Is a FJR a money thing?

[bonami00]

had a BMW K75rs and a K1100rs, took a honda VFR 750 the bmw's
yes it were motorcycles, but i missed that smile on my face when i arrived at work
life can be simple

 

[Wizard37]

The FJR has a lower acquisition cost compared to the BWM's and Goldwing. If you do you own maintenance, it is easier to get at the parts. More extensive disassembly is pretty easy to. This does translate into lower "tech" time for taking it into the shop. I don't think any bike has all the farkles, adding stuff to the FRJ is easy simple and there is plenty of room under the seat for the boxes, no conflicts with native Yamaha wiring, no CAN bus.
I have added a Dashcam front and rear, blind spot and rear collision detection warning, quick shifter, rear bag lights, Front aux lights, TPMS, GPS, Heated gloves, or rider cooling (same controller) and Deer whistles (don't knock it). These were not added all at once, but it's easy to add. I'm thinking about an InfraRed system to see warm bodies in the dark.
I like my personal rocket ship.

 

[roger dodger]

I'm thinking about an InfraRed system

...and then a Bazooka to blast away at the 'slows' in the left lane!

 

[PhatAir4Me]

I'm thinking about an InfraRed system to see warm bodies in the dark.

Our beloved AuburnFJR has a FLIR unit (I believe it is FLIR) on his Goldwing, but there is not much he does not have on that bike!

 

[Zerofun]

I came from riding a BMW R1150RT to ordering the 06 FJR. I loved my 04 BMW, but felt I had to get rid of it, here's why. I ordered and rode the bike in Germany for over a year. I never had any issues at all mechaniclly. I also never worried about it cause there were BMW shops all over the place. Once we came back to the states that was no longer the case. The closest dealer was over and hour ride away. The dealership/garage for BMW bikes in the states are far and few inbetween. I just did not feel confortable taking a long trip knowing that help could be over 400 miles away at anytime. Also, I found that I felt I needed more power in my bike. Honestly, I first looked at the BMW R1200RT, but again the dealership network was lacking. Also, the price was ridiculous. It did however answer the power problem, but all the other downsides put it out of play for me. So, I began looking at the alternatives. I have kept an eye of the FJR for a couple years now, but I thought they (Yamy) had not worked out the touring in sport touring with the FJR until the 06 model year. For that reason I was looking at the Honda ST1300. I was ready to buy the Honda until I saw that the only change for the ST for 06 was the color. I then checked the FJR and could not believe the changes for 06. It showed me that Yamaha cares what the community thinks and makes the changes needed. The only think that I wish Yamaha did was make heated grips standard. The price was good at 13,5 and I was ready to buy. I contact 5 dealerships and the best price I could get was 12,5. That was just fine with me since I was coming from BWM's and this price was well below BMW and the FJR now seemed to be set up for touring as well as sport. Then I heard about D&H and I put my money down at 11,5. So, if money did not matter, I would still get the FJR because of the dealership network.

What's D&H?

 

[RossKean]

What's D&H?

D&H Cycle is a dealer in Cullman AL that offered FJRs at better prices than most as well as a decent discount on the YES extended warranty.
No idea if they are still around. Since there are no NEW 2025 FJRs in the US, they wouldn't be selling current model anyway. Old inventory, if anything.

 

[tschutter]

Looks like D&H is now RPM
https://www.rpmfun.com/