Re: Yamaha but not Virago

[Gumby {Matthew J Smith} <Gumby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ahhh lots of info there but it all comes back to me. When finding a new dual disc
front end i came across a Radian I believe. It had no marking but a square
headlight and funky style, it also was a v4 water-cooled bike. The frame very
similar to the virago in design but it had smaller dia. forks. I then found the 83
midnight maxim sitting two bikes down, perfect fix.


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-----Original Message-----
Tim Grace wrote:

> Gust Jenson wrote:
>
> > I have the opportunity to get a project bike which is at the bottom of a
> > pile in a garage.
> >
> > I know this much about it without digging:
> >
> > Yamaha, pre 1987, probably pre 1985
> >
> > Has "YIC5" in the engine covers and "Kurikan" (sp?) on the front forks
> >
>
> YICS = Yamaha Induction Control System, used on several early 80's models, but
> not the XS line. I do think that Secas, Fazers and Radians both had "special"
> forks,
>
> > 2500 cm3 on engine weird handle bars, painted
>
> If this is the oil volume, it would indicate a smaller displacement, probably
> no bigger than 650.
> Painted bars has me leaning toward a Radian.  If I'm not mistaken, and I am all
> too often, The
> Fazer was 700cc, Radian and Seca both 600cc.
>
> > 4 cylinders
> > chrome fenders
>
> This is what little I know of the 4 models:
> Seca:  Semi-sport bike, slightly leaning forward riding position. Small
> fairing. Chain Drive
> Fazer: Chromed bars, riding position a little more upright than the Seca. Black
> engine - sort of the predecessor? to the V-Max
> Radian: Square headlight, squarish side covers, Euro-look.  Upright riding
> position, strange machine.
> XJ550: Had one of these.  I think it was 2800cc to fill the oil, with the
> filter. Laid back riding position, chain drive, chrome bars, triangular side
> covers with chromed front edges. The only colors I've seen these has been black
> or metalic gray.
> XJ650: Think the only difference between the 650 and 550 other than
> displacement is a shaft drive.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Tim
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