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1982 XJ550 Engine - parts

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by yamamann, Oct 25, 2010.

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    yamamann Member

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    This engine and electrical parts have been used for more than one year of bike - what model years have interchangable engine and electrical parts ?
    Thanks in advance
     
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    The 81 to 83 Seca and Maxims have the same engines with the exception of the cams from what I have found out. I think the electrical is the same too. The harnesses are probably different though because different frames are used.The CDI box might be different too. Not sure though.
     
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    thanks Bro
     
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    The 550 Seca and Max motors do have different cams;

    The carbs are jetted differently;

    The electrical is nearly the same except the Seca has a fuel gauge and voltmeter the Max doesn't have.

    Frame, front forks, rear brake, gas tank/seat: all different.

    Strange factoid: they both came with the same handlebar...
     
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    XJ/FJ600 is a bolt in swap, or you can overbore the 550 to fit the 600 pistons, swap heads with carbs (no YICS) cams have more lift


    They're a crap shape, first thing I changed
     
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