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Motorad, Excellent post and I like the information you provided. Barry

Hi 200cs, Based on the comments here, I think Gen II is the way to go. Saw one on the road today in downtown San Diego...looked sweet B)

Hi Chris, Yup, you've described the tilt-lock function very well. For example, when I park my bike at the train station in the morning, I pull up to the motorcycle area, tap the switch, the tilt lock comes on and I can basically push the bike into the parking spot. I can also use it when I...

Hi Chris, You are a youngster...lol...based on your comments, you've practiced many times to become more capable when parking your bike. My scoot has a "tilt-lock" so I can just pull into the space, flick the switch and the bike stands by itself (still have the center stand though). Makes...

Hi cruppelt, 47 years old and counting... ;) ...I've enjoyed the comments and advice on this thread immensly. All posters have been very helpful as well as accommodating regarding my questions. May just have to get out there and test ride one to get the "feel" for the FJR. I still think...

Hi saltywheels, Thank you for responding. With regards to your questions: I am much more confident riding these days compared to last year (I'm comfortable lane splitting). Can make U-turns (similar to what I've seen on this discussion board). But again as you've pointed out, the FJR is...

lol...I know that I wouldn't regret it as I do so enjoy the styling

Rick, I will tell you that it was very hard not to go and get that bike (FJR at the dealer)...I have since found out that there are better deals out there...but for me it does come down to experience. Just peace of mind for me learning how to ride the machine properly and I do have to get my...

zenwhipper, those wheels look tight!!! :coolsmiley02: Barry

I see that there are a few cruisers for sale on here, so will browse that section to see what's available.

Hi Mark, Thanks for the welcome...I've driven through Helena on my many trips up to Calgary, Alberta. Sounds like you got a great deal and I guess if I had the experience needed, I could get a better deal than what's being offered to me at the moment. In a previous post, a member mentioned...

Hi all, Just got a call from the dealer and I told him that I had done some research as well as asked some questions about moving up from a scooter to the FJR. He did come down in price to $9000 OTD and I tell you, it's very tempting (Bananas I hear what you are saying) . But based on what...

Reldeed & sergeantnic, More training is definitely needed on my part and true, I don't want to become another statistic. Was lucky with my crash that I ended up with just some scratches, bruises and a sore shoulder (had all of my gear on and it did what it was supposed to do). But you are...

Alexi, Believe me, the amount of information gained is truly amazing. Thanks for the kind words...I've learned a lot by riding my MP3 over the past 1 1/2 years, seen a lot of things and even crashed mine because I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. Learned from my mistake and before...

Hi Matt, Nice to run into another Vespa owner...I have an MP3 250 and the wifey rides a LXV 150. I do need more experience on how to ride a bike with a clutch...that's one of the big things...and of course the power and weight differential. Thanks for the kind words and I'll definitely be...

Hi jmd, lol...so true regarding the dealer. He thought that I would purchase right then and there without doing any research. Shame on him...but based on the responses here, I need way more experience than I currently have in order to "tackle" the FJR. It's something that I will definitely...

Hi Alexi, Yup, the scooter is an automatic (twist and go) and I so do enjoy that feature. The bike weighs about 440 lbs. but the acceleration is nothing like the FJR. Your experience as well as your advice is very sound and too the point. Very much appreciated and heeded on my part. I have...

Awesome, awesome comments and very much appreciated!!! To the other Barry's who've responded, a big hello to you :D . As was mentioned quite a few times, this is a big jump from a scooter to a bigger, faster, heavier vehicle. The good thing about what all have said is to be patient...and...

Hi FJRBluesman, Thank you so much for the welcome as well as the advice. I think what you mentioned (about the power) is one of the concerns my wife has regarding this bike. My only other experience has been on the Maxi-scooter I mentioned and it's only a 250cc. Been riding that for 1 1/2...

Hi all, My name is Barry and I'd just like to say hello. Special thanks to the moderators as well as member of this forum for allowing me to join. I'm a relative newcomer to the bike scene (currently ride a Piaggio MP3 Maxi-Scooter) and keenly interested in the FJR. We live in SoCal and the...