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Think this has been in a crash?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mtnbikecrazy55, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    Yeah, totally. Look at the front of the front fender in relation to the tire. Also, I think the frame rails are a little close to the engine, look how they have a barely noticeable curve toward the motor. They should be straight. Probably why he's advertising it as a "parts" bike.
     
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    The engine guards are hiding the frame curve. The tire, or whatever is behind the bike, and the fact that the wheel is turned slightly is throwing the view off.

    But there is something strange about the lower fork/fender area.

    For the asking price. It would have to run though.
    I do see a very good parts bike IF the price was right.
    Curious about the gold airbox covers. Probably painted.

    Ghost
     
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    it has the wrong rim on the front
     
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    appears to have bent forks...
     
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    Forks are bent.
     
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    I'd steer clear of that deal.
    Despite the obvious geometry issue with the nose; you'll have too contend with a Bike that had sat outdoors for 2 years (or more).

    That means "Gremlins Galore".
    Switches, wiring, seizures, rot and rust will hamper every effort to get it in shape.

    Just dealing with stuck fasteners could make it be more trouble than its worth.
     
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    +1 For bent forks. Steer well clear.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    On the other hand........we have 5 fingers. And, if it really is a 1984 model, then it sure is a rare puppy (1983 was US and Canada, 1984 was Canadian only):

    1983 XJ750 MODELS:

    COUNTRY: USA

    MODEL NAME: XJ750MK
    STREET NAME: 1983 XJ750 Midnight Maxim
    MODEL ID CODE: 33N
    FRAME ID: 22R
    SERIAL NUMBER STARTS AT: 100101
    USA MSRP PRICE: $ 3,599.00


    COUNTRY: CANADA

    MODEL NAME: XJ750MK
    STREET NAME: 1983 XJ750 Midnight Maxim
    MODEL ID CODE: 33U
    FRAME ID: 22T
    SERIAL NUMBER STARTS AT: 100101




    1984 XJ750 MODELS:

    COUNTRY: CANADA

    MODEL NAME: XJ750ML
    STREET NAME: 1984 XJ750 Midnight Maxim
    MODEL ID CODE: 22T
    FRAME ID: 22T
    SERIAL NUMBER STARTS AT: 110101
     
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  10. mtnbikecrazy55

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    damn len, thats mighty interesting
     
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