After what 5ish years, my X10 is up for sale, I'm just not using it and it's a waste, full pictures in the links below.
The last 4 years it's hardly been used, it was bought as a commuter back in mid 2017. After 4 months my work location changed and it really wasn't needed, never used through the winter as intended. I just couldn't bring myself to sell just in case and I loved the odd dry summer rides I did on it. I've done in that time 3670miles, the majority of that in the first year, the average in the last few years is between 500 - 6miles, last year is the 6 to it's MOT and back! It's not been used this year as yet. The bike was stripped in 2017, all the well known issues were dealt with see my post here with full pictures https://x9ownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.p...#msg283863 serviced, Denali horn and HID conversion fitted. The latter is easily disconnected for MOTs if you're worried or your tester doesn't like them, they will be removed if a new owner doesn't want them. Rear drive oil level bolt has been replaced see here with pictures https://x9ownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.p...ic=26888.0
The bike is due a new belt/guides/weights at it's next service (waiting for the service light) all are ready and waiting and will be thrown in. The bike is stored in a garage, hooked up the a Opimate, it's totally reliable bike, it never fails to start first prod even after many months of non use in the garage.
The bike was registered 2 July 2012, has covered to date 11136 miles, which is below average for the year, MOT 06 Sept 24, currently SORN, this is a push the button and ride, nothing other than routine serving will need doing. ULEZ compliant, I've had max 95 mpg with averages of 67mpg motorway/city and 88 mpg long rides on mixture of A and B roads, it's a perfect long haul and commuter in one. Not many bikes you can don all your riding kit, ride to the coast, remove the riding kit including boots, store it under the seat, walk around in shorts/tee shirt all day, return to the bike get donned up and ride home. From my research at the time of buying, it's the best maxi scoot available, packed with features, ABS, Traction control, factory fitted immobiliser, illuminated switch gear, too full face helmets will fit under the seat. The seat is an armchair I've done 5 hours in one go on it. I was always very anti Maxi scooter until a good friend got one for commuting, suggested I tried it, kicking and screaming I did, couldn't believe how good it was and bought one. It will see off just about anything up to 40mph off the lights and there's nothing road wise it can't do, extremely stable in cross winds handles very well, not much will get away from you on the twisty's.
I'm now starting to do more adventure/off road stuff, the bike isn't getting or will be used in the foreseeable and it's taking up space.
The bike is in very good condition, both keys, all paperwork and fully serviced, located in the Melton Mowbray area, looking for £2k ovno.
[edit] attached imagages from the X9owners link - bkd
Hello I got a new to me Gen 1. I also bought these lower fairings pictured. Can anyone help me with what brackets/hardware I will need to mount them? Thank you. Also, did the gen 1 ever come from the factory with lower side fairings? I can't find any part diagram that lists them.
Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out (lots of imperfections surprisingly when cast) and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yay
Hi, new here, thanks for admitting me, got bike at weekend, great bike ticks every box I had for a nimble fun commuter with comfy seating and a bit of fairing.
It did try and kill me yesterday in a Stephen King Christine moment, pulled it outside garage, started it on choke and roller shutter didn’t close properly behind. Tried a few times then went inside and fiddled then big electrical bang door open just to height of exhaust outside by now doing about 3k rpm enthusiastically filling garage, ran around MacGyver like to steal a fuse off something, still couldn’t work it then got trolley jack under door enough to crawl out. First bike I’ve had with carb and choke and no catalyst. Anyway still here, won’t take it personally.
I was looking at Ivan kit. It’s not short of power (and I’m used to a K1300S) but having smoother lower down would be good, particularly for the tedious London revenue zones. Does he still make it. Is it worth getting in US, headed there in a month.how much time and cursing and inadvertently buggering things up with stuck jets etc is involved for someone with above mentioned affinity for Sod’s Law to step in whenever doing a seemingly simple mechanical task.
Is there anyone who will do the job reliably for a reasonable fee - I’m in Kent.
Also thinking of adding a healtech quickshifter. Gearbox is great and can shift smoothly without clutch with just a tiny dip of throttle so thinking perfect for qs, love it on my K1300S. Saw a video of install seems simple. Any thoughts for or against?
Hello,
Looking for help determining why my bike Yamaha FZS 600 is leaning to left side. When I take hands of handlebars it wants to drop to left side. I can see that entire front suspension tears to right when I take hands off and that's why bike wants to drop to left. When I'm taking corner to the right and take hands of handlebars bike is self leveling itself to upright and then goes to left. when I pull or push bike from behind ( I'm not even siting on my bike) front steers to right.[/size][size=78%] I tired replacing Stearing head bearings but it didn't help. Rear wheel is aligned with chain and point on a frame so I don't think it's a rear wheel problem. Does anybody know what to do?[/size]
As a motorcyclist of over 20yrs I am beyond furious at the complete and utter disregard and lack of respect shown in this ad. I have to ask, where the Marketing/advertising dept. at JDS drunk or on drugs when they created then approved this. How was it possible that at no point, was in a shred of common sense applied..?
It’s bad enough that they have portrayed and painted all young riders, a law breaking scumbags. But how exactly did they magically think that trainers and tracksuits were somehow now safety equipment of any kind???. But this isnt the first time JDS has portrayed young people as irresponsible and having no respect for other people or their enviroment.
I know JDS aren’t exactly highbrow, appealing to the lowest common denominator. But seriously, what the actual F.
The Government has launched a consultation on default access for motorcycles in bus lanes. MAG has been fighting for policy consistency on bus lane access for many years and urges all riders to respond to the consultation.
Motorcycles in bus lanes consultation
As part of the Government’s Plan for Drivers a consultation has been launched asking for opinions on allowing default access for motorcycles in bus lanes. The announcement was made on Sunday 17th March and the consultation is open until 9th June.
The Government’s news story led on other elements of the broad announcement. Mainstream media reported on these other issues including LTN’s and 20mph speed limits. MAG will be commenting on these issues separately. However, MAG was quick to spot the launch of the long-awaited bus lane consultation.
Colin Brown of MAG said:
“It is perhaps not strange that a key policy for motorcycling slips past the headlines. But for motorcyclists throughout the country this really is an opportunity that must not be missed. The fight for motorcycle access in bus lanes has been fought one authority at a time for over three decades. A consistent national policy is long overdue. I would urge every rider in the country to spend five minutes responding to the consultation survey.”
The Government is suggesting two options. Option 1 is to do nothing and continue with the patchwork approach currently in place. Option 2 is to allow motorcycle access by default in all ‘with-flow’ and ‘contra-flow’ bus lanes in England and Wales. Scotland has devolved powers and cannot be included in this consultation, but MAG will push the Scottish Government to follow suit to create a UK-wide consistency. Northern Ireland already allows motorcycle access in all bus lanes. Since the promise of this consultation was made last autumn, MAG has been seeking to get the consultation extended to cover bus gates. Disappointingly, the Department for Transport has not accommodated what we consider to be a logical extension to the discussion. MAG will continue to push for motorcycle access through bus gates and other traffic filters.
Hi all,
It's time to re-shoe the '98 Fazer and was hoping for some recommandations for the best choice of tyre. No track days or knee down antics. Mostly A/B roads in spring, summer, autumn
Currently wearing, Front: Pirelli Diablo 110/70 ZR 17 MC 54W
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