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maxim 550 airbox

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Alysiak00, Sep 20, 2011.

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    Alysiak00 Member

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    Will any other airbox's fit an 82 maxim 550. I was thinking maybe a seca 550 but wanted to make sure. thanks in advance
     
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    Unfortunately, not really.

    The 550 Maxim's airbox is also the mounting point for its sidecovers; not so on the 550 Seca. The 550 Maxim airbox is unique to the 550 Max.

    Remember though, any YEAR '81-'83 550 Maxim airbox will work.
     
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    i wont be reusing the stock side covers. Will the seca still work?
     
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    I suspect not, simply because the two bikes have differently shaped FRAMES. The airbox tucks into the frame quite snugly, I think the difference in angles would do you in.

    There are a couple of 550 Max part-outs running on eBay right now, an airbox shouldn't be difficult to track down. They're even still available from Yamaha (for $126.00.)
     
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  5. Alysiak00

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    ahhhhh, gotcha. I thought the frames were similiar....silly me

    i'll start searching ebay more but i haven't had much luck.....arg
     
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    If you pay $126 for an airbox I will personally kick u in the nuts! LOL
     
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    i might just let you do that....lol
     
    Alysiak00, Sep 20, 2011
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    Don't buy a brand new one, I was kidding!

    Put a post in "Sell, Trade, Swap, Wanted" somebody must have one. I'll let you know if I stumble upon one.
     
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    i had one up and haven't gotten one bite lol but im looking
     
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