Would you buy a 07 with 63K miles

[floridalawdog]

I see a FJR for sale on CL that is about 3 to 4 hours from my house. It is an 07 with 63K on the odometer. It seems to be well taken care of, from the looks of things, and it has a lot of quality farkles done to it. So, my question, is this too high to start out my FJR journey? I have read through the milestones and see a lot of much higher mileages reached, into the 200 and 300 thousands. So, would it be worth my while to try to get this one for a good price, or should I looks for a lower mile bike?

Here are the details on the bike. And the asking price is $5800.

I have for sale a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycle in excellent condition that just turned 63k that I would like to sell as I just bought a new speed boat and I plan to spend my limited free time on the water.
This bike does have the matching factory side hard cases and a paint matched Givi quick release top trunk mounted on a Givi rear rack. Factory rear rack is included.
The bike has anti lock brakes.
Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires in excellent condition.
Notice the Givi top trunk has a soft pad for the passenger to lean against and a luggage rack as well. Original factory painted to match rear trunk rack included.
The bike has a (dyne jet power commander 3)-(fuel injection module) that increases horsepower and throttle response.
Electronic cruise control (Audiovox CCS-100) and many other options including frame sliders and a front fender extender by Fenda.
An extra 12 volt plugs along with Garmin GPS and mount that is hard wired into the bike.
This bike does have the (Heli)bar entire triple tree replacement and not just the add on risers allowing a more upright sitting position for longer rides. The upgraded taller than factory front wind screen has a vent in it to allow air flow to the rider. Two other windscreens come with the bike.
The bike has upgrade front forks (Omni) sport springs and synthetic fork oil.
Super Salamander bar end weights installed to take the vibration out of the handle bars.
This bike has always used Mobil 1 synthetic oil in the engine and Yamaha branded Yama lube for rear end fluid. The rear end fluid is changed along with every oil change because it is easy and cheap insurance against having any issues.
I do have (Cee Balley) lens covers on the front lights for protection against road debris.
The bike has upgraded slightly wider Yamaha brand mirrors to better see past your shoulders to the rear of you for much safer passing. This bike has always been garaged when not being used.
Notice the very nice Yamaha brand tank protector including a matching protector for the gas cap area.
I recently had a complete tune up done that included plugs and a complete fuel injection system cleaning and sync. This bike runs and sounds like a brand new bike.

Thanks again for advice.

 

[RossKean]

Depends on how well it was treated and how many miles you expect to put on it. If you are a high-mileage rider, you might wish to consider something with fewer miles. If you do less than 20,000 miles per year, I wouldn't worry about the mileage. Chances are that you won't wear it out as long as you take care of the regular maintenance. Seems like a pretty good price as long as it doesn't have any issues.

 

[floridalawdog]

My goal is to use it for nice mid range , 300 to 500 mile trips, a couple of times a year, for the next six to 8 years.

 

[A41Billy]

My goal is to use it for nice mid range , 300 to 500 mile trips, a couple of times a year, for the next six to 8 years.

Only a couple times a year? If my math is correct, you are only planning on putting 8,000 miles total. Good luck with that. FJR is too addictive.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I'd say go look at it. Make a decision based on what you see and the impression you get from the seller. He sounds knowledgeable and the mods made to the bike seem to be in line with what we do here.

I know that 63K will not have any effect on when Dad gets rid of his '07. That mileage is almost irrelevant.

 

[floridalawdog]

My goal is to use it for nice mid range , 300 to 500 mile trips, a couple of times a year, for the next six to 8 years.

Only a couple times a year? If my math is correct, you are only planning on putting 8,000 miles total. Good luck with that. FJR is too addictive.

Ideally, I would like to do more, but my work schedule, and other things may not allow for more.

 

[Fred W]

lawdog,

The point people are making is that with the intent of such light use you do not have to worry about wearing that FJR out. These bikes are boringly reliable and are well known to last to 200-300k miles with no major problems.

I have almost 90k on my '05 and have done nothing more than regular maintenance to it (knock on wood) and expect to keep it for another 100k miles at least, unless I inherit a big sum and the itch for a new one gets the better of me.

If this bike looks good when you see it (the price sure is) buy it and enjoy it.

PS - Did I tell you the one about the lawyer and the....

Just kidding. Welcome to the forum. (we'll wait to roast you until after you are assimilated)

 

[gixxerjasen]

If that's all you are going to use it for then go for it. Check other bikes for sale and see if you think the price is in line with the mileage. Sounds about right to me though.

 

[floridalawdog]

Well, that is my intention now, but who knows, once the bug bites me, I may take longer vacations than previously. There is an 06 with only 7200 miles closer to me, for 6250, but it has no farkles. I like farkles, and this is where my dilemma begins. The things on the 07 seem to be top notch. I guess I will make a cash offer on both and see who is more eager to sell. It seems I cant go wrong either way.

Thanks, everyone here is so helpful, and I love these bikes. Hopefully I will have one soon, and can make some new riding friends to take trips with.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Me personally, I might lean toward the one with the lower miles. Most of the stuff listed isn't too terribly expensive. ABS is standard on all 06+ bikes. The top box, PC3 and cruise are the big ticket items listed. Not sure about the upgraded springs. Heck, they might not even be the right springs for your weight. I'd consider that and the oil a maintenance item that would have needed at that point in the bike's life. Helibar is nice, but the screen might be good for you and it might not. That's one of those personal items that some folks like one and others like something else. The 7200 mile bike actually sounds like a pretty good deal from what I've seen.

 

[floridalawdog]

Good points Jasen

 

[BikerGeek99]

You may wanna check to see if he upgraded the rear shock when he upgraded the front suspension. Lots of guys around here wear out the stock rear shock well under 63K miles. My '04 stock shock had almost 75K miles on it when I replaced it and, to my butt-dyno, I couldn't really tell a huge difference. But that's just me.

Find out who installed the cruise control. If he installed it, try to figure out how competent of a mechanic he is, and focus on what he did to waterproof the control pad and ask him where he put the vacuum canister. I have no idea who installed mine but I have wires and crap running all over the place. But it works.

IIRC, model year 2007 was aboot the time that Yamaha changed the design of the cam chain tensioner. Find out if he replaced it. If not, it's not that big of a deal to swap it out - the new design is cheap insurance as the old design has had documented failures on this here Forum.

Recalls. Again, IIRC, 2007s had the wiring harness recall. Perhaps a GenII owner can pipe in on this one.

Even if ya get that '06 instead, the farkes are the easy part. Most of the crap I've put on my bike I have picked up on the Forum second- or third-hand. I'm talking Russell Day-Long seat, V-Stream windshield, Wilburs shock, prolly some other stuff that I've forgotten aboot.

Hope ya get one of em soon!

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Just letting you know... The '06 and '07 in stock trim have the worst low RPM throttle response and lurch of any year FJR. There are some who can "ride around it" and it never bothers them. The majority have an issue with it. Those two year models had a different throttle pulley and extremely lean fuel mapping. The throttle response is very abrupt at the bottom and is non-linear.

The most common fixes:

1. Power Commander 3 or 5.

2. G2 Ergonomics Throttle Tamer throttle tube.

The Power Commander listed on the '07 you are looking at is probably to tune/tame the throttle response. There is usually not much horsepower gain from it. You are looking at about a $350 plus item here.

The Throttle Tamer effectively counteracts the shape of the pulley at the throttle bodies and gives a linear and controllable response.

If color matters to you, the '06 is a wonderful dark blue metallic color and the '07 will be Black Cherry like the one in my avatar pic.

 

[rockmurf]

If the farkles are something that you would buy then they are a value to you. Cruise control(if you do alot of slab) is great. The heli bar triple tree can be a game saver if you can't adjust to the stretch to the bars. Sometimes looking at only the mileage is not the best measure of the value of the bike. An almost 8 year old bike with 7200 miles tells me that gasoline sat for long periods in that tank and oil for a long time also. When I ride my fjr I usually go for a couple to three hundred miles per ride and that is if I am just putting around the hood. I had 124k on my 06 when I sold it and it ran like new.

 

[floridalawdog]

Redfish, the 06 is an AE, so its silver. I do love that blue color on the A model 06s. I like that black cherry look a lot. And that's a good point rockmurf, maybe the 06 has sat too much, and its possible that the higher mileage bike may run better.

 

[08FJR4ME]

Sounds to me that he was meticulous with the bike. I know I wouldn't be dishing out for Mobil 1 synthetic every oil change or at all. Dinosaur oil works just fine for me. Although I have used semisynth a few times. Front springs aren’t that costly to upgrade but if he did the rear shock along with it you are looking at a grand or more just for those alone. My choice would be the higher mileage bike with all the upgrades. Don't let the high miles scare you off. I currently have 64K on my 08. Offer him 5500 cash and put it in the truck and take it home.

Dave

 

[Fred W]

Oh... Well.

Now you have to decide if you really want an AE or not. (FWIW you will find a lot of lower priced AEs on the market)

There are lovers and there are haters and there are some who are mostly ambivalent (like me). There is nothing particularly wrong with an AE, but...

It is worth less money now, on the open market because it is different and that thins the market for resale.

 

[floridalawdog]

I think I am with you Fred. I don't really have a preference. And I also think Dave, you are right. It seems to be maintained well. Im gonna just lowball each seller and see if I can get a deal. Both bikes have been listed for a month, so I guess its a buyers market.

 

[Sno Cat]

I see a FJR for sale on CL that is about 3 to 4 hours from my house. It is an 07 with 63K on the odometer. It seems to be well taken care of, from the looks of things, and it has a lot of quality farkles done to it. So, my question, is this too high to start out my FJR journey? I have read through the milestones and see a lot of much higher mileages reached, into the 200 and 300 thousands. So, would it be worth my while to try to get this one for a good price, or should I looks for a lower mile bike?
Here are the details on the bike. And the asking price is $5800.

I have for sale a 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycle in excellent condition that just turned 63k that I would like to sell as I just bought a new speed boat and I plan to spend my limited free time on the water.

This bike does have the matching factory side hard cases and a paint matched Givi quick release top trunk mounted on a Givi rear rack. Factory rear rack is included.

The bike has anti lock brakes.

Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires in excellent condition.

Notice the Givi top trunk has a soft pad for the passenger to lean against and a luggage rack as well. Original factory painted to match rear trunk rack included.

The bike has a (dyne jet power commander 3)-(fuel injection module) that increases horsepower and throttle response.

Electronic cruise control (Audiovox CCS-100) and many other options including frame sliders and a front fender extender by Fenda.

An extra 12 volt plugs along with Garmin GPS and mount that is hard wired into the bike.

This bike does have the (Heli)bar entire triple tree replacement and not just the add on risers allowing a more upright sitting position for longer rides. The upgraded taller than factory front wind screen has a vent in it to allow air flow to the rider. Two other windscreens come with the bike.

The bike has upgrade front forks (Omni) sport springs and synthetic fork oil.

Super Salamander bar end weights installed to take the vibration out of the handle bars.

This bike has always used Mobil 1 synthetic oil in the engine and Yamaha branded Yama lube for rear end fluid. The rear end fluid is changed along with every oil change because it is easy and cheap insurance against having any issues.

I do have (Cee Balley) lens covers on the front lights for protection against road debris.

The bike has upgraded slightly wider Yamaha brand mirrors to better see past your shoulders to the rear of you for much safer passing. This bike has always been garaged when not being used.

Notice the very nice Yamaha brand tank protector including a matching protector for the gas cap area.

I recently had a complete tune up done that included plugs and a complete fuel injection system cleaning and sync. This bike runs and sounds like a brand new bike.

Thanks again for advice.

Absolutely, 63,000 miles is a lot of miles on a bike. Take the burden of worry off your shoulders & buy my 2010 w/15,000 miles. I can arrange for discounted transportation. Check out my listing in the classifieds.

Thanks, Ed