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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Bomonghani, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. Bomonghani

    Bomonghani Member

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    I've recently acquired an '82 XJ60 Maxim (Got tired of dropping a mortgage payment on gas every month) and I've been searching high and low for a few things.

    1st. I'd like to find a quick-connect sissy bar... or stock one... Everywhere I look has options for Yamaha parts only going back as far as 84 and nothing for the XJ650.

    2od. I work and go to school full time and would like to entertain the idea of saddle bags in lieu of tossing my back-pack on... (gets hot on a long haul) So I guess I need to know if there is a good brand, and any specific size issues I should know about? I've thought about removing the rear turn signals and getting an all in one unit for the brake/turn signals to make room for the bags (and still leave foot room for a passenger) but I didn't know if that was necessary.

    Any suggestions would be awesome - so Thanks! in advance!

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    Wow does that bike look clean and well cared for. The PO did some serious paint and or powdercoating work on her.
    The Seca I picked up last month had the same garbage foam handgrips. That would be the only thing I'd change, they feel cheap.
     
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    No suggestions (sorry) but WELCOME from TN!!!

    skillet
     
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  4. Bomonghani

    Bomonghani Member

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    The bike was restored from frame up. Powder coated and painted... And although flames seem a bit too cliché to me - the bike serves it's purpose... (saving gas)

    As to the foam grips... They don't only feel cheap... They feel nas-tacular when they get a bit damp... Nothing like fly'n down the highway going 70 mph while holding onto a set of sea cucumbers...

    -And thanks Skillet!
     
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  5. HESH

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    I'm not sure about a sissy bar but you could search ebay for a backrest. The same thing only with a padded backrest. If you have a good welding shop near you, you could have them fab something from the short one that wraps around the back of the seat.

    Greetings from So Cal
     
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    nice bike. and welcome!
     
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    Nice bike and welcome.
    Al
     
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    I like the colors, especially the wheels. Post a wanted ad in the wanted/for sale forum and watch ebay religously.
     
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