Thinking of buying an FJR

[throttlejockeyTJ]

Get the FJR and do an Iron Butt Ride (1000 miles 24 hr) on the way home. TJ :yahoo:

 

[Toecutter]

Chris,

Welcome to the forum! There are some '06's in the classifieds here fairly regularly. Even some AE's are available. Hopefully you can get one in time to make it to WFO-5 National FJR owner's gathering It's not to be missed. WooHoo!

 

[Bounce]

Get the FJR and do an Iron Butt Ride (1000 miles 24 hr) on the way home. TJ :yahoo:

Hmmm... I think that's a GREAT idea! :clapping:

 

[Bearly Flying]

WFO-5 National FJR owner's gathering It's not to be missed. WooHoo!

That would be the WFO-5 InterNational FJR owner's gathering. Wouldn't it Toe?

 

[Mike-H]

WFO-5 National FJR owner's gathering It's not to be missed. WooHoo!

That would be the WFO-5 InterNational FJR owner's gathering. Wouldn't it Toe?

+1....(from those north of the border)....

 

[Toecutter]

That would be the WFO-5 InterNational FJR owner's gathering. Wouldn't it Toe?

Well, No. Not exactly anyway.

The WFO-5 Committee has started planning this event with the goal of morphing this into the inaugural FJR1300 National Meet... Assuming the FJR National initiative does indeed happen, the intent is to make WFO the first hosts, then rotate the "FJR National" to other regional organizers (EOM, CFO, etc), thus moving the event location around the country each year.

It will be attended internationally, and I can't wait!

 

[Mike-H]

Assuming the FJR National initiative does indeed happen, the intent is to make WFO the first hosts, then rotate the "FJR National" to other regional organizers (EOM, CFO, etc), thus moving the event location around the country each year.

It will be attended internationally, and I can't wait!Well why not International & include meets in Canada as well....that would really make it the event to attend every year....would you not agree Toe?

 

[Bearly Flying]

Mike H: With our local SPCA's taking a hard line on the Gerbil issue, it might restrict attendance to a Canadian WFO

 

[ChrisG]

Chris,Welcome to the forum! There are some '06's in the classifieds here fairly regularly. Even some AE's are available. Hopefully you can get one in time to make it to WFO-5 National FJR owner's gathering It's not to be missed. WooHoo!

Thanks that sounds like a good time. It will be a little like going to Daytona but without all the loud ass 50hp Harleys! I put a deposit down on an 06 Yesterday and hopefully will pick it up next week. This one is only 450 miles away so the ride will be easy. I can't wait this will be my first ever new bike.

Chris

 

[fjrchik]

Very cool Chris!!! Congratulations! You won't regret going with an 06.

 

[Mike-H]

Mike H: With our local SPCA's taking a hard line on the Gerbil issue, it might restrict attendance to a Canadian WFO

Hey Bearly flying....I only think that would pose a problem for TWN....since his is the only GERBIL specialist I know of....

 

[Ari Rankum]

There's a good chance that Yamaha will do what they did last year and make a second round of 06s available later in the year. If I were looking at 11k for a used 03-05 versus about 13k for a new 06, I'd take the 06. Here are a few reasons:

Anything grey is slow, dog slow.

While the 05s are a nice, fast blue, they are not the fastest blue, which is only available on the 06.

The 06s have an upgraded suspension, with stiffer spring rates, easier adjustments up front, and longer swingarm.

The 06 comes with a premium dash and updated trip computer.

The 06 got rid of the controversial side strakes and made room for bolt on sliders in the process.

The 06 has a more comfortable two-piece, height-adjustable, dual-density seat.

The 06 comes with 100 more watts of electrical power than the 03-05 bikes.

The 06 comes with Jiffy-Pop!

The 06 does not roast your junk.

 

[Dan23]

I went to look at an '06 that is available to me last night and have to make up my mind by tomorrow whether I want it or not... so, today, if possible, I'll be looking at an '06 ('07?) BW K12GT.

The FJR fit me and my passenger well, and I *thought* that was the only issue we had to resolve before writing the check... but there's another issue for me. The FJR's styling is injurious to human sensibilities. My overall impression was that the FJR is as effective as Tupperware, with all the same utility and twice the excitement. That's been my impression since seeing my first FJR at the Cycle World show when they initially came out.

So... I'm still deliberating. I dislike the work connected with buying stuff... and only want to buy once. I keep things a long time, but suppose that if I buy the FJR and the looks don't grow on me I can sell it off next year.

BMW... nice, but with questionable reliability of recent years.

 

[Don B]

Do not worry about the reliability of the GT. I have a brand spanking new 06 FJR with 1200 miles and problems.

 

[ronjrieth]

Chris,

I had an 05 and now have an 06....love them both. If you are within 2000 bucks on price you might as well do the 06...heat management much better - windshield sucks but are now starting to come to market for the 06...and seats are now coming on market.

Good Luck and welcome to the club.

Roin

 

[Dan23]

>>heat management much better<<

One of the things about the FJR I looked at last night that bothered me was the open cell foam stuffed inside the fairing in a couple of spots as part of the heat control. Is this stuff supposed to be there!? Some of it was down near the oil filter... some was visible inside the right hand fairing opening.

 

[gr8eyes]

I must be sub-human. I think the bike is by far the best looking Sport -tourer on the market.

As a matter of fact I bet 90% of the people on this board would rank styling as one of the top 3 reasons they bought the bike. Right behind Power and handling.

Glenn

 

[fjrchik]

>>heat management much better<<
One of the things about the FJR I looked at last night that bothered me was the open cell foam stuffed inside the fairing in a couple of spots as part of the heat control. Is this stuff supposed to be there!? Some of it was down near the oil filter... some was visible inside the right hand fairing opening.

Yes!

 

[Dan23]

>>heat management much better<<
One of the things about the FJR I looked at last night that bothered me was the open cell foam stuffed inside the fairing in a couple of spots as part of the heat control. Is this stuff supposed to be there!? Some of it was down near the oil filter... some was visible inside the right hand fairing opening.

Yes!

Thanks for the response.

So, if you're saying the foam is supposed to be there, then that appears to be an untidy-- even if effective-- solution. Could it be that the foam just isn't placed correctly? The way it stuck out... it stuck out like a turd in a punch bowl. I can't help but think that the foam would become water saturated during bike washes or while riding in the rain.

I don't mean to sound critical... I am merely seeking input into a pretty big (for me at least) decision.

I must be sub-human. I think the bike is by far the best looking Sport -tourer on the market.
As a matter of fact I bet 90% of the people on this board would rank styling as one of the top 3 reasons they bought the bike. Right behind Power and handling.

Glenn

I know my comment was critical... perhaps some time spent with the FJR would change my opinion. (I used to think the V-Max was ugly, but now think it's ok.) Styling is very much personal, as is ergonomics. I think the FJR looks great in pics... looks fine when I encounter them *when they belong to someone else*... just might take some time to accept that appearance as *my bike*.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[fjrchik]

Thanks for the response.
So, if you're saying the foam is supposed to be there, then that appears to be an untidy-- even if effective-- solution. Could it be that the foam just isn't placed correctly? The way it stuck out... it stuck out like a turd in a punch bowl. I can't help but think that the foam would become water saturated during bike washes or while riding in the rain.

I don't mean to sound critical... I am merely seeking input into a pretty big (for me at least) decision.

I understand. And it was a surprise to all of us that ordered the bike. But as a previous owner of an 03 cooker living in TX (gonna be 100 today), I'll take the foam! Now, some have had their foam be installed incorrectly. See this thread for what's correct and what's not. So maybe something isn't quite right with the one you're looking at. Hope this helps!