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  1. mikeyb

    Honda ST1300 vs. Yamaha FJR1300

    I bought an 07 in July and here are the bikes I looked at: Moto Guzzi Norge - test rode BMW R1200RT - have ridden R1150RT BMW K1200GT Ducati ST3 - test rode Honda ST1300 FJR here are the fun bikes that I test rode Ducati HyperMotard KTM Superduke I was riding a 650 Vstrom at the time...
  2. mikeyb

    Good or Bad Deal?

    I bought an 08 here in KY 3 months ago. Here is what I did to get my price. Looked at Cycle Trader and found/called listed motorcycles to find the best out the door price then went to the dealer and negotiated from that price. I got the bike for about 12,800 and that included about 800 in sales...
  3. mikeyb

    Falling apart!!!

    I have a 07 and when I took the plastic off to add heated grips, gps, and power distribution I was missing a nut on one of the mirrors and on the bolt that holds the gas tank in place near the seat.
  4. mikeyb

    Launching the FJR off the Dragon !!

    SR-71 The TN speed limit on the Dragon is 30mph, most of the summer the Dragon has seen 10+ police patrolling to stop the lawlessness (Tailofthedragon.com). It is a great area to go ride you just need to be careful and usually best to make the first run at a more casual pace. I was there twice...
  5. mikeyb

    FJR Aerodynamics

    As the air moves over the wind screen it creates an area of disturbance between the still air directly behind the windscreen and the undisturbed air several inches above the windscreen. Where your head and helmet lies within these zones will result in the problems that you describe. There are...
  6. mikeyb

    Is FJR right for me?

    keith, I rode my Gen II to work today at the UofL Health Science Complex. Let me know and I will let you take it for a ride.
  7. mikeyb

    Anyone slabbing thru Kentucky on I-64 on Friday the 14th?

    I live in New Albany, just off 265 and if I can get away to go, I will be taking the same route as you. Wife's birthday is the 13th and I coach volleyball and we have a game on the 16th at 4pm. Trying to decide if it would be appropriate to plan "me" time around these dates. Will speak with wife...
  8. mikeyb

    2007 - seat low vs high

    I am 6'2" and rode the bike home in the low setting and switched it right away to the high position. The increase in leg comfort is much better than the small increase in height and entering the windstream for me. With the stock windscreen in the low position the wind over the top of the screen...
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