My 2013 FJR has arrived.....

[Fairlaner]

My Smuggler came out good....

I will say that they were painted by a local bodyshop and not a rattle can.

R

 

[20valves]

No pictures?
It didn't happen...

I know. When it's ready, I'll post it. It's not perfect like Fairlaner's....yet! If I were a real painter, my pics would look just like his. I'm getting there. Mine is rattle can and I think his was done from a proper can of paint by a pro.

 

[Fairlaner]

yes it was.....

R

 

[ElectricFJR]

ElectricFJR - Interesting location for the satellite antenna - if you have a picture I would really like to see it.

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[ionbeam]

Assist:

ElectricFJR - Interesting location for the satellite antenna - if you have a picture I would really like to see it.

 

[ElectricFJR]

Thanks. First picture post from Photobucket. What did I do wrong to just get the link posted instead of the picture?

 

[eg23232]

Which brand of stem mount are you using for the Zumo??

 

[Yamifz1]

Wow!!!! all I can say is WOW, that is a great looking bike, I love the changes they have made, once again WOW!!!!

 

[ElectricFJR]

Which brand of stem mount are you using for the Zumo??

I have the Techmount #3-10998 that replaces the steering stem nut. There is an accessory top plate #60007 that you also have to buy for the Zumo 665.

 

[Dave_bris]

I took delivery of my 2013 model about a month ago in Australia and at this stage still have my trusty 2006 model.

The positives are:

1. The smooth throttle response

2. Cruise control

3. Electronics

4. Appearance

The negatives are:

1. Change from 2 horns to one (nickel and dimeing by Yamaha)

2. No shock absorber mudflap (same comment)

3. Having to remove the centre console cover to remove the battery cover )hate to do this on the side of the road)

4. The seat seems firmer (I am still investigating this)

5. My wife feels that the pillion footpegs are mounted higher, making her knees uncomfortable (This may be due to the thicker footrest pads so I will try the GenII pads)

My biggest problem is with high frequency vibration that seems to come through the seat and footpegs above 4,000 rpm. There is a lot more vibration than my GenII so I am interested in knowing if anyone has had the same experience with a GenIII.

Is the TBS adjustment still applicable with the new setup on the GenIII throttle body?

I was also told yesterday that there is an ECU update coming in the next few days to stop backfiring on downhill runs. Apparently the problem has not been reported in Australia but has been experienced elsewhere so the update will be available to all.

Dave

 

[Fairlaner]

I was actually talking about the vibration yesterday, in my experience I find the vibs less on my 3 than i did on my 08........Have not heard anything about the ECU update....no back firing here.

R

 

[cota95]

same here. No backfiring and vibes about the same as my 07.

 

[20valves]

I find the vibs less on my 3 than i did on my 08........Have not heard anything about the ECU update....no back firing here.

ditto

 

[CA G-Man]

No problems with vibration or backfiring for me. Do they pave the roads in Oz?

 

[Flylooper]

I'm curious to knowl how willing dealers are to "deal" off the MSRP. I've never bought a brand new bike and the '13 gets my heart pumping. Gorgeous piece of machinery. I love my Gen I but.....THIS! Mama mia!

 

[cota95]

I did get my dealer to drop a bit but they knew that they would only be receiving 2 bikes for the entire year, which made them less hungry!

 

[CopB8]

I'm curious to knowl how willing dealers are to "deal" off the MSRP. I've never bought a brand new bike and the '13 gets my heart pumping. Gorgeous piece of machinery. I love my Gen I but.....THIS! Mama mia!

Also, look in the for sale section. There were a couple of pristine '13 bikes there a few days ago that could be had for a very nice savings.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I'm curious to knowl how willing dealers are to "deal" off the MSRP. I've never bought a brand new bike and the '13 gets my heart pumping. Gorgeous piece of machinery. I love my Gen I but.....THIS! Mama mia!

IIRC, D & H had their '13s for $14,299...probably the best you're going to find anywhere. I'd wager another $500 over that is about the best you'll find.

Already been said, there's two great used deals on '13s right now.

Good luck!

--G

 

[deanw]

I got roughly a D&H level deal locally... in November. Now, during riding season, probably not so much.

 

[mingo]

R,

Any update on the Gen 1 FZ-1 mirrors mounted to your Gen 3 FJR? Straight fit, or mods needed? Thanks!