My 05 FJR vs. HD

[Steven57]

Well, I like all the bikes I have and had. I can't believe there is such a thing as a bad bike. My Harley has only given me smiles. Each bike has it's purpose, but mostly to have fun with. My FJR was a whale on the highway until I dialed the suspension in. Now it's smooth and silky, yet sharp and crisp. Now if I can get rid of that front wheel wobble when slowing down from 35-45mph with no hands on the bars. Don't feel any symptoms even with hands lightly on the bars. Take hands off and SHAKE,SHAKE,SHAKE. Still like the bike though.

 

[okimic]

But hell, everything breaks down sooner or later. Shit wears out, worms out, drops off, leaks out, sucks in, makes a noise, causes a vibration, WTF. Thats part of it.
Remember this is the FJR forum, and we really don't give a shit about your friends HD. That's his problem, not yours or ours.

And here I thought this was a high class kind of forum...

Shit shouldn't wear out on a BRAND NEW bike...that is NOT part of it.

Of course unless he meant a new 1908...

 

[garauld]

A buddy of mine has one also and we swapped them for a good 50 miles on our way back from Americade this summer. I noticed that I tended to creep up in speed without noticing it as easily on his probably due to the lower frequency vibrations. Also, there is no way you could fit a set of highway pegs onto his and be comfortable - the tupperware locks your legs into a single bent position. That is one reason why I got rid of my R1100RT a few years back. My legs cramped up too easily with no other placement options.

 

[odot]

This forum sucks ass.