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Should I pick up a cheap XJ1100?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 97MysticZ, Jul 10, 2009.

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    97MysticZ Member

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    I have found a really good deal on an XJ1100. My question is how much heavier is this bike than say a 650 or 750? And would you recommend not even buying it since this will be my first bike? Are they that much faster than a 650 or 750? I thought it was a 750 but it was listed wrong. Please list any pros/cons of buying this 1100. Thanks.
     
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    bill Active Member

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    Wow - well for a first bike it is a bit heavy and large. But they are great bikes. Search the site here for 1100s I believe there is something about second gear being an issue.

    If you have not been riding much it may be a bit big. I had a buddy who's first ever bike was an 850 - he had several falls getting used to it. It really depends on your riding experience.
     
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    Mystic,
    I just went from a 650 maxim to an 1100 Maxim. There is quite a bit difference in weight. The 650 was easy to handle. moving around in the garage. At stops. It is quite peppy. I rode it for 9 years.When i got the 1100, It was a lot heavier to put on and take off the center stand. U-turns are a little trickier. You can really feel the difference. The power in the 1100 is extreme. Not to say NO on a first bike but I.M.O. it has too much power that can get an inexperienced rider hurt or even worse. The bike weighs about 200 pounds more than the 650. And I can tell.. Hope it helps.
     
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    Thanks for the quick response guys. I think I will just pass on it. I don't want to get in too far over my head with my first bike. It was a really good deal, but the bike is 3 hours away. I won't mind paying a couple hundred extra so that I can actually look at the bike before buying and having something that I know I can handle. Not to mention the bike doesn't have a title and I don't really feel like messing with that...
     
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    A good starter is the Kawasaki 250r certainly not free but being NEW it will work every single time and It's light and agile.. really good resale when you decide to move up as well.
     
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    Hey think about when you get used to a 650 or 750 and you want to move up. Get the bike and work on it when you can. 1100's are getting fewer and harder to get good ones.


    MN
     
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    Just out of curiosity, do you have a link for this 1100?
     
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    He took it off Craigslist this morning because he thought he had it sold. I think he's gonna put it back on..
     
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    The 1100s are great bikes.If it has too much spunk,simply pull a plug wire or two. Gotta love those monster XJs!
     
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    Mystic, if you're looking for a starter bike try to keep in managable...

    Best choices are under 50hp and under 50lbs
    I fou like standards like the XJ's
    There are still some sub 500cc older bikes kicking around
    (Yammaha XS, Kawi KZ, Honds CBs)
    Remeber older bikes usually require wrenching to keep them happy

    Only one still availbe new is the GS500 from Suzuki

    Other popular choices are the Ninja 250 or 500 & Buell Blast
    I'f you're a new rider looking for advice, beginnerbikers.org, is a great starting point
     
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