1. Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Touring

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Scott I, May 26, 2021.

  1. Scott I

    Scott I Member

    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    wisconsin dells
    Hi folks,

    I've been running my 83 xj750 Maxim with the Virago touring package including faring, saddle bags, and trunk for the past 10 years. Bought the bike in 2011 and conquered many of the difficulties people continue to post about in getting their bikes running. Just wanted to say Hey! from Wisconsin and reassure newcomers to the xj bikes that once you tackle the maintenance issues associated with an almost 40 year old bike, it continues to be reliable and fun to ride. The touring package attached to the Maxim makes it a great small sport touring bike. The bike is nimble, quick enough, and the faring does a great job of protecting rider from wind and weather. The bags are more than sufficient for a single rider for long distance touring. Wife and I fit perfect on the bike for smaller trips. For anyone who hasn't seen the touring package, it is substantial and of very good quality. The trunk is on the smaller side but good for one. The bike cruises at 75mph without problems. Even though it is revving around 5800 rpm at that speed the sound is not bothersome and is easy to settle into. I'm pulling into gas stations at about 150 miles. I paid $700 in 2011 and drove it 30 miles home that day. Wrenched it for about a month before I was confident in taking trips with it. Haven't looked back.

    Enjoy the ride!
     
    Scott I, May 26, 2021
    #1
    Jetfixer, Baker6x6, cgutz and 6 others like this.
  2. Timbox

    Timbox Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,280
    Likes Received:
    748
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Wisconsin, Tomah
    Wow nice to see someone close to me, right up the road in Tomah. Glad you are loving the XJ, they are great bikes and seem to be bullet proof. Thanks for sharing your story.
     
    Timbox, May 28, 2021
    #2
  3. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

    Messages:
    14,632
    Likes Received:
    5,012
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    near utica, new york
    hogfiddles, Jun 2, 2021
    #3
    ksigurdsen likes this.
  4. Baker6x6

    Baker6x6 Member

    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    38
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Winston Salem, NC
    I have owned my '83 XJ750K Touring since 1987... Have ridden over 100K with it. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Baker6x6, Jun 11, 2021
    #4
    Jetfixer, ksigurdsen and Simmy like this.
  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

    Messages:
    14,632
    Likes Received:
    5,012
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    near utica, new york
    Nice
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 11, 2021
    #5
  6. Scott I

    Scott I Member

    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    wisconsin dells
    Very cool. I like hearing these kind of stories.
     
    Scott I, Jun 11, 2021
    #6
  7. cgutz

    cgutz Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,203
    Likes Received:
    719
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    SE South Dakota
    Nice to have the saddle bags. Back in '85 - '87, my wife and I used to take short weekend trips on my XJ550 with only what would fit in a backpack and small duffle bag strapped to the backrest.

    My XJ550 is also still running well. Will turn 30k miles on the odometer sometime this month, so less miles than your XJ750. XJ550 is now a bit small for this old carcass to take long trips, so it is my commute/errand/day trip bike!
     
    cgutz, Jun 11, 2021
    #7
    Simmy and Baker6x6 like this.

Share This Page