XJ750 Ride

Out in 36 degree weather, minimal gear (I was stupid at one time as you probably were too), and a nice cam and exhaust note out of my massive cruiser with drag bars. I was freezing from the word go but wanted to ride, so the rider skill level looks VERY low and I know I messed up all over the board here.

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[242tdryan]

dohc I4 20 valves and 4 carbs wouldnt recomend it for a first bike. get a air cooled 2 cyl

[toctuning]

I couldn't agree more. But, trying to explain such things to new riders hell bent of size has become a tiring uphill battle that never ever ends. Nobody could ever imagine themselves on a under 400cc bike what so ever. It's amazing how narrow minded and tiny dick attitude can get in the way of better judgment. Sure a 1000cc four or 1600cc twin can be a great penis extension, but my knee puck on asphalt at 80mph on a bike that weighs as much as me, is amazing. Fuck this, I'm going riding.

[legateFade]

would this bike make an ok bike for a first timer, i got on offer on an 82 for $1000 and im not sure it is a good start out bike what do you guys think?

[toctuning]

@legateFade

The tires are affordable, the power is friendly but abundant, gobs of low end grunt. It sure ain't a ninja 250! I would highly recommend it. A friend bought this one in the video for a first street bike and loved it. I have a few acquaintances that ride XJ750's, seca's and maxims, as first bikes. They said once you get used to the way the bike feels heavy, your golden and could ride anything with handlebars. ;)

$1,000 is about what I got mine for too. Be careful, but, go for it.

[hellnosucka]

@GuyverRyu681 . hey thanks alot man

[GuyverRyu681]

@hellnosucka There is a website called XJBikes.com. It's an online community all for XJ and XS owners/riders/fans. Join up and on the forums you'll find all sorts of owners projects and just all around talk about these fantastic bikes. Most importantly, there is an actual store where the guy has all sorts of parts to keep your dear XJ going. Many members are also rebuilding these old girls with modern parts and selling off the old ones for good prices. Take a look.

[EpiDemic117]

And after using my yamaha 750 for a bit. It's safe to say that this bike is probably just as reliable as the CB750 mechanical wise. The only thing yamahas really suffered in the 80's where electrical problems (mines rewired but might have to be rewired again).

And now i have three things that need to be done.

1.) I need a new front tire

2.) Carbs need to be synced

3.) Need to find a new aftermarket gas cap due to bad cap gasket which doesn't seal.

[EpiDemic117]

hahah I have the same bike as this one. It has the circular headlight and gauges instead of square. Just blew the front tire yesterday but remarkably it easily held up! getting a new one tomorrow due in part that the other tire is just plain OLD and deteriorated.

[toctuning]

@martinaxman

I commented on the other post before I had read this. The same thing applies. Great style man, great attitude. :)

[toctuning]

@martinaxman

Awesome! Your words inspire me and make me sad I no longer have my XJ750. Purely words that a true motorcyclist could formulate out of pure passion, martinaxman. Beutiful!