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86 xj700 project

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by creativeinside, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. creativeinside

    creativeinside New Member

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    Im not exactly sure on the make of this currently as I just received this and not had a chance to go over it one bit. its a total project bike and I'm not sure its worth trying to really rebuild this but Im more interested in learning as I'm a newb...

    So any suggestions on where to start and what have you would be greatly helpful.
     

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    burger Member

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    It doesn't look like an 86, you should be able to find the vin on the frame and find out all the information on the bike.
     
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    yea I've been swamped with work and havent even had a chance to look yet I honestly seen the bike for maybe 10 mins .. that was a week ago lol
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That's not an xj700. 700's are shaft drive.....your's has a chain. It is also a two-cylinder. An xj would have 4. So, it's an XS.

    The rims indicate a Maxim, the gauges appear to be for a 400.

    I believe you have an xs400 Maxim. This was one of the goofy cross-overs that Yamaha made as they were playing around with the variations on the 400:

    XS400 Special - straight spoke rims, 2 cyl, xs-style tank, chain drive

    XS400 Maxim - swirly spoke rims, 2-cyl, xj-style tank chain drive

    XS400 Seca - parallel-spoke rims, 2 cyl, seca styling, chain drive

    and the XJ400 Maxim - swirly spoke rims, 4 cyl, xj style tank

    There are many more details that are model-specific, but here's a VERY general description to start with.

    I'm sure someone else will chime in with specifics for yours.

    Dave F
     
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