Xj sandgroper

Hi guys a big G,Day to all, after a break of about 5 yrs Ive returned to motorcycling and have finaly got my XJ
Only problem shes a xj750p . Fairly tidy and complete. Just been sitting for 3yrs . Would love to get her back to her original glory. Im in Mandurah Perth WA and would love to chat , to meet up and have a beer and talk xj with anybody willing. These ex police bikes dont seem to be very straight forward for even identifing their model and actual yr of manufacture. Adr plate says 1984 but short vin says something else.
Any help greatly appreciated in advance.
Regards Dan.

 

Welcome back Dan
Post those vin numbers so we can decode it for you and post some pics for us to drool over
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Hi there Toomanybikes, nice to meet you thanks for the reply.
I only have a shorty vin , same numbers on the Australian adr compliance plate and stamped on the motor.
37H - 000263
Ive tried to convert to a long vin but the numbers indicate that its a 81 xj 550 maxim.
As I understand it these were a special order for the Western Australian Police force and as a consequence are a bit of a bitsa. My intention is to go right thru the bike and replace hoses seals brakes ect ect. Once fully roadworthy enjoy it for a bit , then full respray re chrome ect. . She still has the original police fairing and panniers.
Thanks again.
Ps still getting my head around the different models. Will head down to the local Yamaha dealership and see what the Australian models were called for that era.
Cheers . Dan

 

VIN INFO:

World Manufacturer Identifier:

J = Japan, Y=Yamaha, A= Motorcycle
Vehicle Characteristics
37H00 = 1983 XJ750 Police Special Western Australia

Check Digit:

5

Model Year:

D = 1983

Assembly Plant:

A = Iwata City Production Facility

Serial Number:

000 is the Serial Number.

 

Thanks mate. That makes better sense. Computers are not a strong point. I,m sure anything tech conspires against me ..
Thats why i like these basic old bikes, theyre honest .

 

If you can contact member cds1984, he is in Perth and is quite knowledgeable about the 750P , he's done a resto on one. Or via his profile page you could find his posts here. Good luck with it.

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj750-engine-removal-and-split-pictures.38545/ lots of pics

 

And this could be helpful
http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/west-australian-xj750p-police-special.29633/