yahama xj 600

[fergie1922]

hello, can any one help me to decide if the xj600 div is a good bike.

for yous that know or have one please tell me the good and bad points thanx


fergie
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[Diggs]

The old XJ6 certainly was... and I guess the new one is a lighter, less powerful version so should be a good bike too. If it is anything like the old one, watch those wheel bearings!
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[iooi]

Very Good.

Mine is P reg XJ 600 S Diversion 25,000 runs like a dream.
Last tankfull worked out at 66mpg and that included some 2 up (no trouble) even though it was the mrs on the back.... And some go for it riding.
Its at home out on the open road as it is through the city stuff.
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Just because my bike was A DIVVY, does not mean i am......

[Stalk]

I like mine. does everything I need without fuss

Cheers
Stalk

[cc123]

Had a go on a 98 version only yesterday while my bike was in for a service and really liked it. Nice and comfy, rode well, was easy to throw about town and ok on the motorway. Weather protection wasn't great when I got caught in a down pour but pretty sound bike for the whole 36 miles I done on it.
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[theshmoo]

fergie the bike CC123 was on is the one you want to buy from me lol.

Its his R6 that was getting serviced at mine.
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[jimbothe]

Great bikes,slightly low on power but not a bad haul.I found my mates one to have the front suspension setting too light but he was tiny.

Extremely reliable engine and easy to service.

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[garth]

Bouncy, low pegs, comfy, windy, slow. I've a N - unfaired.

Good commuter, no frills. Good 2 up. Rattles alot.
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[Harold_Shand]

Very good first big bike. Cheap, reliable, good for comfortable 85mph. 120 miles to the tank urban. One major thing, check for corrosion around the collector box, common problem and expensive to replace ( happened to my '94 divvy ). Think about getting one that's already had a replacement. Great bike, get one, but for the right price. Loads about, take your pick.
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[Harold_Shand]

It will only be a matter of time before someone mentions the GPZ 500, I've never ridden one, so I can't compare, but from what I've heard on here, these would be well worth a look too.
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[iooi]

[krebsy]

Had one for a year, loved it then out grew it. Easy to work on (especially if the exhaust has been changed), cheap to run, great 1 and 2 up for commuting and a bit of touring etc.

Take one for a spin if you can.

Check out:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=44860&highlight=
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=89492&highlight=


K.
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[jimbothe]

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Had a XJ600N since passing my test and still love it, commute thru the winter and no sign of rot yet . about 180 miles from a tank on mine