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Is my bike uncommon?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Thee_oddball, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. Thee_oddball

    Thee_oddball Member

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    I have been in here for a few days and see alot of posts about 550,650,750...etc but not alot about the 1100 plus i read that K&N does not even make a air filter for my bike.... are the early 80's 1100 maxs uncommon and will this become a problem getting parts?

    thnx

    S!
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    XJ1100's were only offered for one year in the USA (until 1984 in Canada) and are pretty rare..........

    The 550, 650, and 750's are by far the most common models, sold in bigger numbers and made for many more years.
     
    chacal, Apr 19, 2009
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    We didn't get the XJ1100 in Australia either. Went from XS1100 to FJ1100 with a few years break in between.
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    That'll be why I can't find one, then Hillsy. :cry:
     
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Yes, the XJ1100 is a rare one. There are many of us here who have them, just ask questions we'll be glad to help.
     
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    DaveXJ Member

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    I you don"t mind Oddball, i wanted to ask a similar ?
    How about the 83 xj750 with the round handlebars? I see alot of the 82/83 square bare ones.
     
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    I'm in the same boat your in Thee_oddball. I know we can get all the engine parts we need in here. I have found a few places that deal in used parts for the 1100 but they want a arm and a leg for them.
     
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    Pods for the XS1100 will fit fine ( K&N ).
    DON'T SMOKE THE TCI UNIT they're near impossible to find and expensive!

    So when welding or using a battery charger please disconnect it.

    I killed mine hooking up jumper cables!
     
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    Im not usre if this is what you are talking about...but yamaha used the same handlebars on the viragos and the XJ's from 81 to 83 as far as i can tell...is that what u mena by square?


    and thnx guys for all the responses,

    S!
     
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    I know the 82 and some very early 83's(i think) xj750 maxim's used a square handle bar and i believe square headlight. Mine is a late 83 model with round bars and round headlight. Same as the midnight maxim. I just don't see many around, thats why i thought i'd ask.
     
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  11. MN-Maxims

    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    All my 750 maxims and the 2 1100's have the square bars. The 650 and the 83 750 maxims have the round handle bars. I also like the simple gauge set ups on both of those bikes. The electronics on the other ones are kind of a pain at times to keep them working properly.
     
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