Aussie XJers

hey guys it time for the aussies to stand and be counted lol :wink:
how many are there on here and where do u live
cheers brenton

 

Yeah Brenton


Around the Penrith area, Western Sydney at the moment and will be moving up into the mountains in a few months. I am sure there are a few more of us here.

Hmmmm Mrs at School, Kids at School, home alone........Time for a ride.



Cheers
Mark

 

Missed this one earlier, But you knew I was here anyway. :wink:

Living in the burbs of Perth WA.

There was a few more aussies around but haven't seen them for a while.

 

Greg from the Newcastle NSW area here. 1984 model XJ900

 

here@Clifton southeast queensland................XJ750

 

cool guys ive got a '81 650 seca :wink:
cheers brenton

 

There's a few more of you Aussies here than I thought....

Greetings from across the Tasman

 

Still riding the 900 round Adelaide.

 

G'day G'day
Just for poo's and giggles, 85' XJ750PS mini project.
I work in a bike shop so any you blokes struggling.....
Cheers

 

Hi Guys
Hornsby Sydney NSW
1983 XJ750RL & XJ 900 project bike

Actually looking for a big bore kit for the 900 if anyone can steer me in the right direction.
Cheers Andrew

 

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HI Oz XJers...I've got a 1985 XJ900 work in progress which I ride each day. Bought it from the wreckers complete about 3 years ago and have spent a "bit!!!" of time fixing the electrics (who hasn't?), cylinder hone, new rings and a general spruce up. Still has reasonably good original black/red paint job but with an unusual full fairing. All that's left are the cosmetics and a new paint job to make it look as good as some on this site.

I live in Fitzroy area, Melbourne.

 

Hi Guys
I was wondering , does anyone know where to get a big bore kit for the xj900 (84) I'm in Sydney so the closer the better. 8O
Thanks Andrew

 

Hi from Tassie.
Bicheno on the sunny east to be exact, and have an '82 750.

 

Add another Aussie to the list.

Just bought an XJ900 as a project and have not even completed a list of to do's yet. Long way to go but I'll post a few photos along the way.

Based on Sydney's northern beaches.

Cheers

 

Hi oby-2
Welcome
I'm working on a 900 as well, but my daily ride is a 750. Both 1984 models
Cheers
Andrew

 

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G'Day Andrew,

Any recommendations on parts suppliers or wreckers. I've used the guys at Action for some basic stuff but will need a fair few items over the coming months. I'd love to find a wrecker to as I want to see if an XJ900N tree will fit my XJ900R frame - that way I can get ride of the ugly bars the PO put on and find some risers and drag bars.

Cheers,
oby

 

Hi folks I'm based in Ipswich Qld as far as parts go I could do with some tips as well.
Need carb diaghrams and does anyone know where to get that belly pan that came out with the XJ that I've never seen on one on the road.
Sorry 83 XJ750 is my beast.
Had an 82 as my first big bike maybe I'm having a midlife crisis.
Glenn

 

Hi Guys
I have found Brisons M'cycle wreckers here in Sydney very helpfull for parts.
My best find to ate is a guy in NZ that makes an after market TDI unit & cheaper than getting your reconditioned locally. I found him on ebay.

Parts diagrams can be found on Yamaha USA web site , dates & model designations differ slightly but you can usually get one thats pretty acurate.

I also have a belly pan of an 84 model XJ900 at this stage I haven't decided if I still need it.

I'm turning my 900 into an old school chopper.

Cheers
Andrew

 

Another Sydney owner. I have just bought a 1981 XJ650, body needs restoring. Regards, Stephen.

 

I'm in Toowoomba, Qld. Been onthe forum for a while, but only just discovered this thread... 1981 XJ650 that is gettintg its transmission fixed so I can get it in the road. Has anyone got any pics of the belly pan that was mentioned above?

 

Ok
I'll organise some picks
I found a company in Germany that were advertising new ones about 12mths ago too
cheers Andrew

 

is this it? and would it fit a 650?
http://www.venodesign.co.uk/shop/yamaha ... -2841.html

 

*Puts hand up*

Canberra here..

 

hello from brisvegas.xj750r (i think) and xj900 in a 750 frame for my brother in law,under reconstruction)

 

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Hi from Hot 'N' Dry Koorlong. (Just out of Mildura, right up in the top corner of Victoria). picked up my 84 XJ900 late October after a 12year dry spell of riding. (Just changed jobs, must be a midlife crissis like everyone else) other than a local XJ1200 (FJ?) i haven't seen any others this model with a full fairing, usually only a bikini and a bottom. Are these common?

 

Heres a photo I found in the gallery with the bellypan.knuts2a I dont think they came with a full fairing but I know that you could buy that middle panel between the bikini and bellypan aftermarket.I'm no expert but thats what I remember.

http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayim ... ize=1.html
Shamus that does look like that belly pan doesn't it,but with the exchange rate between the oz dollar and the euro she could be a real expensive mistake!

 

Hey everyone. I know this isn't the right thread for this, but I figured maybe I could get your attention here.

I'm thinking about doing a trip to Australia in which I ride a long distance across the country. Now, I know that I can't really go across the middle, but I'm looking for other suggestions about what a cool itinerary might be that would take me "across" the country.

The plan is to pick up a bike in one big city, ride for several weeks, then sell the bike in another city before flying out. Other than that, I'm open to suggestion.

Any thoughts?

 

Depending on the bike you want to do it on dictates where you can go. Eg, you can go across the middle on a dual purpose bike while carrying minimal extra fuel. WOuld not recommend it alone though.

If you only have a few weeks then I would look at running up or down the east coast. Say, Cairns to Sydney. Perth to Sydney is a good ride but has a fair bit of boring riding for the first week.

All dpends on how many hours a day you want to spend in the saddle. ;-)

 

As Hired Goon says alone across the middle,not really a good idea even for the experienced traveller.
The East Coast alternative would be a great trip though depending on time Melbourne to Cairns or as suggested Sydney to Cairns pretty country most of the way and you can pretty much follow our only mountain range for a lot of it[mountains with a small m compared to what you may be used to].
The dual purpose bike would add a lot of great alternative routes as well.

 

Hello All from the Illawarra.

have '83 XJ900RL, "86 XJ900F and am selling an '83 XJ900RK with 11 months regos with lots of new bits on it for $2700.
Has all new Fliuds , air filter and oil filter, new fork seals , serviced diff as paint was starting to get a bit ordinary.
Some stainless bolts as I replaced the chrome ones that were starting to get a bit of rust on them. Has had a tank repair and lined, , left side of tank has 3 small dints that dont effect its ability.
It dose have both air scoops. low and high beam have their own relays after rewiring to siute higher wattage modern globes eh Xenon.
Starts first time every time.Comes with photo copy of complete factory manual.
Has a gear sack rack but not attached as I dont have the frame attachment brackets. Tyres are 80% and personalised plate XJK83.
Contact me on 0412996433

Stuart

 

Stuart... nice bike you have there

I'd be keen if you were advertising later in the year...

Looking to shift to Brisbane later in the year and will definately be looking for an XJ

 

Have had a look at your very nice XJ900RK and hope you will be bringing it over with you, stay in touch .
Stuart

 

hi guys, im james and im from echuca/moama on the vic/nsw border, i have an 85 xj 900 and have a mate who i have just bought an 85 xj 750 for. both bikes are in impeccable condition and are ridden almost daily.

 

Hi all im from Bundaberg QLD atm ridding a 81 xj750

 

got another one for the crew. my father in law just called me over to help get his new bike going. walked in to find a rather nice 81 xj 650, damn they look aggressive with that big round light and no fairings..

 

yep g'day, have an 85 xj900, in the restoration process, from sunshine coast qld

 

Hello Bonesbeme ,
I have a '85 model as well as my wifes '83 ( see my gallery ) big learning curve at the moment as am gathering parts to biuld a XJ900 Cafe racer style XJ now that the other two stockers ( apart from Formulae 1 exhuasts are finished )

Cheers
XJ900FJR

 

XJ900FJR

Let me know how you go with your project. I'm awaiting some parts for my engine rebuild from Chacal and a crew in the Netherlands, but hopefully once they arrive I can get back to rebuilding instead of debuilding.

As my bike was part modified by the PO, I intend on taking it further. Plan at the moment is a cruiser/street fighter style. Modern cruiser at the rear but more aggressive front end styling with drag bars and street fighter lights.

I have to lower her a bit as I'm a short arse, but otherwise I have parts for 90% of the rebuild, so I'm just waiting to get the engine parts.

oby

 

Plenty of 900's in the southern hemisphere

I've got a fairly decent collection of spares across the ditch... Let me know if you have trouble finding anything... I have lots of small bits and pieces from random footpegs to headlights... Sorry Oby, no engine parts

 

I am looking for a good pair of air scoops of the RK model for a mate who bought the XJ900RK of me , he lost the right one on a ride last week and ask me to hunt around for some.

 

Sorry that's one thing I don't have.... Plus the last time I saw a set on ebay (only seen 1 set in 18 months) they sold for $100 USD

 

Hi Jason,
I'm in Mt Eliza, touch base some when.
Roy.

 

Like the guys said up the east coast, but I would start in Adelaide so you take in the great ocean road, then up the coast until you see salty crocs, then go home.
How much time you got, it's a kin long way.

 

1980 xj650. on the Mornington Peninsula. VIC.
Good luck you all.

 

Hello from Byron Bay

 

Hiya Pygmie....

I'm going to disagree with most people here I think. If I were you I wouldn't concentrate on the East Coast too much. So saying that W.A is along way and I haven't been there. I have however been many other places. Now my ideas depend on whenm and how long your staying but I think it's worth considering the general concept,

If I were you I'd fly into Brisbane... rideup to Far North QLD....(As far as you can go...it's stunningly beautiful there...but I'd do it in winter 'cause riding in the rain sucks and so does swimming with box jellyfish).

Yes.yes...I hear you say.. That's the East Coast!!!!! 8O

It's an amazing ride across to Alice Springs from North Qld and not too dangerous with a little planning (Calculate fuel usage and carry extra as well as plenty of H2O) Then from Alice, head south to Adelaide, across to Melbourne along the Great Ocean Rd and get a ferry across to Tassie (Which is a phenomenally beautiful place which many people overlook).

Well, after writing all this I didn't actually look at the date of your posting, however this may be useful to someone else so I'll still hit the Submit button.....now :roll:

 

'87 XJ 900 here - Canberra