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Clip on handlebars? What diameter is correct on 83 X J650

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    schmiglish New Member

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    Hi guys, I want to get some new handlebars for my baby, Clip on kind, just wondering the correct diameter for the forks.

    Im looking a set right now right now.
    33mm for 22mm (7/8 inch)
     
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    Not sure which one mine is :/ Maybe you can tell from the pic? Thanks very much for your help. Trying to get her ready for spring :)
     

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    the xj series bikes run from 35 mm on the xj 550 seca , 36 mm on the xj 550 maxim then some 650 have 36 mm and some have 37 mm.
    the set you have listed is not big enough

    is your bike a US/North American model or a Europe model ?

    in your vin number there ia a set of numbers and letters look at this thread at bottom for all country codes
    http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/tech-topic-model-id-and-vins.14577/

    there are more than I listed but what is the numbers on your VIN

    1980-81 XJ650 Maxim USA: 4H7
    1980-81 XJ650 Maxim Canada: 4H8

    1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim USA: 4W5
    1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim Canada: 4W6

    1982-83 XJ650 Maxim USA: 5N8
    1982-83 XJ650 Maxim Canada: 5N9

    1982 XJ650 Seca USA : 5V2
    1982 XJ650 Seca Canada: 5V3

    1982-83 XJ650 Seca Turbo USA : 16G
    1982-83 XJ650 Seca Turbo Canada: 16H


    1983
    COUNTRY: EUROPE

    MODEL NAME: XJ650
    STREET NAME: 1983 XJ650
    MODEL ID CODE: 27F
    FRAME ID: 4K0

    MODEL NAME: XJ650
    STREET NAME: 1983 XJ650
    MODEL ID CODE: 27G
    FRAME ID: 4K0
     
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    Zachary Austin Mealer New Member

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    I have an 82 maxim 750. What size clipons do I need?
     
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    Sounds like you need 88 FZ600 fork crowns and clip-ons.
    Hey, I think I might have an add in the for sale section.
    Sorry for the shameless plug.
     
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    Zachary Austin Mealer New Member

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    Thanks. I'll check it out
     
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    fork tube diameter all of the XJ750 (except the XJ750-X and the XJ750RL) are 36mm, and

    the XJ750X and RL models are 37mm.
     
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    Roger dodger. Thank you
     
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