Hi ALL! Have wanted an FJR for a long time and ready to pull trigger, price check?
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First off, Congrats!
Can we assume that the '04 has the ABS you wanted?
You will probably find that new tires only last 5 or 6 thousand miles on these beefy bulls, especially the rear tires. Or did you mean to say the next 5 or 6 hundred miles?
If either of them are the original tires they will probably be a bit dry rotted by now. A good set of new rim skins may be a good idea sooner rather than later.
Good luck with your new feej. May you make many happy memories together.
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Wooohooooo! Those scratches will fade over time, especially if you ride far.
What I mean is, you'll stop noticing the scratches because you're focused on the ignition and sticking the key into it. Trust me on that, sailor boy!
What I mean is, you'll stop noticing the scratches because you're focused on the ignition and sticking the key into it. Trust me on that, sailor boy!
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SD1
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This bike is awesome!!!
gixxerjasen
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Aaaaaand, there it is.
Where. I do not see the pichers.
But you're right on target. These are pretty awesome bikes no matter the year.
I still remember my first ride on my first FJR. I bought the bike used with no test ride. It was at a used-only dealership (that I trust, which is saying something), was only 1 model year old and had 10k miles on it and had a 5 year YES warranty. How could I go wrong?
I had been riding a Connie 1000 before that, which was like a Russian tractor in comparison to the refinement of the FJR.
But you're right on target. These are pretty awesome bikes no matter the year.
I still remember my first ride on my first FJR. I bought the bike used with no test ride. It was at a used-only dealership (that I trust, which is saying something), was only 1 model year old and had 10k miles on it and had a 5 year YES warranty. How could I go wrong?
I had been riding a Connie 1000 before that, which was like a Russian tractor in comparison to the refinement of the FJR.
SD1
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Nothing better than putting something like this on a bucket list and waiting oh so patiently and then throwing a leg over and knowing within a few miles it was worth the wait.
I think I mentioned earlier it DOES NOT have ABS. I have had a couple of BMW's with it and I think its cool but I can live without it. I do wonder where the top gear is? Seems like it should have one more???
I have gone through soooo many other bikes and have a VFR800 in the garage now and with only 35 miles on the FJR its already right up there. I am still a bit of BMW nut, but for the price and my past favorable experiences with YAMAHA its gotta be best bang for the buck!
I would like to do the tires if you guys can point me to a good combo/price.
I think I mentioned earlier it DOES NOT have ABS. I have had a couple of BMW's with it and I think its cool but I can live without it. I do wonder where the top gear is? Seems like it should have one more???
I have gone through soooo many other bikes and have a VFR800 in the garage now and with only 35 miles on the FJR its already right up there. I am still a bit of BMW nut, but for the price and my past favorable experiences with YAMAHA its gotta be best bang for the buck!
I would like to do the tires if you guys can point me to a good combo/price.
Spud
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This is a great deal on a set that works well with this bike. I have them sitting in my garage and will go on in the spring, and just am wearing out the same set, still on the bike now.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/120-70-17-180-55-17-Dunlop-Roadsmart-II-Tire-Kit-/321895346677?hash=item4af27531f5:g:R64AAOSwWnFV-ZVm&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/120-70-17-180-55-17-Dunlop-Roadsmart-II-Tire-Kit-/321895346677?hash=item4af27531f5:g:R64AAOSwWnFV-ZVm&vxp=mtr
SD1
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That is a great deal. I just touched the bike up, wow it is sooooo clean minus the scratches! I will get some pics soon. The front tire is in great condition, back tire is down to 40% and looks like its never seen a chicane.....
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Huge congrats on a screaming '04 deal...you did good!
Not to turn this into a tire thread, but have a look at Fred's linked threads ^^^^ and spoon on a new set of tires. Those will make your new [to you] bike even better!
Enjoy!
--G
Not to turn this into a tire thread, but have a look at Fred's linked threads ^^^^ and spoon on a new set of tires. Those will make your new [to you] bike even better!
Enjoy!
--G
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Dear SD1,
Report back with mph reading when in fifth gear at 9,000 rpm and try convincing me that the FJR needs a sixth gear. (And please be careful!)
Sincerely,
Uncle Hud
Report back with mph reading when in fifth gear at 9,000 rpm and try convincing me that the FJR needs a sixth gear. (And please be careful!)
Sincerely,
Uncle Hud
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SD1
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No I know it's fast, just seems it could use an OD
SD1
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ALSO, I cannot upload or link images???
gixxerjasen
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Need to link from an external source and make sure the extension is .jpg and not .jpeg.
want2ride
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Congrats on the bike. It will supply many smiles for your delight. A new set of tires would be advisable. I put a set T30s on mine and the handling improved! I have 11K on this now with about 2-3K left on them. Happy with long life of the Bridgestones.
SD1
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BigOgre
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Wow! That sorta took me back a couple of years.
Other than those few scratches you mentioned I don't see any of the usual wear marks anywhere on it.
Very clean. Congrats and best of luck with it.
Now, when you need help spending more money don't hesitate to ask. My suggestions would be FZ-1 mirrors and 90° metal stems when doing the tires.
Now, when you need help spending more money don't hesitate to ask. My suggestions would be FZ-1 mirrors and 90° metal stems when doing the tires.
