CycleWorld show in Houston -- Black 2008

[TheBlueStreak]

Hey Titan, It looks like the speedo and tach bezel is black and NOT silver, can you confirm??

Thanks

 

[Capt. Bob]

[quote name='Titan' date='Nov 3 2007,

The black 2008 color has some metal flake in the paint. .

Was it a silver or gold metal flake? My 78 SR had gold in the black.

Thanks.

Capt. Bob

 

[Honzo]

Again, I direct your attention to the second bike in the video link below that has NO (NADAH, ZIP, ZILCH) SILVER on the tank at all. Guess I'll have to head for the dealer soon to confirm.

https://forums.cycleworld.com/cycleworld/bo...;thread.id=3417

 

[TheBlueStreak]

Honzo, I saw the CW vid that you provided but the bike in the vid shows a black strap around the tank above the seat and the pic in this thread shows it to be silver. Also the pic in this thread LOOKS like the bezel is black again different than the CW vid. So this is why I ask.

 

[Honzo]

Honzo, I saw the CW vid that you provided but the bike in the vid shows a black strap around the tank above the seat and the pic in this thread shows it to be silver. Also the pic in this thread LOOKS like the bezel is black again different than the CW vid. So this is why I ask.

Yeah, I've been asking for weeks now if anyone had visual confirmation on the bezel. Seems we have both. I still say one is Euro and one is U.S. I personally like the all black as seen on the 360 degree on the Yam-motor site and would prefer a black instrument cluster. Though, this is a good looking bike any way you cut it...The best looking I've ever seen and would take it either way.

 

[Titan]

Geez you guys sure know the details. Wish I would have taken more/better pictures.

The bezel around the gauges is a different color that the 07. It was darker.

The metal flake was more of a black/silver not gold.

The windshield now has 2 bars on each side, only 1 per side on the 07. Didn't shake or vibrate as bad.

Decal on side of the fairing was new.

The grips seemed different also.

I think that's all I saw but I really didn't scrutinize it to a great detail.

 

[caryb]

They did not have the new BMW F800GS at the show. I spoke with one of the BMW guys and he said they were suppose to have it for some of the shows later in the series. He also said they were having trouble getting it through customs but I think that was just the sales guy in him filling air time.

They did have the other F800s. The F800GT they had was set up with the low seat. I gotta say, for those among us who are vertically challenged looking for a sport touring bike this thing is the ticket. Belt drive, great ergos, and light weight. COOL bike.

CaryB

 

[TheBlueStreak]

Next month the CW International MC show is coming to New York City so I plan on attending. I will take detail pics and post unless I see an 08' at a local Dealer before that.

 

[shokdimn]

The windshield now has 2 bars on each side, only 1 per side on the 07. Didn't shake or vibrate as bad.

Titan,

Where are the "two bars" located? What do they look like? How are they attached to the w/shield? I'm trying to figure out what you're describing. My 06 had two vertical "bars", identified as links by Yam, on and underneath each side of the w/shield.

Thanks

I must be missing something. The 06 and 07 "Cowling 1" expanded pictoral of parts look the same to me. :unknw:

 

[Titan]

The bracket is changed on the 08. It has 2 brackets on each side about 2 inches apart. It is listed on the Yamaha web page.

Yamaha FJR Website

Quote: For 2008, the FJR1300A gets a new ABS system, new scratch-resistant hard windshield coating, a new windshield bracket design and new grips.

The picture on the website shows all black around the tank, no decal on the fairing and a different windshield bracket than the one on display in Houston. No telling what the final production model will look like.

 

[shokdimn]

Copy that. Thanks. Was aware of the new bracket. Was hoping to get an idea of how the bracket was attached (its support bars) to the cowling. Looking forward to seeing Yamaha’s 08 parts catalog. Maybe they’ll load the 08 catalog soon.

 

[Midlifefjr]

It would be nice if the new grips were an improvement and fit the older bikes

 

[lacofdfireman]

Titan,

Just wondering how many FJR's they had for test riding. Also I heard that you sign up for the test rides. Do you sign up at the Yamaha booth or is there a specific area for you to sign up at. Also was it hard getting on an FJR or was most of the test riding on the sport and cruiser bikes. I am hoping to get test rides on both the C-14 and the FJR. Was it hard to get signed up for both bikes on the same day. Also what is required besides a helmet for the test rides so that I take the proper equipment with me. TIA

 

[Titan]

There were 2 FJR's to demo at Houston. You need long pants, high top shoes/boots, helmet and eye protection. They recommend a jacket and gloves. You also need a motorcycle endorsement on your license. Each company had a seperate trailer and sign up area but they were next to each other. Kawasaki had a TV screen that listed all the test bikes and how many available slots were open. This way you could see if it was worth standing in line or you could leave if the bike you wanted was booked up for the day. Fill out some paperwork, tell them what bike you want, they tell you what time it is available and give you a ride ticket. We were able to sign up for two test rides at one time. Show up at your scheduled time, listen to a short safety speech about keeping all the wheels on the ground and any speeding ticket you get is yours. They have a lead rider and a back of the pack rider to help if the group gets seperated. 8 bikes at a time. 24 bikes in the demo pool.

The Yamaha booth was about the same except they had a white board and only listed a bike after it got totally booked. I walked right up and they had the Auto FJR available so I got on it with no waiting. Just had to sign the Yamaha waiver. Took the same route.

Victory had a booth also but I didn't try it.

I'm not sure if all the shows have Demo rides. Check the web site first. My advice is to get there early and schedule your demo rides on the bikes you want for later in the day. Go see the show without being all sweaty or having to carry your gear all day. You can also hang around and possibly get a bike if someone doesn't show up on time but you just get what's available then.