Yamaha XJR1300

[nudemetalz]

Wow,..quite an update !!
How would you rate them against a GSX1400?
I ask as I have a friend who like's the Suzuki and may purchase one in the near future.

Good on you for getting one and enjoy your riding

[James Deuce]

I don't know, I've never ridden a GSX1400, but the XJR has to be better because:

A. It's a Yamaha
B. I own one.

[Phantom Limb]

The XJR1300 is actually a 1250cc motor, not sure why they rounded the number up, but there you go.
The early Carbed 1300's came with three way adjustable struts on the rear, not sure why they started using preload only adjustables on the later models.

[nudemetalz]

I don't know, I've never ridden a GSX1400, but the XJR has to be better because:

A. It's a Yamaha
B. I own one.

Fair comment and I guess that is what g00gle is for.

Next time you're in town on the bike drop in for a coffee, as I'd love to see it.
Me seeing you these days is rather difficult.....

[GrayWolf]

Reminds me of the FJ1100 I had many many years ago. Big air-cooled engine with effortless grunt.

it is the same motor, now taken out to 1300cc.... it would be like getting on an old friend for you!! I think many these days (younger riders) realise the 'pedigree/history' of the XJR

[Maha]

Certainly a very nice one of them...no doubt about it...!
Better without the spinnaker on it...I had a tiny Givi on the CB, hardly noticiable, but it worked well.

[nudemetalz]

Look how good they can look too !!

[SPman]

Reminds me of the FJ1100 I had many many years ago. Big air-cooled engine with effortless grunt.

The XJR13 has smaller inlet rubbers (see left) FJ rubbers on right.(36Y) Slightly shorter but, with a bit of pissing around, fit OK. Gives a bit more top end, allied with the airbox mod, and smoother and crisper through the middle, espec allied with a 4 deg ignition advancer (http://www.classicmotorcycleparts.gb...ate-1485-p.asp)
I'm running a Motad stainless collector on mine, with modded standard exhausts (rip out the end section and replace with big German outlets). Now sounds like a basso profundo WRX, ...or, it's dropped a plug....... Most of these mods are cheap and easy to do - very important..satisfying.
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[GrayWolf]

The XJR13 has smaller inlet rubbers (see left) FJ rubbers on right.(36Y) Slightly shorter but, with a bit of pissing around, fit OK. Gives a bit more top end, allied with the airbox mod, and smoother and crisper through the middle, espec allied with a 4 deg ignition advancer (http://www.classicmotorcycleparts.gb...ate-1485-p.asp)
I'm running a Motad stainless collector on mine, with modded standard exhausts (rip out the end section and replace with big German outlets). Now sounds like a basso profundo WRX, ...or, it's dropped a plug....... Most of these mods are cheap and easy to do - very important..satisfying.
!

I've read about the carb rubber mods etc... doesnt that all bring the motor 'back' to the original 125bhp it used to produce as the FJ series?

[Big Dave]

You've got me gone all Hitcher, misty eyed reminiscing.

I'd own that ahead of a lot of new bikes I've ridden. F'ken motorbike - no bullshit. Nice looking, comfortable, even works good on a dirt road. (Pending hard enough rubber carcasses).

Give it the once over - bearings etc. Do the timing chain at the recommended replacement intervals and the drive train will probably outlast the chassis.

I had two XS11s in t'80s. Circumnavigated Aus on one. Had my first crash on the other - drunk. (It wasn't a crime back then.)

Ohlins stickers belong on tool chests or racing bikes with sponsorship dontchaknow. I can see it's got ferkin' suspenders :-p

[Big Dave]

And some prick has scribbled on your number plate.

[James Deuce]

Lol, and Lol. The Ohlins stickers are "Factory". Silly Yamaha. The Scorpion ones have to go too.

Or I could just chop the "n" off. 1300, sorry 1250cc Scorpio.

[SPman]

1253 cc - same size as a Vauxhall Viva.........

I've read about the carb rubber mods etc... doesnt that all bring the motor 'back' to the original 125bhp it used to produce as the FJ series?

No. - I think the cams are different.
Rubbers and advance give about 8-10 neddies - or more with different exhausts and a good tune - up to about 115 rwhp

[Big Dave]

Screen reminds me of a cake decoration. Much nicer sans. But I understand it's Wellwood too, there are better options Shirley.

[GrayWolf]

1253 cc - same size as a Vauxhall Viva.........


No. - I think the cams are different.
Rubbers and advance give about 8-10 neddies - or more with different exhausts and a good tune - up to about 115 rwhp

Bugger, now that I dont understand, why f**k with what is a simply outstanding engine, and drop it's power. I hope they didnt drop the torque produced as well as the bhp. I could live with that if the torque remained or improved a little.