1983 XJ650 Maxim with 750 Seca tank?

Hi All,
I bought an 83 xj650 maxim in August, and this thing was in bad shape. It had been left outside for a few months, and before that it was in a garage for like 10 years. The previous owner said that he had it running last summer, but after pulling the carbs apart I doubt it. The tank is rusty as all get out on the inside, and looks like someone tried to put a liner in it without cleaning any of the rust out. There is also numerous holes along the left side of the tank. I decided recently to just go ahead and replace the tank, and purchased one that seems to be in pretty good shape off of Ebay. I have already read the posts about the tanks transferring from certain frames to others, and that the maxim seat will have to be modified, but I was wandering if anyone had any pictures of their 650 maxim with a 750 seca tank installed with or without the maxim seat so that I can see what it could look like. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Cliff

 

I repositioned the mounting pad to lift the rear of the tankabout 2" from stock height.

 

Cliff, I'm not too far from you..... Just down the road--- 26 to lowville,12 thru Utica, then eventually turn into my driveway.

I'll send you a private conversation.....check your inbox

Dave f

 

This is in its original position.

 

I highly recommend that you do a search for my write-ups on tank swaps

Dave f

 

Do you see those triple clamp thingies, and the metal sticks what your hands grab onto.....

Give'em a turn or two...slowly...

 

Thanks for all the replies guys. Dave, I have read a few of your posts about tank swaps, that is why I went with the 750 seca tank. I am happy with all of the pictures that I have found, and cannot wait to get home to slide the new tank on, so I can see it. I have been away from the bike for a little over a week, and it sucks knowing I not only have the tank at home waiting for me, but I also have parts from Chacal waiting also. Dave, thank you it is good to know that you are just down the road if I need help. I have to say this site has been a great help working on this bike, more than the manuals in some ways.

 

Any time, Cliff. Also, I included my phone in the Private message......feel free to call any time you have a question--I'll call back as soon as I c an, if I'm not able to pick up right away.

Dave