Greg J., 2007-04-12)
- RE: Idle and Running troubles (By stevexj, 2007-10-05)
  - RE: Idle and Running troubles (By Brian j, 2007-10-05)
- RE: Idle and Running troubles (By magic4954, 2011-09-26)
1982 Seca 550 (By Patrick, 2005-07-18)
- RE: 1982 Seca 550 (By torontoite, 2005-08-06)
- RE: 1982 Seca 550 (By RPM038, 2007-07-04)
1982 yamaha 550 maxim (By perry, 2005-02-13)
- RE: 1982 yamaha 550 maxim (By andrew k, 2011-12-12)
- RE: 1982 yamaha 550 maxim (By Laurie, 2012-10-09)
Oil Capasity & Sissy Bar (By Pancho, 2004-12-04)
- RE: Oil Capasity & Sissy Bar (By Jason E., 2004-12-06)
  - RE: Oil Capasity (By skrauntor, 2004-12-21)
    - RE: Oil Capasity (By Craig, 2006-09-28)
- RE: Oil Capasity & Sissy Bar (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)
  - RE: Oil Capasity & Sissy Bar (By brian, 2008-01-02)
Chrome Covers (By Jim, 2004-11-26)
- RE: Chrome Covers (By Jason E., 2004-11-26)
Idle settings (By Jim Aerts, 2004-11-15)
- RE: Idle settings (By Dave D, 2004-11-15)
  - RE: Idle settings (By skrauntor, 2004-12-04)
- RE: Idle settings (By john edmonds, 2004-12-11)
- RE: Idle settings (By Davemaha, 2008-10-25)
RESTORING XJ 550 (By BRYAN IRELAND, 2004-08-06)
- RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By Hipppy, 2006-04-05)
  - RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By Greg J., 2007-03-16)
    - RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By Hoagie, 2007-05-07)
      - RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By lawrence, 2016-05-01)
- got owned on my yama (By lmb1982, 2010-09-24)
- RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By Dr Ron, 2010-11-27)
- RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By Dr Ron, 2011-02-24)
- RE: RESTORING XJ 550 (By nwlb.sf, 2014-01-24)
Fork Damper Removal Tool (By Dave Donaldson, 2004-06-08)
Carb balancing (By Jason Eastin, 2004-06-04)
- RE: Carb balancing (By Brian, 2009-10-10)
- RE: Carb balancing (By RMI, 2015-01-02)
  - RE: Carb balancing (By Paul, 2015-01-03)
oil pressure gauge (By NN, 2003-08-21)
- RE: oil pressure gauge (By rob, 2011-09-26)
- RE: oil pressure gauge (By jorge rubin, 2012-11-29)
tires for xj (By NN, 2002-02-13)
- RE: tires for xj (By James, 2002-04-23)
- RE: tires for xj (By Daniel T. Shell, 2007-12-13)

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