1983 XJ900RK Seca Database

Hi All-

I've toyed with this idea for awhile, and now I'm going to attempt it: I think it would be interesting to see just how many/few of these that are still around. I want to limit this to the 1983 year, since that is what mine is. I know there's quite a few that are mentioned on this list, and I won't be able to document every single one still in existence, but it would be interesting to see what's left, in production-serial-order. I'll compile the list and update every now and then. I don't need a lot of info, but let's include the following, and I'll put mine on to start.

Name state last 4 serial # digits color condition mods mi

Dave Fox NY 0117 red near new none 35,000


I don't mind if you want to keep you name private, just give me a "fake" name or even just your handle on XJBikes would work. If you wish to add to this forum, I'll copy/paste into a different document. If you wish to reply directly, you can PM the info to me.

If you wish to see mine, it's in my gallery.

Thanks!

Dave Fox

 

Wow, you've got one of the first ones made (serial numbers started with 000101).

What would also be very useful is to have folks include the BUILD DATE (mm/yy) that is on the white sticker on the steering headpipe.


Here's all the vin's I've accumulated for the 35H (USA) 900RK models........note that I've been keeping this list just to find out the highest and lowest VIN's ever made, not trying to gather a complete roster.

JYA35H00XDA000189
JYA35H002DA001532
JYA35H002DA001628
JYA35H000DA001903
JYA35H009DA002015


P.S. all of the 35H models will be red......originally, that is!

 

HI Im John42 .
My 83 XJ900RK SECA sn# 0510
Miles 47914
Color Red/silver & black stripe
Mods, 4into1 header, stage2 jet kit, K&N air filter
Build 3/? the year is worn off
Daily rider.

 

Hi Len,

Hey, I didn't know you were already keeping a list. I guess the thing to do would be to stay in contact with you and if I get emails or pm's, forward that to you. I'll start a document, or spreadsheet or something anyway.

Yes, I know it's one of the earliest ones...the 17th one I also haven't forgotten the fact the you want a picture of the windshield sticker. I just haven't been able to get a good clear one yet. Each time I do try, I get glare, or haze, and the last time I tried the battery went dead right in the middle of processing. Grrr.

Hey John42.......thanks for the info!

Hopefully some of the others on the list will contribute, too.

Dave Fox

 

Len, I'll also forward a complete vin # to you, as well.

Dave Fox

 

Hey Dave...........I already have it! And besides, I can construct your complete VIN from just those last 4 digits (0117)............

 

I have three frames, but one complete bike. So the frames without a running engine, etc. are moot. The last 4 of the bike that actually is a complete, running, nice copy is:

1231
15,000 and change miles.
No mods. ALL original.

Again, I'm assuming you want full, running bikes to determine just how many viable machines are still on the road. Thanks.

 

Breaker19, Not necessarily.......if we know where a dead one is, that helps locate them, too, and I'll note that on the list. I've already cut/pasted the info you gave me via the emails.

Len, I've gotten a few more numbers, in a couple of days I'll shoot an email to you.

Thanks,

Dave

 

I'd like to know if anyone can confirm or refute the "rumor/factoid" that there were 1,000 only in America. My concern is that we could just be reading and repeating the same info. My VIN# would tend to indicate more than 1,000

TIME - - Florida
1208 - - factory paint still shining
unrestored, a few nicks, runs great
4 into 1 , holes in airbox , mirrors , signals
29,500 - - built 3/83

Previous 900 sold in 1990 to a guy who said he would build a 3 wheel dirt bike in Nebraska. Presumed dead.

 

Hi all,
I just purchased an 83 900 RK from my brother in law. Here is my info...


Sean
NY
VIN # JYA35H001DA001084
I believe the man date is 5/83 (hard to make out)
original paint
4 into 1
37,624 miles

 

Thanks Dave.

Assuming that TIME's information was clear and read correctly, his build date of 3/83 should put it kind of near the ned of the mfg. run, and his serial number of 1208 is the 11108th one built.

Sean, your serial number or build date (which u said is hard to read) is off.....might be that the build date is 2/83 instead of 5/83 (2's and 5's are eay to confuse in that style of font)........because if TIME is correct, then your #1084 had to be built before his #1208, unless ome kind of time-warp occurred........

 

chacal,
I see the 35H #s' you have for the U.S does not include my 35H001DA does that mean mine wasn't U.S?

 

All model 35H bikes are USA XJ900RK models...........the list I provided was just a few samples of 900RK full, complete VIN's!

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html

 

Hey Len, got an extra 1 in there? I think you meant 1108th one? Just checking.

xj900RK, where in NY are you located? I am near Utica.

dave

 

Yes, you are correct! But what's a few extra 10,000's between friends?

 

I just looked at the 900rk and found out I lied......it doesn't have 35,000 mi. It only has 31,000.

Len, I have 12 bikes on the data list now.

Dave Fox

 

1983 900R

red with the silver and charcoal stripes...

all factory junk with no aftermarket parts...

39,585.0 miles now...

38,687.? miles when i bought it...

build date 3/83

VIN:JYA35H005DA000679

 

Interesting.....I suppose it would be too sensible to contact Yamaha HQ and ask the question how many went to the US? :lol:

 

Dave, what's the build date of your bike? It seems most of them were built in March '83......

 

Well, I just ran out to check, and mine follows suit - 3/83.

dave

 

Hey Breaker19

could you re-send the info on the other frames you told me about? My computer crashed last night and I'm trying to re-construct my list, but I can't get the emails. If you could re-email that I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks,

Dave Fox

 

Me too, me too, I want to know what they are!!

By the way, just found another one, s/n 001821 build date 3/83......so they were really cranking them out in March 1983...

 

kjpenka1

Michigan

Black, small silver stripes

Aftermarket 4 into 2 header, not positive/can't remember what else previous owner had done

about 17,500 miles

Didn't check the build date sorry, I can get back on that tomorrow

last digits of VIN are 0643, actually just recently purchased it and introduced myself in another thread where I stated it was #643 but I forgot to subtract the 101. Want to know anything else let me know.

 

I am up on the VT border just north of Saratoga.

 

I think he meant me, not you. You had the build date in your post....I didn't.

the other dave

 

OHHhhhhhhhhhh

 

ok i just picked up a 83 seca 900 kinda high miles 50,000 not runing yet
i removed the carbs and iam cleaning them its going to need some work its all there red with black and silver. tanks was leaking so had it braised
so looks like iam going to have to repaint everything unless someone has a tank.

jya35h009da002046 1983 xj900rk

 

Hey, thanks for the info! I'll get you right onto the database. Could you let me know if there was any customizing done, or aftermarket parts/pipes, etc.......? Also, can you let me know what state you are in?

That puts us up to 15 from this site.

thanks!

Dave Fox

 

Hello everybody just checking in on you guys as the 900 has been setting an I'm getting her ready for a little ride again,she maybe for sale if any interest,,but here's the last 4 #'s 0445

I think the mods are in my sig,,,she's got 68k an change

 

Thanks for the info! Got you on the database now. That puts us to 17 so far.

 

I've seen a few more mentioned, but haven't seen them PM me with registering info. If any new USA xj900rk seca owners have read this, please scroll to the top of the forum, read it, and pm me with your info.

Thanks!

Dave Fox

 

One went up for sale here here... great price... may have a look at it...
Cash in an issue, but.... may be worth a bit of extra digging, waiting to hear back

 

Dave
I've got a red 83 900
Build date:3/83
Vin: 1062
Mileage: 28,703

Brian
Kirkland Wa

 

Thanks, Brian!

 

Now 19 registered!

 

Hi Dave, just thought you might like to know the frame I've bought for repairing my E-II is this one...

*number deleted, thanks Dave 8) *

Number 729 off the production line right? :/ Just so you know, this frame's in England now, it was bought freshly imported & unregistered as frame only & will (with luck) be built up with 29R parts...

 

Thanks! PM'd you, too.

This puts us up to around 65 or so that are now registered.

Dave F

 

Cool thanks, PM'd back about bent frames

Just been kicking over a few ebay stones & I suspect number 729 was at least part complete when it arrived on these shores as the same seller has forks, wheels, swingarm, pumpkin, bodywork & the like too. From the alloy parts I'd suggest a dry-state machine...

 

Kevin Schick
Minnesota
1705
Red
Header
Good Condition
29,636

 

kevin, I’ll send you a private conversation later..... keep an eye on your inbox.