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Question for the 1983 XJ900 Gurus..

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by skiprrdog, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. quebecois59

    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    Actually, the white, red and blue scheme seems to be more common in Canada.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    The red/blue on white is NOT a USA thing.

    USA bikes were black/silver on red.

    The USA bikes had the gray scoops right under the tank, many others did not have them. The tank is slightly different, too, as two of the three mounting points on the scoop attach to the tank.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    the price seems to be in the ball park, missing the triple tree bolt some trim missing too. and aftermarket exhaust. isn't this supposed to be one of those rare bikes in the US? 1000 in the US
    according to the paint thread.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    ebay claims to have one $50 no windshield

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XJ90...ash=item1eac9e92a4:g:t5cAAOSwLnlWnfPN&vxp=mtr
     
  5. hogfiddles

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

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    Woah.... There is so much wrong with that bike!

    I WOULD be interested in the serial number, if anyone is able to get it--I could at least get it onto the registry ( if it's not already on)

    Dave
     
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    damn ebay! I thought the reflector or light was amiss and for $50 to good to be true
     
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    do you find ebayers unresponsive to a banjo player on the moon when you ask for the vins?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I've only had two decline the question......I explain who I am, and they usually are more than happy to offer info that will help the collective knowledge base.

    Dave
     
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    What I was trying to say was I liked the red/white/blue because they are the colors of the American flag; I was not riding in 1983... they could have been flamingo pink for all I know :)
     
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    Its a nice color combination.
     

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