Yamaha Xjr 1000
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Thinking about getting one for a bit of relaxed/ long distance riding. Anybody had one? Seen a mint one fir about £4500 with warranty. Any thoughts?
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I had one for 11 years. Great bullet proof machine. Pics of the one I had. Both of the same bike. You won't need a warrenty with the XJR.
. Take a look around the xjroc forum. YAMAHA XJR OWNERS CLUB ? Portal View attachment 18555 View attachment 18556
Thanks Jon. Sat on one today - have fancied one for a couple of years now. They do look good with a bit of custom paint. This one is black and gunmetal. Hoping that my 749 sells on eBay this week, then I think I'll have one. Which will mean I have to pay your petrol if you do Le Mans in May.
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Mate of mine got one. He's done around 40K on it over the last 10 years. No problems at all, and it's been ridden in all weathers/conditions. It is getting a bit tatty, but it's still mechanically sound.
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Did 31,000 mile without any problems what so ever. They pull like a express train. If you do get one there are couple of good little mods to look at which make them a little bit special. 1. 4 degree ignition advancer. 2. Extra clutch spring. 3. 36Y inlet rubbers.
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I'm liking this one with powder coated wheels.
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Looks tidy for 03. Mine was an 02. Not sure about the girlie wheels
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I too had an XJR for a couple of years; I first met Jon.F and Julian (CB1000R) through the XJROC! As Jon has already said, they pull like a train and are bombproof with it. But don't expect CB1000R handling. It takes some bullying round corners but its a very satisfying ride. Jon already posted a link for the XJROC; have a look in, they're a good bunch.
Source: https://www.hondacb1000r.com/threads/yam-xjr-1300.13546/
