Pic's Of The New FJR

[HIGHLANDER]

The new FJR was previewed by our gang of 13 riders and all liked the improvements! The main thing I got from talking to the reps a couple of times about the " heat problem " is they determined the bike nedded to flow more air through the bike to cool it down. Many mods were done in this area as the pic's will show.

The only FJR model there was the new electronic shift model, in the fastest Cerulean Silver color

 

[Warchild]

The main thing I got from talking to the reps a couple of times about the " heat problem "

Since some Cypress reps were there, did anyone hit them up about the alledged ticking "fix" (new valve stem seals)?

 

[HIGHLANDER]

The seat sits on a plastic " sub " frame that has two positions to allow high or low. My pic's of the sub frame and underseat area did not come out. Post up if anyone has those.

Seat in low position.

New gauges

Blurry pic of the rear peg. Notice the " heel guards " to save the pipes

Rear shot ot the rack area.

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Sorry WC, I spaced and did not ask them that, I'm sure one of the others may have. Maybe MadMike, he talks a lot !

New adjustable fairing, removing the screw shown and one not pictured allows the fairing width to be adjustable. ( new fairing will not fit older bikes per the rep )

New curved radiator

Pic of the gap under the tank, both the front and rear now have a larger gap to allow more airflow. New undertank insulation was supposedly added also.

New fork, calipers and the wheels are pollished Bling !!

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Another fairing pic

New front end, seems to be a larger gap to allow more air again.

Newadjustable bars

Mirrors should be good for a couple more MPH !

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Vent between the light and fairing to allow more airflow again

More bling with the polished rims

I assume this is part of the new electro shift mechanism

Another shot of the peg area

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Hazard switch moved to the right hand controls

You can see the trigger for upshifting the trans

Trigger below the horn button for downshifting, round button for the heated grips.

Radiator reservoir moved to the opposite side and larger, more air flow here than before.

Thats all the pics I have available, all in all it was a smart move by Mamma Yamma, the places was packed with all types of bikes, parking was tight later in the day.

 

[apratt]

I can't believe I didn't go to this. I checked online and the Yamaha site said it was a sportbike introduction, not the whole line, so I decided to leave it to the squids. Rats.

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Here's the best I could do WC, using Photoshop

 

[Superbike]

Is it my imagination or are the cans more compact on the new bike? If so, wonder if they will retrofit?

 

[Thug]

Great shots thanks for that!

 

[Butch]

Warchild - What's your gut feeling about '06 parts being used on older models. Do you think anything will transfer over (bars, seat, etc)?

 

[vmaxed]

Grate pics.....Thanks

 

[turbodave_98]

Highlander, thanks for the pics and comments on the items. Did anyone get info from the Yamaha Reps about the performance of the AE and the shifting process and effectiveness?

 

[spine60]

So was your overall opinion that you would trade up or was there not enough change for the additional dollars?? Thanks, Greg :blink:

 

[DeadBank]

Thanks for the preview! Did you notice any bungee clips (area's for hooks) for the new tail rack? There dosen't seem to be any place to hook a bungee in the pics. I was glad to see that they still have the rack though.

Mark

 

[wpbfjr]

thanks for the pics!!

did you happen to notice if they we going with the metzler again? dunplops?

in the pic of the left handlebar shift controls, looks like they just added a plug where the hazard switch was... seems like a ready made spot for a datel...

 

[FJRottie]

Awesome Highlander !!!

:good:

 

[skyway]

Vent between the light and fairing to allow more airflow again

Does this feature come with a bug removal tool?

Has Madmike figured out yet how to post pics, you could be on your own there Highlander.

The tick issue is the question I need to have clarified before I pony up for a new FJR. Since there's another round of PDP, I will not be springing for one for at least another year or so. :beee: