Yamaha XJR1300

[James England]

Hey James -

Notice the picture of the bike when you got it is without the bug catcher windscreen and belly pan. Did you put these on and where did you get them? Brand? Source?

Bike looks FANTASTIC !!!!!

Thanks! The bug screen and the belly pan are made by a UK company called Powerbronze. They use ABS high gloss plastic for their bellypan, hugger and so on (there is actually a hugger fitted to stop all the muck ending up on the bike a car windshields.

I like the belly-pan because it allows a fender-extender (also fitted on my bike now) and the 'point' of the belly pan is not too low down where it might just cathc on something on the road.

Although not in the photo, I've just ordered a rear seat cowl from Powerbronze. Basically, it clips onto the pillion seat to make it slightly more aerodynamic.. and look cool.
Have a look at http://www.powerbronze.co.uk/

[b.walker5]

The bike is a lot lighter than an XS1100, of course, and the transmission is lighter. The clutch is hydraulically operated.

Just out of interest James, what does your 1300 weigh in at? Mine pushes the scales at 253Kg, which is actually 1 kg heavier than my XS special, at 252kg. But then mines a 2000 model, which might be heavier than your 2004, and the XS standards are 262Kg, 9kgs heavier.

There's no doubting they feel a light lighter, but thats mostly due to the outstandingly better handling, and tyres that actually roll from side to side.

[James England]

Just out of interest James, what does your 1300 weigh in at? Mine pushes the scales at 253Kg, which is actually 1 kg heavier than my XS special, at 252kg. But then mines a 2000 model, which might be heavier than your 2004, and the XS standards are 262Kg, 9kgs heavier.

There's no doubting they feel a light lighter, but thats mostly due to the outstandingly better handling, and tyres that actually roll from side to side.

Mine's 253kg wet weight, the same as yours. But I've only ever had European spec. XS1100's which are 286kg wet weight... that's a difference of 33kg.....over 5 stone. That's a big weight difference......

[Wildkat]

I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous













Yes I am
lol

Congratulations!
Beautiful acquisition James

[James England]

I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous
I'm not jealous













Yes I am
lol

Congratulations!
Beautiful acquisition James

No.... you're not jealous and here's why......

Envy = Wanting to have something which someone else has got.

Jealousy = Not wanting other people to have what you have.

Hence... a 'jealous husband' is one who watches his wife like a hawk in case someone chats her up. An 'envious husband' is a married man who wants someone else's wife. Get it?

So, Wildkat..... you'e not jealous and I hope you're not envious either!

Love

Mr Pompous English ("no wonder we had the War of Independence", I hear you say....)


ps. I know what you mean though! He he!!

[Wildkat]

LOL

I sit corrected.

See? I told you I wasn't jealous.
lol

But yes, envious. I'm sorry to admit.
I've loved those since I saw them for the first time. I've always thought of the XJR as a wonderful combination of my FJ and my XS.
Speed, strength and beauty

Okay, now I'm starting to drool.
Not very lady like, but then...

lol

Enjoy your new ride!

[James England]

LOL

I sit corrected.

See? I told you I wasn't jealous.
lol

But yes, envious. I'm sorry to admit.
I've loved those since I saw them for the first time. I've always thought of the XJR as a wonderful combination of my FJ and my XS.
Speed, strength and beauty

Okay, now I'm starting to drool.
Not very lady like, but then...

lol

Enjoy your new ride!

Hi Wildkat.

I was just about to PM you. I suddenly got paranoid that my British 'humour' would offend you.... I read somewhere that the Brits and the Americans are "two peoples, divided by a common language"...... same goes for our sense of what's amusing. So, I'm pleased to see that you took my pedantic comment in the spirit with which it was written..... phew!

Yes, the XJR1300 really is a lovely ride. I mean, I'm XS1100 to the core and love them with a passion but.... but...... the XJR has so many refinements that make it easier for older bikers... R1 brakes. Comfy seat. Nice riding position. Much lighter than an XS11E. Big fat tyres (sorry... tires), great suspension with Ohlin shocks as standard at the rear etc. Plus, it is phenominally fast. I can't see how anyone would want anything faster, to be honest. I tweaked mine as much as possible without taking off the twin OEM silencers (I like quiet bikes) and I think I added about 20% to the BHP, taking it to about 125 or so. I spun the rear wheel on a dry road with no gravel, purely by accident, and then wheelied the bike at 80mph...again, by accident! So, I'm a lot more cautious now.

The XJR is also noticeably quieter on top end noise compared to the XS1100. There's no rustling of cams or anything. I think the XJR1300 is probably the modern equivalent of the XS1100 in its day. OK, no shaft drive but it really isn't a problem, I was very surprised to discover.

Poor USA! You didn't get them over there, did you?!??

Re drooling....... as it said on a kid's T-shirt I saw.... "It's Cool to Drool"

[b.walker5]

Hi James. I just recieved the speed restriction bypass in the mail from Japan today. Japanese domestic market vehicles are speed restricted to 180k's an hour and as mine's a 'jap import' it has the restriction mapped into the cpu. It 'pulls like a schoolboy' to 180k and then just simply 'stops' accelerating, and wont go any faster . Not any more. 9800 Yen and 20 minutes work later, and 260k here I come . Not that it needs to go any faster than 180, but it's nice to know that it can.

[James England]

Hi James. I just recieved the speed restriction bypass in the mail from Japan today. Japanese domestic market vehicles are speed restricted to 180k's an hour and as mine's a 'jap import' it has the restriction mapped into the cpu. It 'pulls like a schoolboy' to 180k and then just simply 'stops' accelerating, and wont go any faster . Not any more. 9800 Yen and 20 minutes work later, and 260k here I come . Not that it needs to go any faster than 180, but it's nice to know that it can.

Blimey... that's only 112mph top speed when restricted! It sounds like a good investment. What form does the bypass take... is a it a chip or something?

Also... does yours have the restricted inlet manifolds? I suspect it does as standard. If so, you should replace them with manifolds from the FJ1200. Look at the difference:



Dynojet kits made a huge difference to mine, as did the ignition timing advancer (4 degrees). Have you done these mods already?

[dpotter58]

That is a nice looking bike

[b.walker5]

Yes, it is a chip James. It fits between the loom and the ECU. Details on how it works are a little sketchy, but basically it fools the computor into thinking its only reached 179km/h so it doesnt need to clip the ignition circuit. Down side to it is the speedo max's out at 185km/h so I need a gps on board to see what speed i'm actually doing.



I havent looked at my intakes, but i suspect they're the horribly restricted ones you've shown. I'll get round to looking when the weather here turns bad.

[James England]

I havent looked at my intakes, but i suspect they're the horribly restricted ones you've shown. I'll get round to looking when the weather here turns bad.

I bet they are the same. Depending on your model, you may need spacers between the FJ1200 manifolds and the head. On my XJR, the OEM manifolds were 10mm longer than the FJ1200, so I had spacers made locally, complete with grooves for O rings......

[b.walker5]

Thanks, will definately look at that. Those spacers look like they're well made. Ive read on the XJR1300 forum that some have moved the air box forward to accommodate the shorter manifolds, but ive looked at that option and it looks like a pain in the arse. Think i'll use your method instead.

What does the 4 degree advance mod entail?

[Wildkat]

Skipping past the legitimate portion of your post and going directly to...

Poor USA! You didn't get them over there, did you?!??

To which, the most eloquent reply I can give at the moment is:


lol

Re drooling....... as it said on a kid's T-shirt I saw.... "It's Cool to Drool"

Oh good!
I shall continue to look at the pictures of these bikes without fear of losing my awesomeness.
lol

[XS1100 Newbie]

A picture of this bike is my desktop pic. Has been since James posted this up. Just keeps reminding me of what we can't have.