2003 FJR

PLUMBWADER · Jul 30, 2018

Hello all. I am purchasing 2003 FJR with 991 miles on the clock. Thats right less than 1000 miles. I dont think Ive ever been so excited to buy and ride a motorcycle in all of my life. Being that its basically been sitting in a garage its entire life, what are some precautiins I should take before I take her out. The battery is brand new and the tires look great but Im leary about trusting them being that theyve been sitting for 15 years. Anyway im wide open to suggestions. Thanks!! BTW its the fastest color-----Silver!

roger dodger · Jul 30, 2018

Congrats on buying the Fastest and lightest of all the FJRs!!!

Now ask the P.O. why he sat around instead of going riding? Everything is old and dry and bad. Start with all new fluids, and tires, and lube everything you can find. Listen for any 'ticking'.

I loved my 2003, but it ONLY had 78k before I moved up to a 2013. You got a a lot of catchin' up to do!!!

escapefjrtist · Jul 30, 2018

Echoing 'dodger, begin with tires and fluids. Have you heard the bike run? Check the fuel tank for signs of rust if the bike sat with a less than full tank.

Enjoy your [new] FJR!

~G

Canadian FJR · Jul 31, 2018

Love the hear the story on this one.

Congrats

PLUMBWADER · Jul 31, 2018

Ok well this one fell through but I found an 05 with abs, custom seat, aftermarket exhaust, cee bailey windshield and race tech tuned front end im going to go check out. Ill keep yall posted