New FJR member - Studying to be a FJR owner

[OzzieLeuk]

Hi Everyone, I am a Honda CBX owner looking for a FJR1300 as a daily cruise. If anyone has experience or a connection buying a bike and having it delivered I
would like to hear from you. Recent hernia surgery is keeping me from long distance trips right now.
I have made inquiries to FJR sellers, but they don't answer if they still have the bike or not.
Maybe they are jaded from being spammed to death.
Thanks for any insight about this issue.
PS - CBX parts are getting hard to find and I'm trying to preserve the bike. I am really hooked on the FJR1300.

 

[RossKean]

Welcome.

What year(s) of FJR are you considering? Considerable differences between Gen I (before 2006), Gen II (2006-2012), Gen III (2013-2015) and Gen IV (2016+). Look at the FJR Model Comparison Matrix for details.

https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/fjr1300-model-comparison-matrix.181562/

 

[OzzieLeuk]

I see a 2015 FJR1300a and a pristine 2008 FJR; sellers don't reply to e-mail to contact them. Really Looking for one with less than 30,000 miles and has been maintained. Both sellers have maintenance records.
So, probably years 2008 and up. Any recommendations on hiring delivery service? Thanks for reaching out to me.

 

[RossKean]

I would go for a 2015 over the 2008.
Can't help you with delivery service recommendations in your market. Personally. I would consider a "fly and ride" if both ends of the transaction are in regions with suitable weather conditions. I bought my 2011 from a guy 3,400 miles away, although it was in May.
Have you looked at Cycle Trader?

 

[OzzieLeuk]

I agree with a 2015. I have tried to contact sellers on Cycle Trader...no reply. Same for Facebook marketplace.
I may have to work with a dealer that delivers and has checked out the bike by a technician.
I had hernia surgery recently, so I can't fly out and ride back just yet.
Appreciate the spreadsheet link too!
Thanks again for your help.

 

[SkooterG]

I agree with a 2015. I have tried to contact sellers on Cycle Trader...no reply. Same for Facebook marketplace.
I may have to work with a dealer that delivers and has checked out the bike by a technician.
I had hernia surgery recently, so I can't fly out and ride back just yet.
Appreciate the spreadsheet link too!
Thanks again for your help.

I have a '13 FJR A model for sale in '15 colors, and a '17 FJR ES for sale. You buy one and I'll ride it out to you and fly home! They are both on FB Marketplace but most likely easier to find with a Phoenix, AZ Craigslist search.

 

[SkooterG]

In case you might be interested:

2017 FJR ES

2013 FJR 'A'

 

[infrared]

Ozzie,

You should have a trusted FJR rider check out the bike at the far end before you buy. Buying sight unseen is fairly risky anyway. Ideally they should check for OBD codes, tire ages, and any factory recalls. Call the Yamaha mothership with the VIN for recall info: 1-800-962-7926

I used Federal Motorcycle Transport about a decade ago for my 2008, and they were great! Door-to-door service, lift gate truck, one bike on large pallet, not a scratch.

Federal Motorcycle Transport

1200 miles, and cheaper than a one-way plane ticket. They did everything, and it came in a big-box truck. Good updates daily by email & text. Now all of this happened maybe ten years back, but I'd call them today if needed. Call for a quote, and scheduling.