1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Stupid Noob airbox question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DianCecht, May 25, 2008.

  1. DianCecht

    DianCecht Member

    Messages:
    213
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    Hello... I'm new to this whole world, and I chose a 1980 xj650 Maxim as my first motorcycle/mechanical project. Now, PO had replaced the airbox with pods, and after doing a bit of research on this wonderfully enlightening forum, I have decided that I would rather go back to the airbox. I'm sure the carbs are not rejetted, as though the bike gets down the road, the choke must be consistently adjusted... and I have no desire to rejet the carbs. My question is this:

    I can find xj650 airboxes on ebay and the like, but they are all 1981 and 1982... My xj650 is a 1980. Are they going to be compatible with the 1980 or do I need to hold out for a stock airbox that is actually pulled from a 1980 xj650?

    I'm imagining that this is a fairly stupid question, but the help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
     
    DianCecht, May 25, 2008
    #1
  2. acergremlin

    acergremlin Member

    Messages:
    144
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    NE UK
    Just had a quick look at the parts manual and they all seem to have the same part number, so i guess you should be ok.
     
    acergremlin, May 25, 2008
    #2
  3. DianCecht

    DianCecht Member

    Messages:
    213
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Central Illinois
    You rock.
     
    DianCecht, May 25, 2008
    #3
  4. spinalator

    spinalator Member

    Messages:
    675
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Regina, CANADA
    Buy the XJ CD, there is a whole bunch of info, guides, manuals, and servicing tips on there. Welcome to the site!
     
    spinalator, May 25, 2008
    #4
  5. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

    Messages:
    9,350
    Likes Received:
    2,075
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    The room where it happened
    The airboxes are the same, but re-installing a stock airbox into the frame in one piece (not cut-up into smaller pieces) is next to impossible to do without moving/removing the engine.......re=jetting is a whole lot easier to do (kinda).
     
    chacal, May 25, 2008
    #5

Share This Page