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hellcreep

hellcreep

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So......... I got my 2007 FJR 2007 AE today. Let me get the "FIRST PERCEPTION" negativity out of the way first.

Coming from 4.5" extended controls-land [Honda Sabre mod-heavy!] I was horrified by the feeling of tucking my feat back.

The handlebars---- I'm leaning like a pizza tower.

I don't feel nearly as cool as I no longer get the Victory two-finger-downs from the Harl;ey badasses. I take comfort in the fact that my tattioos way outweigh theirs in breadth and depth. ;)

My exhaust isn't setting off car alarms in parking lots.

Bugzy isn't being polite in saying that my cruiser was so cool like he was before.

Anyhow, I paid 12.5k + TTL + 405 for a 4 yr YES extension + 800 for 3 years of checkups + $425 GAP insurance (I did the 3 years @ 109/mo @ whatever %---- I'll have it paid off w/in 6-12- gotta good bonus structure).

Did I get ripped off on the prepaid maintenance? Is $800 reasonable?

Anyhow, enough of the quandries. Here's the good part.

Holy f*ckin' muffalottas. I love being able to cough and have the bike whiz to 110. I freakin' love the bike-sound NOT giving me a headache. The baby Jesus in a manger can't TOUCH how much I dig a digital display hawkin' MPG, fuel to burn & trip odomatrixes. I was able to weave traffic like a new first-time grandmother whippin' out socks. ABS?! I'm all H.R. Gier modernized in the 21st century. Paddle-shift auto-clutching! It takes the edge off the happy-hour martinis.

I imagine I'm a wolf about to rip out the throat of brair rabbit in my pouncing position.

Dark Night of the Soul I must pass through to make this personal transformation---> I'll do what it takes. I don't really care how many HD folks I leave coughing in their audal putrifescernce...

ADMIN NOTE: Sentence removed per forum guidelines

I love this new bike, quasi-romatically.... don't touch my gas tank. It's sticky...

From 940-Texas...

........the hellcreep

 
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Er, I've seen slightly better deals on the purchase, but you'd better rack-up beau coup miles to make that maintenance agreement pay out.

 
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You're going to be alright, er... Creep. Welcome to the world of real motorcycling. Was it worth the wait - all that time wasted on riding cruisers and such? It's always nice to see a convert. I learned the lesson, years ago. Speed, precision, and reliability beats illusionary ideals of 'fashion', every time. Don't worry about the Harley people - what's behind you, is not important (actually, most of them I know think the FJR is pretty cool; just too much bike for them).

I'd suggest risers, and thicker handgrips. Your exuberance makes me think of fuzzbusters and full-racing leathers, too.

Be good.

 
Yup. I think you'll fit in here just fine.

From one FJR whack-o to another, welcome to the madness.

 
I kind of like this guy. Holy muffalottas, leaning like a pizza tower, and what the hell is "audal putrifescernce?" Who cares? At least he's enthusiastic. And if dem Harley guys don't give you the two fingers, just give them the one. Then get on it. They'll wonder if they just imagined you.

 
Paying it off in 6 -12 months, but you paid $425 for GAP insurance? That's money poorly spent, IMO. But you can't take it with ya, I guess.

 
If you've already bought and paid for the bike, then you got a good deal. People should never ask that question after the fact.

Welcome to the forum!!!

 
The prepaid maintenance sounds like a great deal if it includes the 16K service and the valve work at around 26K (not sure what the valve interval is on the newer models). If you only get to 12K I'm not so sure. Does it include the labor for tire changes? Does it include oils and parts?

 
You will always find someone who got a better deal......and most of us who bought our CA specific bikes during the PDP didn't get any breaks on the price.

Maintenance plan? Just make sure they are actually doing all that you've already paid for, i.e., steering head maintenance, swing arm lube, etc.

Give yourself time to get used to the riding position. Your muscles are accustomed to the old bike. If you have someone take a picture of you on the bike you'll find that you aren't leaning forward like the true sport bikes even though it feels that way.

Enjoy your new bike....and welcome to the forum.

 
um, hey Hellcreep!

Congrats on your purchase and apparent conversion - I'm sure you'll enjoy the FJR more & more as you rack up smilage! And ahh, You really will get accustomed to the riding position and lack of "stuped loud" noise induced headaches!

Welcome to the forum. I think you'll fit in just fine...

JC

 
what the hell is "audal putrifescernce?"

Well, it appears to be a combination of two made-up words that neither www.dictionary.com or any other source ever heard of.

If you ride the FJR like most of us and put many miles on it then your maintenance agreement is most likely worth it, otherwise, no.

And glad you are liking the bike, especially since you now own it.

 
FJRMGM said:
what the hell is "audal putrifescernce?"
Well, it appears to be a combination of two made-up words that neither www.dictionary.com or any other source ever heard of.
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I'm guessing something like "noise" but I like "audal putrifescernce" better, it just has a nice sesquipedalian ring to it

 
If you can pay it off as quick as that then the money is not an issue.

Enjoy your life and enjoy that bike.

Money is of little importance.

It's all about having fun..............enjoy the farkling!!!!!

 
Rules in life:

Never second guess:

- What you paid for anything, especially boats or bikes.

- Never second guess the coin you dropped at the strip club, (unless something gets infected).

 
Creepy,

Sorry man, you did get ripped off. That metric cruiser you had was a serious waste of money. :rolleyes:

Glad to see your back on track now with the Feejer... ;)

Renegade said:
Rules in life:
Never second guess:

- What you paid for anything, especially boats or bikes.

- Never second guess the coin you dropped at the strip club, (unless something gets infected).
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That latter rule seems like some "hard earned" first hand experience there, Renegade.

 
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If you signed the check and the seller accepted the check; both parties must have been happy with the transaction. Good for the both of you; enjoy the bike (and it sounds like that is just what you are doing)

 

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