yamaha xj 550 seca

[skyrider]

what are peoples thoughts , as i had a new one in 1981 

[Nick the wanderer]

Hi, never owned one but my mate had one, the XJ. He lent me it for a short time when I was bikeless and down on my luck. I'll always be grateful for his kindness and helping me get my shit together. After having no bike for a while it was the best bike in the world! 

[skyrider]

yes and i wouldn't mind owning another one in the future as i thought it was a very balanced bice 

[Nick the wanderer]

I thought they looked pretty good too. Better than the Diversion they turned into. Just had a look, not many about now, looks like they only made them for a couple of years before the 600 came along. You'll be lucky to find a good one now l bet.

[skyrider]

4 hours ago, Nick the wanderer said:

I thought they looked pretty good too. Better than the Diversion they turned into. Just had a look, not many about now, looks like they only made them for a couple of years before the 600 came along. You'll be lucky to find a good one now l bet.

yes they seem like hens teeth now 

[S-Westerly]

First motorcycle I ever rode in 1978 was a Yamaha single belonging to a friend. Seem to remember it was a 500cc 2-stroke but my memory may not be that good. I was hooked on bikes though from that point on.