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XJR400 vs XJ550 parts compatibility

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by a100man, Jun 29, 2016.

  1. a100man

    a100man Well-Known Member

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    I've been loooking at XJR 400s of late and coveting some of the parts such as front end, seat unit swinging arm etc.. They bikes look tantalising similar alought I note some difference on teh frame (e.g. to accommodate a swept-up seat). Does any one have any compatibility info ? Does anything from XJR series fit a 550- seca?

    http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xjr400 93.htm

    Cheers

    J
     
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    Any thing is possible...with a little time and lots of $$$$( I don't have a pound sign or Euro ) , but the 400 frame may have to be reinforced to take a 550 IE slightly heavier and more power. All you could do is try it, if you got one cheap enough !!!
     
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    The swingarm doesn't, I looked at fitting one a few years ago but the measurements the seller provided were different enough that I couldn't be bothered trying

    I don't still have the measurements so I can't remember how much different it was
     
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  4. a100man

    a100man Well-Known Member

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    Drat !
     
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    so did that not get released in the states? it looks awsome and has similar specs to the 550 from what i saw but i like the look a lot more
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    None of the XJR series of motorcycles were ever sold in the U.S.
    But you can import one without hassle once they get to be 25 years old or more.
     
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    that sucks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Write Yamaha. That's how the SR500/400 came back into the market.
     
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    ya but im broke so it wouldnt help me much anyways
     
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    The XJR400s were imports to the UK too - there are a few about though (2-3 on sale on ebay right now) and few being broken up. I'd love to offer up the tank
    to my 550 bit I ain't going to buy one up front.
     
    a100man, Jun 30, 2016
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