Thinking of making the big change....moving off my 2 BMW's amd purchasing a new FJR 1300A, a big step. I currently have an R 1150 RS and a R 1100 RT, both very similar. Looks like both are going to new homes this week and I am seriously looking at the FJR, along with several new BMW's. Several questions
1. as a two up bike, just how well do they work for touring ?
2. Expecting to have to purchase a new seat to accomodate the above, how much does a Russell ad to the equation ?
3. Am I going top be let down by build quality and service...I've had BMW's for 15 years and have never been left by the side of the road and my bikes always returned top dollar when I sold them
4. Is this more of a solo sport tourer ?
5. What can I expect to pay for a new 06 and should I negotiate a top box and heated grips with the dealer or just purchase aftermarket via another dealer ?
6. I've read alot about the buzz in the right grip...some seem to have it and some don't.....plopping down about $ 15,000 for a farkled out bike only to suffer this would NOT be a good thing....is this inherent to the in line 4's, as a Yamaha / Honda dealer suggested last week ?
7. For those of you who have moved over from a BMW, do you feel bike wise you stepped down....for all the little things BMW's have to drive you nuts, are they the same on the FJR? I've really loved every minute of my BMW'sand I will be keeping my 95 R 100 GSPD for years to come....I would like to think I would feel the same about the FJR. It's just reached a point where the BMW's are getting too complicated and I would prefer my life a little simpler. I rose a ST 1300 last week and IT LEFT ME COLD...there is no passion in that bike. I'm not ready for a 'Wing yet, though my wife would love one. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
1. as a two up bike, just how well do they work for touring ?
2. Expecting to have to purchase a new seat to accomodate the above, how much does a Russell ad to the equation ?
3. Am I going top be let down by build quality and service...I've had BMW's for 15 years and have never been left by the side of the road and my bikes always returned top dollar when I sold them
4. Is this more of a solo sport tourer ?
5. What can I expect to pay for a new 06 and should I negotiate a top box and heated grips with the dealer or just purchase aftermarket via another dealer ?
6. I've read alot about the buzz in the right grip...some seem to have it and some don't.....plopping down about $ 15,000 for a farkled out bike only to suffer this would NOT be a good thing....is this inherent to the in line 4's, as a Yamaha / Honda dealer suggested last week ?
7. For those of you who have moved over from a BMW, do you feel bike wise you stepped down....for all the little things BMW's have to drive you nuts, are they the same on the FJR? I've really loved every minute of my BMW'sand I will be keeping my 95 R 100 GSPD for years to come....I would like to think I would feel the same about the FJR. It's just reached a point where the BMW's are getting too complicated and I would prefer my life a little simpler. I rose a ST 1300 last week and IT LEFT ME COLD...there is no passion in that bike. I'm not ready for a 'Wing yet, though my wife would love one. Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks