Hi From Australia

Hi from Australia
Just picked up an 85 model XJ900 and have spent the day getting to know her. Mechanically she is in preety good nick for a 23 year old bike, paint work needs a bit of a touch up. I had originally planned to take her of the road and tidy her up a bit. I think the tidy up can wait for a while!!!!!. I enjoyed the day on the road too much.

 

Hi ya Ned, welcome, ya got any bannanas up there?

 

Welcome I hope that you had a good winter!

 

G'Day Ned. There's a few Aussies around the forum, so some local advice is usually pretty handy. The XJ900 is the main bike for Aussies as well, and while I have taken a year rebuilding my bike I'm hoping to see some summer riding in the coming months.

Enjoy! oby

 

hi there nedaust, im also from aus and am on the vic/nsw border. i also have an 85 xj 900 they are one of the best older bikes to own by a long shot. as you have probably already found they fly along very well too, actually they fly along a little too well. welcome to the forums, theres a lot of good help and info here to help in any situation. enjoy.

 

I am still waiting for an Aussie to let me marry their sister so I can emigrate. Selfish bastards.

 

Another Newbie here, currently own a 1987 XJ 900. Had several prior to this....superb machines. Common faults - the old crack in either side of the frame (seat loop area) Easily welded up and rusting out in bottom of tank due to petrol tap being lower that centre part of tank - well known... suggest you have your tank lined before you're afflicted and/or regularly up end tank to remove water!

 

how old are you spinealator? i have a sister up for grabs if you are a willing xj rider.

 

lucky, u have a bike that us americans could never have, america didnt let any foreign bikes in over 700 cc in 85 to save harley's butt, but ya hope u have fun!