New to the Xj Scene (Pics!!)

Hi All, i recently bought an 83-84 xj750 seca, and i love it.
only problem is that i bought the bike from someone who dropped it so i will need some parts, hopefully some of you may be able to help me.

This is my first bike, and i want to keep it!! 8)

 

I'll be posting in the classified section for parts that i need

 

Are you in the U.S.? My understanding is that any XJ 750s produced after '83, were for non-US markets and were called the "Diversion". That thing is COOL. It looks a lot like a 900.

 

I think the bike is going through an identity crisis. The Vin tells me that it's an 1984 and it's a xj750. although somebody told me that the front fairing is off a xj600. An I live in ottawa, Canada

 

In Canada (and Australia, New Zealand) there was a 1984 XJ750RL Seca that had the 750 engine in the 900 frame/body. The VIN should read JYA44X00.........

Only 600 made, rare bike, nice looking!

 

So in other words i'm going to have a lot of fun trying to find parts for this.
Let me know what you guys have and what will work!
Cheers

 

I believe that the fairing, etc. is the same as the XJ900RK models.........in fact, most of the body and frame parts are (not that those items are so easy to come by......!). Engine parts are easy, as they are all stock 750 engine parts, should have Hitachi carbs on it, etc. There may be a few Very Unique Parts that are specific to that model, but not as many as you might think.

 

Thanks, The Vin# is exactly that, so what is the benefit of putting a 750 on a 900 frame?
So basically i can pretty much use any xj fairing? what about the instrument cluster?

 

As far as the "benefit", I assume it had to do with emissions or insurance issues from a marketing standpoint, I haven't read any factual information as to why that particular model was offered.

You would need to use the proper XJ900 fairing. The bracket that you have is the "larger" fairing mounting bracket.

The instrument cluster is pure XJ900..............only!

 

whered my post go?

i HAD been the first to reply but its done disappeared....

oh well, all of my points have been covered by others so all is good...

i was going to say the fairing looked like the 84 900R fairing vs the 83 fairing...

like this one...

 

I'd customize at this point. it'll look more modern too if done right. VRod headlight perhaps...

 

I have the fairing and the bracket for that bike ... same color ... larger type fairing. I was thinking of mounting it on my bike (an older XJ750) but the older style tank doesn't quite look as good as it would on your bike.
If your interested I'll send a picture to you.

 

comes with a headlight too!

 

comes with a headlight too!

 

man that is a niiicceeee looking bike if you can find the parts get er back close to stock for a bike that rare it would be a shame to hack it up. Maybe temperarily get another light and such but try to find the proper parts she is a beaut.

 

I read your post before, Dave, so you aint going la la. Wiz.

 

Welcome ,

Very nice find indeed , you will love it more when you are done.

 

I Have a lot of fun driving it, i'm pretty much limited to driving it during the day, but i Had NO IDEA that i had a Rare bike, Cool.
In that case i would like it to keep the bike as oem as possible.

Let me know if any of you have a Instrument cluster that looks like this

 

Damn!
You learn something new everyday.
I too looked at it and said he doesn't know what he's talking about that's a 900 but, it clearly says 750 on the side.
I never saw a 900 with that paint scheme either.
I like it.
Nice find.

 

Dude, if Len is right and only 600 were made, I'd hold onto that bike forever and not modify it. It doesn't matter if it'll ever accrue in value. You own a piece of motorcycle history. Keep it!

I speak from experience, as I own a DeLorean...one of about 6,000 remaining in the world.

 

I have 2 of the XJ750RL's. Just took one for it's first ride yesterday. Is a great bike to ride. The fairing off a FJ600 is what your looking for. You will have to change the paint scheme to match the bike as the FJ one has a couple of colors reversed. The 900 fairing is different. It is smaller. The 900 Seca instrument cluster is the same you would just have to swap out the speedo if yours still works as the 900 one reads in miles. A FJ600 cluster looks the same except it doesn't have the clock so not sure about the wiring. I have all the parts your looking for but won't part with them as I need them for my second XJ750RL as it is in rough shape. Found them all on e-bay. Have pics in my profile of both. Information I have found say's there was 900 of them made. 700 came to Canada and the other 200 went to Australia. Made one year only, 1984. Welcome and enjoy the bike. Oh , almost forgot. Everything from the tank back is the same as a Seca 900 but the 750 used different forks. Slightly smaller in diameter I do believe. Some of them also had a little spoiler under the engine which looked quite sharp but both my bikes are missing them.

 

Really nice find.

 

i found my post...

its in the other thread started by the same o.p.

 

Thanks guys for all the kind words, and all the Usefull and intresting info on my bike. I'm keeping it there is no doubt. If i ever decide to sell it i know someone here will give it a good home.
For now i Really need parts,anybody with any of these parts that i need please chime in. Pm me or email me Iggy95@hotmail.com

 

If you haven't already you can set up a search on E-bay for Seca 900 and FJ600 parts and it will e-mail you every day when there is new listings. That's what I did. It took a few months but did find everything I was missing. Didn't find any of the parts in the listings for XJ750's. Good luck.

 

I've got the "guts" (housing, fuel gauge) from an FJ600 cluster that is the same physical shape as that, I don't have the glass or top cover unfortunately. If you need the (white plastic inner) cluster housing, you can have it for the cost of shipping IF it will be worth it.

 

Well everything works on the guages except the speedometer (stopped at 100km/h)
Keep it coming guys, I'm really happy i found this forum you guys are great!

 

Just checked and there is a FJ600 fairing on E-bay right now. Needs some work and paint but looks usable. Has some aftermarket lights on it that would need to come off. Windshield shouldn't be too hard to find.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... EF:CA:1120

 

Thanks for the link Jeff i just bid on it now.

 

So anybody have one of these instrument cluster buried somewhere in their garage?

 

I have something very similar, I'll take a look tonight.

 

So did you win the fairing on E-bay? Wish my extra instrument cluster was in better shape but it's in worse shape than yours. I will keep my eye's open for one though.

 

Check out these two links.

Possibly mislabeled as 550 gauges $100

FJ600 gauges $75

Good luck restoring this bike. everyone is right, it really is a piece of history and a super rare bike.

 

THanks for the links PaintIt(Flat)Black
No i didn't win the fairing jeff. I'm going to buy one through a340driver
Then my bike will be complete and i'll be able to ride.
although i will need to do some suspension work.

This is Great, you guys have been amazing help,very knowledgeable, and resourceful, i can't thank all of you enough.
I'm Really happy i bought a Yammy xj750 seca

 

Make sure you post some updated pics when you get the missing pieces on. I would be interested in seeing it fixed up.