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I have a 82' XJ650 Maxim...

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by WesleyJN1975, Feb 22, 2007.

  1. WesleyJN1975

    WesleyJN1975 Member

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    ...and I was curious if you can put a larger gas tank on here without major modifications so that on long trips I don't have to stop as much for fuel? Thanks.

    Wesley
     
    WesleyJN1975, Feb 22, 2007
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    I haven't done it; but from other letters on the forum, the xj750 tank is interchangeable.
     
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    If you find one that fits and has significantly more room, you'll probably need to modify the front of your seat to fit the bigger tank.

    You might try a 650 or 750 Seca gas tank.
     
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    More specifically - the 750 Maxim's tank is interchangeable - gives you an extra 6 litres of fuel (19 vs 13).
     
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    And the 750 SECA tank won't fit without a little bid of mods to the rear gas tank mount. And, it looks like butt. Without all those fairings, it just doesn't look right on a naked Maxim.......
     
    chacal, Feb 23, 2007
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    I had to edit this post because I changed my mind and decided to keep both tanks incase I need the extra fuel on longer runs.

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    That's cool. My buddy had an extra 750 maxin tank, we tried it and fit right on. Thanks for the help guys.
     
    WesleyJN1975, Feb 23, 2007
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    So just so that i can make it clear for me anyways, do the posts above mean that you can mount a XJ750 tank on the XJ650? I have a '83 XJ650 and am hoping that i understand it correctly as I would love to be able to extend the range on my baby.
     
    gbuddyjoe, Feb 27, 2007
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    That is correct - the XJ750 Maxim's tank will fit with no modifications on an XJ650 Maxim.
     
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    Thats awesome...
     
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    I have an xj750 tank on my 650 and it makes it look beefier and I get more gas per fill up which is great for those long rides.
     
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    Will the XJ750 Tank fit on a my 550? I would love to extend the mileage for my baby? Th guy's i ride with sigh when i signal i need fuel :(
     
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    I once put on a Honda 750 tank (1982 750 K or C) - NOT SURE)
    very little mods.

    If I remember correctly, the difference was in the hold down bolt and needing different rubber grommets at the front.
     
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    As we discovered in a different thread - no, this is not a direct swap. The 550 uses a slightly different size tank than the 650/750's so the tanks don't fit.

    Sorry
     
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    I've got a 750 tank on my 650, it make s a huge difference, It looks beefier, and the extra 6L is great
     
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    Garofski,
    To answer your question, NO, a 750 Seca or 650 Maxim tank will not fit on your 550. Just find Sanoke and ask him.
     
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