fornt fork tubes upper:

Well i have been advised to repost this under a more specific heading. I have purchased my first bike a 1981 750r seca for 600cdn. the bike runs and looks very good just put new tires on. went to have it saftied and told the the front left side upper tube has to be replaced do to some dent's. looks like someone hit it with a hammer at some point. having a difficult time locating this part. if anyone has any suggestions it would be very helpfull.

 

XJ750 MODELS FORK TUBE PARTS:


UPPER (INNER) FORK TUBES AND PARTS:

Chrome Inner For Tubes:

HCP8531 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBE, fits left or right side, for 1982 XJ750 Maxim models, each:
$ 139.95

HCP8531SET2 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBES, set of 2:
$ 249.95



HCP8532 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBE, fits left or right side, for all 1983 XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim models, each:
$ 139.95

HCP8532SET2 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBES, set of 2:
$ 249.95



HCP8533 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBE, fits left or right side, for all XJ750 Seca models, each. NOTE: due to slight differences in manufacturing techniques used on these reproduction tubes (versus the originals), we highly suggest that XJ models which use the anti-dive front suspension ALWAYS replace both front tubes rather than just a single tube.
$ 134.95

HCP8533SET2 Aftermarket chrome INNER FORK TUBES, set of 2:
$ 299.99

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thanks but i was told the maxim part which as you say are more easily avaible wont work because of the air applicator on the top of the shock, however i dont have the book and have not taken it apart yet.

 

Suggest hunting up a Used set of Forks. Not a lot of point in paying more than the Bikes worth for ..only.. 1/2 of the fork pieces. If your tubes are hammered where visible, they are unlikely to be pristine internally.
MANY yama bikes used the same if not similar (read interchangeable) fork assemblies. Yama continuies to make several models from the same basic parts.

 

I'd say to ping Chacal directly. He once mentioned having to buy and tear apart forks just to be able to sell (for signifcant $$$) the tiny washers used in the oil lock assemblies of the SECA forks. As such, he may have some decent used fork tubes available.

 

thanks alot for all the help. i sourced a set through a salvage yard in ohio. paid to much but oh well, at least i will be able to get it on the road.