Which generation is best?

[beemerdons]

If you were going to buy a used FJR, based on what you know now what generation would you purchase and why?

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2005-Yamaha-FJR1300-98941188 jimmydteach, Here is a great looking GEN 1 just 50 miles from your house and has only 13K miles on it. If you can get it for $6K you would be getting a great moto at a great price!

 

[beemerdons]

The "Best" FJR?

That would be the very rare, very valuable and VERY collectible 2003/4-version 2.

That's a 2004-ABS (best color) with a 2003 motor (best motor) in it.

IF you can find one (they are VERY, VERY rare), it would look just like this:

ps: Photographic proof that all Gen I owners do NOT look like douche bags.....

Best wishes,

'Howie

OK Guys, before I do this nasty business, I feel I owe it to you to ask for your permission ahead of time!

So, who wants to see the picture of RadioHowie riding Frankenbike in front of his house with his shirt off?

 

[Usul]

Well, you've got Gen I, Gen II, or Jen Aniston. I think they're all a great ride. Just kiddin'...I've never ridden a Gen I.

Anyway all I've got to say is...people try to put us down...just because we get around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594WLzzb3JI

 

[biknflyfisher]

Well, if you have already had your children and don't mind well-roasted chestnuts, then by all means get a Gen I. Otherwise get the cool-running Gen II.

The guy boinking the sheep was checking to see if the chestnuts were still operational,,,,

biknflyfisher

 

[fljab]

In California we make the Gen II and BMW rider park out of the way on the end of the line. MadMike2 was out of order however.

Uh, by my count there are FOUR and probably FIVE Gen 1's in that pic! and what's that at the end, a Harley???

Only one Gen 2 in that pic - the 2nd best color of all FJR's - behind only the "black is beautiful" versions made in '08 & '09!

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Send a Private Message to ShinyPartsUp ASAP and he will e-mail you back a list of Serial Numbers for those French detuned engines; and a descriptive pamphlet on FJR's and Rotella T-6 oil!

The info is free but there is a $99.99 shipping and handling fee.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

OK Guys, before I do this nasty business, I feel I owe it to you to ask for your permission ahead of time!

So, who wants to see the picture of RadioHowie riding Frankenbike in front of his house with his shirt off?

Johnny80s does I'm sure!

 

[beemerdons]

OK Guys, before I do this nasty business, I feel I owe it to you to ask for your permission ahead of time!

So, who wants to see the picture of RadioHowie riding Frankenbike in front of his house with his shirt off?

Johnny80s does I'm sure!

Actually, johnny80s has that picture tattooed on his back; "prison style"!

 

[Old Michael]

Well, you've got Gen I, Gen II, or Jen Aniston. I think they're all a great ride. Just kiddin'...I've never ridden a Gen I.

 

[LAF]

The Gen you are riding is the best, right?

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

The Gen you are riding is the best, right?

I don't believe so. Usul, I have to think likes Jen Aniston #1

 

[Usul]

The Gen you are riding is the best, right?

I don't believe so. Usul, I have to think likes Jen Aniston #1

If I was riding Jen Aniston right now, then you'd both be right. And if I was riding Jen Aniston while riding a Gen II...oh my...I just had an accident. :drag:

 

[SacramentoMike]

Send a Private Message to ShinyPartsUp ASAP and he will e-mail you back a list of Serial Numbers for those French detuned engines; and a descriptive pamphlet on FJR's and Rotella T-6 oil!

The info is free but there is a $99.99 shipping and handling fee.

CONSUMER ALERT! Don't pay this fee. Not a good deal.

You don't know what he was handling before. Ew.

 

[beemerdons]

Send a Private Message to ShinyPartsUp ASAP and he will e-mail you back a list of Serial Numbers for those French detuned engines; and a descriptive pamphlet on FJR's and Rotella T-6 oil!

The info is free but there is a $99.99 shipping and handling fee.

CONSUMER ALERT! Don't pay this fee. Not a good deal.

You don't know what he was handling before. Ew.

Well Mike, if this was the "Wheel of Fortune" television show: "I will take Goat for 500 hundred dollars!"

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Send a Private Message to ShinyPartsUp ASAP and he will e-mail you back a list of Serial Numbers for those French detuned engines; and a descriptive pamphlet on FJR's and Rotella T-6 oil!

The info is free but there is a $99.99 shipping and handling fee.

CONSUMER ALERT! Don't pay this fee. Not a good deal.

You don't know what he was handling before. Ew.

I buy this by the gross:

 

[steve'o']

Gen 1 of course. Who wants to be # 2?