XJ/XS caliper compatibility?

[Dave]

Does anyone have any idea if the
XS calipers will fit on an XJ?

Thanks,

Dave
XJ1100

[Mike Hart]

They don't. Standards, Specials, and XJ's all have different calipers.

Well, if you took the forks, triple clamps and fender from the special too, then the calipers would fit.

[Dave]

Dangit. XJ calipers seem to be hard
to find. I did find NOS for $325!!!!!!
Old ones in need of a kit are $80
or more at the local salvage yards.
(IF you can find one.)

Are there any other Yamahas that use
the same calipers??? I have a parts manual for my bike, but not for any others. I could compare numbers if
I had some to compare to.

Thanks,

Dave
XJ1100

[Bill__Woods]

you may want to try the smaller size XJ's for the same part# calipers. I know Xs1100s, xs850s and xs750s all use the same front calipers. Maybe they used the same calipers you need on other XJ's.

[Mike Hart]

Good idea Bill, especially the larger Maxims. Dave, let us know what you find out regarding that.

[Dave]

Well, I got the part numbers of all of the
Maxim calipers and they are similar but
not the same. I guess I'll keep watching
ebay.

It's hard to believe Yamaha would
use so many non-interchangeable parts.
Doesn't seem cost-effective.

Thanks,

Dave
XJ1100J