thoughts on the FJR

[mikebike]

I have an 03 Electra Glide classic....and an 07 Yamaha FZ6 .....looking at selling both for a new FJR.

Thoughts----- ???

Will I miss the FZ6 and its nimbleness???

is there quick release hardware for a travel trunk?? do you guys like a trunk (for riding 2 up??

thanks for your patience with a new guy here....

 

[mattster31]

Keep the electra glide...............the FJR is crap. Nothing but a ticking, ignition malfunctioning, altitude sick piece of crapola. They are way too top heavy and stall constantly................you don't want to get involved. seriously

 

[huron52]

Keep the electra glide...............the FJR is crap. Nothing but a ticking, ignition malfunctioning, altitude sick piece of crapola. They are way too top heavy and stall constantly................you don't want to get involved. seriously

All three bikes are good in their own way..... FZ6 is a nice around town bike or something for the

wife/ girlfriend ........nice a flicky The bike not the women...

THe FJR is a great two up touring bike that will handle nicey in the curves.

THe FJR does everything I want it to do.... well except dirt....well not real dirt.... off roading and bit, I guess it can do that.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :lol: :drinks: :coolsmiley: :dance:

By the way that Mattster31 guy needs more smileys :blink:

 

[mattster31]

By the way that Mattster31 guy needs more smileys :blink:

I need something that's for sure.......................something alcoholic :blink: . This is what happens after a set of night shifts.

Just havin' some dogpile Friday fun

 

[Scarbo]

Well, excuse me, but my '04 FJR is definitely NOT crap. I love this bike. It handles great, it's very fast, and it's a beautiful bike.

But, remember, the FJR is a sport touring bike. Not a pure sport bike. It's heavier and bigger than a sport bike. Yes, it's a little top heavy, partly because it has a huge six gallon gas tank. It takes a little getting used to, but you just deal with it. It's probably no harder to push around (like moving it around in a garage) than your Electra Glide is.

And I've never had any ticking or ignition malfunctions on my bike. And "stalling"? Give me a break! That's an "operator error", not a problem with the bike.

And the FJR is what it is. It's not a cruiser and it's not a sport bike. I also own a Suzuki Intruder 1400 and a Yamaha Virago 1100. I enjoy these bikes also for what they are: cruisers. And I would like to add a sport bike to my garage some day.

And I love the hard bags and the Givi travel trunk. They are great for long trips and very easy to take off and put on. The Givi trunk just snaps on and comes off with just pushing one button. And it's a great backrest for a passenger.

I'm sure you'll get a lot more positive opinions of the FJR on this site.

Good Luck.

 

[mattster31]

Well, excuse me, but my '04 FJR is definitely NOT crap. I love this bike. It handles great, it's very fast, and it's a beautiful bike. But, remember, the FJR is a sport touring bike. Not a pure sport bike. It's heavier and bigger than a sport bike. Yes, it's a little top heavy, partly because it has a huge six gallon gas tank. It takes a little getting used to, but you just deal with it. It's probably no harder to push around (like moving it around in a garage) than your Electra Glide is.

And I've never had any ticking or ignition malfunctions on my bike. And "stalling"? Give me a break! That's an "operator error", not a problem with the bike.

And the FJR is what it is. It's not a cruiser and it's not a sport bike. I also own a Suzuki Intruder 1400 and a Yamaha Virago 1100. I enjoy these bikes also for what they are: cruisers. And I would like to add a sport bike to my garage some day.

And I love the hard bags and the Givi travel trunk. They are great for long trips and very easy to take off and put on. The Givi trunk just snaps on and comes off with just pushing one button. And it's a great backrest for a passenger.

I'm sure you'll get a lot more positive opinions of the FJR on this site.

Good Luck.

Well if you love it so much..............................

DUDE..............it's Friday. Nothing should be taken seriously on a Friday.

Get with the program h34r:

 

[user 18638]

Will I miss the FZ6 and its nimbleness???

Yes, but it quickly passes by twisting the throttle while coming out of a curve.

 

[dcarver]

MikeBike,

I have a 91 FLHTCU that I love dearly, 140k+ on original engine/drivetrain. Love it.

I also have a 2006 FJR set up for Candy Butt Association rides. Love it.

If you can keep both, do so. Just sayin'..

 

[madmike2]

:clapping: Welcome to the forum. :clapping:

[SIZE=8pt]Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.[/SIZE]

MikeBike,I have a 91 FLHTCU that I love dearly, 140k+ on original engine/drivetrain. Love it.

I also have a 2006 FJR set up for Candy Butt Association rides. Love it.

If you can keep both, do so. Just sayin'..

Ahhhhh, Grasshopper mikebike, Master dcarver speaks great wisdom. We mortals bow as his shadow passes.

Will I miss the FZ6 and its nimbleness???

Who knows? How hard to do you ride the tight, twisty roads?Seriously, the FJR will not respond as quickly and nimbly as the FZ. It's a 650 lb. Sport Tourer. It handles most things very well but it will not carve tight curves as well as the FZ, it wasn't designed to do to.

But, as robdot pointed out, sweepers and throttle roll-on are wonderful!

is there quick release hardware for a travel trunk?? do you guys like a trunk (for riding 2 up??

Yes, the top cases are mounted with quick disconnect, both OEM and aftermarket. Do a search using Google like: top case site:fjrforum.com to see what others are using: OEM, Givi, Shad, Pelican and others.
YES, definitely for riding 2-up! The main objective being to keep the passenger safe and happy. Go to the "Ride Reports" section and look through the posts. Here's a sample: Bay Area Labor Day Weekend with lots of pictures of 2-up riders.

 

[MojaveFJR]

Don't miss my R1 one bit. The feej sates alll my needs with the power and agility it provides whether slabbing it or scraping pegs two up through the twisties.

As for the Harley. They have their place on some rides. Never owned but have ridden them. Good bikes, comfortable and good IMHO, for long slow droning slab rides.

 

[DonB]

Owned over 40 bikes E-Glide ect.. I have a FZ6 in the garage and a FRJ it's the 3rd FRJ. Loved the E-Glide but did not and could never respond like the FJR if you crave power and comfort take the FJR for a ride. The E-Glide has the comfort but lack in get up and go, I know spending some bucks helps with that but its money you never get back.

 

[mikebike]

I have enjoyed the Harley ....but I am ready to move on.... as to how hard I ride the FZ6 in the twisties...not that hard (in reality)

I am ready to go to one bike again and I am thinking the FJR might be just the ticket for a comfy ride to North Georgia mountains from central FL --- then a few days playing in the mountains before going home. I do this on the FZ6 it it is pretty comfy. I also think my wife would enjoy the FJR... she likes the E-glide but not the FZ6 which has no back rest.

thanks for the humor and the advice....and if there is more... comments --- let me know

thanks

Mike

 

[madmike2]

I have enjoyed the Harley ....but I am ready to move on.... as to how hard I ride the FZ6 in the twisties...not that hard (in reality)
I am ready to go to one bike again and I am thinking the FJR might be just the ticket for a comfy ride to North Georgia mountains from central FL --- then a few days playing in the mountains before going home. I do this on the FZ6 it it is pretty comfy. I also think my wife would enjoy the FJR... she likes the E-glide but not the FZ6 which has no back rest.

thanks for the humor and the advice....and if there is more... comments --- let me know

thanks

Mike

AHA!!!!! :huh:

Now we have some parameters, sooooo..............................

:yahoo: [SIZE=14pt]Buy the FJR!!![/SIZE] :yahoo:

You'll not regret it and will never look back. You and your wife-unit will enjoy the comfort on the longer stretches. The top case will allow SWMBO extra safety.comfort and room for those female extras. Since you don't seem to be a "canyon carver" you will definitely enjoy the twisty and scenic roads.

I suggest you factor in the price of an aftermarket seat. Some do fine with the OEM, some don't. You won't know until you take your first long day ride.