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82-83 cluster swap?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by thedude, May 12, 2006.

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    thedude Member

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    ok guys i hate the digital readout on my bike :roll: (82 maxim 750)... ya know that big ugly box...i much prefer the dual rounds with the indicators in the center that the 83 750 has... heres my query:

    1. will the gauges from an 83 maxim 750 bolt right up to my 82 maxim 750?

    thats keepin it simple, if ya want you could answer:
    if the tach on an 83 maxim is electric
    if the fuel gauge on an 83 is electric
    if the wiring connector is the same

    thanks guys! lookin forward to your posts, im thinkin bout runnin out to the moto salvage yard today if i can ever get ahold of this guy!! so ill keep ya posted if i get my answers thru discovery :)
     
    thedude, May 12, 2006
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    http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/parts/home.aspx

    I don't know anything about either of those bikes, but if you go to the link above (you can also get to it through Yamaha's home page) you can look up parts diagrams of pretty much every bike Yamaha has made. I would look to see if the mounting bolts are configured the same and if they are alectrical or mechanical. Good luck.
     
    jasonlion54, May 12, 2006
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    The tach and speedo should hook up. The '83 doesn't have a fuel gauge so that will have to be by-passed. You will also have to remove the exhaust and exchange the oil level switch for one off an '83. If you don't your oil level light will stay on. The computer dash uses a constant signal to monitor the oil level while the analogue one on the '83 sends a signal to indicate a low level. I don't know about the connectors.
     
    BlueMaxim, May 13, 2006
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  4. thedude

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    ty jason for the link...it led to some online searches where i found almost eight sites w/diagrams and prices. if youre interested in one that has prices listed this was the cheapest

    http://shop.yamaha-motorcycleparts.com/ ... /home.aspx

    thanks blue thats exactly what i needed! the connectors can be swapped, the sensors can be switched, i guess i can go aftermarket on the fuel gauge...its all worth it for some wicked sweet gauges :D
     
    thedude, May 16, 2006
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    Post results if you can, that sounds like a really neat conversion!
     
    egor, May 25, 2006
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    Dude, when your finished I would be interested in that "big ugly box". If you decide to sell it let me know.
     
    cjm55, May 28, 2006
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    sure thing...wanna know whats wrong with it? :wink:
     
    thedude, Jun 2, 2006
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    OK,whats wrong with it?Mine is actually in pretty good shape but the glass is missing.
     
    cjm55, Jun 2, 2006
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