littlej Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi All, I'm Jerry from Chester UK. Picked up my 1984 XJ750 today. I believe that its an R model, an import from either USA or Canada, so getting parts is going to be dificult. Any help or advice along these lines would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to chatting to some of you soon. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi Littlej, Welcome to the YOC, I have an XJ and the US SECA both 750s and parts aren't a problem, loads of them about in all sorts of conditions, the only thing really wrong with them is the wiring (least that's what I have found) complete crap and takes hours to sort the smallest problem out but old bikes need more care than new ones. Lots of good advice on this site and most of the people are more than willing to help out just don't take what they say to heart as they can be a bit unforgiving, especially when you ask (what they think) are daft questions, if you can't find it in the book then ask but not before . Good luck with your new? bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlej Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks MRR. i have loads of silly questions, no book yet till i correctly identify the model. How do i get the seat off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 10, 2011 Moderator Share Posted October 10, 2011 Greetings Jerry , whats the vin number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlej Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 VIN is JYA44X00XFA000583 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlej Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 typo sorry, should read JYA44X00XEA000583 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 11, 2011 Moderator Share Posted October 11, 2011 1984 XJ750RL USA market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hi little j, Seat should have 2 levers at the back under where the pillion sits or lock device on near side and single spring loaded lever on the same side, pull lever(s) back and lift,easy really if you know, if you want any diagrams let me know and I will copy some to you, got the original and Haynes manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlej Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. American bile everything is the wrong way around. The locks on their nearside our offside and the clips push forwards. Obviously just put on the oppaiste sides which has reversed everything. Now wish i hadn't opened it as the electrics have been messed with. Additional fuses outside the fuse box held together with tape. Fun times ahead. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Wiring is ALWAYS a horror on these bloody things, if you need help just ask, look at my xj in the garage and you will see what a mares nest they can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Guernsey Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Welcome in!! Good luck with sorting that wiring!! Just rip out the fuses and get yourself either some decent inline fuses, or have a look for a fuse block - there's usually some on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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