Exactly what I was going to say. Bear on a bicycle,,,
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HAHAHA.... Yup!
The GS was milking it enough to get power, then you had to use the Connie to get the battery... LOL Fun times in Vermont.
Congrats on the Purchase Jim!!!! Next meet I want to shoot a spin on the FJR!
camchain adjuster noise is chronic - due to lack of manual adjustment -after replacement it returns. so you have to live with it.
Right now we have one torn apart at the shop with transmission problems. it does not have excessive miles but seems as if the gears were either soft or incorrectly clearance to the shaft - the freewheeling gear can be moved almost 10 degrees both directions from perpendicular. This caused it to click or rattle - it never locked up by engaging 2 gears at once, but close.
our customer spent a lot of money to buy it and is spending a lot more money so he can ride it.
Fair enough. I'm sure we could find any number of GSes that have been individual lemons. Camchain noise aside, the Gen 1 has a solid reputation.
I'm going to go check out a Yamaha FJ1300 today. It's a leftover 2016. Not that I'm going to buy it, I just want to see how it fits me. The dealership that has it is about 60 miles away from me. It's a cold day, figured I'd go for a road trip in the Buick.
I hope it fits me☺
I hope it fits me☺
Let us know what you think. They are sweet machines, in my opinion.
Bet you will.
I went to Pro+ Motorsports north of Pittsburgh to check out the FJ1300 they have there. I was happy they also had a Kawasaki Concourse there to compare the two. The Kawasaki was nice, but it felt tall to me. The Yamaha, with it's adjustable seat height felt a lot more comfortable to me. The dealer didn't want to take to much off the retail price, especially for a leftover 2016 $14,500 is the out the door price, not including tax&title. I would have to pay that in Ohio. I suppose if I had cash in my pocket they would deal a little more. We'll see, right now I'm just kicking the idea around... Sure is a beautiful motorcycle 
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Norm, check out the Eaglerider Motorcycle Rental Company (there's one at Iron Pony) as they will rent out a FJR for whatever time you wish. I rode the FJR a couple of years ago and liked it for everything except my driveway. It's a very top heavy bike so trying to maneuver it in my slanted driveway would be an adventure. Whenever I can get the funds for a new bike, it will be between it and the Bandit with me leaning towards the Bandit for the weight differences.
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Cycletrader has a number of new 2016 FJR for less than the dealer you visited. I think a couple were in PA. FJR owners say the five speed trans was fine but I think I would like the six which was first offered in 2016.
Joe Nardy had a couple & liked them a lot until he switched to a Tenere for added seat to peg length... I suspect he would be a good source of info on them 
Well, if Joe liked them that's all I need to know.
However, I wonder if the ES model (electronic adjustable suspension) is worth the extra $1,200? The A and ES both have LED lighting. But the ES has corner lighting that comes on at different lean angles. 7? 12? 15? (don't quote me on the angles)
However, I wonder if the ES model (electronic adjustable suspension) is worth the extra $1,200? The A and ES both have LED lighting. But the ES has corner lighting that comes on at different lean angles. 7? 12? 15? (don't quote me on the angles)
Three - four years ago I was looking for what more modern bike to have for the next few years.
FJR was top of the list. ALthough for the price I was willing to pay, that put me in the 1st gen (2001-2005). BUt I was a bit concerned about all the reports of "chestnuts roasting on an open fire".
Ended up finding a R1150RT for a good price.
Both are probably more "sporty" than I need.
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Lar, see post #68
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2005 FJR 1300 most recent purchase
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
78 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished
78 GS 1000E--the Skunk under construction
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958 Ducati 98 Tourismo
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Ah, now I see your post #52
2005 FJR 1300 most recent purchase
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
78 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished
78 GS 1000E--the Skunk under construction
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958 Ducati 98 Tourismo
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Ah, now I see your post #52
I did see that post but he never mentioned getting a test ride. Sitting on one at the dealership does not constitute a test ride.
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FJR was probably my favorite motorcycle before I totaled it at 82ish thousand miles. Utterly comfortable, fast, mile eater. Excellent handling as well. Dangit now I want another one
I'm going to check out a 2012 FJR on Thursday this week. It has a few nice add on's. Heated Corbin seat, Givi travel trunk, crash bars... it has 28,000 miles on it. The fellow wants $8,400 for it. It's not new, it does not have the six speed transmission, it does not have the LED lighting. It is about $4000 less expensive than the leftover 2016. But what's 4G's at this point... decisions decisions.
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A sixth gear.... And Cruise.
For the Price don't keep the Connie out of view. Touch heavier but IMHO the better bike. Just kinda cheapy in certain areas. Has a 6-speed every year, bigger ZX-14 hyper bike based Mill with VV-T. The ZG is faster but not much. Just more potential for big power.
But the FJR is an awesome bike. If I lived with more wide open space I'd consider one. My ZG1400 was very similar, ate miles at illegal speeds all day, everyday!
Best of luck on your purchase, I look forward to seeing it this year
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