Hello, I'm Scott...

2morebeer · Jul 9, 2022

Sadly, I'm a former FJR owner. I bought it 4 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it for its immense smooth power, stability and beautiful looks. However, I found I was struggling moving it around in the garage, parking spots, etc. I also wanted to get a Tenere7 which would allow me to still tour and sell my DR650. To be honest, I just have difficulty with long term relationships with bikes (wife says that's okay as long as it's not women.....35 yrs so far). Anyway, I couldn't find a T7, got impatient and bought a 2020 Tracer 900GT, which is a fine bike as well.

I really appreciate how communities, be it FJR or molded fiberglass rv (13' Trillium), share knowledge and advice, and I regret not joining the group when I bought rather than just lurking and learning. However, here I am and I have a couple items to sell which I'll post in the classifieds.

Cheers from Victoria, BC

Scott

RossKean · Jul 9, 2022

Welcome from the other coast!
If your issue with the FJR was height, the T7 wouldn't be better although it is a lot less porky.

2morebeer · Jul 9, 2022

Thanks for the welcome.

Yes, the height on a light bike is less problematic that a heavy one. I'm only 5'8" and also have a WR250R and that's taller than the T7, but so light it's not an issue...................until you find yourself offroad and go to put your foot down on uneven ground.

I wish Yamaha would bring the Tracer 700 over to North America. My wife has an MT-07 and I love that engine. I rode hers to Whistler and Duffey Lake loop a week after I took the FJR and hers was sooo much fun.

Scott