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Newer carbs on 81 650 maxim

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by swirl, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. swirl

    swirl New Member

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    As the heading says anyone know of any newer carbs which are pretty reasonable to fit to a 1981 xj650 maxim
     
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    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    the best you can hope for is as new as 1983.

    FU
     
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    Unless you're into fabrication, there are no newer carbs to fit on these ancient bikes.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    the carbs from all xj650 maxims and all xj 750 maxims from 1981 up to 1983 are the same except for the jetting. (there are some little differences in the 1980 xj650 carbs, but I think they are still useable on the later ones, IIRC. If you you're looking for a newer set, your best bet is to get a good set to start with, and then do a total rebuild. If you mean NEW stuff, then, as other said.....you're going into more expensive territory with fabrication, swapping systems ,etc.............. and it will probably get very expensive for you very quickly. Oh, did I forget to mention probably very frustrating, too?

    Good luck, keep us posted with what you develop.
     
    hogfiddles, Feb 18, 2015
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    If you are gonna do all that... why not go microsquirt efi?
     
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    fabrication is no problem, I was just wondering if there was a near enough straight fit, i'll have a good read of the threads above cheers for the replys.
     
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