Maximize the Potential of Frames: XJR1300 Custom

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Samurai Garage's XJR1300

The XJR1300, which was sadly announced as being discontinued in 2017, is currently Yamaha's last air-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine-powered machine, and it continues to shine. However, it is also true that it has not gained much momentum in the world of customization. "The final model of the XJR1300 is a wonderful bike, and I think it is a complete machine", said Kazuki Ishizaka, the president of Samurai Garage, who specializes in customization of the GPZ900R and other Kawasaki models, has been focusing on the XJR1300's potential as a base machine for customization. Ishizaka acquired the bike as his own personal vehicle and has been working on it ever since. He thinks the XJR1300 has a high degree of perfection in its stock form. That may be why it is too graceful and not very interesting.

Mr. Ishizaka's idea was to utilize the potential of the vehicle body to bring out the fun of riding. The suspension was hardened and the rear ride height was raised, and other dimensions were renewed. The riding position was also completely revised. These modifications have resulted in a chassis that allows the rider to enjoy actively operating the machine, rather than letting the bike do the work for them. Mr. Ishizaka said, "I wanted to give it a peculiar riding feel," and it can be said that he has succeeded in achieving this goal. The elegant monotone exterior is also fresh. The color scheme was chosen with great care, and the outstanding appearance of the exterior is also worthy of attention.

Engine

The cylinder head cover is painted with gray crystalline paint. By limiting the number of colors and unifying the color scheme, the texture of the machine can be enhanced. Changing the machine's image with color is one of the concepts of this machine.

The oil cooler is a PLOT round type, using a kit for the XJR1300, but the fittings and hoses are changed to black and silver parts to unify the overall parts and colors.

Chassis

The stylish Nitron front fork with silver outer tube and black fork bottom was made by Samurai Garage's color order service. Other colors are also available. Special wheel color kits are available for bolt-on installation.

The front brake master cylinders are Gale Speed. The reservoir tank is converted to a Rizoma machined aluminum product. The machine looks different just by changing the reservoir tank.

The front brake calipers are Brembo 484 type, and the rotors are Sunstar Premium Racing ø320mm. This system provides excellent stopping power as well as controllability.

The rear brakes are currently stock with stock calipers. Only the rotors were replaced with Gale Speed rotors. The performance of the brakes can be improved by changing individual components, not by changing the entire system.

The rear shock is based on Nitron's Stealth Twin, modified by Samurai Garage's color order service. By changing some parts to silver, the image has changed dramatically.

Piega forged aluminum wheels from O-Z Racing are mounted. The white color was finished with RX coat to match this machine. The chain size was downsized to 520 to reduce friction loss.

Bodyworks

The tank cap is made of machined aluminum by Rizoma, a company handled by Samurai Garage. A special key is included to open and close the cap, which is rare for an external product, although it is a simple type. Can be installed on many Yamaha vehicles.

The seat is Samurai Garage's original "Dashing" seat. It is shaped to enhance holding performance. The seat surface is raised, but the corners of the seat have been reduced to improve leg room. The use of special urethane reduces fatigue during long-distance driving.

This inner fender kit dramatically increases the capacity of the XJR1300's small under-seat accessory compartment space.

Electrical

The blinkers are imported and sold by Samurai Garage, TRAF-X (Trafix) of Italy. These LED blinkers are compact in size and do not interfere with the styling, but are highly durable and waterproof.

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Specifications

Part	Details
Engine	PLOT Round Oil Cooler System
Exhaust	NOJIMA FASARM R Titanium V Full Exhaust System
Brake	GALESPEED Brake Master Cylinder GALESPEED Rear Disc Rotor Brembo CNC Radial Mount Brake Caliper Kit 108mm .484 Left & Right Set SUNSTAR PREMIUM RACING Front Disc Rotor
Wheels	OZ Racing OZ-5S PIEGA Forged Aluminum Wheel
Suspension	NITRON Front Fork (Samurai Garage Special Order) NITRON Rear Shock (Samurai Garage Special Order)
Bodyworks	Samurai Garage Original Seat Samurai Garage Inner Fender Kit RIZOMA Fuel Tank Cap RAPiD BIKE RAPiD BIKE-EASY Kit