XJ dualsport anyone?

I'm thinking of turning my 83 XJ900RK into a LIGHT dual sporter by putting some 80/20 tires on, fabricating a engine/pipe guard, handguards, etc... What do you guys think? Anyone else done this or have any ideas or suggestions?

 

Doesn't it say "proud 83 XJ900 owner" ??
You can't turn a rare sport tourer into a "scrambler"
There were only 1,000 of them imported, and I'd guess 200 left now.
It's too nose heavy anyway- - you need a 350 LB bike.
My head hurts now.

 

do it to a 550 chain drive, plenty of power, dont wreck a 900, thats like asking to melt down rings to make pellets for bird shot..

 

Geez Schoot! Talk about sticking a dagger in Fit's heart and giving it a twist! I'm gonna fix this for ya.

Fitz, he didn't mean the part about the 550's! He has just been studying WAY too hard. What he meant to write was a 550 VIRAGO Shaft drive

Loren

 

The guy is just talking about putting some handguards and different tires on a (mostly) forgotten motorcycle. It's not like he is turning it into a bobber or a cutting it up to make a cafe. When I see some of the cut up 650RJs here, I want to cry. But, even that is the owner's prerogative.

It appears to me that he is looking to do something along the lines of the BMW R80/R100GS that was out around the same time. That bike was surely no lightweight, but was able to be a reasonable Adventure Bike. I would think the Seca would be a bit heavier, and the weight a little higher, however. It should be 20Hp or more more powerful, though you really don't need that off road, but it makes getting there much more enjoyable.

If you haven't already, check out http://www.ADVRider.com It is a site more geared toward what you are looking to do with your Seca.

 

my las build was a custom enduro, i'm currently bobbing an xj and my next plan is a four cylinder mutant dualsport. I'm with you all the way on this one. I'm planning on using a singlesided shaft rear monoshock unit (ntv or similar) and a huge ktm front end not sure about the frame yet.

 

Save the XJ900! Surely you can find a more suitable victim for this project. What makes you think the 900 is a proper choice for this?

 

The 900 is the proper choice because he owns it, and you do not.

 

I like the idea. I say go for it, do it up the best you can, and post pics of the process..

 

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Wow guys, definitely more than I expected. I'm not looking to do any single track with this bike but I was hoping to be able to go down some gravel and dirt roads and feel a bit more like I belong there than with my dunlop spitfires. Definitely not going to be doing in cutting or anything like that. I did not realize as one person said that there was only 1000 imported - a stat like that could make a difference. My bike is in great shape but its not a museum piece. And Cooter is right, its the only bike I have right now so its the only bike I have to ride. It would be different if I could find a Super Tenere 750 for less than and arm and a leg but you can't. There's one on Ebay right now for close to $5000 - a 1991, I can't afford that.

I'm gonna think about it over the winter here, still some more road riding to do if it will ever stop raining, but the first XJ900 dualsport could emerge next spring.

And with regards to a comment someone made about weight of the bike, it will weigh less than a BMW 1100 or 1200. Again, they aren't made for any single track, or doing the Trans America trail, but I'm not looking to do that either.

If I make the mods I'll surely post some nice pics.

Todd

 

Hey Guys, here's a photo of my ride I'm talking about

 

I thought feedback was being requested. I understand that it is your bike and yours to use as you see fit.

Thanks for the input. :lol:

 

Wrong shocks, no anti-dive, long rear fender, is it Canadian?

I've been riding all of my bikes down a dirt road for 3 years, so I'll add that if you want to go more than 15 MPH with a street bike, you will need to add travel and springs or you will bottom out all the time. (crack the frame)

Oddly, my V-Star 1100 handles the dirt the best / most stable, due to the streched forks, car rear tire, newer shocks, low seat, less weight on the front??

And guess which bike handles the sugar sand the worst ??
Feels like you're on a 10 speed, leaning over the front tire.

Hey, do what you want.

 

Complete restoration by a German Moto Mechanic, Swiss Handlebar Model, Koni shocks, K&N filter, New gas tank, New Fork tubes and seals, braided steel brake lines, Brembo pads, VFR750 mastercylinder (2 finger braking).
Cylinder head ported for torque and new megacycle cams. Uses NO oil,
New Stainless JAMA exhaust. Yes, no anti-dive, that thing sucked.

 

That bike is so pretty man, I would leave it like it is. If you want a project, get a cheap project. That bike is done. No need to mess with it ever again.

 

I remeber back on an SV forum I used to frequent a guy turned an SV650 into a pretty sick dualsport despite all the nay sayers. I say do it up and ride the hell out of it