Kevin
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Is the ES also an "auto clutch", or is that just in the EU?I came across this in the October issue of Bike magazine. Since I haven't seen any other reviews of the electronic suspension, I figured it might be pertinent.
Is the ES also an "auto clutch", or is that just in the EU?I came across this in the October issue of Bike magazine. Since I haven't seen any other reviews of the electronic suspension, I figured it might be pertinent.
There is not an Auto Clutch available for 13-14 in the US.Is the ES also an "auto clutch", or is that just in the EU?I came across this in the October issue of Bike magazine. Since I haven't seen any other reviews of the electronic suspension, I figured it might be pertinent.
Bike magazine is in the UK and the bike they were testing is an AS, not an AE (the EU equivelant of the ES in the US). The article was published at the beginning of Sept, before Yamaha announced the 2014 model year. They didn't even know about an in-between option yet. Still this is the only ride report I've seen involving the electric suspension, regardless of the clutch handle.There is not an Auto Clutch available for 13-14 in the US.Is the ES also an "auto clutch", or is that just in the EU?I came across this in the October issue of Bike magazine. Since I haven't seen any other reviews of the electronic suspension, I figured it might be pertinent.
For 14 the ES is the same as the A with added Electronic Suspension. (US)
I'm not in a real hurry to buy, but could be convinced late next year if someone bought a US bike and wanted to trade that nice red plastic for some nice black plastic.......................All this talk about the red n black (lucky Canadiens) bikes is starting to make Old Yellar a bit nervous. She tells me if I just wrap wires around her forks and run them to the battery, she too would have electrical suspension. I don't think she quite understands. Secretly I'm kinda hoping she blows a gasket. I'm really beginning to like this new bike.
Now that there is a tempting proposition! I better stay FAR away from this thread...I'm not in a real hurry to buy, but could be convinced late next year if someone bought a US bike and wanted to trade that nice red plastic for some nice black plastic.......................
Please don't **** up this FJR thread with pictures of Bring More Wallet because they Build Machines Weird.I LIKEY BOTH!
Can I be greedy? ...kidding... my g/f would dis-own me in a heartbeat!
And that SWEET looking deep/rich red look awfully familiar (at least to me)...
You're wrecking the good vibe of this thread...
Correcto....If you want a bike that costs as much a a cage and requires premium gas and has short maintenance intervals BMW is your bike. BMW stealers (dealers) earned their name!!
Go to your BMWMOA site for that...
Got one on order? Will be interesting to see how many buyers go with the 'ES' or 'A' model. Myself, going with the ES.After going thru these threads and visiting the Ymmma web site, I am going to haul my ass over to the dealer and order a new ES. Seems like this is everything we have been waiting for. Well,a 6sp would be nice!!!!
Funny stuff. If you think like this WAM shit, proudly called the Walmart American Mentality... I guess Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini etc might as well close their doors. Heck, why buy a car that costs maybe 10 times (or more) than what a Kia does and requires much more expensive maintenance? I'm not in this category of buying, but for the one's who are.. good for them, you got the money, spend it. Different strokes for different folks.+1 If you need a bike that costs as much as a cage, requires premium gas, short maintenance intervals, and owners refer to their dealers as stealers, that's your ride!!
Probably #00000001 once they finish dragging it around the country letting everyone sit on it and dry shift it.Yup, it was ES #00000001....a friend of mine that texted me a picture of it to let me know he sat on one before I got mine...I have an ES on order, I wonder what # I'll get...
I knew someone was going to say that.Probably #00000001 once they finish dragging it around the country letting everyone sit on it and dry shift it.Yup, it was ES #00000001....a friend of mine that texted me a picture of it to let me know he sat on one before I got mine...I have an ES on order, I wonder what # I'll get...
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
No problem..just pour some Rotella in it, and all problems in the world and in the bike will be solved.Probably #00000001 once they finish dragging it around the country letting everyone sit on it and dry shift it.Yup, it was ES #00000001....a friend of mine that texted me a picture of it to let me know he sat on one before I got mine...I have an ES on order, I wonder what # I'll get...
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Uh... I'd STILL take her!Probably #00000001 once they finish dragging it around the country letting everyone sit on it and dry shift it.Yup, it was ES #00000001....a friend of mine that texted me a picture of it to let me know he sat on one before I got mine...I have an ES on order, I wonder what # I'll get...
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
I'll take a picture of you on it when I get there!I sure hope they have it running by the AIMExpo in Orlando in a couple weeks. I wanna take that sucker for a test ride!
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