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Will '81 model XJ750 work as parts bike for '82 model?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Snowdrifter, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. Snowdrifter

    Snowdrifter New Member

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    I am restoring a 1982 XJ750 Seca and have the opportunity to purchase a 1981 XJ750 Seca for parts. Can anyone tell me if the engine components are interchangeable? What is different between the two?
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    81 non YICS 82 YICS
     
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    What engine components are you looking to interchange?
     
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    Well, for starters carbs, boots and air box. Who knows in the future. I wouldn't purchase a whole bike if only a few parts are interchangeable though.

    My research is telling me that all XJ750's were YICS. Any additional thoughts?
     
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    81 750 seca is a yics as far as I know all parts are the same on all the secas (except they changed from a yellow fog lens [81] to a clear one [82-83] but they still interchange)
     
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    There is an 81 Seka 750 for sale in my town that is YICS, so at least some of the 81's were YICS.

    Anyone know if $1k is a decent price for a 81 Seka? I'm giving it some thought. Only main issues are no fuel sender, and mismatched keys.

    BTC
     
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    My '81 is YICS, as are ALL '81's (as per Chacal's info)
    All parts should interchange from '81 to '84 except Police-specific parts (wouldn't we all love to have the big alternator??)
     
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    Thanks everyone.
     
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