Need Engine Crash Bars!

I recently bought a 1982 XJ650 Maxim in almost perfect shape for $800.00. I'm cleaning the engine and putting on new gas tank badges. The exhaust looks like brand new.....doesnt even have that blue discoloration on the pipes near the engine like I have seen on some bikes. Anyway, just noticed from pictures of other Maxim's that mine doesnt have the engine crash bars with the foot pegs. I have Googled them and checked on eBay, even e-mailed a seller on ebay that makes crash bars with no luck at all. Anybody know where I could get NOS crash bars for this nice bike? Thanks :wink:

 

ebay and a little patience is how I got mine. I paid $25. I have to admit that I had a big smile on my face when I scored them. The timing was great too since about a week later I screwed up my left knee and it hurt to keep it bent but it felt ok on the highway peg once I shifted through the gears.

btw, there are a couple of different styles and sometimes they're innacurately described on ebay(shocking!) so look at all of the engine guards and ask the seller questions.

mikeg

 

I sold the pair off my bike just this past weekend to a member here. In fact he'd probably getting them today or tomorrow.

 

Found some for a XJ75 on ebay I think they will work for the 650 also but not sure.

Item# 170417721883
Item# 130355714415

 

If you're looking for the small type that is a single unit on the left and on the right, I don't have that. BUT, I do have a single unit that bolts to the front of the frame and is sort of like a big rounded rectangle with footpegs as part of the unit. You can also bolt on extra pegs. It it near new condition with just a few minor scratches and they aren't visible unless you're just a couple inches away. Check my gallery and I think it is still visible on one of the older pics. I took it off when I installed the fairing. If that is what you're looking for, email me. It may take a few days for me to get back to you since I don't check this site as often as I should (gasp...the horror!!!!!!)

Dave Fox

 

Wow, I like this forum already. Yeah mikeg, had my eye on a set made for an 82 XJ650 that were like new with the pegs (the small ones with a bar through the middle that make them almost look like the letter E) but lost out on that auction. I have a bid in on a pair that are NOS now, they said they have a Yamaha label on them and I saved the pic and compared to ones that fit the XJ.......looks real close. But I tell you what hogfiddles, I like the one you have the more I look at it. I used to have an 81 Honda CB750K that I bought brand new with a Vetter fairing and it also had a crash bar/highway bar just like the one you have with nice footpegs on it and I loved it. I'm new to this forum and still tryin to find my way around here.....I will PM you about that for sure. Much appreciate the feedback all....Thanks!

 

Thanks man. I was told that I got a package on monday already! back home. Next time I get a break from school I'll check 'em out and I'm sure they'll work just fine.

 

I have a set off a seca 750.......probably will fit, maybe someone will know for sure?? Hows $30 + shipping? I have a pic in my ad "parting xj750".