Renewing the FJR

[Constant Mesh]

What should Yamaha do to renew the FJR? They have made incremental changes but no significant changes to propel the model forward into the future.

Is it time for the engine to have a significant upgrade? Not larger necessarily, but a more exotic valve control system and head assembly?

I'd like to have a bit less engine vibration up to about 6K rpm, particularly for cruising speeds of 80 mph and below.

 

[Geezer]

They need to move the catalytic converter out of the header and into the muffler(s). That would remove the heat from under the bike where it pours onto the rider in traffic.

 

[ionbeam]

The cat needs to go in the end of the muffler so the FJR can have the same beauty mark that the C14 has.

I think this topic would fly better on Friday :lol:

 

[angus]

I would like to see factory cruise control.

 

[SPORT]

Adjustable Handlebars

Cruise Control

More efficient engine (fuel mileage increase!!!)

6th gear (keeping 1-5 the same ratio)

oh, and a coffee press would be nice too

 

[sonicspeed]

i think it should come with a custom fitted russell seat, cruise control and a diet coke dispencer

 

[Toecutter]

Solid fuel booster rocket.

 

[SockMonkey]

Solid fuel booster rocket.

Gunny. And friggin' laser beams. And a flux capacitor-based warp drive with an accessory fetzer valve. Sweet....

 

[chrisflock]

Solid fuel booster rocket.

You mean the dealer left that out on yours? Man, I've heard plenty of stories of the dealer 'forgetting' the tool kit, 3rd lock, spare key, manual, and even bag liners, but how could they forget the booster?

 

[Geezer]

The cat needs to go in the end of the muffler so the FJR can have the same beauty mark that the C14 has.
I think this topic would fly better on Friday :lol:

I agree that the bazooka on the C14 is ugly, but it's much easier to replace a muffler than the whole system.

oh, and a coffee press would be nice too

And I like the coffee press idea. Maybe connected to a hydration system.

 

[flying junior]

They need to get rid of the piston engine and go to a aviation-style turbine engine for truly smooth power and incomparable speed. Also would allow for almost unlimited electrical power for an array of farkles that would put a biz jet to shame.

 

[mdisher]

They need to get rid of the piston engine and go to a aviation-style turbine engine for truly smooth power and incomparable speed. Also would allow for almost unlimited electrical power for an array of farkles that would put a biz jet to shame.

I was really looking forward to a rotary engine, not as noisy as turbine's tend to be.

 

[twowheelnut]

And friggin' laser beams.

Oh, now that right there is funny! :lol:

 

[AVGeek]

6th gear

and really useful electrical outlets, you know, somewhere you can actually use them in transit!

 

[mdisher]

6th gear
and really useful electrical outlets, you know, somewhere you can actually use them in transit!

Now, now, that would be unsafe.

 

[Wild72]

Cruise control

Self cancel turn signals

Helmet lock

oh, and a clutch lever would be nice...

 

[Ramblin Man]

I think they just need to come up with a bigger selection of factory options. Like a factory passenger backrest that does not require a trunk and folds forward to double as a smuggler. "Slim" bags especially designed for commuters that act as laptop/brief cases. On board communications. Handlebars you can lower for those of us that prefer a sportier riding position.

The thing I like most about the FJR is its "convertability" I think they just need to enhance that.

 

[FJRBluesman]

1) Horn button located under left controler like the BMW's.

2) Easy place to access fuses.

3) Cruise control.

4) 6th gear / better fuel mileage.

5) Lower CG.

6) Inverted forks, help with front end issues.

7) More colors per year.

Optional: Ice maker.

 

[rushes]

Optional: Ice maker.

NOW yer thinkin'.

And how 'bout top opening side bags with a drain plug?