1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca

Russell · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject:

Steve, try these people. They list several XJ750 and XJ900 models but I don't see the SEca listed. Think it would be worth you contacting them. Keep in mind that the US dollar buys a lot of NZ dollars. www.godiva.co.nz

Russell · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

Also may be worth looking up www.powerbronze.com.au. Australian agent for a European company.

RudyF6 · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:40 am Post subject:

Steve Searles · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:48 am Post subject: Rare Parts

This is turning into quite a project. Finding stuff for a one year model is difficult and... $120+ for a windshield when I paid a few hundred for the entire bike is just not going to work. Thanks guys for the sources.

yamasarus · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Steve,
Everything I have heard and read about this bike is very positive. I would really consider resurrecting that bike. Even if you don't restore to original, it will still be a great bike to ride. By the way, $120 for a new windshield is not bad. Where else are you going to get a bike with a 5.8 gal tank that gets over 50 mpg, has 83 horses at the crank and runs 11.7 quarters-----all the while with shaft drive, anti-dive and self cancelling signals. And it happens to be stunning to look at. Oh, and did I mention rare?

Ltdave · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:

Russell · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

Well...having owned a marvellous 900 Seca for many years and a lot of kms I wouldn't rate the anti-dive as one of its strengths. I found it hard to detect any effect on all but the firmest of settings.I felt I got more worthwhile gain from the air fork,however the shaft was worth having and when a decent pair of shocks went on the rear(Koni tri-rate) the handling was surprisingly good. Taken in isolation it was a great ride and represented a refinement of one era of bikes. Trouble was that by the time I had mine and had it running as I wanted my mates were on CBR1000 (The early black/ red model)Hondas,FZR Yamahas and GSX-R Suzukis. Best looked at as a mechanically bullet-proof all-rounder that could be ridden all day and surprise the occasional sports bike rider who took the Seca too lightly. The lower rear end of that enormous tank has a large place way lower than the petcock that water gets into and stays...with inevitable holing of the tank.

Steve Searles · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:51 am Post subject:

Russell, you are the man. I am finding that gas tanks are impossible to find and all have holes in the bottom corners. Mine was repaired as well. I may end up parting this machine out even though it runs well. What do you think? Spend $900-1000 to get it nice or sell parts and make $500. It is a tough call.

yamasarus · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:18 am Post subject:

If it runs good you are way ahead. Save it. Don't part it out! That should always be a last resort. Maybe someone else would buy it from you and run with it. You still make money with no hassel. If I were closer, I would. How bad off is yours anyway? Parts come up on Ebay occasionally. There is a fairing on there right now.

Steve Searles · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:32 am Post subject: Seca 900 for $900

FOR SALE: $900 in good running condition. Runs fantastic using a remote tank. I think it has like 20,000 miles with title. Been repainted black. Spread the word. I can't keep them all. PS: Did you see the right side of that fairing??

yamasarus · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

I didn't look at all the pictures on that fairing initially. I should have. Now that would be a restoration!

1 · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

since your not completely for keeping the bike,you should part it out so the few that really like the model
can have a resource for rare parts.
just reselling won't do because the next owner may haven't a clue as to its historic value and rarity.
anyone claiming a love for vintage bikes has a resoncibilty to keep the ones that are left running,
even sometimes sacrificing the almigty dollar for the knowledge that somewhere a bike was saved from the
rust pile.
just something too think about.

ron

Steve Searles · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:11 am Post subject:

I do agree with that philosophy. Anything you might need? The motor is awesome.

1 · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:30 am Post subject:

i'll certainly ask around, xj's are not rare here.

ron

luco · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

hello
go on to the french forum www.900xj.com/forum/ and translate it, you' ll find everythings that could help you
and welcome in France, transaltion are not so well as you want but I think you'll understand 80% or 85% of all the posts
Very Happy