Two of my sons have had FZ1's and at the same time as my ZRX. There is a definite power band with the FZ1 which the others you have looked at don't have. Not a biggy but that may be why it is thirstier.
Hardcore Biker
Two of my sons have had FZ1's and at the same time as my ZRX. There is a definite power band with the FZ1 which the others you have looked at don't have. Not a biggy but that may be why it is thirstier.
Highway Biker
Oh, on that side from an XJR you can expect around 38MPG or 6L/100Km.
Forum whore
I found that 4 deg ignition advancer, FJ carb rubbers and some minor exhaust work, worked wonders for the XJR - the ignition advancer certainly the best bang for buck mod. {quote]Oh, on that side from an XJR you can expect around 38MPG or 6L/100Km.[/quote] That'd be about right - an FZ1 has better gas mileage at the same speeds - about 44mpg, 6.5l/100km for the missus's 05.Originally Posted by Phantom Limb
I ended up with a carbed XJR1300, it's not the biggest of the four performance wise, but with a good set of 4-1 race headers, a free flow muffler and a re-jet of the carbs I think that the XJR would stomp either a stock CB or a GSX. HOWEVER if you did similar mods to either of the bikes in question I have no doubts that the result would be the same.
“- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”
Highway Biker
I've read that elswhere too. Thing is, with the titanium 4-1 exhaust and carbon race muffler, my XJR is already a missile. I've rung out a few litre+ bikes in the past (1200Bandit, Kwaka Z1000, K1200RS) and the XJR deffinitely pulls harder than all three, especially above 5000RPM. So I won't be looking for performance mods in a hurry
Forum whore
Off to see this one tomorrow
anyone know about this one ?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=442741134
Highway Biker
Looks like it was someones baby. Heated grips, pack rack, tail tidy with front indicators on the back as well, crash knobs. They even machined the clutch fluid reservoir lid!
Also it has the 3 way adjustable Ohlins on the rear, the newer Ohlins optioned XJR's don't come with 3 way adjustable rear struts so thats a good item. Brembo front end is a must too.
Looks like a keeper to me.
Forum whore
Awesome,a trained eye clearly !
What do you think about putting aftermarket bars on it? the look a bit naff Im thinking
Highway Biker
Yeah, only the carbed XJR's came with FULLY adjustable suspension, the later models seem to have been 'cheapened' just a touch.
Re: Bars
I have wide streetfighter / supermoto bars on mine, lower and wider than the stock setup. Definitely recommend getting a set of these, I don't like the stock bars, a tad too high and narrow.
Forum whore
Ok thats interesting, so with the KMs on this one its likely a better bike than a newer one !
Re the Bars, mint, I will do so..........I used to Race Motards and yesterday on the CB1300 which had Rethnal bars fitted I got a bit head fucked in my riding style, I kept thinking I need to lay the bike down (body upright still) style, had to rethink that a bit !
I will get some bars tho
Highway Biker
I'm really enjoying this muscle bike only discussion
Anyway, I've been doing a bit of fiddling about on some twisty roads to see how the big girl responds to different things. I've heard a lot of people say that most muscle bikes feel a little light / wobbly on the front end when cornering hard. I have noticed this, but it seems that if you shift your butt forwards and crouch a little over the fuel tank, the forwards weight shift does wonders for mid corner stability. Normaly on something sporty I would just lie flat with my ass on the back stop of the seat, but just those few inches further forward really make a difference, the front forks just need a little more load on them to settle down and let the front tire bite in. My foot pegs are going to need replacing soonish me thinks
Forum whore
Spanner in the works !!!
I rode a CBR1100 XX today, it was awesome !!
Que?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-491082037.htm
Forum whore
That's easy enough on an XJR...they haven't exactly got a lot of clearance....My foot pegs are going to need replacing soonish me thinks
“- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”
Forum whore
That's easy enough on an XJR...they haven't exactly got a lot of clearance....My foot pegs are going to need replacing soonish me thinks
“- He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.”
Hardcore Biker
I own an XJR, have ridden the CB, GSX and ZRX.
I admit to being biased, and admit that it took a bit of work to get the XJR where I wanted it, however.......
I rode east to west across Canada on the XJR as pretty much standard, and couldn't fault it for a tourer. Same for trips through Europe.
I've ridden the Isle of Man on mad Sunday on the XJR, and never stopped grinning, especially as I passed "quicker" bikes.
I've dragged the XJR, and bloody loved it, only lost to one of them black Harleys cos the traffic lights were new to me.
I've got race cans, aftermarket collector, upgraded brakes, wide renthals, airbox mod and ignition advancer. All of which are improvements on what is a bloody good bike to start with. I detuned from stage 3 to 1 jet kit to improve economy. I dumped the "Ohlins" for Nitro rear shocks, made a world of difference once set up.
The other bikes felt either too soft (Hoonda), wannabe (GSX), or trying too hard (Kwaka) compared to what I wanted.
I can't ride this bike half as well as it can be ridden, and still I love the few track days I've done.
Whichever you go for, good on you for going retro.
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