FJR Maybe

[bramfrank]

pgrhodes1 asked the following Questions:
How does it do in the sharp twisties here in MT?

- Sorry, I'm from the frozen north so I can't vouch for Montana, but . . . for a 600+ pound bike it works really well in the twisties east of the Mississpippi.

Ever Scrape?

- Indeed, during the more exhuberant moments - however note that a lowered bike will scrape more easily.

Any problems with elevation?

- There was an altitude problem with early Gen-II ECUs, but Yamaha executed a recall and resolved the problems.

I live on a dirt road. How does it handle on gravel??

- It is heavy. It handles like a boat on water when you are on gravel.

What don't you like about the FJ?

- huh?

- Maybe the fact that you have to pay $400 extra to extend the warranty from 1 year to 5 when everyone else in the category has a 3 year warranty as standard.

Have you ever dropped??

- I have, and you will too.

Is heat an issue?

- In stop-and-go-traffic it starts to get warm.

Aside from the fact that I can't spell Mississippi (OK, maybe I can), I thought of one other thing I don't like about the FJR;

It could use a bit more 'grunt' - I shouldn't have to change exhausts and install a power commander to break the 160 mark . . .

Is that a 'fault'?

I love my FJR - the ergos are better than the C14, but the C14 is smoother and with a smoother shifting gearbox (as is the ZX14) - but I don't like either of those bike's ergonomics.

Don't let us put you off here - you asked, we answered. We're biased to some degree, mind you, so maybe the bike is REALLY bad and we're just trivialising it..

Find one and ride it, even if you need a stepladder to get on it for the demo. Then make up your mind.

 

[Spook]

pgrhodes1 asked the following Questions:
How does it do in the sharp twisties here in MT?

- Sorry, I'm from the frozen north so I can't vouch for Montana, but . . . for a 600+ pound bike it works really well in the twisties east of the Mississpippi.

Ever Scrape?

- Indeed, during the more exhuberant moments - however note that a lowered bike will scrape more easily.

Any problems with elevation?

- There was an altitude problem with early Gen-II ECUs, but Yamaha executed a recall and resolved the problems.

I live on a dirt road. How does it handle on gravel??

- It is heavy. It handles like a boat on water when you are on gravel.

What don't you like about the FJ?

- huh?

- Maybe the fact that you have to pay $400 extra to extend the warranty from 1 year to 5 when everyone else in the category has a 3 year warranty as standard.

Have you ever dropped??

- I have, and you will too.

Is heat an issue?

- In stop-and-go-traffic it starts to get warm.

Aside from the fact that I can't spell Mississippi (OK, maybe I can), I thought of one other thing I don't like about the FJR;

It could use a bit more 'grunt' - I shouldn't have to change exhausts and install a power commander to break the 160 mark . . .

Is that a 'fault'?

I love my FJR - the ergos are better than the C14, but the C14 is smoother and with a smoother shifting gearbox (as is the ZX14) - but I don't like either of those bike's ergonomics.

Don't let us put you off here - you asked, we answered. We're biased to some degree, mind you, so maybe the bike is REALLY bad and we're just trivialising it..

Find one and ride it, even if you need a stepladder to get on it for the demo. Then make up your mind.

just terrible not being able to go 200 I find the need all the time.

 

[whitie]

pgrhodes1 asked the following Questions:
How does it do in the sharp twisties here in MT?

- Sorry, I'm from the frozen north so I can't vouch for Montana, but . . . for a 600+ pound bike it works really well in the twisties east of the Mississpippi.

Ever Scrape?

- Indeed, during the more exhuberant moments - however note that a lowered bike will scrape more easily.

Any problems with elevation?

- There was an altitude problem with early Gen-II ECUs, but Yamaha executed a recall and resolved the problems.

I live on a dirt road. How does it handle on gravel??

- It is heavy. It handles like a boat on water when you are on gravel.

What don't you like about the FJ?

- huh?

- Maybe the fact that you have to pay $400 extra to extend the warranty from 1 year to 5 when everyone else in the category has a 3 year warranty as standard.

Have you ever dropped??

- I have, and you will too.

Is heat an issue?

- In stop-and-go-traffic it starts to get warm.

Aside from the fact that I can't spell Mississippi (OK, maybe I can), I thought of one other thing I don't like about the FJR;

It could use a bit more 'grunt' - I shouldn't have to change exhausts and install a power commander to break the 160 mark . . .

Is that a 'fault'?

I love my FJR - the ergos are better than the C14, but the C14 is smoother and with a smoother shifting gearbox (as is the ZX14) - but I don't like either of those bike's ergonomics.

Don't let us put you off here - you asked, we answered. We're biased to some degree, mind you, so maybe the bike is REALLY bad and we're just trivialising it..

Find one and ride it, even if you need a stepladder to get on it for the demo. Then make up your mind.

I just purchased a 06 model and sold my K1200RS BMW and the FJR has more power but other than that, it falls short on measuring up to the BMW on quality and fit and finish. Throttle problems have drove me nuts on my bike, but other than that, it is a good bike.

 

[pgrhodes1]

pgrhodes1 asked the following Questions:
How does it do in the sharp twisties here in MT?

- Sorry, I'm from the frozen north so I can't vouch for Montana, but . . . for a 600+ pound bike it works really well in the twisties east of the Mississpippi.

Ever Scrape?

- Indeed, during the more exhuberant moments - however note that a lowered bike will scrape more easily.

Any problems with elevation?

- There was an altitude problem with early Gen-II ECUs, but Yamaha executed a recall and resolved the problems.

I live on a dirt road. How does it handle on gravel??

- It is heavy. It handles like a boat on water when you are on gravel.[/color

What don't you like about the FJ?

- huh?


- Maybe the fact that you have to pay $400 extra to extend the warranty from 1 year to 5 when everyone else in the category has a 3 year warranty as standard.

 


Have you ever dropped??


- I have, and you will too.

 


Is heat an issue?


- In stop-and-go-traffic it starts to get warm.

Aside from the fact that I can't spell Mississippi (OK, maybe I can), I thought of one other thing I don't like about the FJR;

 


It could use a bit more 'grunt' - I shouldn't have to change exhausts and install a power commander to break the 160 mark . . .

 


Is that a 'fault'?

 


I love my FJR - the ergos are better than the C14, but the C14 is smoother and with a smoother shifting gearbox (as is the ZX14) - but I don't like either of those bike's ergonomics.

 


Don't let us put you off here - you asked, we answered. We're biased to some degree, mind you, so maybe the bike is REALLY bad and we're just trivialising it..

 


Find one and ride it, even if you need a stepladder to get on it for the demo. Then make up your mind.

 


I just purchased a 06 model and sold my K1200RS BMW and the FJR has more power but other than that, it falls short on measuring up to the BMW on quality and fit and finish. Throttle problems have drove me nuts on my bike, but other than that, it is a good bike.

 


THANKS a bunch for all the information. Unless I can find one already lowered to test ride I'll have to have someone give me a ride on the back. At least I'll be able to see how she feels. Funny I haven't riden on the back of a bike in years.

 


Penny

 

[kxb44]

The BMW 800ST with the factory lowered option might be one to consider. The seat height is just 29.9 inches.

https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bike.jsp?b=f800st

These are lower that the FZ6 or the FZ1. The gas tank is under the seat which makes them beautifully balanced. They don't have the get up and go of your FZ1 or the FJR but they are a fine sport touring option for smaller folks.

Here is a comparison between the FZ1 and the Beamer:

https://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusia...68501&go=Go

So you are from Hamilton? Lovely country it is. My family used to own a ranch south of Darby. I spent a couple of summers up there in my youth. Rode through there about a month ago on the way to Glacier. Wished I would have had a fly rod with me.

 

[big ears]

My wife is 5'1" and she rides well on the back. I live on gravel and it is no problem if you don't get in a hurry.

 

[ShawnKing]

The BMW 800ST with the factory lowered option might be one to consider. The seat height is just 29.9 inches.

My 5'1" wife rides and loves that bike.