Where are the 2012 FJRs

[Lou D]

Looks like my 06.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Best color ever -- thanks for the pics!

According to Yamaha's website (Clicky) the 2012 FJRs were supposed to be available in November. Anybody got one? Has anybody seen one on a dealership's showroom floor?
I want piccies! :lol:

Cool. Thanks for posting the photos.

Sounds like someone is getting the itch! :lol:

--G

 

[road runner]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I think next year it will be black cherry.

I think just a color change(from what has already been done) will boost sales.(insert beating a dead horse)

 

[HotRodZilla]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I think next year it will be black cherry.

I think just a color change(from what has already been done) will boost sales.(insert beating a dead horse)

It's almost like they're trying to keep people from buying them...I wonder WTF is really going on over there...

 

[SkooterG]

Best color ever -- thanks for the pics!

According to Yamaha's website (Clicky) the 2012 FJRs were supposed to be available in November. Anybody got one? Has anybody seen one on a dealership's showroom floor?
I want piccies! :lol:

Cool. Thanks for posting the photos.

Sounds like someone is getting the itch! :lol:

--G

Naaaaah. I just like to see brand spanking new FJRs. Especially when a new owner posts proud photos of his new bike. It's been a long time since I have had a brand new bike in the garage. August of 2003 actually. Not complaining though, I :wub: my three 2004 FJRs in the garage.

 

[2006FJR]

It's sad to see this Gen II get so old. It does seem like they have all but given up, all the love now is with the adventure bikes.

 

[SkooterG]

It's sad to see this Gen II get so old. It does seem like they have all but given up, all the love now is with the adventure bikes.

While I agree about all the love going to adventure bikes, the Gen II not changing is not such a bad think imho. Keeps cost down, and there will be plenty reasonably priced parts for a long time.

 

[Jalecom]

It's sad to see this Gen II get so old. It does seem like they have all but given up, all the love now is with the adventure bikes.

I'm new to the sport touring scene. Just got my 09AE about 2 months ago. My buddy got the 2012 Tenere which is a great adventure bike, but if you can only have one which is the case for him, he wished he got the FJR instead.

 

[Fred W]

It's sad to see this Gen II get so old. It does seem like they have all but given up, all the love now is with the adventure bikes.

+1 on where the love is. But this isn't Yamaha's doing. It's the whim of the marketplace (the consumers). Buyers are enamored with the "do-it-all" adventure tourers. They really are a jackknife of a bike, able to do almost anything you ask of them. So I guess if I had to have only one bike, I can see it being a big traile.

But did you ever try to carve a turkey with a jackknife? Yeah, it can be done, but not very well. That is where the purpose designed bikes come in, like the FJR for eating up road miles, and a more dirt worthy dual sport for the off-road. Owning more bikes is the real answer.

 

[2006FJR]

It's sad to see this Gen II get so old. It does seem like they have all but given up, all the love now is with the adventure bikes.

+1 on where the love is. But this isn't Yamaha's doing. It's the whim of the marketplace (the consumers). Buyers are enamored with the "do-it-all" adventure tourers. They really are a jackknife of a bike, able to do almost anything you ask of them. So I guess if I had to have only one bike, I can see it being a big traile.

But did you ever try to carve a turkey with a jackknife? Yeah, it can be done, but not very well. That is where the purpose designed bikes come in, like the FJR for eating up road miles, and a more dirt worthy dual sport for the off-road. Owning more bikes is the real answer.

You hit the nail on the head Fred. I am taking a good hard look at the BMW1200GSA and keeping the FJR, I am also looking at possibly replacing the old girl with the BMW K1600GTL, and then there is the option of doing nothing. My wife and I both have our own ride so adding a GSA would mean finding a way to add a 3rd bike and I just don't have the room. I think the answer might be a larger garage.

 

[Fred W]

I think the answer might be a larger garage.

Man, you got that right.

Did you happen to catch the incredible man-cave that our Rhode Island NERDS friend, cota95, built for himself? It was the "starting spot" for the recent Ride to the Rock group ride.

The detatched 3 car garage is dedicated to house just the bikes (the 2-car garage attached to the house is for their cars).

And yeah, he has all that space pretty well filled up with motorcycles. The rat bastid!!

Yeah, I need to build me one of those out back.

 

[beemerdons]

I agree with Fred W and 2006FJR, I fully believe in the Steve McQueen Motto: He who dies with the most Motorcycles WINS! Just three months ago, I had five motorcycles in my garage, the H-D FXD and the BMW R1150RT are now sold off. I am now pared down to what should serve me well for years to come: 1) BMW K1600GT for two up touring with my Son Seth. 2) "Miss Lucy Liu" my 2003 FJR for all mid duty and solo tour riding. 3) BMW GS for all of the dirt work. I see the FJR as still racking up the most miles for me.

"While I agree about all the love going to adventure bikes, the Gen II not changing is not such a bad thing, imho. Keeps cost down, and there will be plenty reasonably priced parts for a long time."

I heartily concur with this comment from my illegitimate bastard Son SkooterG, I am really hoping that this logic will convince Yamaha Corporation to keep the FJR in production for years to come.

I still believe the biggest mistake BMW Motorraden made was to discontinue the K75, a truly incredible cult moto! BMW could still be selling that sweet 750cc three cylinder due to its being so well loved and so totally reliable!

 

[2006FJR]

I agree with Fred W and 2006FJR, I fully believe in the Steve McQueen Motto: He who dies with the most Motorcycles WINS! Just three months ago, I had five motorcycles in my garage, the H-D FXD and the BMW R1150RT are now sold off. I am now pared down to what should serve me well for years to come: 1) BMW K1600GT for two up touring with my Son Seth. 2) "Miss Lucy Liu" my 2003 FJR for all mid duty and solo tour riding. 3) BMW GS for all of the dirt work. I see the FJR as still racking up the most miles for me.

"While I agree about all the love going to adventure bikes, the Gen II not changing is not such a bad thing, imho. Keeps cost down, and there will be plenty reasonably priced parts for a long time."

I heartily concur with this comment from my illegitimate bastard Son SkooterG, I am really hoping that this logic will convince Yamaha Corporation to keep the FJR in production for years to come.

I still believe the biggest mistake BMW Motorraden made was to discontinue the K75, a truly incredible cult moto! BMW could still be selling that sweet 750cc three cylinder due to its being so well loved and so totally reliable!

You are riding the three bikes I would love to own!!! Very nice stable there beemerdons.

 

[2006FJR]

I think the answer might be a larger garage.

Man, you got that right.

Did you happen to catch the incredible man-cave that our Rhode Island NERDS friend, cota95, built for himself? It was the "starting spot" for the recent Ride to the Rock group ride.

The detatched 3 car garage is dedicated to house just the bikes (the 2-car garage attached to the house is for their cars).

And yeah, he has all that space pretty well filled up with motorcycles. The rat bastid!!

Yeah, I need to build me one of those out back.

I like the way this guy thinks. I know if I lived out that way I would be possessed to make different choices... What a great man-cave!

 

[beemerdons]

I agree with Fred W and 2006FJR, I fully believe in the Steve McQueen Motto: He who dies with the most Motorcycles WINS! Just three months ago, I had five motorcycles in my garage, the H-D FXD and the BMW R1150RT are now sold off. I am now pared down to what should serve me well for years to come: 1) BMW K1600GT for two up touring with my Son Seth. 2) "Miss Lucy Liu" my 2003 FJR for all mid duty and solo tour riding. 3) BMW GS for all of the dirt work. I see the FJR as still racking up the most miles for me.

"While I agree about all the love going to adventure bikes, the Gen II not changing is not such a bad thing, imho. Keeps cost down, and there will be plenty reasonably priced parts for a long time."

I heartily concur with this comment from my illegitimate bastard Son SkooterG, I am really hoping that this logic will convince Yamaha Corporation to keep the FJR in production for years to come.

I still believe the biggest mistake BMW Motorraden made was to discontinue the K75, a truly incredible cult moto! BMW could still be selling that sweet 750cc three cylinder due to its being so well loved and so totally reliable!

You are riding the three bikes I would love to own!!! Very nice stable there beemerdons.

If I cannot resist a fourth moto, even though I don't have room to store it (it would have to live under my patio canopy or in my living room or at Donna's house), I will spring for a cherry red K75S.

 

[Mr Martini]

Naaaaah. I just like to see brand spanking new FJRs. Especially when a new owner posts proud photos of his new bike. It's been a long time since I have had a brand new bike in the garage. August of 2003 actually. Not complaining though, I :wub: my three 2004 FJRs in the garage.

I would hate to keep you from seeing pictures of brand spanking new FJRs and new proud owners so, here you go! Last night I rode my brand new 2012 FJR the short 2 miles to my home from the dealership and quickly snapped this photo in our garage. I cannot wait to get home so I can throw a leg over and take her to a parking lot to scrub those tires and get to know how this bike handles. (I come from the cruiser world. This FJR handles nothing like my old Vulcan 900 Classic.)

 

[beemerdons]

Naaaaah. I just like to see brand spanking new FJRs. Especially when a new owner posts proud photos of his new bike. It's been a long time since I have had a brand new bike in the garage. August of 2003 actually. Not complaining though, I :wub: my three 2004 FJRs in the garage.

I would hate to keep you from seeing pictures of brand spanking new FJRs and new proud owners so, here you go! Last night I rode my brand new 2012 FJR the short 2 miles to my home from the dealership and quickly snapped this photo in our garage. I cannot wait to get home so I can throw a leg over and take her to a parking lot to scrub those tires and get to know how this bike handles. (I come from the cruiser world. This FJR handles nothing like my old Vulcan 900 Classic.)

Congratulations to you Mr Martini, welcome to the Forum and enjoy your new FJR!

 

[dcarver]

I might have to get me one of them this year..

All my new spare 06 plastic parts look like they would fit and match perfectly.

 

[RadioHowie]

I might have to get me one of them this year..

All my new spare 06 plastic parts look like they would fit and match perfectly.

Maybe you could transfer over your under-engineered wiring harness?

 

[beemerdons]

I might have to get me one of them this year..

All my new spare 06 plastic parts look like they would fit and match perfectly.

Maybe you could transfer over your under-engineered wiring harness?

An extremely nice apple sack jimmy kick there RadioHowie; I score it a 9.9!