99 vs 800 gl

[Andy+]

This bike is new to me,I own a 82 Yamaha xj750 maxim that I put together out of the box and runs great.I need a#2 cylinder intake manifold as it's is cracked.I see that there is a w,x,and y model,but can't find anywhere that tells me the difference or how to tell what my bike is,so here I am asking the community for help,please.thankyou

[hillsy v2]

Look here to work out your year codes:

https://www.cyclepedia.com/yamaha-motor ... ification/

The intake manifolds will probably be the same over the various years - Suzuki were pretty good at NOT changing stuff between years on the same models.

[sgtcall]

This bike is new to me,I own a 82 Yamaha xj750 maxim that I put together out of the box and runs great.I need a#2 cylinder intake manifold as it's is cracked.I see that there is a w,x,and y model,but can't find anywhere that tells me the difference or how to tell what my bike is,so here I am asking the community for help,please.thankyou

You can also pull your service manual from here.

INTRUDER MANUALS AND INFORMATION
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=14168

[navigator]

The 10th digit of your VIN# signifies the year.
W=98
X=99
Y=2000
They probably use the same part #.
Keep in mind that cylinder #2 is the front cylinder.

[FallenAngel]

https://f-static.motosport.com/motoblog ... ck-new.jpg

The vin has alot of useful information

[FallenAngel]

This is for a Kawasaki 1100 I found for a member
But there seems to be a problem with the year location and the number of characters should be 17


JKA=Country of origin
Japan
KZ=Model line and engine type
4=Stroke Street
B=Engine Displacement
1100 cc
L=Variation Code
Trim Package
1= Horse power
No Data supplied
1=Check Digit
Used to Check Vin Number
D=Model Year
1984
A= Assembly Plant
Akashi Japan
001571 = Sequential Production Number

[Andy+]

Thanks to all for your posts!