Nightwind15
Active member
As a dealer I have had five FJR's over the years. I guess it would be fair to say I felt the heat of the older models but it never really bothered me. Then came the internet and people roasting on the older models. I have ridden countless bikes of every brand and honestly can make a list of bike that seemingly put out more heat than the older FJR's and certainly hotter than the new version. My point is, I sold a customer an 07 last week and he came in complaining of the heat on his feet. I put 150 miles on my yesterday wearing shorts and running shoes (sacrilege I know) and never once really suffered from the heat. The customer came in today and with 300 miles on his bike said he did not know if he was going to be able to live with it. I know that as the engine breaks in it will run much cooler but seriously, what is up with this issue? He even admitted that his Triumph Bonneville seemed to put out more heat. Just curious about all of your opinions. I for one thing that the pre-conceived notion of heat has ruined this bike for a good customer.
Thanks in advance,
Stephen
Thanks in advance,
Stephen