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The Mountie
10-06-08, 04:53 PM
Anybody got an opinion on this bike? I'm looking for something to complement my Africa Twin and wondered if these are any good. Opinions please.

Mabels Old Man
10-06-08, 04:59 PM
Moved it into the Yam forum might get more hits.


I had one out on an extended test ride once. Good comfy bike. Everybody you speak to will tell you "it's a nice bike" no nasty surprises, unless you ride it through the winter

Mervinh
10-06-08, 07:48 PM
Anybody got an opinion on this bike? I'm looking for something to complement my Africa Twin and wondered if these are any good. Opinions please.
There is a XJR forum the rd club magazine editor Del belongs too it
merv

phil w
07-07-08, 09:04 PM
Just noticed this and dont know if its too late now, but I guess it depends on what your expecting. Do you like chrome cleaning on a bike that can have a bad finish. I loved mine for a straight line grunt beast and it always turned heads. It was comfortable for a few hours sunny days riding but the petrol was terrible if having fun on the gas.

Big T
01-09-08, 02:21 PM
Hi, Have to agree with Phil, they are great bikes for pure grunt in a straight line, just don,t ask it to go round corners too quick!! Ive had mine for 3 yrs now and love it, but wind the throttle open and she,ll empty the tank like there was a hole in it !!!