Great stuff. Always a relief when they pass! Simultaneously the most exciting and terrifying ride, the first shake down. Bike looks great. Now you can get your ass up to Aberdeen and come see me!
One comment got me, 2 1/2 years! Where did that time go. Only seems like yesterday I stumbled across your wee channel and have been hooked ever since. Bike looks and sounds great so yep, get out there and enjoy it. As a fellow XJR owner I can recommend touring, they are awesome for that.
Well done mate, all the way from south africa. The XJR looks great man. Congratulations!!!! Your an inspiration to our novice, hope to be builders. I came across your channel as i was searching Xjr builds. And i really enjoyed the build aswell as the Vmax build. Your work is fantastic and the attention to detail is amazing. Im hoping to tackle a build of my own soon. Thanks for the channel i have learnt a lot.
Hello, you've done a really great job, the bike looks really good! What I don't like are the containers for the brake/clutch fluid. I also disassembled my XJR 1200 but rebuilt it to its original state. Greetings from Vienna, Erich
Ah , that '' shakedown '' run . Late 80's I purchased a z1300 in Bits , it came in many boxes , It took me Two Weeks to assemble , My Brother took it for an M.O.T , [ I was at Work ] . I returned from Work , Bathed , packed my Throwovers , and we headed off to Spain ......A Job well done , Congratulations , Time to enjoy it .
Great to see the XJR special on the road. Hard work & dedication to the project, highs & lows along the journey, but with a very impressive finished result ... 🏆 Time to enjoy 🙂👍
Well done Euan. You should be very proud. Been great viewing watching the journey of the XJR right up to road ready. I still have an Fj1200 in my stable, so obviously, engine wise it's the older brother. Bulletproof. Keeping it for yourself is the right choice. So, looking forward to your next uploads. Enjoy her buddy.
Fantastic build, love the look of the bike and the XJR1300 is on my list of bikes i'd love to own one day! Yours looked brilliant at the Bike Shed Show so it's great to see you riding it and enjoying it!
They are fun bikes to ride! Beautiful work man, it looks gorgeous. Your bodywork is top notch - especially remembering the state of the tank before. Well done, it's a fantastic job - you must be over the moon.
Beautiful bike and well done .i felt your elation as got the ticket on the fzs 600 cafe racer project .went a shakedown to largs .felt your joy in that vid .awesome bike awesome job 🏴
Hi Euan, hope you're keeping well, despite the big cheesy grin. :) Bike looks and sounds amazing, I've always liked the FJ's...big, proper bike. I read somewhere a long time ago that bike journo's have spent their own money on FJ's than any other bike. Looking forward to seeing more of it on the channel. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍✌
Well what an absolutely cracking job you have made of this project it looks fantastic even the tank which I have to say I did wonder about but how good does it look now a challenge really met and conquered big time bloody well done you've done it proud .👌👍
Well done Ewan, doesn't seem two and a half years since you rolled, what you described, as a "rough XJR", into the shed. Bike looks great, and the seat is awesome, so is the paint job. Sometimes bike riding footage can be a wee bit bland, but your take, and the roads you picked made really good watching. I've still got my XJR, so you've inspired me once again to get cracking on it. By the way it passed its MoT last week too. 😂
Congratulations on a fantastic build. I've got one completely standard 2001 XJR and another one in bits waiting to do something along those lines. One question though, why are the brake and clutch reservoirs so high up from the bars? Is it a purely functional necessity?
Awesome job... the bike is mint, fair play.
sweet work mr, xjr is a great bike, enjoy it fella
Congrats Euan all the hard work paid off love the old school filler cap..... sweeeeet
Recently sold my XJR and really missing it, hats of to your bike Euan tip notch… you must be so proud, thanks for taking us along in your journey. 👏🏻
Quality job mate.
Great stuff. Always a relief when they pass! Simultaneously the most exciting and terrifying ride, the first shake down. Bike looks great. Now you can get your ass up to Aberdeen and come see me!
Yes sir!
One comment got me, 2 1/2 years! Where did that time go. Only seems like yesterday I stumbled across your wee channel and have been hooked ever since. Bike looks and sounds great so yep, get out there and enjoy it. As a fellow XJR owner I can recommend touring, they are awesome for that.
I have plans to build a wee luggage rack for it - I definitely want to tour it!
Well done mate, all the way from south africa.
The XJR looks great man. Congratulations!!!!
Your an inspiration to our novice, hope to be builders.
I came across your channel as i was searching Xjr builds.
And i really enjoyed the build aswell as the Vmax build.
Your work is fantastic and the attention to detail is amazing.
Im hoping to tackle a build of my own soon.
Thanks for the channel i have learnt a lot.
Amazing work mate. Looks amazing.
Excellent! Beautiful road's too do a shakedown on to ! Bike looks so good, brilliant job you done on it 👍👍
Keep up the projects
have fun riding :D
Hello, you've done a really great job, the bike looks really good! What I don't like are the containers for the brake/clutch fluid. I also disassembled my XJR 1200 but rebuilt it to its original state. Greetings from Vienna, Erich
Thank you! I like the fluid reservoirs, but I understand why some people won't. That's the beauty of custom bikes - you make it how you want it!
Ah , that '' shakedown '' run . Late 80's I purchased a z1300 in Bits , it came in many boxes , It took me Two Weeks to assemble , My Brother took it for an M.O.T , [ I was at Work ] . I returned from Work , Bathed , packed my Throwovers , and we headed off to Spain ......A Job well done , Congratulations , Time to enjoy it .
That must be such a great feeling to be out riding that fantastic machine you built!! I can't wait to see what's next!
Great job...Two thumbs up...👍👍
Is it just me or would the original clocks look amazing on her... Brilliant job
It's just you! But that's the beauty of custom bikes - you make it your own 💪🏼
All your time and effort that you have put into this bike has really paid off.
The bike looks great.
Aberfoyle and the trossachs great place for a run in good weather 😊
Great to see the XJR special on the road.
Hard work & dedication to the project, highs & lows along the journey, but with a very impressive finished result ... 🏆
Time to enjoy 🙂👍
Nice one Shoogs 👍
Bike looks awesome and great to ride 👍
Looking forward to seeing your next project 👍
Keep up the brilliant work 👍
Well done Euan. You should be very proud. Been great viewing watching the journey of the XJR right up to road ready. I still have an Fj1200 in my stable, so obviously, engine wise it's the older brother. Bulletproof. Keeping it for yourself is the right choice. So, looking forward to your next uploads. Enjoy her buddy.
Impressive bike, all of your hard work has paid off.
The roads were nice. I agree that bike can be how ever nice to look at, it is for riding.
Fantastic build, love the look of the bike and the XJR1300 is on my list of bikes i'd love to own one day! Yours looked brilliant at the Bike Shed Show so it's great to see you riding it and enjoying it!
Fantastic mate! Well done!
very nice bike 😊
It’s looking the mutts nuts Euan, take time and enjoy it.
They are fun bikes to ride! Beautiful work man, it looks gorgeous. Your bodywork is top notch - especially remembering the state of the tank before. Well done, it's a fantastic job - you must be over the moon.
well done mate looks great ,i want it ,
There are a great bike,love the stance,and definitely a bike to keep ,great build bro ,get the collection going man,😎
Beautiful bike and well done .i felt your elation as got the ticket on the fzs 600 cafe racer project .went a shakedown to largs .felt your joy in that vid .awesome bike awesome job 🏴
Hi Euan, hope you're keeping well, despite the big cheesy grin. :) Bike looks and sounds amazing, I've always liked the FJ's...big, proper bike. I read somewhere a long time ago that bike journo's have spent their own money on FJ's than any other bike. Looking forward to seeing more of it on the channel. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍✌
Congratulations mate… awesome bike and thank you for the wonderful content. Get out there and enjoy that beast!!
Such a nice bike, well done 10/10
Enjoy ! Great Build.
Well what an absolutely cracking job you have made of this project it looks fantastic even the tank which I have to say I did wonder about but how good does it look now a challenge really met and conquered big time bloody well done you've done it proud .👌👍
Well done Ewan, doesn't seem two and a half years since you rolled, what you described, as a "rough XJR", into the shed. Bike looks great, and the seat is awesome, so is the paint job. Sometimes bike riding footage can be a wee bit bland, but your take, and the roads you picked made really good watching. I've still got my XJR, so you've inspired me once again to get cracking on it. By the way it passed its MoT last week too. 😂
Well done, and i do like paint job.
Congrats euan..lovely bike😊
Really enjoyed watching the build. The bike looks and sounds great! The paint job looks fantastic 👌
Congratulations on a fantastic build. I've got one completely standard 2001 XJR and another one in bits waiting to do something along those lines. One question though, why are the brake and clutch reservoirs so high up from the bars? Is it a purely functional necessity?
These levers use auxiliary fluid reservoirs. It's a crossover from some street fighter style bikes. Aesthetic but also functional choice 👍🏻