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what bodywork will fit on a 1985 yamaha Maxim x

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by scottmclearn, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. scottmclearn

    scottmclearn New Member

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    my body work on my bike is getting boring and i want to switch it up im curious as to what i can put on it with little to no modifications, some is fine but i dont want to cut away my frame adding is ok. i want to go more in the Cafe sport style any make and model seca CB, gpz anything
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    With little or no modifications? Little or nothing.

    The "X" has a "cruiser" styled frame, with an angled backbone, high steering neck and low seat height.

    The Secas (and CBFs, and GPZs) of the era had a more "flat" backbone and lower steering head/handlebar placement, with less concern for low seat height.

    Very little if any of the cafe/sport type bodywork is going to fit; do a Google Image search on "1985 Yamaha" and look at your bike compared to the FZ750 of the same year. Apples and oranges.
     
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    +1 on BigFitz52's comments.
    However, there is someone on the AdvRider forum working on converting his Suzuki GS550L into a cafe racer. So far he's raised the tail end of his tank (to make the bottom level), cut off the rear frame loop, and constructed a tail/seat unit from sheet steel.
    Since you are starting with a Maxim X, maybe a bobber conversion would be easier to construct. Or you could construct mounting points for more modern body work (fairing/tank/seat/side panels/tail) to turn it into a FJR-like sport tourer. Any way you go will require a fair amount of construction (probably including grinding/welding; definitely painting).
     
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    Make a chopper! :)
     

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