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Post by motorsiklemad on Jul 30, 2007 20:45:48 GMT
Hi I'm new to this site. I have been offered a XJ900 Diversion and fancy it for the rougher weather. The bike is a M reg 900 with 42000 miles on it. It is in good nick for its age, has no T or T and needs a front tyre. When does the cam chain etc need changed? Valve clearances? Is there anything else to look out for? How much is it worth, any ideas? I would be greatfull for any information Cheers Kenny
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jul 30, 2007 21:54:24 GMT
it sounds a good one, the cam chain needs changed, when it no longer is in tension, but would have thought it a youngster in that department, things to look out for are, the fuel guage not working, exhaust rot, especially around the collector box though most have been changed to stainless by now, value depends on milage and condition, but there are lots around with 100k plus milages
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Post by motorsiklemad on Aug 2, 2007 21:59:45 GMT
;D ;D ;D Just bought the bugger. Just picked up my XJ900 Diversion. She is a Green, S model (1995) 46k miles its in nice condition and everything works as it should. Just needs a good service, which I will do myself including valve clearances. Im a very happy man and I only had to part with £700. Bargain or what? Will try and post some pictures tomorrow, it was to dark when i got home.
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Post by 2old2boogie on Aug 3, 2007 7:35:01 GMT
That is a bargain. £700 eh! What can you get for that nowadays! Enjoy the bike, they're great old workhorses. I've had 2 and am thinking of another!
Servicing you will find straight forward. A Haynes obviously helps. Loads of knowledge on here of course. The Club DVD's on the 900 are excellent.
Tyres? I used Bridgestone BT020's and never had a problem.
Enjoy
;D
PS. You'll feel a vibration period at about 3250/3500 rpm. They all do it!
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Post by El Fuego on Aug 3, 2007 8:55:17 GMT
Yup. 3500 in top is about 50 mph.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2007 13:24:25 GMT
£800 was the trade price I was offered on my '95 900 with 65,000 on the clock, so you did good. ;D
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