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Question about swapping the seat of a 81 xj650 maxim with 85

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by dpharmer, Apr 26, 2010.

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    dpharmer New Member

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    Does anyone know if it remotely possible to swap out the seat from an 85 maixm to an 81. I love the seat on those bikes. If it is even remotely possible I expect there to be some bolt hole configuration or manufacturing issues to tackle, but I think I can handle that. I am just afraid that the Fender will need to be replaced also.
     
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    Re: Question about swapping the seat of a 81 xj650 maxim wit

    Am I just asking a stupid question? I am not afraid to admit that. I was just curious if anyone else had tried something like this. I couldn't find anything in the search about it. :mrgreen:
     
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    I was going to do the same swap. I've got a seat off an 85 sitting on my shop shelf. Then I found my tractor seat and went with that instead. Never worried about the fenders as I had planned all along to change them.
     
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    Re: Question about swapping the seat of a 81 xj650 maxim wit

    So will the seat fit over the frame okay? I figured that I would have to fabricate different way for the seat to be mounted. Actually I saw another post where a user mounted a completely custom made seat on his xj that gave me some ideas.
     
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    I think so. It's been months since I've had it sit on top of the bike. I'll be back at the shop tomorrow night and I can toss it on there and snap some pics if you want.
     
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    Re: Question about swapping the seat of a 81 xj650 maxim wit

    That would be great! Would you be willing to part with the seat if you are needing it?
     
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    yeah it can go. It's just taking up shelf space. it'll need recovered. I bought it that way. I'll get you the pics tomorrow night..
     
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    Here's the pics. If you want any others let me know I'll get them for you. If you want the seat let me know what you think is a good price.

    Top of the seat
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    Bottom of the seat
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    Plenty of space around the frame
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    Sitting on the bike. Mine's an 81 xj650 with a 750 mavim tank on it.
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    Close up
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    Hope these help out.
     
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    Re: Question about swapping the seat of a 81 xj650 maxim wit

    :D Huge help. Now I have an idea of what I will need to fabricate to be able to mount the seat. If you are interested in parting with it let me know what you think a fair deal is.
     
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