Australia - Brisbane: Nigel Sumner [24-Jun-06]
Hi all mines a green 95 XJ900 Diversion that I've had for 10 years. I picked it up when I swapped a car for it. It only had 5000 km on it when I got it and I've since put on 101,000 km so its up to 106,000 km. It has not missed a beat and it gets ridden practically everyday rain hail or shine. The only things I've had to replace so far are about 3 headlight globes, 3 bateries & one fork seal let go. I get it serviced every 12,000 km & I change the oil every 6,000 km. It still has the original exhaust system on it the mufflers still look brand new but the headers are starting to rust up a bit as it gets a fair bit of wet weather riding done. The paint is still in excellent condition & the screen is starting to get a little cloudy due to its age. I owned an FJ1200 before this one and while I miss the horsepower difference, the reliability makes up for it. I'm 43 years old and have ridden bikes for 38 years this is an excellent bike for anyone who's thinking! about getting one. |
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Australia - Brisbane: Alan Peterson
Alan and his partner Susan Ward have a company called "Australian Motorcycle Adventueres", based in Brisbane. They organize motorcycle tours in the Brisbane area with Yamaha XJ900's, XJ600's, SRV250 (roadstar version of the Virago), XT600's, TT600's, TTR250's and XT250 off-the-road bikes. Since short he owns a Triumph Thunderbird but when touring he use the XJ900. The 900's are one of the great bikes for the open touring. |
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Australia - Chillingham: Adrian Pansaru [26-Jan-98]
Adrian wrote: Own a green '95 XJ900 with Krauser panniers. Used as a commuter between work (Sydney) and home (900km) plus touring with my wife. In the 15 months it has been registered on road, we've done 65 000km with no problems. Still got original shim settings. |
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Australia - Gold Coast: Stephen Remiens [21-Oct-07]
Hi, work on boats, brought the bike for the wife and I to tour around in the weekends and maybe longer trips later on. Ride safe all. Steve |
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Australia - Melbourne: Alan Fleming [18-Aug-07]
I ride my 1999 xjs900 approximately 300km per week to work and back with occasional trips at weekends. It hasen`t stood me up once in the past 2 years and is still going strong, a wonderful bike with just enough get up and go when required. I Cannot understand why Yamaha stopped production of this tourer, as I would not buy the twin TDM 900 as a replacement. |
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Australia - Melbourne: John Dempsey [08-Apr-07]
I ride a silver 2002 Divvy 900. It is powerful, economical, low-maintenance and heaps of fun to ride. I also think it looks good too. After my previous bike,I appreciate the fuel-guage, clock, centre-stand and the optional Givi top-box and heated hand-grips. It's a great bike! Well done Mr Yamaha. |
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Australia - Melbourne: Nick Ellul [09-Oct-98]
Nick wrote: Hi, Love your site. I'm in my mid 20's,male and ride an XJ900 diversion 97 Blue.I only ride about 3 time per month (what we call a fair weather rider !) This is mainly due to melbourne's very unpredictable weather. The saying four seasons in one day is very true for Melbourne. Most of my riding is done through the local hills & country side. Adverage ride 120Km. Not to many 900 in Melb. But lots of 600 Seca. Mainly CBD couiers use them. I have only seen about 7 900's since I got mine 12 months ago. It's my first road bike, I came from a trail bike back ground. I chose it because of its riding position; sporty without leaning forward to much. The bike retailed here for around $13,000. Australian. Thanks once again. |
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Australia - Melbourne: Luke Richardson [24-Mar-01]
I've been riding for 14 years and have had the XJ600s for the last five (in addition to other bikes). It's proven to be outstandingly reliable, having covered 97,000 kilometres without incident. There are a myriad of good points including reliability, light weight, ease of handling, comfort and low running costs. The only downsides are a lack of power, vibration around 4000 rpm and an inadequate single front disc. My XJ600s has a re-valved rear shock with a WP spring and WP for springs. this has improved the handling although it is still soft (to cater for my wife who often rides it). I also have heated grips, a sheepskin seat cover and an uprated headlight globe to improve the all round useability of the bike. |
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Australia - Melbourne: Matthew LYNEHAM [12-Aug-97]
Matthew wrote: I am the owner of a cherry red Yamaha XJ600s Diversion also known as Seca II in Australia. The bike is an American spec. bike released here in 1992. An ideal commuter but not a tourer in Australia. The bike is a bit small to cover long distances at high speed. There is a 900cc version with more grunt. My only bitch is an inherant vibration vibration in the engine at around 4000 rpm. Parts are a ripoff in Australia as well. |
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Australia - Mount Isa: John Rae [04-Jul-01]
Hi i'am new to the road riding scene as I live on the edge of a desert and have ridden all sorts of dirt bikes around the area but decided to by a new road bike 2 years and I finally got one 2 weeks ago a brand new 2001 Divvy 900 black in colour. Have not ridden it to far as of yet due to working a lot but next year I'm off for 3 months in march to go around Australia with bike and a trailer that I'm off to by in september. This bike is so smooth and it handles like a dream. My brother has a Honda VFR800fi model 2000 and can't believe it as his so rough. I have fitted a set of bar risers from Genbar in the USA to make it a bit easier on my shoulder as it is not the best anymore and there are a treat they did not upset the bike in anyway and let me sit up dirt bike style. Well enough for now. I will up date you all later on my bike as the miles go on but so far this is a fantastic bike. The best and cheapest touring bike on the market in Australia. |
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Australia - MT. Riverview: John Giles [25-Nov-99]
Own a Diversion 900. Do about 15,000kms per year, mainly as transport to work, Wife travels with on weekend trips. Have a three bagage Givi system which works well. Owned FJ1200 before the Diverson. Bike has been very reliable but I have problems with wheel wobble at about 70 kph. I am fitting a steering damper to see if this cure the problem. Use Metzler tyres. Average about 5.5 litres per 100 kms. |
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Australie - Narre Warren South: Erik Elligens [10-Jun-10] 2010
Wie kan mij helpen? Ik heb in Nederland met veel plezier een XJ900S gereden en wil hier Down Under er nog eentje kopen. Maar.. de winter komt eraan en ik wil er een onderkuip op hebben. En die bestaan hier niet. Waar kan ik zo'n volle kuip bestellen en wie heeft wat tips voor een verbeterde voorvering? Groeten van de andere kant van de wereld. Erik |
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Australia - Newcastle: Stephen Dellaca [24-Mar-01]
I have a 1994 XJ900 Diversion which I purchased secondhand 2 years ago. It had only 10,000 on it and now has 40,000klm. The diversion's first owner fitted a sidecar to it from new, but sold the bike as a solo (no sidecar) but it is still registered as a sidecar which I may one day fit myself as I used to have an outfit before several years ago. I chose the Diversion as a replacement for my aging (but still very good condition) 1987 XJ900. The old XJ900 has covered 165,000klm with the motor only having the cam chain replaced at 105,00klm, the motor was all original from new and had never been pulled down for overhaul. The bike was original except for Koni rear shocks.
If the Diversion gives the same service and reliability as the old XJ I will be more than happy, and from what I have seen so far it is going to please me as well. I am 45 years old and my father was so impressed with my Diversion he sold his GSX750F and brought a new 2000 model XJ900 diversion himself (he is 67 years old)
We are both members of the Australian Ulysess club which is for motorcyclists who are over 40 (Junior members) and over 50 to be a full member. The club members travel large distances each year and may more Diversions are replacing BMW'sbecause they are great value for money and their reliability and shaft drive will make them even more popular. |
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Australia - Sydney: Lenny Eagles [22-Aug-09]
Had my 92 Seca for 3 years nad love it... have done over 60,000km and lots of little mods, 4 in1 exhaust was the best. Great touring bike. |
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Australia - Sydney: Glenn Wilson [20-Jul-04]
HI..I own a 98 XJ900s color Maroon. She has 32000ks on the clock and tows a trailer when I go on long trips that require a lot of gear to be taken. It handles all of it very well. I am 58 and a member of the Ulysses club and the Blue Liners M.T.C. so I try to get out a bit. I find the DIVVY a great all round bike to ride one or two up. To bad it was discontiued in Australia. Maybe hear from other owners. |
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Australia - Sydney: Gerard Cheong [17-Oct-98]
Gerard wrote: I've had an XJ600S since 1992 and have done over 70,000 km on it, including a 2 week 5,000 km trip across Australia. It has been a good allrounder bike but I am thinking of upgrading to a bigger bike now, perhaps an XJ900. I've also managed a fair amount of two up touring on the XJ600 and it is reasonably comfortable at legal speeds (110km/h on freeways). The rear shock got worn out by about 40,000km and I have had problems with the clutch. Otherwise, I am very happy with the bike. |
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Australia - Sydney: Adam Vickers
Adam loves the info on the Seca/Diversion. There is only one thing he loves more than reading about Seca's and that is waving at other Seca/Diversion riders. He has owned a red 93 xj600s for 6 months, have done about 5000 kms in that time. He hopes to go to Cape York (top of Australia) in about 12 months time and the Seca is the bike that will take him. |
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Australia - Sydney: Mark Twyman
Mark wrote a very long email. He's 23 years old, lives in Cremorne Point in Sydney. In New South Wales you begin with driver licence career with a "L" (Learners), then pass a test to get your "P" (Provisional), drive for a year before you get the open licence. "L" and "P" licences are restricted to 250cc and 80 km/hr. For the "L" you have to sit a test and 8 hours of rider training which is partly subsidised by the government. For the "P" you have to do more training and passing a skills test.
Mark started with his "L" on a Honda XL250, a Kawasaki GPX250 with his "P" and since august 95 he has his open licence. In may'96 he swapped his bike for a black 1995 XJ600 with 8100 km on it. At this moment he's really impressed with it and hopes to travel a fair bit on it. On his GPX250 and later on the GPX750 of his brother he already travelled a lot, to the Gold Coast, Tasmania and Melbourne, trips of at least 2000 km. Most interesting. |
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Australia - Werribee: Robert Fava [27-Apr-04]
I am a 45 year old who has just recently found motorbike touring. I recently purchased a 1998 XJ900 Diversion. My wife and I do a lot of two up touring. The bike runs exceptionally well, and is very comfortable for Lyn. I would like a note on the bike. I am curious if anyone has placed aftermarket pipes on the on their bike. If so, what type of pipes, were they happy with the outcome and where they were purchased from? |
