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replacement tank

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by blackdiscoball, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. blackdiscoball

    blackdiscoball Member

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    I was just wondering if anyone on here had put an aftermarket tank on thier maxim or seca? Im looking at some norton type cafe tanks but dont really know whats all involved in changing the tank and mounting the new one. It doesnt seem like most of the tanks mount like ours? Any help would be appreciated.
     
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    So no one has put on an aftermarket tank or one from another bike? Guess Im on my own on this one.
     
    blackdiscoball, Jul 16, 2007
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    If you are just looking for a larger tank volume, the 750 maxim tank will fit your 650 maxim just fine.
     
    Maximator, Jul 16, 2007
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    Even a sportster tank can be made to fit.
     
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    The stock Seca 650 tank makes for a great caferacer tank (IMHO)... just check out my pics. 8)

    How about a suzuki gs400 tank?

    As far as mods go... It seems to go back and forth here on wether you can just swap the seca and maxim tanks. I think for the 650's it's a straight up swap.
    Otherwise you will have to fab some mounting brackets... if you're going hardcore with your cafe then you probably will have to do some fabrication real soon, so it would make a great starting point!
     
    Ease, Jul 17, 2007
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    I believe from what I've read in other threads that the seca tank will go on the maxim frame just fine, but the maxim seat will require modification to fit with that tank.
     
    Maximator, Jul 17, 2007
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    Good, I do really like the seca tank. I guess its off to ebay to find one!
     
    blackdiscoball, Jul 18, 2007
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    I am trying to put a Sportster king tank on a 82 xj650 maxim and running into a problem with the y down tube. I will need to cut them out and reweld a peace in or find a way that my petcock will work. ANy help would be great.
     
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    Has anyone been able to fit a sportster tank on a maxim?
     
    chopper716, Nov 27, 2008
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    I have a seca tank and a 07 Harley Sportster seat and shocks.
     
    biggmeany2000, Nov 28, 2008
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