What have I got in an FJR?

[TriggerT]

duggram,
You don't happen to own a motor home with Montana plates on it do you?

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

 

[SPORT]

I'm a Sporstster rider. Wanted a Buell 1125. Bought an FJR in defiance of the Harley dealer's arrogance. I had read about the FJR so I was not completely unknown to the bike. But now I find that the bike is faster than I expected.
The neighbor came over tonight and saw the FJR for the first time. He has an F1. Jokingly I said "So lets go riding this weekend and trade bikes for a while." He jumps at the chance! I'm surprised. Then he says that he can't wait to ride an FJR. Then he tells me that he thinks the FJR is faster. I don't understand. Is he pulling my leg?

So what is the FJR? I easily get 120 getting on the freeway and love it. So what is the FJR?

Doug

The FJR is a rocket in disguise...a sleeper of sorts. Just be careful with the tight twisties.

 

[James Burleigh]

I'm a Sporstster rider. Wanted a Buell 1125. Bought an FJR in defiance of the Harley dealer's arrogance. I had read about the FJR so I was not completely unknown to the bike. But now I find that the bike is faster than I expected.
The neighbor came over tonight and saw the FJR for the first time. He has an F1. Jokingly I said "So lets go riding this weekend and trade bikes for a while." He jumps at the chance! I'm surprised. Then he says that he can't wait to ride an FJR. Then he tells me that he thinks the FJR is faster. I don't understand. Is he pulling my leg?

So what is the FJR? I easily get 120 getting on the freeway and love it. So what is the FJR?

Doug

Odot, is that you? :glare:

 

[odot]

No, my neighbors don't own any scoots. Close, though. What ya think I'd stoop to bust's level and register again as my better half?

 

[colin]

He has an F1. ... Then he tells me that he thinks the FJR is faster. I don't understand. Is he pulling my leg?

The FJR is not faster than his R1 (unless his R1 is pretty ragged out) but it does have a ton of low end and mid range power. I suspect that your buddy will be impressed by the low end torque of your FJR. His R1 needs a few more RPMs before it really comes into its own.

Just my .02.

Enjoy and respect your FJR.

ah, R1. I see. I was going to ask what an F1 was.

+1 here. FJR will be good at low to mid RPM. But once the R1 hits about 6k or so, it'll take off.....

 

[artistonFJR]

SLIDERS!!! ... That was the first thing I got for The Pee Pee Tickler...My sliders are still pretty and new, some people here have shaved 'em down like sidewalk chalk. I will learn from their lessons. Get some...

And as far as the bike goes... I went ahead and started spending my Porsche-fund on other things, as I am more than happy with the Feej!

C

 

[nathank]

Him saying the FJR is faster than his R1 is just him being silly.

The FJR is fun, it's quick, it's comfortable, it's an all around awesome bike, but let's make no mistake.... it's no liter class sportbike!

 

[James Burleigh]

No, my neighbors don't own any scoots. Close, though. What ya think I'd stoop to bust's level and register again as my better half?

Well, SOMEONE'S pullin' our leg: buy a bike out of spite without knowing what it is? :blink:

Pullin' our leg or got more money than.... I dunno.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Um...
Nah, ain't Friday yet.

OK Tim. It's time. Entertain us. I'm tied to this terminal for the next seven and a half hours.

 

[GunMD]

ah, R1. I see. I was going to ask what an F1 was.

****, I didn't even notice that...perhaps the guy meant FZ1? Hell, I SAW the letter "R" even though it wasn't really there. Oops.

 

[duggram]

ah, R1. I see. I was going to ask what an F1 was.

****, I didn't even notice that...perhaps the guy meant FZ1? Hell, I SAW the letter "R" even though it wasn't really there. Oops.

OK, give me a break. I typed out the original message after a few beers and a shot, late last night!! Yes he's got a new R1.

 

[GunMD]

OK, give me a break. I typed out the original message after a few beers and a shot, late last night!! Yes he's got a new R1.

After beer and a shot? Awww hell, you're gonna fit in just fine 'round here!

 

[duggram]

Well, SOMEONE'S pullin' our leg: buy a bike out of spite without knowing what it is? :blink:
Pullin' our leg or got more money than.... I dunno.

No leg pullin. I have good credit at Harley and Yamaha. For whatever reason the Harley dealer wanted to hassle me. So I went and bought a bike I had read about, road and liked.

 

[twowheelnut]

No, my neighbors don't own any scoots. Close, though. What ya think I'd stoop to bust's level and register again as my better half?

Wadaya talkin', odot? Bustanut is your better half.

OK Tim. It's time. Entertain us. I'm tied to this terminal for the next seven and a half hours.

Oddly, due to a lengthy period of sleep deprivation, owing to a certain nightly avian ruckus outside my bedroom window, I got nuthin'. <_<

 

[wheatonFJR]

"bilss" ?

 

[James Burleigh]

OK Tim. It's time. Entertain us. I'm tied to this terminal for the next seven and a half hours.

Oddly, due to a lengthy period of sleep deprivation, owing to a certain nightly avian ruckus outside my bedroom window, I got nuthin'. <_<

You only get one chance around here. No excuses. You're outta the club! :glare:

Sorry. I don't make the rules. I mean I'm sorry I don't make the rules, because if I did....

 

[duggram]

duggram,
You don't happen to own a motor home with Montana plates on it do you?

Nope, 5th wheel toy hauler from Alaska.

 

[UFO]

The neighbor came over tonight and saw the FJR for the first time. He has an F1. Jokingly I said "So lets go riding this weekend and trade bikes for a while." He jumps at the chance! I'm surprised. Then he says that he can't wait to ride an FJR. Then he tells me that he thinks the FJR is faster. I don't understand. Is he pulling my leg?

What's an "F1"? :huh: (Nevermind, I looked above)

The FJR is deceptively quick, but it's not all that "fast" when compared to other sportbikes. I think I've had mine up to 140 and the windshield was a floppin' and it didn't feel all that stable compared to something like a Busa that is barely breathing at 140 and is smooth as glass.

But for non-racer boy street riding/touring of any kind it's a great bike.

 

[ShawnKing]

My son picked it up and was playing with it during dinner and hit the top speed screen and said "dad, you went a 154mph on your bike?" Oh did I get a look from my wife and told her "no way, you think these bikes can actully go that fast"

MIne lost it's mind one time and said I had been doing 216mph....ummm...not bloody likely!

 

[Bustanut joker]

No, What ya think I'd stoop to bust's level and register again as my better half?

Man yer in fer **** when she reads this un bub. Guess who just got off'd the christmas list?

An to think I tol' her what a cheeze dik ya was....

:jester: