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kz tank swap?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by xjstewart81, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. xjstewart81

    xjstewart81 Member

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    Anyone know if a KZ tank will fit an XJ650?

    or anything else besides a XJ series tank...
     
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    What size KZ are you thinking about? I know a KZ750 is way too long for an XJ550 Seca. I don't know how much larger the XJ650 is. I laid one on my bike just because I have one laying around.
     
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    I was looking at the KZ650 for my XJ650...

    thx for the reply!
     
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    Is your bike a Maxim or Seca?
     
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    I've got a KZ 1000 tank I can set on a 650 Maxim and let ya know.
     
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    Cooter: its an '81 Maxim

    and I was thinkin I like the look of the 79 KZ tanks I think. whichever year had a nice straight bottom edge.

    yeah '79 KZ650 B or whatever.
     
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    I have a KZ440 LTD tank (looks identical to the KZ550 LTD tank). I'll take some measurements and update this post.
    Update - looks like the forward rubber mounts are 40mm in diameter and about 124mm (max) apart. Distance from the rubber mounts to the rear mount looks to be about 444mm (17 1/2"). The rear mount is vertical; you use a 10mm screw horizontally into a welded nut on a tab.
     
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    I'm fitting this cb900 custom tank to mine . I had to cut down the front frame mounts and rubbers the get it on there . I still need to make a new rear mount.[​IMG]

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    Anyone have any updates on this? I'm still looking for a tank swap...
     
    xjstewart81, Jun 19, 2012
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    Search the Modifications area for the 750 Seca re-do with the Budweiser jockey shifter. He used a CB750 tank and side covers (with Goldwing vented louvers added). The XJ650 and 750 frames are very similar (tanks interchange).
     
    zap2504, Jun 20, 2012
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    I'm actually looking for a KZ tank because I'd like to head the direction of that rad, blue XJ 550 that's been running around the webternet.

    http://caferacerspecial.blogspot.com/20 ... racer.html
    thats the one.

    I don't have any plans for a monoshock mod, but I love the look of that KZ tank on there and that guy is no where to be found on this forum and he won't reply to any of the messages I send to his youtube channel :x and I JUST HAVE TO KNOW HOW HE GOT IT ON THERE! sorry...deep breaths...
     
    xjstewart81, Jun 20, 2012
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    ill have to take a look. i have an 81 maxim 650 and my buddy is building a 79 kz650, just what your looking for. when i get a chance ill check it out
     
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    @warchol2: Yeah man! If you guys get a chance, open a few beers, do a little tank swap, snap some pics, and send em over! THANKS!
     
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    Any developments on this? I've got my eye on a tank on ebay and I'd like to see how it sits on there before I bid/the auction ends...
    Many thanks!
     
    xjstewart81, Jul 31, 2012
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