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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by simon perrin, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. simon perrin

    simon perrin New Member

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    Would a stock air filter box from a 1984 model be the same as an 1981 model (yamaha xj550 seca) trying to get rid of the dreaded pod filters
     
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    84 xj550 ? We saw the fj600 here.
    81 xj550r seca air filter is the same as Maxim 550 but air box is different but similar to fz600 in design
    I am sure one of our guys or gals have a spare one
    Cornwall .... Ontario, England , PEI ??
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I'm from one of those cornwalls!
     
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    Great move 2 thumbs up for stock airbox!!!
     
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    you call it a seca so your talking about a north america XJ550 Seca.
    81 ,82,83 years produced and the seca air box is different than the maxim
     
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    Thanks for the reply . I'm from over the pond in the UK as far as I'm aware the xj550 81 seca is European spec and the seller of the air box is in Germany he describes the box from an 84 model . I've asked him weather it will fit he replied saying he thinks it will . Just want to be sure before ordering. I know the maximum and seca are not interchangeable and the photos look like it's from a seca, thanks for any input.
     
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    I too have a xj550 uk model and have pods fitted which I want to bin and go back to the original airbox and filter however obtaining the right box has been challenging to say the least!
     
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    there are later models of the 550 than 83 in uk/europe . the best thing to do is go to a dealership and have them look up the part number for the 84 if the box was not changed it will be the same number

    do you have access to a online dealer? we use ones like www.yamahapartsnation.com or partszilla.com and it cross references the part numbers with what other models it will fit.

    Years & Models: 1984 XJ550L Maxim models
    Carb Manufacturer: Mikuni
    Carb Series: BS32
    Carb Model ID: 5K500
    Main FUEL Jet Size: #105 (cylinders #1 & 2)
    Main FUEL Jet Size: #102.5 (cylinders #3 & 4)
    Pilot FUEL Jet Size: #40
    Main AIR Jet Size: #70 (non-removable, in carb throat)
    Pilot AIR Jet Size: #155
    AIR COMPENSATOR Jet Size: not used.
    Starter FUEL Jet Size: #42.5 (non-replaceable, in float bowl)
    Main jet NEEDLE ID: #4CP7-3 (cylinder #2)
    Main jet NEEDLE ID: #4CP3-3 (cylinders #1, 3, and 4)
    Main needle JET Size: #N-8 (the main needle JET is also known as the "power valve" or "emulsion tube").
    Fuel Level in float bowls: 3mm +/- 1mm (.118" +/- .039")
    Idle RPM's: 1,200 rpms

    Although not part of your carbs, your v
     
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