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Back reat for 85 XJ750XN

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by regor52, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. regor52

    regor52 New Member

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    I wanted to install a taller back rest for my 85 XJ750XN Maxim X, Any ideas which model would fit.

    Thanks
    Roger
     
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    They made a 750X? I'm guessing you actually have a 700X, or an '84 750 (non-X).

    If it's the 700X, there's a factory padded backrest that fits both the 700 and the 700X. It's pretty rare, but taller than the more common grab rail. Sometimes you'll see them on eBay for about $100.

    I don't know about the 750's, though.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Losifer,

    The 750 X was available in Canada, but not here. That was all part of the Harley tariff thing.

    Dave Fox
     
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    Maxim-X Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much what losifer has described, the only taller backrest that will fit is as he said.
    To my knowledge no other backrest will fit, there are no after market ones either. The going price for one in Ontario is @ $150.00+ and that is for one in fair condition.
    They do come up occasionally, but do seem to be a rare item probably because the bike was only produced for two years, so no incentive for after market or Yamaha to make goodies.
     
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate it.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    To clarify....

    1. yes, the taller backrest is the one that has the pad on it.

    2. YES, there was a 750X. In the US we only got the 700 airhead and the 700X. Canada got the 85/86 750 airhead and the 750X.

    dave F
     
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