Importing a XJ to the USA

The XJ750D and XJ750D2 have solved the "my carbs need work" problem. The remaining problem is you cannot get one in the US/Canada.

Several members here have said that they would like a EFI XJ. Dave (of XJCD fame) is selling his XJ750D2. I was talking with him and he said he would be happy to ship to the USA if any one was interested.

Now is your chance!

Alot of "classic" bikes here are getting brought up by collectors in the States, so this does not present a problem (apart from the $$$!).

This is maybe the best example of a EFI XJ750D2 in existance today, Dave really looks after his bikes.

Anyone interested can PM me and I would pass on their details.

Dave's web site

Anyone who has imported a bike could comment here on the process.

For NZ XJ'ers the D is on TradeMe.

The D has a factory fitted Stereo with cassette deck!

I guess he will throw in a XJCD set too!

Here is a copy of the add:

Style: Classic & vintage
Make: Yamaha
Model: XJ750D2
Engine size: 750cc
Kilometres: 27,250km
Year: 1985

It has come time to finally part with our beloved XJs! Please see my other listings.

You are viewing a 1985 XJ750D2 Fuel Injection with 27,000km on the clock. As you can see the bike comes with full luggage including Krauser hard bags on a factory mount kit and a Givi top box. The top box has some rash on the side thats been there since I got it.

The exhaust system is the original headers (still nice) and collector box and replica stainless mufflers painted to match the bike. The fairing blade is near new also. The tyres are about 50% left IRC brand on front and rear.

The paintwork is original with some small cracks in the plastic and some small scuffs but generally looks fairly tidy.

This has been my ride for the 3 years or so with it being used for rallys etc so mostly its been long trips since we had it.

I have kept the bike in the best possible condition since we have owned it with oil and filter done every 5000km. It has new swing arm bearings, taper head bearings and a recent overhaul of the forks including new chrome with seals and slide bushes.

This is one of around 1500 XJ750D2s built and has been a stunning bike, very economical with averages of 19-20kml reported from the computerised dash and a range of 370km on a tank! This is quite a rare model Injection with different injectors, upgraded front brakes and self cancelling indicators that are not on the original XJ750D model. The bike is also fitted with a factory optional radio and tape deck that I have not used since I got it. This bike may appeal to a collector for restoration as it is a good tidy example of a rare Yamaha.

Comes with a spare ECU, airbox and airflow meter, front callipers among other things.

Rego till June 2008, Warrant Feb 2008

From the aucton Q&A:

How could you dave??? - Will posted by: wilgil (423 ) 10:08 pm, Tue 11 Sep
LOL, yeah I guess its time for the XJ junky to move on... 10:49 pm, Tue 11 Sep

27250, is that the original kilometeres on the bike posted by: iain1 (23 ) 5:16 pm, Sat 15 Sep
As far as I can tell yes, It is a jap import but all the km listed since NZ looks legit and the bike doesn't show enough wear to add another 100k. If it is 127k then whoever owned in in Japan must have really looked after it. The ageing on the bike seems more related to years rather than use. The engine seems quite tight and burns little or no oil between changes. Thats about the best I can do on that one. Cheers 6:04 pm, Sat 15 Sep

 

If only my little 16' Starcraft boat could handle the possible rough waters of the Pacific, I'd be charting a course to NZ as we speak.....I don't think my boss would let me have 6 months of vacation either to pick up a bike I really wish I could get my hands on :cry: Why didn't Yamaha let us have any of the cool stuff??

-Nick

 

I'm sure your boss would understand!

If you are serious we could look into shipping costs?

Yamaha did not let us either. With bikes (and cars) being very expensive, NZ'ers imported alot of second hand Japanese home market bikes (and cars) indeed we still do. There are a few ex Japan XJ750Ds in NZ, probably more so than anywhere else apart from Japan. 5000 D models were made, but only 1500 D2 models, then HD started complaining they could not compete with Japanese prices, the over 700cc tarrif came in and the D2 was killed off just as Yamaha was about to market them world wide, so HD stopped you getting the cool stuff and resulted in all the carb problem posts here !

 

I'm going to build a boat to come and get it!

I started, today, by planting a few trees!

Why couldn't you be somewhere closer. You couldn't possibly be further.
I'd love to have a F/I Bike.
Someday.
Right after pigs fly or I win the PowerBall Lottery!!!

 

OK, these guys do free quotes for international shipping:

Motorcycle Shipping

Would anyone who gets a quote please post here what the cost would be?

Stats for the shipping company (dimentions and weights) are on Dave's website linked above.

Bike is in Timaru, South Island, New Zealand. Transport to Port of Auckland, North Island New Zealand can be arranged through BikeTranz, NZ. Ltd. for approx NZ $450.

Asking price for XJ750D2 around NZ$3,000.

NZ$1 = US$0.74

Note Dave also has a XJ750D plus parts for sale as well, combined shipping could be arranged. 67,000 km, runs really good, it was his wife's bike and has also been well looked after.

Both now have FJR1300s, the ultimate evolution of the XJ750D.

Rick, pine would grow the fastest Best of luck with the Lotto, I will be getting a ticket too (if I win I'll buy 'em both).