la-river-rat
XS400 Member
I am looking for plastics for my 1983 xs400k. On ebay I see plastics for a special, maxim and seca 400 they all look a little different. How do I know which I need
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What is difference
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SteveM
XS400 Member
From what I see online, yours is the Maxim model.
If your bike is 5-speed it is a Maxim (if still original), and if it's a six speed it's a Seca. Very different plastic bits on the side as the tanks and seats are very different too, but at least they are cosmetic only and don't prevent riding.
Another difference: Seca has 18" wheels with rectangle "spokes" front and back. The Maxim has 19" front, 16" rear and the "spokes" are curved.
la-river-rat
XS400 Member
It's a Maxim. Lucky you (less shifting). I hope you will paint it red like all the best Maxims.
Before you try and start it, I recommend you invest $2 in an in-line fuel filter as you never know what dust might come out of a 30 yr-old PO's tank. Cut an inch out of the line and push the ends onto the filter's spigots and you're done. Gave me peace of mind and trouble free riding for 12,000 kms last summer.
Before you try and start it, I recommend you invest $2 in an in-line fuel filter as you never know what dust might come out of a 30 yr-old PO's tank. Cut an inch out of the line and push the ends onto the filter's spigots and you're done. Gave me peace of mind and trouble free riding for 12,000 kms last summer.
Since we know you have a maxium the plastic side covers that are listed in the classified section we directed you too wont work.Sorry to have misled you.
In other news, it looks like you have a really interesting work shop - bike lift, old Mustang in the background, welding rig...
la-river-rat
XS400 Member
Great thanks guys. Now I know what I have Just need to round up the plastics.
Really thought about painting a lime green. You know how we ladies are, gotta be different. But I guess red would be a better color. Started on mustang in the pictures 6 years ago for my daughter. All that left is body work which I suck at. All that sanding crap a pain in my butt...
Ignition switch with new keys came in today, I am so happy. Embarrassing how little it takes to excite me. Also headed to store tomorrow to pick up gas filter.
Thank y'all
Really thought about painting a lime green. You know how we ladies are, gotta be different. But I guess red would be a better color. Started on mustang in the pictures 6 years ago for my daughter. All that left is body work which I suck at. All that sanding crap a pain in my butt...
Ignition switch with new keys came in today, I am so happy. Embarrassing how little it takes to excite me. Also headed to store tomorrow to pick up gas filter.
Thank y'all
Metallic lime green is a classic hot rod colour - I say go for it!
The platics shouldnt be too hard to find,If you cant find him here usualy ebay has what you need.So when you get to that point check there.
Actually, the plastics are getting difficult to find in decent shape. Especially the 2 side covers. Most often they are cracked, or have the mounting pins broken off. $40 and up are the prices I've been quoted when I find them, which isn't often...
