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1985 Yamaha Maxim X 750 Fork Seals

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xj550, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. xj550

    xj550 Member

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    Mine are shot and the local bike parts store can only get ones for an '85 maxim 700. Are they the same size? What size are mine?
     
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    PM Chacal. Not only can he tell you the size he probably has them in stock. Check his catalog, link in upper right XJ4EVER.
     
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    Yes, they are the same size.
    The only significant difference between the two bikes is a slightly longer stroke to the piston (to give you the extra 50cc)....and your speedo has the wrong units on it :)

    And a couple other little things (it came equiped with snow tires) :lol:

    But seriously, Chacal has awesome service and prices so he will hook you up.
     
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    Thanks guys!
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Mike, you sure about that? He has a 550; the 550s have 35mm forks. I thought the 700s had bigger forks.

    Check with chacal (XJ4Ever) to be sure.
     
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    I think you'll find that Mike is going with the Topic name, the same as I was, which is asking about 750 fork seals, and not the info in his sig
     
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    Yes....I simply read the title and the other text BUT the signature says different.

    I assume that since he typed '85 twice, that was the model he was discussing.

    If not, the 550 is different I'm pretty sure.
     
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    Yes the seals are for my new to me 85 750 x. Going to pick them up tomorrow. is there anything i should know about the difference between 81 550, in my sig, and 85 750 x forks that i should know before changing seals.
     
    xj550, Sep 10, 2011
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