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My uncle left me his 1980 Seca But I dont know?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by QUEENEBAYDUCK, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. QUEENEBAYDUCK

    QUEENEBAYDUCK New Member

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    My uncle passed and he left me his 1980 Yamaha XJ? Seca. I dont know what it is.. Is it a 550,650,750 etc.

    I need help. I have pictures.. any advise would be great

    Samantha
     
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    Give us the first part of the VIN # and well tell you from that. It is stamped into the right side of the steering neck and printed on the left side. Will start with JYA, we'll need the four digits after that. And congratulations of the bike. You will find it is a great handling bike with plenty of power to be careful with.
     
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    Welcome, first thing to look at is is it shaft drive or chain drive. 550's were chain drive. Make sure of the model year as KBB doesn't list a Seca for 1980. Could be a late 1980 build date 81 Seca 550 or 750. No 650 Seca till '82 so that is out. Either way good bikes overall. The 550's seemed to have more reliable carburetion. cruzerjd
     
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    Thanks for the warm welcome.

    the 4 digits are 4u80

    It has a chain.. so i am guessing it would be a chain drive..

    See i am use to dirtbikes... this is my first real motorcycle..:)

    Thank guys for helping a lady out :)

    Samantha
     
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    Date: 10/80
     
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    Chain drive-> its a 550. Great bike you got there!
     
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    ohhh yeah 550 is very great bike to start off with and fun to motor around and you got power when you need it.
     
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    Samantha you are the proud owner of a 1981 XJ550 Seca. Post some pics so we gearheads can gawk. That was one of the nicest Seca models made.
     
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    Hey Sam:

    How long has it been sitting around ... or, ... is it in running condition?

    You may need to have a few things done to get it ready for going on-the-road.
    Most frequently, with a bike that aged, is a Carb Cleaning and a Fuse Panel replacement.
     
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    Its been sitting since 99. I will post some pics this afternoon.

    Thanks guys for everything :)
     
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    xj550 was my first maxim, fun bike, not much on 2 up riding, but a blast solo
     
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