What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to????

I've begun to really enjoy my old XJ since i've brought it back to life, but i can't help thinking that in a couple years i may want to upgrade. Newer and/or bigger.
If you guys would buy a newer bike, what do you think it would be? Would you stay loyal to Yamaha, switch to a Honda or other brand, or even splurge for a Harley-Davidson? Perhaps even spoil your curiosity and buy a sport bike?

 

Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

1986 - '89 Venture Royale.

 

Sorry, i meant to say new bikes as well.

 

I bought a Vulcan 800B before I got my Seca750. I love the v twin cruiser but I missed an inline 4. Right now I would have a hard time giving up either bike

 

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I've been dreaming of the Victory Hammers as of late. Just wish the wife / wallet agreed.

 

In reality?
Second on a late-80's Venture Royale -- perfect mix of power, capability, and comfort 20 years ahead of it's time. They've now got the FJR, but I still like the old Venture's...

In my dreams?
I'd have to go with a Moto Guzzi Norge -- nothing like having a V-twin that's so anti-Harley they even mount the engine sideways! Puurrrrrrr......

 

I say one of those Guzzi's would get ME purring.
I dream of Gold....wings though
Was thinking new and plenty of add ons, and of course plenty expensive too.
Ill keep on dreamin.
Roar you 4 banger beast, roar! Good XJ good

 

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If I ever get enough coin in the bank, and if I could find as good a deal on an older V-Star as I got on my Maxim, I might go for it. I'd probably keep the Maxim though.

 

I'd grab a V-Max in a hurry. Plenty of grunt and not to shabby in the leg department either.
Otherwise, I'd want my 86 Venture back.

 

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As long as it's belt or shaft driven, and not a Kawasaki. Fuel injection would be a bonus. Street or cruiser frame -- sportbikes are right out. I don't see how anybody can ride those blasted things.

You want a Hondabago?

 

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I'd love a new XJR 1300. Unfortunately they are Europe only. I like the Suzuki Bandit series and the Kawasaki ZRX line of bikes.

 

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Trying to save up for a Hayabusa.

 

Right now a new Kawasaki 900 tickles my fancy. Although since it is a V-twin I don't consider it an upgrade. A new XJR 1300 would be an upgrade but like RangerG said, only for those in Europe. I would just like a new bike I can jump on and go, without all the worry that comes with a 24 year old bike. Even the Nomad would be nice since I like long trips. I am also curious as to why Schmuckaholic doesn't like Kawa's?

 

I'd jump at an FJR, a Vmax, a Maxim X, or a Honda V45.

 

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2002 Suzuki Bandit... only 1200 liter that comes in Dark Blue

 

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I'd just go bigger with the same classic style as the XJ.

Whoops, I already did that with my XS1100's :wink: :lol: :lol:

But, if I had bucks to throw away it would be one of three.

Buell,
XJR1300,
FJR1300


Not much else floats for me.

Maybe a HD for days I feel like fixing something. :lol: :lol:

 

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Pffft. I WISH my XJ was as reliable as my Harley. I love my 1200 Custom. I like the torque and position and overall feel of the bike. It's as solid as a rock. It's my poor man's version of a muscle car. Lots of grunt. I get my REAL speed rush in the dirt. Don't need it on the road.

I wish I could have at least one of everything. I'll probably stick with cruiser type bikes, but I really love those Kawasaki ZX12's. Classic "standard" styling. Oh yeah, and the V-Max. Oh, and the Star line of bikes...or a Warrior...or....a 'Busa, yeah that'd be sweet...or....one of the new KTM 450's that are street legal.

See what I mean? It's a sickness.

 

Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

Giggidy Giggidy :lol:
Gotta love riding in comfort
I really like the new fairings over the previous.

Thats the size of a cattle tank!!
Moooo thats huge.

 

Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

Hook line and sinker. I knew there would be one out there to take the bait.

Think I just got spooled. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just kidding.


Nothing wrong with the HD, Plenty of torque, just not enough revs to follow through. :wink:

 

I would love to see my XJ become an XJ Diesel. I mean, while I'm dreaming, might as well dream big.

On a smaller and no less impossible level, I miss my '93 ZX6. It was all balls, and with my soft saddle bags and corbin air seat, I could travel all day and almost sleep on it. Not advised, but it was that smooth. I just needed a tent big enough to park it in to heat the space up.

The Kaw Mean Streaks are very attractive also, but then so would be a V-Star Classic from the early 90s.

 

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I knew I was getting netted, but couldn't stop myself! :wink: Probably the same way a big ol' bass feels as he's going for the hula-popper and his fish friends are telling him, "NO....don't do it!"...too late! Ha ha.

Besides, it was more of a frustration with my Maxim giving me troubles than "sticking up" for my HD. Right now I am a tad frustrated with my XJ's taunting me with one issue after another. Guess that's what happens when a bike is 26 years old and spent a good share of it's life neglected. I'll have to get on my "old" computer (in my son's room) and post up some before and after shots. Maybe that'll make me feel better and keep me motivated to push through and finish this puppy up!

 

Whatever I get, I'll be keeping the XJ. The few $ I could get on resale/trade in arent worth me parting with her.
Have been looking to add a 250-500cc dual purpose. But I'd really like to pickup a cruiser in the 850-1200cc range. Alas, I'll be needing to pickup a new car sooner than later, so that will probably take precedence.

 

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I would get a warrior. This one if I could!!! 1700cc's of fun. Looks so nice!!

 

SV1000 silver with full fairing and yosh tri-oval cans, undertail kit, flushed blinkers and integrated tail....mmmmmmmmm
oh, and some color matched hard saddlebags for every once and a while.

 

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im with salty on this one. i saw one on campus yesterday with a blower... amazing.

 

I'm happy with the styling and ability of the 750 Maxim.

If I had to upgrade ... I'd go with a Bigger Yamaha. Something in large Sport cruiser; please. Not on of those V-Twins under the Star Banner.

 

was there a model between the FJR and venture
Saw a fjr today, but could not even hear it.
Silent as an assain
Price tag is a bit steep too btw

 

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2002-2007 Yamaha Warrior. 1700cc's V twin Fuel injected, belt drive, whats not to love. Makes about 80 hp and 100 lb/ft torque stock. Runs mid 12's, but bolt one gets it into 11's. 135 mph top end. cruzerjd

 

Me oh-so happy with my old 650J. My wife made the comment after seeing a full-boat Venture Royale, "now THAT bike, I'd get on and ride with you."

Keepin' the Maxim...may she run strong for many, many moons.

 

Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

...or a dorkfish going after a corndawg.

 

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After my 85 XJ700 sells, my next bike is going to be a 1999 - 2003 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird.





If i cant find one forsale in a 500 or so miles i might go with a buell.

 

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I don't think there's an in-between. I've looked around though and it seems that used FJR's can be had for around $4000, which is almost in my theoretical price range. Maybe in a few more years.

 

I've had a Hayabusa for over a year and a half. Great bike.

I've only been riding the maxim for a few weeks. It's just a differnet ride. Brings me back o my first bike, 81 Honda CB650C.

Between the Honda and the Hayabusa, I rode a 89 Suzuki gs500 for almost 8 years.

Not sure where I'll go next.

 

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Funny, I was just looking at some of the pictures from the Tokyo Motor Show. If I was looking to buy a new bike, I think I'd have to wait for the new CB1100...
http://jalopnik.com/cars/tokyo-auto-sho ... 314332.php

Unless Yamaha decides to come back with an updated Max, that is. The current XJ (the 1300, I think?) just looks too "sportbike" for my taste (even if it was available in the US). Now if they put that engine on a cruiser frame... mmm....

Yama's "Sakura" concept is kind of growing on me, too, although it's nowhere near production.
http://jalopnik.com/cars/tokyo-auto-sho ... 314341.php

Edit: I forgot to mention... If I had to buy a V-twin, I've been seriously digging the '08 Dyna Fat Bob. Not that I could afford the scheduled maintenance... ($500+ every 2-5000 miles? Come on...)

 

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Don´t know if you poor americans have it but my dream bike atm. is a Honda X4 (almost looks like a beefed up Maxim with those mufflers, right)?

IRL I´m planning on fitting the XJ900F engine in the Maxim 700 chassis; 98Hp and massive torque from 3000 rpms in all 5 gears 8)

 

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Lovin' that X4!

But this looks like fun too... 8)

 

XJR1300. My dream bike. Now, if only they would start selling them in the US...

 

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I love that look, too, but the fact that it's an automatic kind of makes me wary...

 

The cruiser sleds look sweet. The Warrior, Boulevard, VTX, several of the Victories. I'd even take a V-Star.
Just to be different, a hydrostatic diesel would be interesting, though not efficient for my short ride to work. Build a bagger for those longer rides.
http://www.hydraulicinnovations.com/

 

The MT-01 I tested was pretty awesome... I liked it more than the VMAX (hands down)

I would like a second bike - dual purpose or tourer... not sure which is higher on the list. At the moment I wouldn't give up the CBR... and I'd love to get another maxim.

 

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Automatic? Are you shifting me? What is the world coming to?

On the other hand, I just checked out some pics of stock X-4's and the mufflers look an awful lot like the originals from a MaximX! I love that upsweep...

 

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Oh yeah... And I've always wanted one of these:






Not sure why they gave it that weird rear fender extender thing though...

 

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I'd like to sport a 84 Kawasaki gpz750 turbo, 8) slightly 8) modified like this one




This turbo Buell would be my modern bike of choice, minus a few cosmetic mods

 

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Aiiiieeeee....my eyes...my EYES!!! Just kidding (well, kind of). But really, that purple/yellow Vikings bling on the Buell is a tad much. Okay much much.

Liked the Kawi though.

 

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What's the green Kawi in the background with the matching rims? The ZX-7R? I've seen a similar one done in orange that's just gorgeous. Envy all over. Also, the Repsol CBR900RR that House rides and the '06 ZX-6R in blue (the last of the 636s). LOVE that bike.

Yeah, I like sport bikes. Sue me. The XJs are giving me a chance to try out something a little less aggressive. I have to say that even this abused XJ650 has impressed me so far. I'll likely never part with it.

 

Yamaha FJR1300

Yamaha FJR 1300 - if money was no option otherwise...

Suzuki Bandit 1200 - fits me better than my XJ700 (and I've always loved 'em)

 

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with out a doudt it would be a BMW but not quite sure which one. I love the 1200 GS Adventure for the go anywhere part but their sport tuorers are better for the ride with the best half of my marriage.
Definately a BMW though. There IS none better.

 

If I was just talking id import a XJR1300 but, I think a FJR that slowly started turning into a XJR.

Realistically,
I'm debating over getting an old 1200 bandit or a FZ1

 

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I really love the looks of these bikes. I just wish they had a little bigger engine, maybe a 900 ...

 

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I would get a new V-Max for sure. That thing is crazy!