I'm torn between

FJRRYDER · Oct 29, 2015

I've had my '06 Feejer since June, and like it a lot. Last weekend wife and I went out to Hesperia, CA for a long weekend. My brother-in-law rides a Beemer R1200GS. On Saturday and Sunday we rode all over the local mountains, up to Newcomb's Ranch, the back way, up to Big Bear Lake, all over the place. While there, I was perusing a Motorcycle Consumer News that just happened to have an article on the 2013 Feejer, and all the improvement Yamaha made, not the least of which is the elimination of the abrupt throttle and the addition of cruise control, plus a host of others that makes for a great improvement all around. On Tuesday, I take a quick look at Cycle Trader, and wouldn't you know it, there's a 2013 at a local dealer. I had to stop on the way home from work to at least look at it, right? Shouldn't have done that. 20k miles, Corbin seat, aftermarket windshield with a laminar lip. Now I'm thinking of trading all three of my bikes in on that '13. Don't really want to buy from a dealer, they want $11k, plus $500 for dealer prep, but a private seller will not take trades nor finance. What to do, what to do.

Redfish Hunter · Oct 29, 2015

My advice would be to try an ES version and see what you think then. You may want to stick with the A model but if you are going to upgrade for "electronic reasons" you might want to know what your options are.

As much respect as I have for the Gen2 bikes, the Gen3 is a step forward. A big step forward.

Fred W · Oct 29, 2015

Check this out

Wemi · Oct 29, 2015

Fred W said:
Check this out

Original PO is in SoCal. Cannot license bike here. Not enough miles for used and not a Cali bike for emission control purposes. BE CAREFUL. JMHO

Fred W · Oct 29, 2015

It has ~2500 miles on it already. How many miles do you need to register a used bike from outside of the commie state anyway?

I'm sure that minor number could be arranged on the return trip. You didn't think he was going to ship it, or trailer it home did you?

Big Sky · Oct 29, 2015

Go to the dealer and tell him, "Screw your extra add-ons (prep? What prep on a used bike?). What is your CASH out-the-door price?" If you can make a deal, then patiently sell your current stable steeds as a private party. You should be able to win on the purchase - cash talks - and win on the sales - you have no overhead to cover so keep all the proceeds. There is the matter of having the money to bridge the time between purchase and sales. Dealer may take a decent down payment and hold it until you sell your other bikes; or maybe you have it in your rainy day fund.

I think the answer to Fred's question is 7,000 miles. Yes, that's a 14-year-old Harley but a two-week-old Feej.

Pterodactyl · Oct 29, 2015

Big Sky said:
................. 7,000 miles. Yes, that's a 14-year-old Harley ..................

Thats somewhere around 1500 bar trips and 35 Poker Runs.

DeSudet · Oct 29, 2015

As much as I love my '13, I would have to turn it down if you're stretching the limits of your busget to get it. '14+ or figure on $600-$700 to upgrade the ECU for the higher cruise control limit. Especially out here in the west where 80mph cruise control is a good way to get run over.

escapefjrtist · Oct 29, 2015

Fred W said:
<snip> It has ~2500 miles on it already. How many miles do you need to register a used bike from outside of the commie state anyway?

A Non-Cal emissions 49 state vehicle needs 7,500 miles.

--G

escapefjrtist · Oct 29, 2015

FJRRYDER said:
<Big Snippage> What to do, what to do.

Save your hard earned $$$ 'Ryder and keep the '06. Increase your idle speed to +/- 1200 rpm and remove most of the throttle cable slack. Those two things will greatly reduce the off idle snatch.

Although you are in a somewhat captive market, IF your heart is set on the '13, offer the dealer $10k + TT&L

Just my $.02

Good luck!

--G

FJRRYDER · Oct 30, 2015

Thanks for advice, Fellow Feejers. I'm going to ride it tomorrow, and if it doesn't feel significantly better, I'm going to pass. Not crazy about that cement gray paint, either. I'll post results.

rickysnickers · Oct 30, 2015

Fred W said:
It has ~2500 miles on it already. How many miles do you need to register a used bike from outside of the commie state anyway?
I'm sure that minor number could be arranged on the return trip. You didn't think he was going to ship it, or trailer it home did you?

7500 miles on it, at the time you buy it. However, it's my understanding that all the bikes are now 50 states bikes. If that's true then the mileage is a moot point.

RaYzerman19 · Oct 30, 2015

If you look on the parts websites, there is still a C model designation...... and....... don't rush, if you miss this one you're about to look at, there will always be another one out there.

montanaman · Oct 30, 2015

I've got a 2013 I just put up on Cycle Trader yesterday. 17k miles. Bunch of extras. Perfect condition. Asking $8900..

I'm in Arizona. I bought the bike in CA last year. As far as I know there is no emission requirement for any motorcycle in CA. Which is shocking considering how you get ***** on everything else there. (22 years in LA ....... glad I'm gone)

dcarver · Oct 30, 2015

montanaman said:
I've got a 2013 I just put up on Cycle Trader yesterday. 17k miles. Bunch of extras. Perfect condition. Asking $8900.. I'm in Arizona. I bought the bike in CA last year. As far as I know there is no emission requirement for any motorcycle in CA. Which is shocking considering how you get ***** on everything else there. (22 years in LA ....... glad I'm gone)

Kali does have emissions requirements. When my 06 suffered a deer strike, the dealer ordered the incorrect lowers.. which didn't have the built in molds to hold the evap canister.......

Wemi · Oct 31, 2015

Fred W said:
It has ~2500 miles on it already. How many miles do you need to register a used bike from outside of the commie state anyway?
I'm sure that minor number could be arranged on the return trip. You didn't think he was going to ship it, or trailer it home did you?

7500 in CA

FJRRYDER · Nov 2, 2015

Well, I rode the 2013- very nice; aftermarket windshield and Corbin seat. The 'shield would not lower and the added lip was too tall for me, plus there seemed to be an extra click when shifting from 1-2, and 2-3 gears. Two ride modes, Sport and Touring, changeable on the fly. The abrupt throttle was gone, it felt tight, has CC, and they'll give almost what I want for my two trades, but the OTD price is a bit high. Kelley BB is $10.6k I'm going to make an offer tomorrow, considerably less than 10.6k.

yanktar · Nov 2, 2015

Did it pop out of gear at all in when it had that extra click? I'm worried that the engagement dogs in the tranny may be chipped or worn and that's a PITA job to fix.

escapefjrtist · Nov 2, 2015

Do remember that the Multi-function display needs to be on "windshield" for the rocker switch to work the windshield. Otherwise, you're just changing the info displays or heated grip settings.

Good luck!

--G

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