A 2007 FJR1300A is finally going to be in my garage!!!

[rcpd807]

I just confirmed the pending sale of a 2007 FJR1300A with the seller and booked my flight.

Here are the details of what I am getting:

13000 miles

Sliders

Corbin seat

Givi V46 top case with luggage rack

Two Arai helmets wired with JM Corp elite headsets

JM Corp CB2003

Zumo 550 cradle with XM radio antenna puck

Highway pegs

Custom fitting cover

Flashing light modulator

Flashing taillight modulator

V Stream wind screen

Mount for video camera

Custom rear peg mount for camelbac cooler

Heated grips

1 inch risers

Throttlemeister

Brand new Michelin PR2 rear tire

Custom striping

I am flying from Virginia to Texas the end of this month and riding her back. I plan to take 3 days to return, so we can get to know each other.

I have been on this forum for years and have learned alot of information from it. Reading the passion that you have towards your FJR's is one of the reason I decided to take the plunge.

I plan to take interstate 10 out of Texas to Lake Charles, LA on the first day. Then I will head towards Atlanta, GA on the second day to stay with friends. I hope to make it the rest of the way home the third day.

I have been saddleless for a little over 2 years. My previous bike was a Honda Shadow Aero 750. This is the only motorcycle I have ridden. I hope that I am not taking on too tall of a task of riding 1400 miles in 3 days, after just picking up the bike.

I would love to hear any insight or comments about the bike I have committed to purchasing.

I just pray for dry weather. I look forward to posting my ride report and impressions upon my return.

Thanks

 

[Spud]

First off, congrats!

As for your ride--a lot of guys on here can do huge mileage days with no problem. IMHO, you work your way up to it. You need to average over 450 miles/day. That's doable but you'll definitely know you've been on a ride. With a new bike you aren't familiar with, possible comfort issues w/ergo and seat that kick in after many hours, etc.--I'm just saying plan for it and don't overdo it. Mental fatigue can be dangerous....

 

[user 17287]

Congratulations on the new purchase!!! you will love the new ride. It is very much a doable trip however I get pretty sore on my first few small trips starting the season my clutch hand gets sore (but I dont think you will have that problem since you will be mostly interstate riding) also sitting for a long time takes a few rides to break in my butt (again maybe you wont have that problem with the corbin??) Have fun on your new bike It has a lot of nice options added!!!!

 

[FJRBluesman]

Very Cool!!! Enjoy! I bet it'll be a fun ride home.

 

[08FJR4ME]

I did the fly and buy from D&H cycle. I drove from Culman Alabama to Dickson TN the first day with the wife doing backroads. She flew home a couple of days later while I drove from Dickson To Acushnet MA.

Day 1: 268 miles

Day 2: 520 miles

Day 3: 702 miles, Oh yeh, I was soar the last day!

My only concern for you is the added top weight of the bike and man does she screeeeeeeeeeeew like a bansheee! h34r:

My bike riding before this was on a Honda 650 dual sport. Yeh, its different.

Watch the throttle and drive safe and you will be fine.

Dave

 

[phroenips]

I used to have a Shadow 750 too. Since that's all you've ridden, I'll warn you to be careful with that throttle! The FJR will have LOADS!!!! more power than the Shadow.

 

[SnowAviation]

After 2 years of no riding, then 450 miles per day is bit time, your *** is gonna be sore - Corbin or not.

I'd add some fudge factor in your time in case you, or your ***, gets tired of riding. Drink plenty of water

take plenty of breaks and enjoy the trip.

Oh and take lots of photos. We need photos.

 

[RPrice]

I just confirmed the pending sale of a 2007 FJR1300A with the seller and booked my flight.
Here are the details of what I am getting:

13000 miles

Sliders

Corbin seat

Givi V46 top case with luggage rack

Two Arai helmets wired with JM Corp elite headsets

JM Corp CB2003

Zumo 550 cradle with XM radio antenna puck

Highway pegs

Custom fitting cover

Flashing light modulator

Flashing taillight modulator

V Stream wind screen

Mount for video camera

Custom rear peg mount for camelbac cooler

Heated grips

1 inch risers

Throttlemeister

Brand new Michelin PR2 rear tire

Custom striping

The agreed purchase price for all this was $8000. I am flying from Virginia to Texas the end of this month and riding her back. I plan to take 3 days to return, so we can get to know each other.

I have been on this forum for years and have learned alot of information from it. Reading the passion that you have towards your FJR's is one of the reason I decided to take the plunge.

I plan to take interstate 10 out of Texas to Lake Charles, LA on the first day. Then I will head towards Atlanta, GA on the second day to stay with friends. I hope to make it the rest of the way home the third day.

I have been saddleless for a little over 2 years. My previous bike was a Honda Shadow Aero 750. This is the only motorcycle I have ridden. I hope that I am not taking on too tall of a task of riding 1400 miles in 3 days, after just picking up the bike.

I would love to hear any insight or comments about the bike I have committed to purchasing.

I just pray for dry weather. I look forward to posting my ride report and impressions upon my return.

Thanks

You will be fine!! The FJR is very manageable, just don't "wind it out", at first! Get used to the power in increments.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

I have been on this forum for years and have learned alot of information from it. Reading the passion that you have towards your FJR's is one of the reason I decided to take the plunge.
I just pray for dry weather. I look forward to posting my ride report and impressions upon my return.

rcpd,

A Big Congratulations to you on your purchase... nice deal. In a couple of weeks you will find out why this bike brings out sooo much passion. Have a nice trip back home and tell us how the ride was.

Here is my report in not so nice weather, the FJR does not mind this either!

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...st&p=290297

 

[Bogus]

Congrats, and it's about time!! You will be REALLY impressed with the throttle compared with your Honda.....at first. You will quickly get used to it, and then want more............always more :dribble:

 

[FJR-RemingtonRider]

Congrats!

What part of Texas are you coming to?

I am here in Houston, so if there is anything I can do to assist, let a feller know. Of course if you're flying to Big Dallas, perhaps, another can be of help.

Sounds like a great buy.

 

[rcpd807]

Congrats!
What part of Texas are you coming to?

I am here in Houston, so if there is anything I can do to assist, let a feller know. Of course if you're flying to Big Dallas, perhaps, another can be of help.

Sounds like a great buy.

I will be flying into San Antonio. The current owner is going to pick me up at the airport. I will be passing thru Austin on my way to Lake Charles, LA. Thanks for the offer, I can't think of any assistance needed at this point.

 

[DeweyIsgod]

I will be flying into San Antonio. The current owner is going to pick me up at the airport. I will be passing thru Austin on my way to Lake Charles, LA. Thanks for the offer, I can't think of any assistance needed at this point.

I'm assuming you meant Houston not Austin since you said I-10. A hill country ride would be bit out of the way - definitely a worthy side trip, but not on your time line.

I did the reverse route on my fly & buy. I flew to Atlanta and rode back to Houston. Check out Highway 90 from New Orleans to Biloxi, MS. It adds about 20 mins vs. the highway, but scenery is 100x better. You can also use 90 west of New Orleans...not as pretty as the other stretch, but a lot less traffic than I-10. My other tip is to avoid driving through Houston anytime close to rush hour during the week.

I'm on the FJR assistance list. Make sure to get it before a big trip. Get in touch with me if you need anything. Congrats on the new bike!!!

 

[rcpd807]

I will be flying into San Antonio. The current owner is going to pick me up at the airport. I will be passing thru Austin on my way to Lake Charles, LA. Thanks for the offer, I can't think of any assistance needed at this point.

I'm assuming you meant Houston not Austin since you said I-10. A hill country ride would be bit out of the way - definitely a worthy side trip, but not on your time line.

I did the reverse route on my fly & buy. I flew to Atlanta and rode back to Houston. Check out Highway 90 from New Orleans to Biloxi, MS. It adds about 20 mins vs. the highway, but scenery is 100x better. You can also use 90 west of New Orleans...not as pretty as the other stretch, but a lot less traffic than I-10. My other tip is to avoid driving through Houston anytime close to rush hour during the week.

I'm on the FJR assistance list. Make sure to get it before a big trip. Get in touch with me if you need anything. Congrats on the new bike!!!

Yeah, it is Houston not Austin that I will be going through. I just sent an email to [email protected] to request this list. I had never heard of it before. It appears this is the current email address to request this information, if it is not please point me in the right direction.

I will probably be hitting Houston around 3 to 4 in the afternoon. Would you avoid it during this time period? If so, what alternate route would you suggest?

Thanks

 

[FJRMGM]

first off - CONGRATS on the new bike.

second - if you are in Houston between 3-4 pm you will be ahead of most of the traffic but if you get there after 4 pm or worse, after 5 pm, you will be in some tough traffic.

But, you will be going contra-flow to most people going home outbound...

 

[RadioHowie]

Best advice to prepare for 3 ~500 mile days -- buy a big bottle of Aleve and take a couple an hour BEFORE you start your ride; since you're gonna be stopping for gas every 3 hours or so, don't rush your gas stops. Fill up the bike and park it for 10 minutes or so and walk around, have a lie-down in some soft grass. Make the most of your breaks. Take some baby-wipes with you and keep your butt clean. Monkeybutt can ruin ANY ride. It's one kind of "sore ***" you don't want to have to deal with.

Be safe, take plenty of pics and report back when you get to Virginia.

WOOT!!

 

[DeweyIsgod]

first off - CONGRATS on the new bike.
second - if you are in Houston between 3-4 pm you will be ahead of most of the traffic but if you get there after 4 pm or worse, after 5 pm, you will be in some tough traffic.

But, you will be going contra-flow to most people going home outbound...

Agreed...you should be fine before 4pm. There's a little outbound traffic east of downtown, but not nearly as much as elsewhere in the city. Unfortunately, there's not much in the way to by-pass I-10. You can take either 610 or BW8 around the city, but they probably eat up more time by adding miles than they save you sitting in traffic.

 

[rocketdoc]

Radiohowie nailed it with the Aleve recomendation, in Canada it is Advil, but it will help your back, neck and arms, which have not idea what that kind of daily mileage will feel like without it. Drink lots of water, use that Camelback and stay alert. The idea of starting out on the FJR the way you and many others have is pretty bold considering how I felt after preping for 500-700 mile days on a trip. Very doable but the pain until you are reaaliy in shape for it. I would try and broker another day just in case you feel you need it. No point spoiling what could be a very nice trip, pushing too hard with a new bike and an unconditioned body. There you have my 2 cents worth.

You will love this bike. Post up your trip once completed.

 

[Scooper]

I will be flying into San Antonio. The current owner is going to pick me up at the airport. I will be passing thru Austin on my way to Lake Charles, LA. Thanks for the offer, I can't think of any assistance needed at this point.

I'm assuming you meant Houston not Austin since you said I-10. A hill country ride would be bit out of the way - definitely a worthy side trip, but not on your time line.

I did the reverse route on my fly & buy. I flew to Atlanta and rode back to Houston. Check out Highway 90 from New Orleans to Biloxi, MS. It adds about 20 mins vs. the highway, but scenery is 100x better. You can also use 90 west of New Orleans...not as pretty as the other stretch, but a lot less traffic than I-10. My other tip is to avoid driving through Houston anytime close to rush hour during the week.

I'm on the FJR assistance list. Make sure to get it before a big trip. Get in touch with me if you need anything. Congrats on the new bike!!!

Yeah, it is Houston not Austin that I will be going through. I just sent an email to [email protected] to request this list. I had never heard of it before. It appears this is the current email address to request this information, if it is not please point me in the right direction.

I will probably be hitting Houston around 3 to 4 in the afternoon. Would you avoid it during this time period? If so, what alternate route would you suggest?

Congrats on a great catch !

Comming from a cruiser like myself keep in mind that you need to sit upright with your back slightly arched. If you don't your shoulders will be killing you very soon into the ride. Do a search on the "Master Yoda" seating possition.

Have a great ride home

Scooper

Thanks