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How to identify XJ750 fuel tanks

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by pasorj20, Mar 25, 2016.

  1. pasorj20

    pasorj20 New Member

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    Hey all. I'm heading to a motocycle recyclers place. Looking for a 80-83 XJ750 gas tank. The guy says he thinks he has some. But how can I ID the tanks? Is there a part number stamped in them? Pictures are helpful. Thanks!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Maxim 750 tank
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    Not all have the pigtail for the fuel level sending unit.
    The Maxim 650 fuel tank looks identical, but holds less fuel (it will fit on a 750 though).

    Seca 750 tank
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    All of these will have the pigtail for the fuel level sending unit, and will fit onto a Maxim (but won't look right).

    Both have similar tunnels, and the same mounting points.
    Maxim underside (this is a 650)
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    Seca underside
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    The fuel cap is the same on all of the 650/750 tanks, regardless of sub-model (but will be chrome unless it is from a Midnight Maxim).
    [​IMG]
     
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    k-moe, Mar 25, 2016
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    K-moe.... Your purple-blue 750 tank looks like a 1985/1986 xj700/750 tank, NOT an up-to-1983 xj750 maxim tank
     
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  4. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You're right. Grabbed the wrong pic.
    Fixed now.


    I need more money, so I can have more parts, so I can use my own pictures.
     
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    pasorj20 New Member

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    Thanks for the info k-moe!
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Rotlmho
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yup, that looks much better :)
     
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    We all need more money for bike parts. Somehow it always seems to be at the bottom of the priority list when the bills come due.
     
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    Try to get a good conditioned 750 tank. Ask the wrecker for a side by side with a 650 tank. As stated the 750 tank is a bit larger and will be more useful and cost effective once you start season riding.

    Gary H.
     
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