Yamaha #1 in Reliability

[Birdman2010]

And just how appropriate is it that the bike they show in this report, representing Yamaha, is the FJR. Coincidence? Intentional?
But now it's got me thinking that because the '14 was in the picture, surely it must be the most reliable of all the FJRs.

I saw your 2007 FJR in your profile. Damn, that is a beautiful color: Black Cherry. Does the 2007 have cruise control and ABS?

 

[Birdman2010]

TripperMike posted: ......... But now it's got me thinking that because the '14 was in the picture, surely it must be the most reliable of all the FJRs.

I think (THINK) the 2014 is in there because the internet story is based on a 2015 Consumer Reports study. My guess is that the quickest, most reliable, and sexiest FJR -- the 2015 -- had not yet been released? More reliable? Just curious!!!

What is sexy about the color of the 15???? What has been done to the 15 that would make it quicker than the 14??

Absolutely nothing! The '15 is a charcoal grey. It looks nice, but it certainly is not "sexy". The '14 and the '15 are the same bikes except the color. I bought a '15 because a dealer was blowing them out for $10,500 with zero miles -- brand spanking new! Check my posts to read my story and see the bike. I love my '15, but I will trade it in for an '18 if it is Black Cherry! I love the LED lights that started with the '16.

 

[Birdman2010]

Fred W posted:Q: How does an ass fault gray qualify as "sexy"?

Well, FredW, it's the color all the cool kids in Hollywood and New York are wearing these days, and everyone knows that black is a slimming color. Can't expect a crusty New Englander to understand fashion, can we?

Birdman2010 posted: You know you are riding a fast bike when you hit 105 just getting on the freeway and accelerating over to the carpool lane. I look down and think "CRAP! I better slow my ass down!"

Similar story: I get on the freeway for my everyday morning commute, then cross four lanes to reach the HOV/motorbike lane. One morning about 6 weeks ago, there was a small window allowing me to scoot all the way across in one move. Like any self-respecting FJR pilot, I flipped on the turn signal, twisted the throttle, and extended my left arm to let folks know I was sliding all the way across.

As soon as I reached the HOV lane and set the cruise on 75 mph, I noticed the radar-carrying motor officer on the highway's right shoulder. Sure enough, he saddled up and started his strobes.

He said I was doing 93. I didn't argue, but explained, "I saw a hole and wanted to get there." Grey hair and mustache, ATTGAT, and an envious comment about his biker-cop boots kept it to a warning. "You ride carefully, now. And let's just wait a minute over here so everybody thinks you're getting a ticket."

Hahahaahahaa!!! That is awesome! I had my cruise set for 80 in a 65 speed zone. Traffic was flowing at 80. A motor officer on a stealth motorcycle pulled in front of me, slowed me down to 75, and then took off! I only knew that he was a motor office because of the blocked word "POLICE" on his bags. He was riding an all black ST1300 and he was wearing all black gear. Of course I gave him the two fingers down as he was riding away! Keep the rubber down and the shiny side up my friend!