Went to pick up my "new" XS and it was a XJ!

[neJeff]

yea,probably an 80 or 81.mufflers aren't original either,as I'm sure you already know.

Yes, I noted that. Going to be a long term project I'm afraid...good thing I have others to ride

[Cuda 69]

yea,probably an 80 or 81.mufflers aren't original either,as I'm sure you already know.

[neJeff]

Jeff,
Nice finds. Particularly that XJ650 being a four banger!! Bet it can be modded to a lot more HP. Sweet GS too, dude. You lining up your winter projects before summer hits...???

Yeah, getting the project lined up and making a little $$$ also....got to pay for my hobby!

[Cobia]

That trailer is dangerous!!!

Jeff,
Nice finds. Particularly that XJ650 being a four banger!! Bet it can be modded to a lot more HP. Sweet GS too, dude. You lining up your winter projects before summer hits...???

[neJeff]

I had a GS850G when my wife and I got together, they are very nice bikes. We put many miles on that bike. Nice find!

Larry

Yes, I think it will be some fun. Just need some help getting her off the trailer! Came with alot of extra vetter stuff and original headlight bucket & light. Should be a good project!

[Yahman]

My wife is wishing I didn't! Brought home an 80' GS850G today in the pouring rain!

I had a GS850G when my wife and I got together, they are very nice bikes. We put many miles on that bike. Nice find!

Larry

[neJeff]

that definetly looks like my old xj650 maxim.they are a great bike,and fast. is the speedo round or does it have a flat bottom? I had an 82,I didn't think they started making xj's till 81.am I wrong?

Yep, has flat bottom!

[neJeff]

I'm just glad I don't have a trailer.

My wife is wishing I didn't! Brought home an 80' GS850G today in the pouring rain!

[neJeff]

The 80-81 XJ650 didn't come with the YICS system, that happened in 82. That would make it an early XJ650.

Larry

Yes, happy it does not have the YICS. Not sure on the speedometer, I have it safely nestled away, will have to check it out. Need to find XJ parts for here

[Yahman]

The 80-81 XJ650 didn't come with the YICS system, that happened in 82. That would make it an early XJ650.

Larry

[Cuda 69]

that definetly looks like my old xj650 maxim.they are a great bike,and fast. is the speedo round or does it have a flat bottom? I had an 82,I didn't think they started making xj's till 81.am I wrong?

[JerseyJon]

I'm just glad I don't have a trailer.

[Nubian]

Too funny!

...insurance premiums are based on engine size.

[Schming]

I beleive...

Well he did say it was a 650 but title shows model as XJ550R. Maybe a typo? The first three letters of vin are 4H7. I think your right on the 650 but how do I get that changed I wonder? My guess is the 650 is more desirable than the 550. Thanks for the info Marty!

...insurance premiums are based on engine size.

[tcoop]

here is the link to find out what you have
http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html