Would you buy a 07 with 63K miles

[SoCalFJR1300]

Motorcycle Consumer News magazine March 2014 issue Used Bike Value Guide shows 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A $7670. They do not specific mileage just state this is based on base model in good condition. I recently sold my 2007 with 32000 miles and in near mint condition for $7500. The bike had Power Commander III, Heli Riser Triple Clamp, G2, Vibranator bar ends and Cal-Sci windscreen. Tires were PR2's with only 1.5 32nd tread wear. All recalls done.

Milage matters in the value of "any" vehicle...the FJR is no different.

You sold your 2007 with 32,000 miles for 7,500, the posters bike he asked about has twice the mileage....it has to be worth less, I may be a little low in my 4-4.5 K but maybe 2,000 less than you sold yours for becasue of the milage.

So you think an additional 30k miles decreases the value of an '07 FJR by $2k? I don't think so. Sure it is worth a little bit less, but not $2k considering the bike is already 7 years old.

I just threw $2,000 out there, may not be that less....it's all about negotiation anyway.

 

[jjp4674]

Considering I bought an '08 with 83k on it from a forum member last year, I'd say that as long as you check it out properly and it seems to have been taken care of, high mileage isn't an issue at all. I've added 5k to it through half the riding season, and the whole time it's run perfectly. FJRs hold up very well with some proper maintenance, which it sounds like that '07 has had.

 

[floridalawdog]

I seldom check this forum since I moved on to a Super Tenere. How strange to sign in and find my old FJR.
I sold this bike to a guy from Florida last June. I was the original owner. It was serviced regularly. At the time of sell the bike ran great. It had a Penske rear shock and front springs for my weight of 220 lbs. The valves had been checked twice, the last check at around 52,000 miles, and valves did not need adjusting either time. It has the upgraded cam chain tensioner. The cruise control pad was sealed well and the CC had worked well for over 50.000 miles. The purchaser complained that the bike was too tall with the Penske shock and Russell seat. The CL add shows a stock seat. It would be worth checking to see if it still has a Penske shock.

It was a nice bike last June. I have no idea what the bike is like now. Strange world

Wow, that's a neat coincidence. And real good news. Seems like the bike was well cared for by you, and I am guessing it is still well taken care of. I am heading over that way for work in the next 2 weeks, so I am most likely buying the bike then. Thanks

Rockmurf, I was talking to a guy at 7 eleven yesterday, who was on a blue 2006 fjr with over 120k miles on it. Was your bike blue by any chance? If it was the same one, it was in wonderful shape, and sounded like a brand new bike when he started it up.

 

[rockmurf]

I can't be sure Dawg but it could have been. The bike sold locally. When I sold it I guess I was just tired of it after all the years and miles. After being without if for about 6 months and doing my research I came back to the fjr as the only bike for me. I just sent my seat out to Seth Laam so I will see what kind of work he does and then let the miles begin. lol

 

[floridalawdog]

He was about 6'1, with a bald head and an ear ring. I was just amazed at how clean and well taken care of it was for a 120k plus mile bike. It was actually destiny, running into him. I started looking at other bikes, and was considering several other bikes, even though I knew it was an FJR I was wanting. Then after seeing him, and how perfectly his bike ran, It was very clear. It has to be an FJR, or I wont be happy.

 

[rockmurf]

I researched everything out there and in the loop and it still came back to the fjr. It has everything you need and most of what you want(I don't give a crap about a 6th gear). It is heavier than I would like but that helps out on the slab and still gets in the 40's for mpg on regular gas.

 

[floridalawdog]

I ended up buying this bike. Its great. Runs perfect, cosmetically looks great, and has a lot of nice little upgrades. I rode out to Charlottes web pub today. Its about 80 miles each way. Had a great time. What a great bike the FJR is.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Congratulations. I hope it serves you well for many years and miles. You are in the right place to get ALL the answers on how to maintain and improve it.

Good Luck.

 

[floridalawdog]

Thanks redfish. It looks just like yours. Beautiful color.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Thanks redfish. It looks just like yours. Beautiful color.

I hope it's not "just like" Dad's. Dad's has big scratches on both mirrors and some on the right saddlebag.

Please let us know what mods have been done to the bike. May I recommend frame sliders, just in case. It is painful to see the ugliness when you drop a bike that nice.

 

[Bounce]

Absolutely, 63,000 miles is a lot of miles on a bike.

I disagree. I've bought a couple of bikes with 72k miles on them, put another 70+k miles on them and sold them to others who went on to use them for years afterwards.

The FJR, as a model, is no different than those. It's very reliable and can handle the miles without a bobble. The trick is to look and see if he kept a maintenance folder with all the services (including checking/adjusting valves) in accordance with Yamaha's schedule. If the current owner has a detailed maint folder and there is no record of any recurring problem, if the bike looks good (and passes a mechanic's inspection) then you should feel confident about the purchase if the price is in line with what you are willing to pay.

Glad it worked out and that you're happy.

 

[FJR Bill]

+1

People don't understand how well these new bikes (not just FJR's) are designed. A quality motorcycle today, maintained properly and not abused can be expected to go 200,000 miles without overhaul. Even my archaic 1998 Moto Guzzi is going strong, rides like new at 125,000 miles...Did put a clutch in it tho at 90,000. No big deal.

Bill

 

[fjrsochs]

45K on my '05 no problems

 

[richsp51]

Thanks redfish. It looks just like yours. Beautiful color.

I hope it's not "just like" Dad's. Dad's has big scratches on both mirrors and some on the right saddlebag.

Please let us know what mods have been done to the bike. May I recommend frame sliders, just in case. It is painful to see the ugliness when you drop a bike that nice.

+1 on the frame sliders. Per a discussion that I had with Redfish Hunter, I recently purchased the OES extended length sliders just like on his Dad's bike. I am very pleased with them. Thanks for the advice Redfish!

Here's a reference thread :

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=145685

 

[floridalawdog]

Fortunately, the bike came with frame sliders, and to list some stuff: 3 windscreens, upgraded forks, grip puppies, salamander bar ends, a volt meter, gps, extra plug, givi top case, the top case rack, audiovox cruise control, a nice fjr cover, tank bag. And after reading that the original owner had 2 valve checks and was well taken care of, I feel pretty confident about my purchase. Now if I could just figure out how to get it on the center stand.

 

[owsley]

Congrats on the purchase

 

[escapefjrtist]

<snip> Now if I could just figure out how to get it on the center stand.

Congrats, enjoy the new (to you) bike! Check out threads for centerstand technique...unless the bike's been lowered it pops up pretty easy!

--G

 

[rbentnail]

<snip> Now if I could just figure out how to get it on the center stand.

Congrats, enjoy the new (to you) bike! Check out threads for centerstand technique...unless the bike's been lowered it pops up pretty easy!

--G

It depends. My '07 has not been lowered at all and compared to the many bikes I've owned with center stands this one is a real bear for me. Unless I park on a slight up hill or place a 3/8" piece of wood under the rear tire it's all I can do to get it up. Good thing I rarely use the center stand, eh?

 

[Bounce]

It's all techique. If you can figure out how to get r done on a Wing, the FJR is easy peezy.