what type of xj is this?

hey everyone just wondering what model this is and are they a common xj as i have not seen many of these on the net, the bike in the pic is not mine but it is the same model and it needs new shocks but i was told that they have to come off a shaft drive bike. is this true? and also would the same model xj900's seat fit on the 750. thanks guys

 

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That's a 750 motor and carbs in a 900 chassis.
When working on the motor or carbs, use 750 specs.
The 900 seat, and all body-chassis parts should work.
Airbox-to-carb boots are unique - DO-NOT-DESTROY !!

A wide variety of aftermarket 12.5 inch shocks work - I have the TURBO air shocks on mine.

 

do they come out the factory like this ill take some pics of my bike today and post them on here

 

Yes they came out of the factory like that, but not for the USA or North American market.

Take your "shorty" VIN number off the top of the transmission cover, and use the prefix (first three, before the dash) and this: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html to determine which bike it is. The reference article covers non-USA market model codes too.

 

That is an XJ 750 RL . 750 motor in a 900 frame. They were sold in Canada but not the USA.

 

They also came to Australia

 

I have one the same! but in pieces needs a lot of work.
I am looking at FULL RESTORE!

kinen1

 

Very similar to my XJ750E-II, 750 in a 900 frame with the main difference being the mufflers and fairing set-up and anti-dive front end.

 

I have this bike, except it does not have the bottom fairing I have often wondered what the lugs on the frame in that area are for now I know. I suppose they would be like hens teeth to get hold of.

 

There is a guy in oz that makes them. I sent chacal a blank as well. Also available from Poland of all places - on ebay. Mounting hardware is available from yamaha.

 

Thanks Adrian1. interesting that if you ask the question there you can pretty much get any part you want for these bikes. So what about the side covers both mine are cracked where they push onto the tank and one of the clips has bracken off and all the rubbers are warn out I have sort of got them to say on but every time you pull them off to do any service work you risk damaging the further. Do you know of anyone that makes these as well.

 

that bottom faring is also missing on my! will try ans source 1.

paul.hardy.... have you asked chacal? he may have or know where to get them.

kinen1

 

what are those red horn like things by the oil cooler?

 

Bendoza; they've gotta be air horns. I had them on my CB500 and anyone that annoyed me got a blast; should be standard item on a bike.

 

In this day and age, ... with all the distractions built-in to 4-Wheelers ... Air Horns should be standard on motorcycles.

The "Meep-meep" factory horns can't be heard over Highway noise.

 

Available at Harbour Freight as low as $10 on sale !!

 

Sidecovers

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... roken.html

Belly pan guy

http://www.handcraftfibreglass.com.au/pages/home.aspx