Wow, Just the intact left side cover, plus the carbs, and Tank could double your money. If that is the intact stock exhaust on it in that good of shape, heck you just hit the jackpot!!!
Now of course, I would much prefer to see it brought back to a fine running beast!!
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BUY IT! The carbs and seat are worth that. CZI confess I sold mine too... Just one bike is enough. Then tonight I saw this...
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I confess I sold mine too... Just one bike is enough. Then tonight I saw this...
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If you ever get the chance to buy one at reasonable cost, I would recommend it. It's amazingly fast and well built
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James,
It's your post... you can put all the pictures of your new bike you want on here...
I'm somewhat jealous. I wish it was easier to get one here in the states.... 
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Yes! I've been bidding on 4 of them on eBay, all restoration jobs and every time, I got beaten by someone who doesn't seem to realise what they cost to restore. I also now have a new workshop devoted entirely to restoration, rather than bike storage/restoration. I've built a new garage for my car and made it big enough to put the XJR in too. This frees up what has so far been the bike store/workshop.
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Oops... sorry Steve, this is getting off-subject. Please feel free to move it, Oh Moderator...
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Well, not fettered by the self-imposed demands of 'classic-ness' that I feel with the XS1100's, I've been able to go to town somewhat with the XJR1300.
I replaced the jets with a Stage 1 Dynojet kit. Replaced the OEM airfilter with a K&N. Sawed off part of the airfilter intake tube (which allows better 'breathing'). I replaced the barbarically restricted OEM inlet manifolds with full-bore ones made for the FJ1200 and had alloy spacers made to take up the 10mm slack (the FJ1200 manifolds are 10mm shorter).
Fitted Iridium plugs. I advanced the ignition timing 4 degrees by using a modified ignition plate. Fitted a belly pan (which surprised me because it stabilises the handling so well). Fitted a little fly screen to offset the belly pan visually and divert air somewhat.
The effect of the above has made an already extremely fast, torquey bike even faster. The bike will spin the rear wheel on a dry road and try to wheelie at 80mph when the throttle is really twisted.
The chain drive side of things is surprisingly nice, actually. The chain is very large and there is none of the shaft-drive clunkiness. Adjustment of it (not required so far in 820 miles use) is easy, precise and high-tech, compared to the old British bikes (surprise). Unlike the shaft-drive, there is no much loss of engine output, of course. Brakes are the same as on the Yamaha R1. Riding posture is perfect for me and extremely comfortable.
Performance-wise, there is no comparison with the XS1100. Nor should there be, given the age-difference etc. I've always regarded the XS1100's as very fast but the XJR feels like going from a supersonic jet to a flying saucer. The acceleration of the bike is, I find, frightening at first!
None of the above in any affects my love-affaire with the XS1100, of course, so I hope no-one reads the above and thinks "traitor!". The XJR1300 owes much of its design to the XS1100 and they both have that lovely Yamaha build quality that's had me hooked for 30+ years.....Last edited by James England; 04-25-2012, 04:51 AM.Leave a comment:
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I wish they would bring the XJR over to this side of the pond,I would seriosly consider getting one.There beautiful.Leave a comment:
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Well, I've been out onthe bike. It's a lovely ride. I thought my XS11 was smooth etc but the XJR is really smooth, quiet and brilliant to ride. It's physically big, and you can feel the XS1100 origin of the engine. Yes, I'll have to get used to a chain drive but it won't be a problem. One thing I do like a lot is the light weight (comparatively) of the bike. You're right.... I love it
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