OrangevaleFJR
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PINK. Pink requires gold to make the color, and therefore is quite heavy.
What color of FJR is slowest?
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rogdeb
Scouser
Ya all need a hobby 
Besides the FJR that is.
Besides the FJR that is.
TheRepairMan
Well-known member
You guys have forgotten one thing.
It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast,
then ride a fast bike slow!
:friends:
RB
It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast,
then ride a fast bike slow!
:friends:
RB
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When I first started this post, I was expecting my 2006 FJR to be here in July. Well my 2006 Cobalt Blue is speeding up and it will be here in May. I can hardly wait.
I am waiting for the first ride reports and of course pics to come in on the 2006. I haven't really thought about accessories other than I may have to put risers and a cruise control on it. It sucks to be 52 and short-armed.
98% of my riding is solo, so I think I made a wise choice over a new Goldwing. And I saved a bunch in the monthly payments to the Credit Union.
Mike-Spokane
I am waiting for the first ride reports and of course pics to come in on the 2006. I haven't really thought about accessories other than I may have to put risers and a cruise control on it. It sucks to be 52 and short-armed.
98% of my riding is solo, so I think I made a wise choice over a new Goldwing. And I saved a bunch in the monthly payments to the Credit Union.
Mike-Spokane
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
B-b-b-b-but Roger, one of my hobbies is stirring mud, and what better place than here?Ya all need a hobby
Besides the FJR that is.
'Sides, y'all gots wun uh them reely reely fast Red '03s, so noe whun is gunna mess with ya.
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madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
Uh, no, Mr. Smarty-pants!
We, in the colonies, are suppose to be thrilled that the bike was even brought here by Mama Yamaha. We get a different color every year (except for our '06).Our '03 (your '02) was silver
Our '04 (your '03) was "Cerulean Silver"--a light slate gray
Out '05 (your '04) was blue
For '06, the North American bikes are supposed to be aligned with the rest of the world, however, we only get 2 colors. The "A" model will be blue, the "AE (electric clutch) will be Cerulean Silver.
A couple of owners have painted their bikes Red (which might be your Maroon) and we are jealous of your color choice. Plus, you can go to your dealer and buy an FJR, we must order one on the Prepaid Delivery Program (PDP) and wait.
Go ahead, rub it in! :dribble:
rogdeb
Scouser
You tell him Mike
And welcome to the site b12bandit, lots of great guys and good stuff here. :coolio:
And welcome to the site b12bandit, lots of great guys and good stuff here. :coolio:
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Roger. You know I was joking with him! Go ahead, sidle up to him....once a Brit, always a Brit...and I thought Deb had 'Mericanized you by now. Next thing you know, we'll find out he's from Liverpool, then we'll never hear the end of this.
Go ahead, sidle up to him....once a Brit, always a Brit...and I thought Deb had 'Mericanized you by now. Next thing you know, we'll find out he's from Liverpool, then we'll never hear the end of this.
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C
Centerline
Guest
KillBoyz has a picture of a blue FJR that ran off the side of the road on the Dragon recently. Maybe blue is not the most maneuverable; but it is the fastest. B)
TestPilot
Well-known member
Who cares what colour is slowest. They are all slower than black:
even if here downunder in Aussie we ride like this (there's no denying it, those BT014's sure stick in thej twisties):
And regards the previous discussion on energy absorbed etc - well, black has it again:
even if here downunder in Aussie we ride like this (there's no denying it, those BT014's sure stick in thej twisties):
And regards the previous discussion on energy absorbed etc - well, black has it again:
twowheelnut
R.I.P. Our Motorcycling Friend
Is that you, David?
rogdeb
Scouser
Sure looks like him TWN
madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
TWN, you don't recognize the pictures and the humor? Hi David, good to see you posting. Uhm, just what magnets do you Southern Hemishere guys have to use to keep your bikes from falling off?
TestPilot
Well-known member
Yep, that (this) is me. Sort of remained a bit anonymous for a short while, but you'll spot my tyre tracks around here from time to time.
Gotta admit that those BT014's really DO stick to the road B)
Gotta admit that those BT014's really DO stick to the road B)
joyfulgirl
Well-known member
Speaking from experience as the pillion of OrangevaleFJR - YES - having the backrest and/or topcase definitely adds a feeling of security than if they weren't there. Especially when he's lane splitting and has to take off really fast when the light changes and "accidentally" brings the front tire off the ground! But I never actually notice the tire coming off the road until he asks me though, really. It's just such a fun bike.I'm betting you'll be happy with the difference. Do you ride 2up? If so, I know the pillions like having the topcase, or a backrest so they don't fly off the back
Hope you get your 2006 sooner than you expect.
yanktar
Over the hill--and going faster!
Sorry, folks, but the 06's are slower--they weigh in at 30 lbs more. That explains Yamaha making the new bike Cerulean Silver--to try to reduce some of the slowness that 30 lbs introduced by using the quickest color.
As for the clutchless bike which is even heavier, they realized even using C-Silver wouldn't be enough, so they might just as well use another color....and since Liquid Silver and C-Silver are too close, that left only Galaxy Blue--a great color if you can't get Cerulean Silver!
Then again, I have NO idea why Yamaha are such assholes about bike colors--and always have been. I had a 91 Venture--it was burgundy and I got it new. I could have gotten a blue 92 that was absolutely identical but for the color and the price--another $600. Both new, both mechanically identical.
In the UK, the FZ1 has been sold in burgundy--and it's gorgeous--nothing like that hit the US. Go figure.
As for the clutchless bike which is even heavier, they realized even using C-Silver wouldn't be enough, so they might just as well use another color....and since Liquid Silver and C-Silver are too close, that left only Galaxy Blue--a great color if you can't get Cerulean Silver!
Then again, I have NO idea why Yamaha are such assholes about bike colors--and always have been. I had a 91 Venture--it was burgundy and I got it new. I could have gotten a blue 92 that was absolutely identical but for the color and the price--another $600. Both new, both mechanically identical.
In the UK, the FZ1 has been sold in burgundy--and it's gorgeous--nothing like that hit the US. Go figure.
donaldb
Well-known member
Hey Yanktar, you suppose mamayama's gonna put that little sticker on the gas tank, up by the fill spout again this year for the 06's like they did last year for the 05's warning owners to pull over and get out of the way for 04 cerulean's? you know, the sticker that says "04's in mirror are faster than they appear, yield ROW"
