I'd be curious to see 30 years, 45 years data for " how long you been ridin'?"
And 60, 70, 80 for ages.
Obviously, based on my history, my love affair with the FJR has been with the US AE model. Those are gone.
I wish they'd bring them back, but it ain't goin' to happen.
The non AE model is great, and probably the best direct BMW competitor out there. If I wanted another ST type bike, the FJR would beat out the BMW on price AND fun. The FJR would beat out the Connie based on Cruise Control.
Right now I'm still seriously thinking that the ZX14R is good for longish days. It is really comfortable... surprisingly so.
I may put some bags on it, but they'd probably suck all the fun out.