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The XJ Im getting... some newbie questions

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by psychochild, May 23, 2007.

  1. psychochild

    psychochild New Member

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    So, hello everyone, Im New here and picking up this bike on friday! questions I have already: what specific model is it, the owner only knows its an xj650 is there a more specific model code for it? also whats it worth? body is pretty damaged, it fires fine but runs a little rich, im assuming its just some carb gunk as its been sitting awhile. Ill be sharing my plans for this bike later though :twisted: but it will be my 4th bike and 2nd full out build
     

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    It`s a Seca 650.
     
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    is the seca different from the xj?
     
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    You have two different versions of the XJ650. one is a Maxim and the other is a Seca.
     
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    If I had to guess, that looks like an '82 XJ650RJ Seca. It's an American model. No oil cooler. Appears to be Non-Yics.

    Marvelous bike. Looks like the side cover is missing on the visible side. They show up on eBay from time to time.

    Running rich could be a carb gunk issue. I would think it's more likely that it just needs to be adjusted (synched, colortuned).

    I would think that a really, nice one of these might bring $1500. It drops off pretty steeply after that. Miles? Anything broken? What else is missing?

    Best of luck with it! It can be a great bike.


    Greg
     
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    Yup - I'm agreeing with G - looks like a ratted-out 82 Seca to me.
     
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    Looks like an early 650 Seca to me. Post the first part of your VIN Psycho, first 10 digits ought to do. We'll get a definitive answer for you.
     
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    thanks guys, Ill have the vin when i bring it home, im really looking forward to cutting into this new project, Ive also found a rival near buy, an 82 honda cb750 for under 200$!! project #5 coming my way! Ill be sure to get some higher res pics too of all my toys!
     
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    Don't put too much on the plate, you'll end up like me. Broke and no space in the garage to do anything.
     
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    well turns out i might give the cb to my friend, just like I did with the 40$ Honda 450.

    does that look like a factory color? I dont have any member quotes but im going to be paying 450$ for this beauty tommarow! thats less than a dollar per CC :)

    oh and if youll notice my time stamp, not hard to tell im a little excited to pick her up tommarow
     
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    No, Seca were either Silver or Red. Never black.

    Greg
     
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