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seca fork tubes.......

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by oz_johnno, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. oz_johnno

    oz_johnno New Member

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    I was looking about on fleabay when I came across a set of new seca fork tubes for my 81 model XJ550 seca. I brought them from england and it wasnt untill they were on their way here that I remembered that the fork tubes are slightly difffent sizes in different markets.

    I am in AUstralia and I was wondering if the size of fork tubes was the same as the english market.

    If they are not the same, how do you guys suggest I get around the problem.

    Cheers

    OZ
     
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  2. ADragonsTail

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    If they are not the same, sell them and get the correct ones. You'll have to face up to a bit of a loss but better off in the long run. What was wrong with the originals? Have you looked on TradeMe.co.nz? I think there were some there recently.
     
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  3. fatnfast

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    I have a UK spec 1981 XJ550. Measure your diameter on your bike and Ill let you know if there the same as mine. I can not see no reason why they should be different.
     
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    Just measured a spare set I have (UK) and they're 35mm.

    Best

    J
     
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  5. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    From all that I've read the fork tube diameter didn't vary between markets, it varied between models. The 550's have 35mm upper fork tubes. The 650 and 750 have 36mm upper fork tubes.
     
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  6. oz_johnno

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    The Chrome is coming off them, there is some rust bubbling up inder the chrome in other spots.....

    I wanted to have a play with it on the weekend, but instead I have to drive 16 hours on the weekend to pick up my DR650 which broke down on the way back to melbourne from sofala..... crap

    OZ
     
    oz_johnno, Jul 8, 2014
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    Bugger that's a long way - just looked on G-maps - not far into the hjourney then.. ?
     
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  8. oz_johnno

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    yeah mate, just about an hour in.....
     
    oz_johnno, Jul 9, 2014
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