Troubleshooting Motorcycle Ignition. 1982 Yamaha xj550 maxim

Smashing that starter button but nothing engages? The problem may only be your kill switch, kickstand, or starter relay. Hopefully this video will give you some clues about what your issue might be.
Link to more generic electric diagnostics but still on a yamaha xj
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  • @scootermacarthy5990
    @scootermacarthy59903 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @brianverfuerth2839
    @brianverfuerth28395 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @jerryking1434
    @jerryking14343 жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @gregovolsung8769
    @gregovolsung87692 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome, thanks for sharing. That bike is looking super clean for its age. Great buy for you. Enjoy it and stay alert.

  • @TimFurness
    @TimFurness8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! This video helped me find the solution to a frustrating problem. Very well done.

  • @josepholiveira1648

    @josepholiveira1648

    6 жыл бұрын

    I got a Question

  • @josepholiveira1648

    @josepholiveira1648

    6 жыл бұрын

    How to change a crack shaft seal on a 82 Yamaha max 550 please I really really need your help ALOHA

  • @jjakob6661
    @jjakob66617 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this was a very thorough video.

  • @TheOcPickingCo
    @TheOcPickingCo6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, bud thanks for the detailed info.

  • @TheJohnhamelin
    @TheJohnhamelin6 жыл бұрын

    Ty! Running all my switch's down now!

  • @cheysome
    @cheysome8 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thank you sir...

  • @enginesandfishing
    @enginesandfishing4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, very helpful

  • @likmik4156
    @likmik41563 жыл бұрын

    My 81 750 does the same thing push the button and nothing

  • @cemeren742
    @cemeren7429 жыл бұрын

    Great job buddy ..

  • @jamal8336
    @jamal83365 жыл бұрын

    Nice detaljs 👍🏼 thanks

  • @billbraxton7192
    @billbraxton71922 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. 👍🏼 and appreciate the bloopers haha.

  • @801rampage9
    @801rampage98 жыл бұрын

    Dope, Seth Rogan rides an 82 xj!

  • @justriders1
    @justriders18 жыл бұрын

    what handlebars do you have on there?

  • @Ginga7r
    @Ginga7r3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cornishrob123
    @cornishrob1237 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the diagram from ?

  • @MsBeckykay
    @MsBeckykay8 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the info

  • @houson08
    @houson088 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @williamross7492
    @williamross7492 Жыл бұрын

    My 1982 is trying to start but not starting fully or staying running you can hear combustion tho

  • @nicks5648
    @nicks56484 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @fallen101791
    @fallen1017913 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @thomasm8748
    @thomasm87483 жыл бұрын

    How can you test the cdi ignitor box?

  • @jamaicatrending4095
    @jamaicatrending40957 жыл бұрын

    great job

  • @neilyakuza6595
    @neilyakuza65952 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @thomasm8748
    @thomasm87483 жыл бұрын

    How can I test the cdi ignitor unit?

  • @xcon4ever1
    @xcon4ever18 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @hotterrain1329
    @hotterrain13298 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Seth Rogan, start button was faulty.

  • @antonybonilla8620
    @antonybonilla86203 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lucastortuga6177
    @lucastortuga61777 жыл бұрын

    I just spent 30 min checking all wires, fuses etc. than find your video.. thanks for reminding about the green light ;)

  • @RoadWarrior8669
    @RoadWarrior86696 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't happen to know why the headlight may not receive power? (Turn signals ain't working correctly either)

  • @jerryking1434

    @jerryking1434

    3 жыл бұрын

    Blown fuse ..???

  • @richardnewman9989
    @richardnewman99897 жыл бұрын

    A+

  • @landonmcdill1508
    @landonmcdill15087 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a link for that color coded wiring diagram? Thanks

  • @Handyman2083

    @Handyman2083

    5 жыл бұрын

    i know right where did you get the colored wiring chart?

  • @brentcarpenter9930

    @brentcarpenter9930

    5 жыл бұрын

    Here you go - www.lumien.se/stuff/xj550/XJ550ElectricalDiagram.html

  • @brentcarpenter9930

    @brentcarpenter9930

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Handyman2083 Here you go - www.lumien.se/stuff/xj550/XJ550ElectricalDiagram.html

  • @shawntunstall7105
    @shawntunstall71058 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @grandpandaman961

    @grandpandaman961

    8 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @shawntunstall7105

    @shawntunstall7105

    8 жыл бұрын

    +austin498 it didn't help. I took it to a mechanic and my problem turned out to be the cdi box.

  • @grandpandaman961

    @grandpandaman961

    8 жыл бұрын

    alifera elf hmm, strange, seems to be a common problem on ol 550 maxims, appreciate it buddy! ride safe.

  • @ferrreteriamac8377
    @ferrreteriamac83775 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @abrahamjimenes5842
    @abrahamjimenes58427 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mrceo2782
    @mrceo27824 жыл бұрын

    😫😫😫I just want my stupid bike to work