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Any way to tell what forks came from

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ajclockga, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. ajclockga

    ajclockga Member

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    I have a 81 xj650 Maxim.The forks were replaced.But the calipers were not.I have the original caliper,and it wont mount on these forks.And I cant find calipers that fit,or a set of original forks.Any Ideas on what I can do to get front brakes without dropping 300 for a front end?
     
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    Drop a post on the Wanted/For Sale column on this forum. Something like this "WTB 650 Maxim front caliper". Then just describe what you are looking for and elaborate on the details if you need to. I expect that your search will be short.
     
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    Heres the pics of the forks.The forks and wheel were bought off of the same bike from what the seller told me.
     
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    They look more like XS Forks.

    650 Special

    They had that style of Fender Mount and Caliper Mounting arrangement on the 1982 650 Special with the Adjustable Preload End Cap and Dual Front Disc Brakes.

    Look under the Rubber Cap at the top of the Fork Tube.
    If there's a big "Screw Slot" with "More ~ Less" stamped there ... that's them!
     
    RickCoMatic, Jun 25, 2007
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    Look for a model number on the inside of the lower fork just above where the front fender is attached.
     
    KiwiXJ750D, Jun 25, 2007
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    Checked the forks.The stamp there is YO 331 ?
     
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