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85 xj700 Maxim. Can I raise the back end?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by erich, Jan 17, 2018.

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    erich New Member

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    Picked up a running (poorly) xj700.$200 I've built both a Honda and Suzuki cafe bikes before. But looking at this guy. I'm not sure I'll be able to give the bike a flatter stance. Is it possible by raising the back end and lowering the front to achieve this?

    I plan to chop and Fab a new hoop into the frame and make a new seat pan. Leaving the rest alone for now. I can't seem to find any other xj700's "cafe'd"
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The u-joint has limits.
    The easy way to rais the rear is to fit a Seca rear wheel, which is taller.

    Quick Q; is your's aircooled, or watercooled?
    If it's watercooled, restore it to stock. Those are starting to be worth some coin.
     
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    Is an inch up over it's limits? Seca parts don't seem to be a cheap find

    Air cooled. If it was an x I would definitely be keeping it the same.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    An inch will be fine, but I wouldn't go a hair more than that. All you'll need are longer shocks, or build the rise into your new rear frame by making the upper shock mounting studs sit lower and maybe a tad furher back.
     
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    Thanks, everyone wants to make these into bobbers dropping the back end. I like flat bikes.
     
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    As far as the drive shaft goes, is there different sizes for wheels? I found a few 18 inch wheels on eBay. Just not sure if they'll work
     
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    Maxim has 16" rear wheel, seca has 18". They will interchange as far as I know
     
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    Correct. Virago, Venture, and XS wheels will also interchange, but look funny without a matching front.
     
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    thanks, i just want to make sure the brake and drive shafts are the same before i buy one or a set
     
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    The rear drums are not all the same size, so be sure to get the brake plate along with the wheel. The Seca brake is larger than the Maxim.
     
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