Introduce Yourself

[paul71]

Jun 9, 2020 12:54:44 GMT m40man said:

Jun 8, 2020 15:20:23 GMT paul71 said:

Hi,

I'm Paul from Lancashire. Joined today. Not riding but currently rebuilding a 97 divvy 600.

Hi Paul. Good luck with the rebuild.

Thank you 😁

[spike240]

Well done that man. Any chance of seeing a photo or two of your work?

[paul71]

Jun 9, 2020 21:03:31 GMT spike240 said:

Well done that man. Any chance of seeing a photo or two of your work?

Cheers. . Yes I'm planning to get some pics sorted once I have uploaded some to a hosting site. Started a build thread so I'll be posting on that.

[yam600s]

Hi all,

My name's Colin and my family just bought me a beautiful birthday prezzie, a Yamaha XJ600S Diversion 

I live in Rochester, Kent.

Previous bikes from 1974 onwards include:
Honda SS50 - Yamaha RD350 - Suzuki 380 - Honda CB550 - Kawasaki Z1R - Kawasaki Z1300 - Kawasaki GPZ750 - Yamaha FJ1200 - various others, long pause and now a Yamaha XJ600S Diversion called BamBam

[m40man]

Jun 11, 2020 16:00:16 GMT yam600s said:

Hi all,

My name's Colin and my family just bought me a beautiful birthday prezzie, a Yamaha XJ600S Diversion 

Nice pressie 😀. A fine history of bikes too. Welcome 🙂.

[nickygee11]

Greetings one and all.  Nick in Newburgh, 10 miles north of Aberdeen, Scotland.  Just bought a 900 Divvy as a project/doer upper/ mile muncher so will no doubt be dipping in and out to soak up some of the assembled knowledge.  My other ride is a GSX 1400, very different of course, but like to have another ride for contrast and trying not to pile on the milage too much so bought the Divvy for my shenanigans over the summer, etc.  Owned a 900 Divvy few years ago and it was a dream to work on, started, stopped and did what it said on the tin, as well as being extremely comfortable on long journeys (did a few 800 mile+ weekends on it) so when the opportunity came to grab a low milage (23k) example for a decent price, it was a no-brainer.  The bike has experienced some good and bad in its life, as a result I have some work to do, but am looking forward to it. 

Ex-bikes...too many to mention (I'm no spring chicken) but probably tried most types/manufacturers except 'custom/cruiser' style (never fancied one tbh)


Look forward to chatting over the next few months....




Nickygee

[m40man]

Welcome, Nickygee 🙂.

[spike240]

Hi & welcome Nick.
Hope the D9 project goes well.
Has it been neglected then? Such a low mileage bike you would think nothing needs doing.
keep in touch & atb.

[nickygee11]

Jun 24, 2020 21:50:57 GMT spike240 said:

Hi & welcome Nick.
Hope the D9 project goes well.
Has it been neglected then? Such a low mileage bike you would think nothing needs doing.
keep in touch & atb.

[urena]

hello my name is clive i live in cotswold shire
ride a yamaha 600n love it apart from its air box oil leak.
did have a honda cb 250 before.
nearly forgot at 60 im a old gent

[Doom]

Nov 4, 2020 20:08:07 GMT urena said:

nearly forgot at 60 im a old gent

Welcome Clive. At 60 you are likely to be called junior on this forum. There is plenty of wisdom to explore on the site. Enjoy.

[m40man]

Nov 4, 2020 21:48:22 GMT Doom said:

Nov 4, 2020 20:08:07 GMT urena said:

nearly forgot at 60 im a old gent

Welcome Clive. At 60 you are likely to be called junior on this forum. There is plenty of wisdom to explore on the site. Enjoy.

Great to welcome another youngster like me ( 59 last week 😀). I’m near Wantage, so we must be nearly neighbours 🙂.

[hairy]

Hello, i'm Adam. Living in East Sussex ad just bought a 900 divvy. Also got an xj550,xj650 v-max and a xjr1300.Keeps me busyduring the prolonged boredom.

[alahack57]

Hi Adam

Best wishes and welcome - looks like Yamaha blood in those veins of yours !

Enjoy your latest toy !

[m40man]

Welcome, Adam. That’s a nice little collection you have there 🙂.

[t]

Hi.  
name... Tony
Leamington spa
xj900 diversion Yamaha occasional !
thanks 

[m40man]

Mar 30, 2021 23:58:34 GMT t said:

Hi.  
name... Tony
Leamington spa
xj900 diversion Yamaha occasional !
thanks 

Welcome, Tony. That’s a really short username you’ve picked there 😀.

[nelbert]

Neil from Helensburgh Scotland, Divi 900 3 Kawasaki1100, 2 Ducs love them all cheers Neil

[m40man]

Apr 30, 2021 18:06:49 GMT nelbert said:

Neil from Helensburgh Scotland, Divi 900 3 Kawasaki1100, 2 Ducs love them all cheers Neil

Welcome, Neil. What model/year Kwak 1100 is it ?

[chupo]

Hello to everyone,

I am Amel (nick Chupo) and I am from Bosni and Hercegovina, Sarajevo...

I'm riding Yamaha Diversion XJ900S 1999.

[appyday]

Hello everyone. Jon from sunny Lincolnshire. Previous D900 and pre Diversion 900F owner. Seriously considering getting another Diversion to step away from modern bikes. Digging into the forum to see what the current owners say about the bike in today’s world.

[alahack57]

Hi appyday and welcome. I have had mine about 18 months and every time I am about to go out on it aswell as when I am riding, it just gives me joy.
For me it is plenty quick enough, an easy riding machine, plenty of torque, comfortable and a low seat height. 200 miles between refills is great too !
Coming from more modern bikes, you just have to adjust your head to the fact the brakes are less efficient but they are more than adequate once you embrace the change.
I recently advertised some Givi Trekker panniers pictured on mine - haven't sold them but did have an enquiry for the bike

[divimike]

Welcome appyday. I have had 4 over the last 30 years and find the divi a bike that provides just the sort of ride that I prefer. Tours well, can do quick but we enjoy being able to go distances between refills and seems to survive whatever/wherever we go. Have done tours of Morocco, Tunisia, Corsica, Sardinia, Spain, Portugal, northern Italy and most of France. Two up with baggage is not a problem, no having to lube' a chain, so what is not to like. Gets a recommendation from us(me and Wifey).

[spike240]

I echo what everyone has said. And for some reason they are still cheap. The only down side is the weight - once you get to a certain age.
Just get one - you know it makes sense.
ATB

Welcome to Chupo too. Good choice of bike.

[chadwick10]

I am Chad 
Live in Marin County CA.
Have a 1992 Virago 1100 xv CA (dealer model) bought in 1993
It is in mint condition with low miles ,runs great
All original OEM Yamaha parts, leather bags, windshield, highway pegs
Am committed to keeping it like new 
But t is getting older and side panel fell off, logos shaking off etc
Much want a source for hard to find parts

Am looking for paint code for Glittering Black - rare color 

[m40man]

“Am looking for paint code for Glittering Black - rare color “

Hi Chad,

It’s listed here 🙂 ;

www.twowheelparts.nl/en/paint/colorpaint/yamaha/

[tonylad0]

Hi all. I am looking at buying a 600 reliable transport and narrowed it down to Yamaha diversion or “n”. Selling my Transalps to fund one. I live in York and ride year round to work so do 10 to 20 thousand yearly. What goes wrong with 600! What should I look out for. Want simple easy to repair and maintain. Thanks. Tony

[divimike]

Hello Tony. I cannot comment on the 600, but have had several 900s over the years. They have always been reliable and being shaft drive, reduces the maintainance. Mine have been both a transport to work as well as long tours. Loads of continental travel and north africa. Whichever you choose, use this site for advice; loads of info available. Cheers, Mike

[cam7777]

The 600 is a reliable commuter bike, smooth linear power and very economical.

Minor issues can be easily sorted, like clutch rattle and the occasional electrical issue due to age, but over all, a very good lightweight machine giving 60 + MPG

[doccox]

Hi. I live in Royal Wootton Basset England, 66 years old, have had a lifelong passion for anything interesting, currently building a six cylinder 600 Diversion engine to end up with an unusual well handling nippy bike, my daily ride is an 1100 Virago and rebuilding a 1982 750 Virago that was caught in our garage fire about 4 years ago, this has had an 1100 engine put in it/