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Will an XJ750 grab bar and factory side rails fit on an XJ650?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by The Original CruiserXJ650, Jun 17, 2016.

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    The Original CruiserXJ650 New Member

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    Looking at a used one with the factory side aluminum rail pieces that mount the shocks and a fabricated "handle" attached to the uprights. Would like some help getting it on the center stand and horsing it around when necessary! CruiserXJ650
     
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    Anybody? Is the rear frame of an XJ750 the same as an XJ650, as far as mounting points for the factory grab bar on the frame? Or, could I just drill new holes in the factory xj750 aluminum side rails? It looks like very nearly the same part, but I have no measurements. I noticed that there was no hole for the helmet/sear lock used on the 650, but I can drill that.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The frames are different. The passenger grab rails are different.

    The real thing to have is a standing handle. Which XJ650 do you have (there were three sub-models)?
     
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    The Original CruiserXJ650 New Member

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    Mine is a 1980 (4H7 - 12xx serial), an early G Model if I read the info here correctly.
    CruiserXJ650
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You have a Maxim.
    They did not come with standing handles, but it wouldn't be much work to make one from steel tubing (electrical conduit would even work). Do you have a hammer, a drill, and a vise?
     
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    Yes, I do - I will look at other bikes locally to get an idea - I had just hoped for a bolt on solution.
    Thanks!
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    one end to shock stud bend to follow contour of frame other end to flasher light mount

    or similar to the rag around the shock method you could mount a leather strap to some location along the frame
     
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