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Hi Grinder3 and once again, welcome.
Congrats on finding an XJ1100 in fair shape, it is a machine well worth owning.
$1,300 is a fair price to pay and the resale price is as liable to go up as to go down, most likely it will stay about the same.
XS & XJ11s have the reputation of having very good longevity so long as you keep up with regular maintenance.
The stock XS/XJ already has way more than enough power to double most speed limits. Unless you are an absolute speed addict (the velocity, not the drug) you won't need more power.
None the less, there are overbore kits & hot cams to be had, more than one bike has been turboed and one list member is right now completing a fuel injection conversion.
As the XJ is a one year wonder, cycle parts can be hard to find. Engine parts are easier because most XS11 engine parts either swap straight over or can be made to work.
The ergonomics are OK for most folks. Changing to different handlebars can be a chore because the XJ's funny cast bars mean there's no differently shaped cast bars to substitute and you have to do major surgery to install your favorite shape 7/8" tubular 'bars.
The seat and the pegs can be modified with no more hassle than on most other bikes.
Fuel mileage; less than 30mpg, bike could use some work. More than 40mpg is a minor miracle.
Aesthetics, nobody wins in a "what looks good" argument. If it looks good to you, that's all that matters.
Any technical or maintenance questions you have, have most likely already been asked and answered and the information can be dug out with the search function. Mind you, guessing the right keyword can sometimes be a daunting task. Alternatively, post a question and somebody will get back to you.
Congrats on finding an XJ1100 in fair shape, it is a machine well worth owning.
$1,300 is a fair price to pay and the resale price is as liable to go up as to go down, most likely it will stay about the same.
XS & XJ11s have the reputation of having very good longevity so long as you keep up with regular maintenance.
The stock XS/XJ already has way more than enough power to double most speed limits. Unless you are an absolute speed addict (the velocity, not the drug) you won't need more power.
None the less, there are overbore kits & hot cams to be had, more than one bike has been turboed and one list member is right now completing a fuel injection conversion.
As the XJ is a one year wonder, cycle parts can be hard to find. Engine parts are easier because most XS11 engine parts either swap straight over or can be made to work.
The ergonomics are OK for most folks. Changing to different handlebars can be a chore because the XJ's funny cast bars mean there's no differently shaped cast bars to substitute and you have to do major surgery to install your favorite shape 7/8" tubular 'bars.
The seat and the pegs can be modified with no more hassle than on most other bikes.
Fuel mileage; less than 30mpg, bike could use some work. More than 40mpg is a minor miracle.
Aesthetics, nobody wins in a "what looks good" argument. If it looks good to you, that's all that matters.
Any technical or maintenance questions you have, have most likely already been asked and answered and the information can be dug out with the search function. Mind you, guessing the right keyword can sometimes be a daunting task. Alternatively, post a question and somebody will get back to you.
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