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Drake of Chaos
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Picking mine up in the morning. Excited? Just a little 🤣😁 I definitely think I made the right decision.
Aug 31, 2024
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Wife had a tip over on her by FJR during our 3 week trip. It’s in shop now getting new body pieces that were scratched. She went out...
Aug 31, 2024
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I think you’ll find it just right for both long and short rides, the FJR 1300 has a wide range with lots of torque. I remove the side...
Aug 31, 2024
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Cheers ross
Aug 30, 2024
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Congratulations. Lots of power and 200 lb lighter than the FJR. Chain drive and a lesser bike for 2-up touring, but I don't think you...
Aug 30, 2024
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Hi guys I would really like to thank you all for your great input and information that you have given me 👏🤜 It has really helped me a...
Aug 30, 2024
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FJR rule - under 8 (mph) no frt brake unless frt wheel is straight! -Steve
Aug 30, 2024
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Will do 👍😁 cheers 🍻
Aug 29, 2024
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VERY! Mean Streak is pretty low and around half the FJR's horsepower. Torque isn't so very different so it won't be crazy off the...
Aug 29, 2024
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Yes I definitely do 😁 I'm off window shopping in an hour or so, so I'll see if I can get a test ride booked in. It's going to be a bit...
Aug 29, 2024
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Sounds like you need to do the test ride. When the FJR gets tipped over too far, there is no stopping it, no matter how strong you...
Aug 29, 2024
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Thank you 😁 👍 That was my only problem on the GS, the slow almost stopped turning. I did drop it a few times as the weight high up and...
Aug 29, 2024
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I've owned both the 1200 GS and four different generations of the FJR. Bought the Gs for a trip to Alaska but never took it because it...
Aug 29, 2024
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That was the problem on the GS weight high up, all ways over balancing 😬 Thanks 👍
Aug 29, 2024
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I agree with mcatrophy. In tour mode it's a doll. Smooth and friendly. Yes the FJR has power, but it is very predictable and the...
Aug 29, 2024
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