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6th gear overdrive?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by regulator, Mar 8, 2006.

  1. regulator

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    When I purchased my bike I assumed it was typical 5 gear, however on shift cover it lists 6 gears, imprinted is 1N23456 while driving I shifted to 5th and did not get a 6th? is there a secret to this LOL or is it more likely that a previous owner replaced the cover?
     
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    What year, make, and model is it?
     
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    sorry about that it is a 82 750 maxim
     
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    My guess is you have a cover off a Seca.

    Not sure if they are interchangable but my 550 Seca has six gears.

    I thought the 750 seca was still only five speed though.
     
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    my 750 seca is only 5 speed, and the Haynes manual only lists 5 speed for the xj650 & 750's for 1980 to 1982
     
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    sounds weird, my 82 750 max is only 5 speeds, 6th sure would be nice though
     
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    sounds weird, my 82 750 max is only 5 speeds, 6th sure would be nice though
     
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    6th is nice :wink: You'll have to trust me on that. Every now and then I leave it in 5th just to see what you guys have to out up with. STill does 140kph in 5th. :lol:

    I'm guessing your cover is from an 81 XJ550 Seca.

    Next time you have it off see if it's got one of the 550 model code numbers stamped inside it. Usually 4U8 or 4G0
     
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    I used to have a 82 750 Max and it was a 5 speed. I now have a 81 550 Max which is a 6 speed. My only guess is that the cover has been changed.

    Kelly

    81 XJ 550 Maxim
     
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    thanks for the help, i will investigate more but am now sure it has been changed
     
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    It's not uncommon for those to be replaced. If the chain ever breaks then that cover usually sustains quite a bit of damage.
     

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