OK, by reading this forum you are probably convinced that this bike is the greatest thing since sliced bread. And I would agree, but you should know the full costs of what you are headed for before your purchase.Nobody clued me in, not that I was in the mood to listen, but your should open your eyes to the road your are embarking upon.
Take heed: The purchase price of the bike is the down payment.
Now you have a basic bike on the road safely to the tune of say $10,000 to $16,000. But wait there is more...
Enter the world of Farkles...
IF you catch the fever, and if you stay here you will, figure $3,000 on the low end.
My Farkles:
Most of these prices are for used stuff - new add about 35%:
Wilbers Shocks w/ remote preload adjuster & upgraded front springs $ 800
PCIII usb $200
Motivation Sliders $150
Yamaha OEM Tank Bag $125
Superbrace $110
CST Dashboard $100
Gerauld's Hella HH50 lights and brackets $90
Jenmar Handle Bar Risers $ 90
CB Touring Windshield $150
FJR Goodies Bar End Weights $50
Kisan Taillight Flasher $50
Warchild's Radio Shack Fuse Block $20
FJR Randy Horn Harness & Nautilis Horns $ 60
Front Powertek Outlet & plug w/ adaptors $30
BMW Sport Grips $25
Vista Cruise $25
Side Cases Rear White Reflective Stickers $18
Wild Bills Footpegs $50
FZ1 Mirrors $70
Uni Air Filter $30
Filter cleaner and spray $10
Givi 346 Rack w/ Wiring for Optional Light $75
52 Liter Givi Box, w/rack and backrest (needs paint) $125
New OEM Air Filter, 2 Oil Fiters, many misc fasteners $100
Faux Carbon Fastbag $200
Group Buy Super Stator - $130
Russell Rectangular Seat w/ backrest slot and pillion seat covered $400
Bike Cover $30
Yamaha Tall windshield w/ flip 2 small scratches from Dashboard. $100
Stock Windscreen $50
1st Gen Vstrom Handguards $30
Rear Powertek Dual Outlet $40
Yamaha OEM Magnetic Tank Bag w/ hardwire plugs $125
Marsee Small Magnetic Tankbag - $40
Tankslapper kit - $17
90 Degree Valve Stems - $20
Then as you learn about the better options and the Iron butts -
Aerostich Suit $750
Aux Tank $800
Radar Dectector $400
GPS $800
Heated Gear $350
I don't mean to discourage you, but rather to open your eyes. Do a search on farkles and see what has been done.
Good luck and Welcome!
I do not think the FJR is anymore expensive than other like bikes, but hanging out with this crowd can cost ya! The bike is way cool - and all the farkles make like a Bat-Bike.
+1 on "A Day's Fun".Yes, but a days fun with friends = 590 mile = 3 tanks of gas =$35.00. Can't touch that price with a 10 foot pole.
And to one up Radman - Get to watch Scab do a body slide on the pavement and get up unscathed - PRICELESS.
That was pretty cool, huh? Too bad we don't have it on video.Get to watch Scab do a body slide on the pavement and get up unscathed - PRICELESS.
:lol: I'm feeling more sorry for the poor bastard who is trying to sell the CFO on the purchase, then she sees this thread...Do NOT give my wife any more ammo please.
Love the FJR, but not sure I want to go that far.Think about how much the wife costs you
If we didn't fund THIS passion we'd likely find another to replace it: Model trains; radio controlled airplanes,
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