Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to repair this bike. Turns out, my issue was the faulty solenoid and the stator had to be replaced. Stator a little time consuming to do but the Maxim starts up instantly every time!
I just found your video and live in South MKE...I have an ‘82 XJ750 that won’t start but has a full battery...your video gave me a lot of things to think about!!! Thanks!!!
Very informative.. When checking push buttons ..on ohms scale ..slowly push in button..it will engage..continue slowly pushing in button and watch your meter ..if meter is bouncing around as you push in till it dead heads ...your start button is bad ... Good luck...
Hi, Great video. I am having a problem with my 82 seca, I keep losing power to one of my coil packs and the bike goes down to 2 cylinders. It has been a pain to try and find as it does it randomly it could be hot or cold, I have checked all the connections and plugs and I still can't find out what is happening with it.
Hey so just bought an 83 XJ550 and the starter button is missing. The blue and black wires were also cut and I can’t start it although I am getting power when I turn the key. If I just connect the blue and black wires would that be like pressing the starter button and start the engine?
any help would be appreciated I have a no spark issue and when the bikes on the lift by rotating the tire the headlight is dimming , and once in awhile I hear a relay click and the bike has spark . it's a xj550 1982 thx f or your video it help
Ok. I have a problem where j cant get it to run. Itll crank but it wont start, it's getting spark, oil is fine, everything's been synced, but it seems like it's still not getting enough fuel
Thankyou, am sorry but am am not a smart bloke so please bear with me, when i hit the ignition swith i am just getting a click over and over again av changed spark and chaned battery, it a suzuki savage 650 and this problem is taxing my head, the solinoid is moving so i really dont know, any ideas?
i have the exact same bike, is cranking but not turning over. i put the jump box on and it started right up. got a new battery on the way hoping that fixes the problem. thoughts?
hey I drope my bike and land it on my right hand side and now won't start , only if is on gear one press the clutch and the start bottom push the bike and release the clutch if I'm lucky if start .. help please
Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to repair this bike. Turns out, my issue was the faulty solenoid and the stator had to be replaced. Stator a little time consuming to do but the Maxim starts up instantly every time!
I just found your video and live in South MKE...I have an ‘82 XJ750 that won’t start but has a full battery...your video gave me a lot of things to think about!!! Thanks!!!
That was awesome, thanks for sharing. That bike is looking super clean for its age. Great buy for you. Enjoy it and stay alert.
Very informative..
When checking push buttons ..on ohms scale ..slowly push in button..it will engage..continue slowly pushing in button and watch your meter ..if meter is bouncing around as you push in till it dead heads ...your start button is bad ...
Good luck...
Thanks for this. 👍🏼 and appreciate the bloopers haha.
Thanks for the tips! This video helped me find the solution to a frustrating problem. Very well done.
I got a Question
How to change a crack shaft seal on a 82 Yamaha max 550 please I really really need your help ALOHA
Hi, Great video. I am having a problem with my 82 seca, I keep losing power to one of my coil packs and the bike goes down to 2 cylinders. It has been a pain to try and find as it does it randomly it could be hot or cold, I have checked all the connections and plugs and I still can't find out what is happening with it.
Need some help you lost me after you said you solder that blue wire to that red wire did you hook up that red 2
Hey so just bought an 83 XJ550 and the starter button is missing. The blue and black wires were also cut and I can’t start it although I am getting power when I turn the key. If I just connect the blue and black wires would that be like pressing the starter button and start the engine?
Do you have a link for that color coded wiring diagram? Thanks
i know right where did you get the colored wiring chart?
Here you go - www.lumien.se/stuff/xj550/XJ550ElectricalDiagram.html
@@Handyman2083 Here you go - www.lumien.se/stuff/xj550/XJ550ElectricalDiagram.html
How can I test the cdi ignitor unit?
@dizasterdoes8663 i have a problem with my 85 xj 700 yamaha bike , can you help me?
How can you test the cdi ignitor box?
Where did you get the diagram from ?
any help would be appreciated I have a no spark issue and when the bikes on the lift by rotating the tire the headlight is dimming , and once in awhile I hear a relay click and the bike has spark . it's a xj550 1982 thx f or your video it help
Ok. I have a problem where j cant get it to run. Itll crank but it wont start, it's getting spark, oil is fine, everything's been synced, but it seems like it's still not getting enough fuel
My 1982 is trying to start but not starting fully or staying running you can hear combustion tho
I just spent 30 min checking all wires, fuses etc. than find your video.. thanks for reminding about the green light ;)
My 81 750 does the same thing push the button and nothing
Wouldn't happen to know why the headlight may not receive power? (Turn signals ain't working correctly either)
Blown fuse ..???
Thankyou, am sorry but am am not a smart bloke so please bear with me, when i hit the ignition swith i am just getting a click over and over again av changed spark and chaned battery, it a suzuki savage 650 and this problem is taxing my head, the solinoid is moving so i really dont know, any ideas?
i have the exact same bike, is cranking but not turning over. i put the jump box on and it started right up. got a new battery on the way hoping that fixes the problem. thoughts?
i know this is an old comment, but with the new battery did that help you? im having the exact problem as you! ordering a new battery soon
+austin498 it didn't help. I took it to a mechanic and my problem turned out to be the cdi box.
alifera elf hmm, strange, seems to be a common problem on ol 550 maxims, appreciate it buddy! ride safe.
what handlebars do you have on there?
Thanks this was a very thorough video.
Great video, bud thanks for the detailed info.
Thank you for this video, very helpful
Very helpful! Thank you sir...
Ty! Running all my switch's down now!
Great video.
Dope, Seth Rogan rides an 82 xj!
Great job buddy ..
Thank you Seth Rogan, start button was faulty.
Nice detaljs 👍🏼 thanks
man, I am trying to bring back to life a Maxxim xj750 1985, but it wont start! wolud you be kind enough to share yourwisdom w me please?
hey I drope my bike and land it on my right hand side and now won't start , only if is on gear one press the clutch and the start bottom push the bike and release the clutch if I'm lucky if start .. help please
great job
thanks for the info
A+
😫😫😫I just want my stupid bike to work