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Post by linuxyeti on Sept 29, 2013 17:55:28 GMT
Hi there
New to the forum, but not biking. I'm considering getting a diversion for winter riding, as although my 125 works well, not much good for motorway riding, and I don't want to spend winter trying to keep my America looking respectable !!
I'm considering a 600 that's for sale, I texted the seller, and he said that it needs a good service, new front tyre and, more concerning, 'rides the clutch' occasionally. Not entirely sure what 'riding the clutch' is, but is that likely to be an easy, and cheap fix?
The seller is asking £450 for the bike, and it has 19000 on the clock. Does that seems a fair price?
Any hints on things I should particularly looking out for when buying? Or, better still, has anybody got a cheap 600 or 900 diversion, with a current MOT for sale?
Cheers
Tony
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Post by rowlf on Sept 29, 2013 19:17:00 GMT
Hi there New to the forum, but not biking. I'm considering getting a diversion for winter riding, as although my 125 works well, not much good for motorway riding, and I don't want to spend winter trying to keep my America looking respectable !! I'm considering a 600 that's for sale, I texted the seller, and he said that it needs a good service, new front tyre and, more concerning, 'rides the clutch' occasionally. Not entirely sure what 'riding the clutch' is, but is that likely to be an easy, and cheap fix? The seller is asking £450 for the bike, and it has 19000 on the clock. Does that seems a fair price? Any hints on things I should particularly looking out for when buying? Or, better still, has anybody got a cheap 600 or 900 diversion, with a current MOT for sale? Cheers Tony Hi Tony £450 seems pretty cheap for a 600 with 19,000 miles, even with a few problems. I expect he means clutch slip, although the mileage seems low for clutch slip. New friction plates, metal plates and springs would be the worst scenario. About £80 the lot if you need to. The XJ600 is pretty much bullet proof and very easy for the home mechanic. It is also cheap to insure and run. Servicing at home is an absolute doddle although the carbs will need synchronising. You need a set of gauges for that (£45) or do the service and take it to a garage for synchronising. Main XJ600 specific things to look for 1 The exhaust collector. The "Y" piece where each pair of downpipes becomes one pipe before the silencer. It rots as it is mild steel. It is welded on so you need complete new downpipes (£140) or it is possible to get a custom made stainless steel "Y" piece for about £70 2 Noisy clutch, the "XJ600 rattle". Annoying but the bike will still run on and on. Cheap and fairly easy to fix (see tech info this forum) 3 1996 and later models can have "oil leaks" from the air filter drain pipe. It is not actually a leak and is quite easy to fix. Again, see tech info 4 The older XJ600s have a vacuum fuel pump which makes the bike a pig to start if you let it run out of fuel. So don't ! It's a good bike, easy to ride, comfortable, economical, very reliable and very tough. Easy to work on and parts are pretty cheap. Best tyres are Michelin Pilot Activ. Great grip and they last longer than other makes. Unlike the dearer Bridgestone Battlax the handling doesn't get bad as they wear. £100 ish If the exhaust is good I would definitely go for it (or get it for less!). Assuming the chain, sprockets and usual stuff is good. I did write a comprehensive post all about the XJ600. It does include links to the technical posts I mentioned above. diversionclub.proboards.com/thread/19633It might be of interest, or not  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 19:18:41 GMT
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Sept 29, 2013 22:09:09 GMT
You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! Did we see you a real biker at this weekends run? are you a real biker & how come you know what was going on here 3 years ago as a newbie with only 3 posts under his belt & one of those is to have ago at active users of this site. Neil |
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Post by rowlf on Sept 29, 2013 22:23:35 GMT
You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! Did we see you a real biker at this weekends run? are you a real biker & how come you know what was going on here 3 years ago as a newbie with only 3 posts under his belt & one of those is to have ago at active users of this site. Neil Wot e sez. Tony got a pretty comprehensive reply within one hour. Which is pretty good for a Sunday evening ! There are plenty of "real bikers" here who will always reply to any request for help. I notice that you offered no help. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 12:17:12 GMT
Hi there New to the forum, but not biking. I'm considering getting a diversion for winter riding, as although my 125 works well, not much good for motorway riding, and I don't want to spend winter trying to keep my America looking respectable !! I'm considering a 600 that's for sale, I texted the seller, and he said that it needs a good service, new front tyre and, more concerning, 'rides the clutch' occasionally. Not entirely sure what 'riding the clutch' is, but is that likely to be an easy, and cheap fix? The seller is asking £450 for the bike, and it has 19000 on the clock. Does that seems a fair price? Any hints on things I should particularly looking out for when buying? Or, better still, has anybody got a cheap 600 or 900 diversion, with a current MOT for sale? Cheers Tony If its a later model 600 with the oil cooler, check for leaks on the oil cooler a common problem and new coolers are rather pricey and good second hand hard to come by, however I did see someone advertising on ebay to refurb for about £50. Some have removed them, again plenty of info on here. |
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Post by sticker on Sept 30, 2013 13:18:53 GMT
hi there my d9 is a better bet. if your a ittle worried about the power there i have a restrictor kit that the bike came with, look at my for sale post for pics will take 700 but NO less ........cheers sticker
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 13:35:02 GMT
You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! Hmmm, a longtime member without the spheres to say something without hiding behind an alias. Wonder who that could be. Yes, some of us have fallen off, I'd go so far as to say most of us at some time or other. Does that make you less of a biker ? Some of the fallers actually admit it, would you ? Most of the fallers have also posted a great deal of help for people with bike problems, is it less valid because they have fallen off a bike ? Where is your advice for the new guy ? I see by your standard you aren't a real biker either. If you haven't got the balls to post this drivel without hiding don't bother, this is still one of the most helpful sites there is. You Sir are a complete Richard. |
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Post by Pops on Sept 30, 2013 13:57:02 GMT
Welcome Tony indeed the price seems fair especially with only 19k, so must be worth taking a gamble on providing all else is as seems. Don't forget to check history (HPI) and the rest of the paperwork. You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! WTF! |
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Post by charlietbird on Sept 30, 2013 15:02:52 GMT
Hello and welcome! At 19000 miles, it's barely run in! A good price too so go for it! As has been said, it's a good wee bike, very reliable, easy to maintain, and cheap to run. Handles fine and tours well too. Plenty of advice here if you need it. Just ask!
Charlie
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 17:53:38 GMT
You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! Gordon Bennett you can't say that on here mate! Think it you may, but you can't say it in print. ' long winded pointless slanging games between members '! No. no. no we don't get any of that on here. mate. This is the friendly old YDC.  And welcome. |
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Post by teejayexc on Sept 30, 2013 18:57:07 GMT
You're about 3 years late in asking for advice about bikes on here. In the good old days, you would have been snowed under with advice by now; sadly these days the YDC is more about having long winded pointless slanging games between members, some of whom can't keep a bike upright. With a few exceptions, the real bikers left the building a long time ago. Sad but true. Welcome, by the way! Hmmm, a longtime member without the spheres to say something without hiding behind an alias. Wonder who that could be. Yes, some of us have fallen off, I'd go so far as to say most of us at some time or other. Does that make you less of a biker ? Some of the fallers actually admit it, would you ? Most of the fallers have also posted a great deal of help for people with bike problems, is it less valid because they have fallen off a bike ? Where is your advice for the new guy ? I see by your standard you aren't a real biker either. If you haven't got the balls to post this drivel without hiding don't bother, this is still one of the most helpful sites there is. You Sir are a complete Richard. +1 But who tf's hacked Dunc's account ? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2013 7:35:28 GMT
Hmmm, a longtime member without the spheres to say something without hiding behind an alias. Wonder who that could be. Yes, some of us have fallen off, I'd go so far as to say most of us at some time or other. Does that make you less of a biker ? Some of the fallers actually admit it, would you ? Most of the fallers have also posted a great deal of help for people with bike problems, is it less valid because they have fallen off a bike ? Where is your advice for the new guy ? I see by your standard you aren't a real biker either. If you haven't got the balls to post this drivel without hiding don't bother, this is still one of the most helpful sites there is. You Sir are a complete Richard. +1 But who tf's hacked Dunc's account ? No idea, but whoever it was is way too restrained. |
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Post by linuxyeti on Oct 1, 2013 18:36:34 GMT
Hi All Well, I missed out on the bike I was considering. Thanks for the offer of the D9, not looking to spend much, as I'm on a pretty restricted budget, and I'm really looking for that winter bike that can do motorways, power wise, I'm fine, as my regualar fair weather bike is a Triumph America, and before that it was a VTX1300, I just don't want what happened to my VTX to happen to my America, hence the little chinese 125. The 125 is fine, but as last winter I had to do both Worcester and Cardiff with work, my America came in fr some stick  . I'll keep looking, the Diversion, both the 600 & 900 do look ideal, but also looking at GS500 and other similar bikes. So, as it currently stands, still a potential diversion rider !! Cheers Tony |
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Post by soggybiker on Oct 1, 2013 20:55:56 GMT
Back under your bridge
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Post by DahDit on Oct 1, 2013 23:30:34 GMT
The Divvy is a good old barge for all weather riding. You can't accuse a bike that's now getting on for 2 decades old not being built to last. But there are others that'll do a similar job of course - a 900 with a shaft drive would be the best tho' Welcome btw. Both a Linux and a Skoda fan eh?  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2013 7:28:11 GMT
Welcome btw. Both a Linux and a Skoda fan eh? Who'd have thought there could be two. You'll have him riding a Guzzi next. |
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Post by linuxyeti on Oct 2, 2013 10:01:36 GMT
Yep, indeed Been using Linux now for at least 12 years, and a Skoda was my first car, an Estelle way back in 1995 !! The yeti, actually stems from my nickname when I worked at HMV many many moons ago !! Must have been fate, or I was ahead of my time, now that would be a first ! |
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Post by linuxyeti on Oct 3, 2013 13:45:36 GMT
Out of curiosity, has anybody had any trouble registering a foreign Diversion with the dvla.
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