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

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by xjyamaha, Oct 23, 2007.

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  1. cycle_noob

    cycle_noob New Member

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

    Thread Revival!

    I think I would like to step up to something like this...

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    cycle_noob, Apr 23, 2011
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  2. tskaz

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    Wife's pick would be for me to get a Goldwing...not gonna happen.
    My pick would be either 1989 Honda CB-1, an early 90's CB900, or early 2000's Yamaha R1
     
    tskaz, Apr 24, 2011
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  3. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    My answer hasn't changed either:

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    2005 XJR1300. The last year they had two mufflers.

    Sorry, but it's still an XJ. One we can't have, for no good reason.
     
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    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    I have about 5,000 miles on my FJR and I think it's a "keeper"

    It's the grandson to the Seca 900. If I got an FJ 1200 I'd have the whole set.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    But I want a nekkid one. XJR, not "F". No Tupperware; a motor you can see. Looks like a growed-up Seca to me.
     
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    I seen the pic of the 1300 and started drooling on myself. Reminds me of the 650 Seca, only with about a 650cc injection of steroids! I'd even take that over the R1
     
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  7. parts

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    My upgrade would include any 1000 or bigger motor built on
    my own frame design with min wiring. old school for sure.

    Or a trike which I'll need soon anyway as the legs are giving out
    fast lol.
     
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  9. Ground-Hugger

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    Me I'd stick with the XJ's I'd just go bigger!!!! What can I say I just love them and I have my eye on a XJ1100 right now the price is right, $500 but I have a few other things I need to take care of first.
     
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    had a look at a couple of xjr1300's about a month or 2 ago,my choice without a doubt, felt good to sit on and didnt feel big or bulky,both had the twin exhaust system,1 bike was black the other yellow,i love black bikes but have to say the yellow one looked stunning.imho
     
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  12. JFStewart

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    Kept the XJ but did go with the Venture S when the new bike bug bit. Still ride them both when I can. Have to tear the XJ away from my sons.
     
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    Triumph Thruxton. Already planning on picking one up later this year or next year. :)
     
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    Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

    ^Have been drooling over those some time myself too 8)
     
    Mikko, Apr 24, 2011
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    Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to

    Already have .....2001 FJR1300 145hp on 2 wheels.... wheeeeee!!!.....

    cheers ,Murray
     
    murray, Apr 25, 2011
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    I'm thinking that based on money (isn't it always) that I'll either get an XJ 1100 or a V-Strom 1000. I kinda like the dual-sport idea, but we'll see.
     
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    Man I think that Triumph would look even sweeter with a pair of buckhorn bars - that's a sweet looking bike. But I also have to go with the XJR.
     
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    With any luck at all, '52 HD Panhead. Raked front end, twin tanks, king/queen seat. In short, my fathers bike! He's currently rebuilding it, hopefully he'll pass it down and not force me to steal it.

    If I had an extra $20,000 I'd throw down on a new V-max, all day!
     
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  19. RickCoMatic

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    If I could get a New one without any of the bugs that were known to take some of the fun out of them:

    An early Honda GoldWing InterState.
    An early Yamaha Venture Royale'
    A New loaded Big-gas GoldWing with running water and satellite TV.

    This being my first pick:

    A Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT-S

    http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/showroom/bu ... pyder.aspx
     
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