FJR Rated 8 of 10 in Comfort

[A41Billy]

Ride Apart lists the FJR in 10 most comfortable bikes. I'm happy on my stock seats, but I suppose a RDL would take it to a 10 of 10?

https://rideapart.com/2013/08/10-bikes-that-are-actually-comfortable/

 

[bgross]

It's in good company on that list, and I'm not just saying that because I own 20% of them.

 

[Top_Speed1]

Ride Apart lists the FJR in 10 most comfortable bikes. I'm happy on my stock seats, but I suppose a RDL would take it to a 10 of 10?https://rideapart.com/2013/08/10-bikes-that-are-actually-comfortable/

RDL, highway pegs etc, etc might get it to a 9.2

Comfort is personal and to each his own. Size, weight, length of arms legs are factors which will differ greatly between riders.

IMHO, the FJR is not nearly as smooth and comfy as the BMW K1600GT

. Price is no where's near either

 

[Justin]

It's subjective. When I bought my used 2004, it was about a 4 for comfort. RDL and beads bring it up to about a 7. RDL, beads and Advil bring it up to a 8 :lol: . I'm used to riding sportbikes, and it's taking a while to adjust to all my weight on my arse. Of course, my knees, hips and shoulders don't hurt as much .

 

[gixxerjasen]

I'm happy with my stock seat too....for daily riding.

I did find it is my limiting factor for LD type rides. A single 1K day will do it, or two 700+ mile days in a row will do it. I need a seat to go further.

 

[Auron]

That list is about as valuable as a list of the top oils for your bike

 

[A41Billy]

That list is about as valuable as a list of the top oils for your bike

As is your comment. It mentioned the FJR, so I thought some might be interested, not enlightened.

 

[08FJR4ME]

What the hell do they know writing ******** like this:

It’s easy to forget about the FJR1300. Not only is it now 12 years old, but it’s specs no longer grab any sort of headlines. But, what’s now a relatively humble, simple package just so also happens to be completely comfy over long distances. The torquey motor makes progress easy and the excellent handling requires very little attention even on tight mountain roads, leaving you free to soak in the views.

Thanks for posting anyway.

 

[Auron]

That list is about as valuable as a list of the top oils for your bike

As is your comment. It mentioned the FJR, so I thought some might be interested, not enlightened.

It's all good. What is comfortable for one rider can be miserable for another. The Multi's high handlebars hurt my rotator cuffs, it's low pegs make my butt hurt and the super upright riding position turns you into a sail above 70mph. FJR is the most comfortable bike on the list for me and the least comfortable for many others. Hence the oil reference.

 

[RaiderBill]

My fjr is comfortable but my wife dislikes very much the corbin seat it came with, I am not so sure it will be good for me over a long ride either. Have only done short jaunts so far. The Yamaha gel seat might be a solution, or just go Russell daylong?

 

[SoCalFJR1300]

What the hell do they know writing ******** like this:
It’s easy to forget about the FJR1300. Not only is it now 12 years old, but it’s specs no longer grab any sort of headlines. But, what’s now a relatively humble, simple package just so also happens to be completely comfy over long distances. The torquey motor makes progress easy and the excellent handling requires very little attention even on tight mountain roads, leaving you free to soak in the views.

Thanks for posting anyway.

What's not true about what they said?

You and I KNOW it's still a great bike but in the world of motorcycling a 12 year old design is a dinosaur, it needs a MAJOR restyling, not just a upgrade, which is what the 2013 is.

 

[SoCalFJR1300]

My fjr is comfortable but my wife dislikes very much the corbin seat it came with, I am not so sure it will be good for me over a long ride either. Have only done short jaunts so far. The Yamaha gel seat might be a solution, or just go Russell daylong?

I'd give the Corbin some more time.

Go on some LONG rides, at least all day, that's what it's designed to help with.

I'd stay away from a Gel seat, they get extremely HOT in the Summer sun, you'll want to put a THICK cover on it. (like sheepskin)

BTW.......DIBS on the Corbin if you decide to sell it!!!!!

 

[900gc]

No surprise that Adv. Tour bikes dominate the list. My Cagiva Gran Canyon was more comfortable overall to me than my FJR was initially. An MV riser, Sargent seat and MCL highway pegs have made it pretty good now, though I wish the handle bars were about an inch or so wider apart and even up and back a bit more than the MV riser provides.

 

[FJRMGM]

My fjr is comfortable but my wife dislikes very much the corbin seat it came with, I am not so sure it will be good for me over a long ride either. Have only done short jaunts so far. The Yamaha gel seat might be a solution, or just go Russell daylong?

I had a Corbin on my '05 which I really liked - but my wife hated it. Said the welting around the seat cut into her legs. I sat back there once and sure enough, it did on my too!

So, I got a Russell Day Long and she was a happy camper from the first moment she sat on it!

 

[Fly Bye]

I think that in time we get used to what we have. When I first started riding the FJR It took some getting used to. With the addition of Helibars, Rick Mayer seat and a Cee Bailey windshield things changed for the better, at least in my case. Seat time was a major factor, the more I rode the FJR the better it got.

At this point in time the FJR is a very comfortable fit. After a lot of miles and seat time I became accustom to the specifics and the performance of the FJR therefore making me more comfortable with this great motorcycle.