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Carb replacement for an XJ650

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by pdimblad, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. pdimblad

    pdimblad New Member

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    Hi,

    I recently bought an XJ650 as a basket case and am looking to re-build and convert her to a Maxim-hybrid (is a Seca) over the winter.

    Has anyone converted an older ('81) XJ650 to run on different carbs? I am struggling to get hold of good original carbs here in the UK, with shipping costs from the US being fairly restrictive, although there seems to be an abundance of 600 diversion and other carbs on the 2nd hand market.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks! Peter
     
    pdimblad, Nov 13, 2008
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    kd5uzz Member

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    Are you saying you don't want to use XJ650 Seca carbs, or XJ650 carbs in general? Seca and Maxim carbs, 81 - 83 (80 also?) will work. Also, 750 carbs will work (they have larger jets).
     
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  3. pdimblad

    pdimblad New Member

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    thanks for the reply, I have now managed to source some original carbs so will start on the strip-down and re-build in the coming weeks. Wish me luck!

    8O
     
    pdimblad, Nov 15, 2008
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    nikoteen Member

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    Good luck with the strip-down pdimblad. I'm in th eUK and am loooking for spare carbs also. In fact i am after one of the carb bowls. You don't have a spare one do you?
    Also what carbs are you going with (the original 650's)
    Nick
     
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  5. pdimblad

    pdimblad New Member

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    Sorry I don't have any spare, found some on ebay but took me a while. Bought a bunch of items from the States as there seems to be more choice there...

    Might have few bits left over after the build tho, so will keep you posted. Will also keep an eye on ebay for you.

    Peter
     
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