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Post by itr714 on May 19, 2010 10:13:53 GMT
Hi ,
I'm a new owner for the 09 XJ6S...anyone else...??
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Post by DahDit on May 19, 2010 10:41:41 GMT
There are a couple on here, Welcome to the Club. Where abouts are you and what do you think of the bike?
The general members of the Club have, or have had a Divvy in the past and enjoy the banter, chat and general biking knowledge base that exists in the group. The typical rider doesn't mind doing more than a few miles, often touring with luggage attached to their bikes.
Most use their bikes in all weather and all year round, often for commuting as well as for pleasure. Don't worry if you're bike is in the minority even if it is the latest version of our beloved Divvies - I'm sure you'll glean a great deal of valuable info from the site and we'll look forward to your input too.
All the best,
Neil (Beverley, East Yorkshire)
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 19, 2010 10:49:04 GMT
Hi , I'm a new owner for the 09 XJ6S...anyone else...?? I certainly did consider one, but went and bought a fz6 instead, as it worked out cheaper, its now done just short of 600 miles ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 10:59:52 GMT
There are a couple on here, Welcome to the Club. Where abouts are you and what do you think of the bike? Most use their bikes in all weather and all year round, All the best, Neil (Beverley, East Yorkshire) I'm glad you said most, the Lincs binner would have had to leave. ;D Welcome to the club itr714, unusual name you have there. |
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Post by teejayexc on May 19, 2010 11:14:27 GMT
I'm glad you said most, the Lincs binner would have had to leave. ;D Coming from the man that has admitted to less than 2000 miles total riding last year  Oh, and hi itr  |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 11:41:30 GMT
I'm glad you said most, the Lincs binner would have had to leave. ;D Coming from the man that has admitted to less than 2000 miles total riding last year Oh, and hi itr How many miles you put on the Striple ?  |
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Post by cam7777 on May 19, 2010 11:51:05 GMT
Coming from the man that has admitted to less than 2000 miles total riding last year Oh, and hi itr How many miles you put on the Striple ? I put a few miles on the elusive Striple at the weekend, jolly nice it was too! |
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Post by itr714 on May 19, 2010 12:13:55 GMT
OH...hi...thanks for the respond from all of you guys. Infact, i've order the bike and will be collecting it in a few days time. Just wish to learn some tech from you'll here abt the bike...cheers.... |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 13:27:43 GMT
How many miles you put on the Striple ? I put a few miles on the elusive Striple at the weekend, jolly nice it was too! So it should be, it's hardly been out the garage since he got it, he's even resorted to letting other people ride it to achieve a reasonable mileage. Other people riding don't count Trev, How many miles YOU put on the Striple ? |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 13:29:51 GMT
OH...hi...thanks for the respond from all of you guys. Infact, i've order the bike and will be collecting it in a few days time. Just wish to learn some tech from you'll here abt the bike...cheers.... Not too many have the new one yet, but a wealth of knowledge freely given on all things biking on this forum. Actually a wealth of knowledge on all things on this forum. |
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Post by tone on Jun 4, 2010 9:26:04 GMT
I did a half day 'refresher course' on one from Ride On Glasgow and I though it was a great bike. It was the Naked version and had about 200mls on the clock.
Found it easy to ride, comfortable even with me being a 6footer+ and very flickable. Rev range seemed good and it was nimble through traffic.
Would love one but it would have to get a lovely CBR6 out of my head first !
Tone
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Post by school man on Jun 5, 2010 21:00:33 GMT
bought a new one end of april. have done 1200mls on it now, really enjoy riding it. did 300mls on thurs to worksop to see my dad, then took a very scenic route home via bakewell, derby dales. very comfy and easy to ride.
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Post by CD on Jun 7, 2010 17:18:10 GMT
My bro has one of the first alloy frame CBRs. You think and it changes speed, direction, gears, etc. Extremely well built and good on fuel too. Its also faster than a D9.
The downside for me was the riding position and the way it eggs you on to ride it fast all the time. For me the D9 is the better bet.
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Post by redoog on Aug 7, 2010 15:11:32 GMT
Yeah, I'm riding one this year. Got it new in April and just had 6,000 mile service. Only using it to commute to work (c 400 miles per week) and occaisional weekend journeys. It's a little low on power for motorway riding compared to my GSX 750F, but much better through traffic in towns. Acceleration is good. Eaten a rear tyre already, but mostly because I've been too heavy on the rear brake.
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Post by biblebasher on Aug 7, 2010 17:43:03 GMT
heavy on the rear brake!!? seriously? i hardly ever touch mine. you doin steve mc queen slides or wot?
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Grumbleweed
Boy Racer
Grumbleweed, 2009 model XJ6S, brought new in 2010.
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Post by Grumbleweed on Aug 8, 2010 16:10:12 GMT
My XJ6S is about three weeks old (it's a "new" 2009 model) and is just cooling down after a ride in the New Forest (Hampshire). It's a different beast to my old XJ600S - I've never tried to find another gear after going up the box so much as this  . The suspension can get a little choppy on poor roads (are there any other type in Hampshire?) but it feels lovely and taught when flicking around on the (rare) smooth stuff. I'm still running in so I haven't gone mental but I can tell there is some power to be had in the upper rev ranges. As I waited at some lights in Southampton on the way home a kid on a push bike rode by and said "You have a nice bike mister". Nobody ever said that when I was on my old Divi!  Graham. P.S. There's a picture of the beast in the "introduce yourself" thread elsewhere on this here site. |
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Post by itr714 on Sept 30, 2010 14:12:14 GMT
Ya...this bike is almost powerless below 5K RPM.....  |
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Post by alextmlee on Sept 30, 2010 15:25:16 GMT
I'mm new to the club too, I ride a 'L' Reg 1993 Divi 600. Fist bike after my test two years ago.
Year one was the odd weekend out and did about 500 miles in the year, Year two I use it any time i can, work and play.
In fact going out again for a jolly later today around 6pm to Skegness just for a coffee. I have 40,000 on the clock now and it keeps going.
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Post by divvyxj6 on Nov 25, 2010 12:57:28 GMT
hey, I have an 09 XJ6 diversion and absolutely love this bike!!! i am looking to modify here and there, would like to put on a top box and perhaps panniers. Also would like to get rid of the cat box and put on a performance pipe on but dont want to loose the centre stand, choices and decisions!! Could do with a bit more grunt!! The only thing that gets me a little it the vibration of the odometer cover whilst riding at 3.5 to 4 rpm, but this goes after 4.5 rpm. It may just be my bike but have not taken it back to dealer yet to get fixed or ask about it. I agree a little with Grumbleweed about going through gears like a fat kid goes through cake, but I think once riden in you can play with the bike a little more and are not conscious of putting too much RPM through the bike. The other thing is..........wait there isnt another thing. I love this bike, great riding position, very easy ride, very forgiving, comfortable even with a pillion, and 130MPH is fast enough for me. I will be doing alot more mileage on mine before i think about a new bike!! over |
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Post by redtorro1999 on Nov 25, 2010 13:41:00 GMT
My XJ6S is about three weeks old (it's a "new" 2009 model) and is just cooling down after a ride in the New Forest (Hampshire). It's a different beast to my old XJ600S - I've never tried to find another gear after going up the box so much as this . The suspension can get a little choppy on poor roads (are there any other type in Hampshire?) but it feels lovely and taught when flicking around on the (rare) smooth stuff. I'm still running in so I haven't gone mental but I can tell there is some power to be had in the upper rev ranges. As I waited at some lights in Southampton on the way home a kid on a push bike rode by and said "You have a nice bike mister". Nobody ever said that when I was on my old Divi! Graham. P.S. There's a picture of the beast in the "introduce yourself" thread elsewhere on this here site. |
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Post by divvyxj6 on Nov 26, 2010 0:16:57 GMT
Kids eh, what do kids know.... |
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Grumbleweed
Boy Racer
Grumbleweed, 2009 model XJ6S, brought new in 2010.
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Post by Grumbleweed on Nov 27, 2010 11:38:12 GMT
Kids eh, what do kids know.... They know that a dark blue 600 Divi is a nice looking bike!!! Grumbleweed |
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Post by Tom-xj6 on Nov 27, 2010 21:56:41 GMT
I have a 10-plate XJ6 Diversion, lovely bike. To be fair, it's been my only bike since passing (trained on an ER5 and it's much nicer than that).
Very comfortable, nice sound and I'm just beginning to push it slightly more now that it's run in.
Agree that that it could do with some more power beneath 5k rpm but above that it's really lively and I am really loving taking it much futher up the rev range now that I can.
Good bits:
- Nice and easy to ride, good for a starter like me
- Light handling, minmal maintenance needed
- Comfortable seat and position, even for someone 6'3" like me
Bad bits:
- A bit vibey through the pegs at 7k rpm (irritatingly that is exact motorway cruising speed!) but it goes soon after
- Can't fit aftermarket exhaust without losing the centre stand
- Gear ratios are a bit close, seems like you're always having to change
But overall I'm loving the bike!
Tom
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