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First bike and it just happens to be an '82 XJ1100J. I'll try to get pics up in the next few days. But I am loving it already.
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Congrats and Welcome
There's tons of info and people willing to help in here
I have the same model XJ1100J
Be sure this is one of the smartest move you made (to join this forum) You have no idea how usefull this forum is
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Congratulations on two counts
one for the the ride- it's a unique piece of kit incorporating features that aren't found on many bikes (monitor system, intragal braking system...) and
second for finding and posting to this site.....the is the foremost authority for this type of bike.....I dare say there isn't a question/problem you may encouter with that bike that this site doesn't have or can't find the answer to.
Although I have yet to do it.....be sure and get some pics up"ride to be visible but pretend you're invisible"
84xj1100
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Re: New XJ rider
Just thought I would update. The PO just handed me the original tool kit with all of the original tools (every one stamper "Yahama" and the yahama service manual in great shape. Not a bad "add-on" he found in the garage.
The bike does have 30k on it, but for this age of bike, that is peanuts. I have tens of thousands of miles in it for my riding pleasure.
I have pics on my camera and will look at getting a hosting site to post them in here this weekend.
Big D
82 XJ1100J (The Bike with No Name)1982 XJ1100J "Horse with No Name"Comment
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Most bikes around this time frame were pretty much wore out by 50k miles. MANY members on here report having over 100K on theirs. Riding styles will change things... obviously since I seem to get @ FIVE thousand between motors... lol.. but yes, you should look forward to many thousands of miles to go.
You'll fall in love with this bike and end up keeping forever, so you may as well be on the lookout for a spare engine to rebuild at your convenience to have ready in case that one ever does fail.
It won't be such a big hit in the pocket book that way! lol..
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
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Yep got 108,000 km on my 82 XJ. Runs like a top.http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/1480921818_241eade448_s.jpgComment
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67,000 miles.... just getting broke in!108,000 km
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
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Yep considering that all 4 barrels are over 160lbs.Originally posted by trbig
67,000 miles.... just getting broke in!
Todhttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/1480921818_241eade448_s.jpgComment
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You live in Sparks? THats where my 80G came from.United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
"You know something, You can't polish a turd"
"What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
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Yep. Been here since 91 now.1982 XJ1100J "Horse with No Name"Comment
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And you just missed the Tahoe Rally!!
The good news, you can plan for next year. You do have two other riders close by, BlkMge and DragXS.
Welcome to the ownership of the bike that will own you. It's NOT a bad thing, just FUN.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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