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  • #10523
    Radar
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    I was in my local bike shop today (Motorcycle Mart Kidderminster), and had a sit on the mighty XJR, suprised by the low seat height to be honest.
    £3995 for a Y plate showing 7,500 miles. Had a half fairing too.


    Don’t ask me about the karting…..


    #32789
    sid
    Participant

    dump the fairing its ugly and i know i’m biased but theyre very under-rated in power and comfort

    life sucks get used to it

    #32790
    Radar
    Moderator

    Half fairing had twin mini lights and did look slightly odd. Is that price any good?


    Don’t ask me about the karting…..


    #32791
    sid
    Participant

    for the time of year and from a dealer its ok although you can get them new for under 5k if you hunt around but the pre 02 model looks better

    life sucks get used to it

    #32792
    Radar
    Moderator

    If the weather is OK I am test riding it on Saturday. They have the original lights etc and I have already chipped a couple of hundred quid over the phone! We shall see…



    I could murder a curry


    #32793
    Gix
    Participant

    ooooh you gonna be gettin a new bike eh?[^]


    LOVE IS GIVING SOMEONE THE ABILITY TO DESTROY YOU, THEN TRUSTING THEM NOT TO.

    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, VODKA in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming…….WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!

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    #32794
    Radar
    Moderator

    Depends how it rides, will keep the T cat as well at first if I do buy it, hedging my bets I suppose!



    I could murder a curry


    #32795
    sid
    Participant

    you’ll love it mate just take someone to drive you home cause it’ll rip your arms outta theyre sockets when you let loose lol

    i did the same kept my thunderace for a year when i bought my xjr but only did 100 miles on it

    life sucks get used to it

    #32796
    Radar
    Moderator

    I will let you know how I get on. Off for a cuppa now!



    I could murder a curry


    #32797
    Radar
    Moderator

    It rained so I did not get to ride the beast. Next weekend now…



    I could murder a curry


    #32798
    Radar
    Moderator

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    Well I test rode the XJR for about 20 miles or so and I have to save that I loved it. Totally different to the T cat, a meaty responsive bike that is most at home in the 80-110mph range (I have a friend with a private test track…), but the handling was better than I was expecting. Really easy going bike, and very tuned into howe I feel about my biking right now.

    I have to let the salesman know on Monday, but I think I am gonna go for it.



    I could murder a curry


    #32799
    sid
    Participant

    you wont regret it
    the only things to keep an eye on are the poor lacquer finish and the collector box seems to be a weak point for most but stainless aftermarket replacements can be had for £150 from beowulf
    oh and i’d still dump the fairing lol

    life sucks get used to it

    #32800
    Gix
    Participant

    Nice Radar, what does Mrs Radar think to it then?


    LOVE IS GIVING SOMEONE THE ABILITY TO DESTROY YOU, THEN TRUSTING THEM NOT TO.

    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, VODKA in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming…….WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!

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    vipersig.jpg


    #32801
    katana
    Participant

    nice one Radar – and to think I nearly turned you into a Suzuki man



    Donut – I mean DONATE!



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    #32802
    Radar
    Moderator

    Mrs Radar has given me approval! As for buying a Suzuki…



    I could murder a curry


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