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Pardon me for openinng a dialogue about the pros and cons of the FJR vs other bikes. I am a motorcycle enthusiast not a Yamaha, BMW, or Honda spokesperson. In fact, the main thing that I can't stand about Harley is that people will defend them to the end based on nothing. Trolling? No...

Thanks for the very generous offer! I've been to the BMW dealer in Pa too. The next closest is in Maryland. Right now I'm on vacation in VT and went to NY this morning for the test ride. Sorry for the confusion. As far as service/maintenance goes I've come to the conclusion that you pay to...

Thanks for the replies guys. www.motorcycleusa.com is supposed to have a comparison of the GT and FJR on the 16th of this month for those who are interested. I took the test-ride again today and left with a very different opinion. When we got there, they had a 2006 GS Adventure ready for a...

Thanks for the input guys. I knew there would be some flaming and not so subtle griping, but for the most part you came through! :D For the record, I am a patient person. That's why I haven't thrown down the deposit on the FJR or a BMW yet. I also own a VTX1800R, a VFR750, and an RC-51...

I know everyone here loves their FJR, and I would probably love to own one too, but would someone please tell me why Yamaha makes it so impossible to see an FJR in person? In addition, I'm sure that a test drive is out of the question! Please don't say exclusivity, I think that's b.s. I've...

I thought about that when I typed it. However, when I did it was b/c you truly get that feeling when the bike is performing in its element. I wasn't justifying why you'd put up with a bike that shakes so much that it rattles its parts off. ;)

This quote is borrowed from the homepage of www.rc51.org and it sums the bike up perfectly. "If you are a good rider it will prove & exploit your skill to the world, if you are mediocre it will kick you in the teeth & laugh at you. It is purpose built for strafing curves, serious commuters or...

It absolutely sucks in traffic and as a commuter. Get her above 40mph where the wind helps lift you a bit and out into the twisties and you'd be hard pressed to find a more fun machine. I've owned a few other inline-4 "liter" bikes including an FZR-1000 and a CBR954 and have recently put some...

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Pretty cool site. https://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068 I was shocked after taking the test. Based on the questions I answered, it came up with an FJR 1300 for me!!! :o

It would be a 4 1/2 hour drive. My local dealer has had a chance on my last four bikes and flat out lied to me about the FJR (see previous post.) I usually support local, but not this guy. When they need it, I still take my bikes 3hrs away to a local shop I used to go to in NJ. That guy has...

Just got a quote of $12269.24 for an '05 ABS OTD including 48 months YES. Is this a good deal?

I'll probably jinx myself, but the CBR has a potential buyer and could be gone as early as Friday. I have another bike that I can ride the rest of the summer and be very happy on. Should I wait for the '06 FJR or find a deal on an '05. I LOVE this years blue. I live in DE and am willing to...

She doesn't deserve it.... I'll take it! :D

Just wondering how difficult it would be to remove all the plastic and the tank in order to paint them. It may be out of my control anyway, but I'm considering waiting for the '06 FJR. I'm worried that Yamaha may change the colors to red or two-tone. I already have a metallic red bike, and the...

Rode the VTX 100 miles to a BMW open house today. I have to say, it's a good thing I got to test ride the BMW's. I am not impressed with the Boxer engine AT ALL. I rode the 1200GS and the 1200RT. I love the idea of the GS and it's multi-role capability, but I would not be happy with it as a...

Found an ABS model near me for $11,520 near me + $35 for tags. Seems like a good deal to me? Now if I had just sold the CBR last month when I had a buyer. :(

BTW..... Calling the FJR a little heavy is all relative. My VTX weighs close to 900lbs even before I get on it. I think I'd win a collision with a Yugo. :D

The dealer was Diamond Motorsports in Dover, DE. I am stationed here, and it drives me nuts that this place sells out of everything at rediculous prices and extra charges b/c the poor kids stationed here don't shop around. I figured he was full of it about the $500. I'm actually pissed off...

Awesome responses, thanks guys. As far as the dealer goes, he has a monopoly here near the Air Force Base and is usually THOUSANDS more than everywhere else. That's why he's lost 4 sales in the last 3 years from me. Since I have a bike already, maybe waiting for the '06 is the way to go...