Hey All,
Just about have 600 miles on the odo and I'm ready for the first check up. Can anyone tell me if the 600 miler is a major or minor service? Besides changing the oil (which I can do myself) what else is due and what is the cost in american dollars? I've also heard not to use synthetic oil which I use exclusively in my cars any feed back on that?
Impressions: I bought a 2008 Concours 14 ABS and a 08 FJR 1300.
Kawi is faster (not by much) as the six speed has shorter ratioes between gears. I like a six speed. +1 Kawi
Kawi has Non Linked brakes which are as good or better than the Yami. I like non linked brakes and I think the Kawa has better braking. +1 Kawi
I like the color of the Kawi better (subjective) Neutron Silver looks awesome. +1 Kawi
The Yamaha has and does everything I've always wanted in a liter bike. The heat is manageable (Kawi is very hot) and rear vision is the best I've ever seen on a big bike. The Kawi gas tank is small and I don't like the computer on the Kawi. Great torque, Kawi needs to make a few (minor) changes to "dial it in". The heat management is poor.
Long story even longer; I sold the Kawi and kept the FJR. I think motorcycle magazine hit it just right on the ST comparo in Feb. The FJR is (in my opinion) KING of the sport tourer class. Give it a sixth gear and non link the brakes along with a couple other color choices and it would be perfect. Now I only wish for a factory electronic cruise control. I know, I know, one is never satisfied.
The bin-o-facts and FJR Tech has been extremely helpful and I would like to say thanks to everyone who takes the time to "put together" the information and pictorials that are in my opinion the best forum on the net. I thank you all and value your experienced opinions (and sarcasm). Dirk
Just about have 600 miles on the odo and I'm ready for the first check up. Can anyone tell me if the 600 miler is a major or minor service? Besides changing the oil (which I can do myself) what else is due and what is the cost in american dollars? I've also heard not to use synthetic oil which I use exclusively in my cars any feed back on that?
Impressions: I bought a 2008 Concours 14 ABS and a 08 FJR 1300.
Kawi is faster (not by much) as the six speed has shorter ratioes between gears. I like a six speed. +1 Kawi
Kawi has Non Linked brakes which are as good or better than the Yami. I like non linked brakes and I think the Kawa has better braking. +1 Kawi
I like the color of the Kawi better (subjective) Neutron Silver looks awesome. +1 Kawi
The Yamaha has and does everything I've always wanted in a liter bike. The heat is manageable (Kawi is very hot) and rear vision is the best I've ever seen on a big bike. The Kawi gas tank is small and I don't like the computer on the Kawi. Great torque, Kawi needs to make a few (minor) changes to "dial it in". The heat management is poor.
Long story even longer; I sold the Kawi and kept the FJR. I think motorcycle magazine hit it just right on the ST comparo in Feb. The FJR is (in my opinion) KING of the sport tourer class. Give it a sixth gear and non link the brakes along with a couple other color choices and it would be perfect. Now I only wish for a factory electronic cruise control. I know, I know, one is never satisfied.
The bin-o-facts and FJR Tech has been extremely helpful and I would like to say thanks to everyone who takes the time to "put together" the information and pictorials that are in my opinion the best forum on the net. I thank you all and value your experienced opinions (and sarcasm). Dirk
