XJR to America

[Travis398]

Ya I guess I wouldn't want that, it's way too 

High maintenance? 

[Mark Olson]

Now I see what you guys mean. It really isn't a very good looking bike.

Ya I guess I wouldn't want that, it's way too 

KOOKALOO!

[carsick]

That model isn't comfortable for long rides.
She also doesn't cast a shadow- that's a warning sign in any relationship.

[dixiethedog]

My thoughts about turning a xjr into a kawasaki lookalike,would for me be fun,to get people looking and then possibly realising its not what they think.
Looks wise,i think (ahem..)the model above would be lovely to have a ride on,and the bikes not bad either...

I was actually looking at an xjr1300 before at the local shops,and with a nice 4-1 exhaust,i thought it looked pretty cool. Hmmm... i fancy looking for one for myself now.

[craigo]

Well back from Germany where I spent the last few weeks working on my Brother In Laws Arabian horse ranch.  Here is the link for all you horse lovers out there.
http://www.wagnerarabians.de/

I did, however, get into Zwickau to the Yamaha shop to find a XJR1300, which I found as a customer's bike in for service.  I was able to sit on it, but not give her a spin.  Not that I really wanted to as it was in the 30s Fahrenheit.  None the less, the bike felt very top heavy.  The bars were high and narrow.  Reminded me of the Suzuki 1200 Bandit I had.  Except the Suzuki had wider bars and I felt more in the Suzuki than on top, like the XJR.  If I had to choose between the 2, I would take the Bandit, hands down.  Just my opinion.


I did buy a nice Givi tankbag for 40 euros.  Nice bag that'll swallow up a helmet.  Or, 3 pairs of jeans, 4 t-shirts and socks along with a heavy sweatshit in the main compartment.  Then the sides will hold the camera and cell phone with plenty of room for other small items.

Cheers,

CraigO
90FJ1200