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Is my 650 really a 550

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by collinswj, Jan 16, 2008.

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    I checked my VIN number on what I was told was a xj650. The VIN begins with JYA5K500... Plus, it has a chain instead of a shaft. So does this mean it's really a xj550? I got it for free, so it really doesn't matter, I just don't want to buy parts for the wrong bike. I almost put in a bid for 650 carbs.
     
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    Not enough of the VIN to know the year but that sure looks like a 550 VIN.
     
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    JYA5K5007DA101013
     
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    The "Chain Drive" cinches it for me. There aren't a lot of XJ650 Chain Drives.

    Well ... there aren't any ... so, I guess that means you have a 550.

    You'll have fun on that 550 though.
    Just as soon as you get all the Parts and we tune it up right!
     
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    Yes, it's a 550 Maxim, more of the VIN would be needed to properly ID the year.
     
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    The VIN is: JYA5K5007DA101013
    The number on the engine is: 5K5-101013
     
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    1982 XJ550 Maxim.........with the original engine.
     
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    The good news is you have Mikuni Carbs.
    They are fun to Clean!
     
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    Ummmm.... wasn't part of his original problem the fact that he didn't have carbs to begin with?
     
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    You're right, I have no carbs. But I guess I have something to look forward to.
     
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    Right. Looking for Mikuni BS28s instead of Hitachi HSC32s. ;)
     
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