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« on: October 11, 2014, 03:16:27 PM »
I like it!  Evil
Am I sinning?
Unfortunately, Fred Flintstone is the responsible of making bike selections for the USA, so this is EU only ATM.
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 03:40:33 PM »
Toss on some knobbies and I bet it will scramble a Scrambler.   waytogo
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2014, 04:32:41 PM »
Quote from: Skybarney on October 11, 2014, 03:40:33 PM
Toss on some knobbies and I bet it will scramble a Scrambler.   waytogo
Bet THAT would be SERIOUSLY overweight!  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2014, 05:31:07 PM »
528 lbs claimed wet weight, 298mm front discs, rubber brake lines.  boo

And 1985 called, they want their pencil-thin forks back right away.
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2014, 06:00:03 PM »
that exhaust is making me feel inadequate
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2014, 06:33:02 PM »
Lighter/smaller exhaust and beefier front end....I'm in.
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2014, 06:53:34 PM »

2014 model was ~9800 Euro... so over US$12k.
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2014, 08:46:24 PM »
Quote from: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 06:53:34 PM
2014 model was ~9800 Euro... so over US$12k.


The exchange rate is very close to 1:1 for cars and motorcycles, at least for many EU manufacturers  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2014, 11:36:49 PM »
A tail chop of that ugly plate mount, Exhaust similar to Boomtubes or a Spark 2-1, Beefier Ohlins forks and some Clip-ons. I'd be in on that.
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2014, 03:52:04 AM »
Love it!!!
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2014, 03:41:01 PM »
Like it. Had a ZRX12R for a few years. Was a really good bike.
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2014, 06:04:17 PM »
Quote from: RonB on October 13, 2014, 03:41:01 PM
Like it. Had a ZRX12R for a few years. Was a really good bike.

Like a carbon copy minus some horsepower.


Put some 50mm Marzocchi's and a turbo/supercharge on it. waytogo


Hey Stu, call yamaha could use your help. waytogo waytogo
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« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2014, 04:55:56 AM »
Quote from: GreasySnipe on October 12, 2014, 11:36:49 PM
A tail chop of that ugly plate mount, Exhaust similar to Boomtubes or a Spark 2-1, Beefier Ohlins forks and some Clip-ons. I'd be in on that.

Check out the cafe version: http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/xjr1300-racer.aspx
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2014, 05:54:32 AM »
Love it. The exhaust will have to get some aftermarket treatment, otherwise looks really nice to me.
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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2014, 08:02:35 AM »
Quote from: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 05:31:07 PM
528 lbs claimed wet weight, 298mm front discs, rubber brake lines.  boo

And 1985 called, they want their pencil-thin forks back right away.

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