FJR's

[phil on a fazer]

Hi

i adore my Fazer and have spent a fair amount of money and time looking after her. But...it doesn't quite do what i want. The problem is im 6'4" and my Mrs is 5'10", the fazer is just that tiny bit too small. Ive had the bike 6 years and tried different bars + built up seat but i can never seem to find the right siting position?? (up right, leant down e.t.c)

I'm a fan of Yamaha as i think they're well built, reliable and value for money (as i don't have a lot of a cash!).

SO....what do people think of FJR's (new and old)? in a bike i always look for simplicity and running costs, again it goes back to the fact that i'm not flush with cash. i need to be able to maintain the bike my self without breaking the bank.

I know i could go on the FJR site but i will get a bit of a biased opinion.

Thanks

[Fuzzy]

I really like them, I think they're nicest of the touring bike segment and certainly one of the fastest.

I can't imagine they'd be that much more effort to run and work on (apart from fairings) over a thou. Guess an important thing to do is sit on one or take one for a test ride to see if the seating position suits you.

Earlier FJR1300s are getting more affordable now, the 1200 is too old hat for my liking

[CRH]

Hi

i adore my Fazer and have spent a fair amount of money and time looking after her. But...it doesn't quite do what i want. The problem is im 6'4" and my Mrs is 5'10", the fazer is just that tiny bit too small. Ive had the bike 6 years and tried different bars + built up seat but i can never seem to find the right siting position?? (up right, leant down e.t.c)

I'm a fan of Yamaha as i think they're well built, reliable and value for money (as i don't have a lot of a cash!).

SO....what do people think of FJR's (new and old)? in a bike i always look for simplicity and running costs, again it goes back to the fact that i'm not flush with cash. i need to be able to maintain the bike my self without breaking the bank.

I know i could go on the FJR site but i will get a bit of a biased opinion.

Thanks

....i ran one for 5years great bike!!...very heavy though?...good on fuel average of 45/50 ridden with care!...gearbox typical yam ..clonky...easy to service,that is when you have removed the fairing to get to the vitals?...you do find though tyres dont last long?...front seems to go first?...brakes awesome!!...very,very, comfortable!!..perfect bike for touring...not so good for commute!.....only problem you do seem to have is that the rear suspension needs regular servicing!!...ie, full strip down and regular grease up!!....massive torque from motor,...cruise at a ton+ all day without any effort ....pm me if you want to know anything else?

[Loz]

One of our 'other' bikes is a 05 FJR1300 and its great for 2 up touring, fast and comfy cant imagine us ever selling it 

[Kosmic Kartman]

Nice bike.

Thrashed the granny out of one for a week in the States, from Florida and up and down the Dragon US129, and surrounding area. Pretty well sorted though if riden hard they do tend to buck and weave a bit.

The only real negative that really pissed me off is the motor chucks out an awfull lot of heat that is vented around your legs. Even after a short while it gets pretty uncomfortable.

Wouldn't want to live with one through the summer.

[CRH]

Nice bike.

Thrashed the granny out of one for a week in the States, from Florida and up and down the Dragon US129, and surrounding area. Pretty well sorted though if riden hard they do tend to buck and weave a bit.

The only real negative that really pissed me off is the motor chucks out an awfull lot of heat that is vented around your legs. Even after a short while it gets pretty uncomfortable.

Wouldn't want to live with one through the summer....ah the built in heater!!...great in winter though?...you dont tend to notice it whilst on the move though?...bit of a bugger in heavy traffic if you cant filter...the fairing itselfs good!!...keeps the crap off!..and the electric screen is brill on motorways etc!....would still have mine now if it wasnt that i got riddled with the dreaded arthritis!...just got too heavy to move about,...alot better than a pan for touring,tried them both and a pan doesnt come close?...

[phil on a fazer]

even on my own i dont really thrash bikes, im quite a sedate rider. i just think an FJR would be great two up, a real mile muncher.

Thing is an 04 (ish) FJR with around 30K on the clock is nearly double the price of what i would get for my fazer (04 31k).

Cheers

[CRH]

there are a few ..mint ..02/03 fj,s on nett with low mileage for around the 2/2500 make sure if you do get one its got full service history!!...you wont go far wrong with one though!...and your missis will love the pillion, even fully loaded you still got bags of room on rear!!  try one ....i do know someone who,s just clocked up 170,000 on a 51plt ..had it from new !!...and still sounds and runs spot on!!

[driller2]

I bought one of the semi auto versions about 4 years ago when Yamaha were almost giving them away - less than £10k - and kept it for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Loved it and only moved it on when the weight became too much.
Last week I read about the updated version and with my health improving had a new one delivered.
It's the semi auto one with the usd forks , electric suspension, a lovely pair of Akro's ,and an amazing array of info on the clocks and loads of buttons to play with.
Expensive but brilliant .
The new suspension makes it almost flickable and the motor is sooo smooth.  Not for you younger guys I think , stick to the FZ1's and Multistradas, but perfect my trips around Europe.
Salesman told me that the semi auto box adds 10kgs to the weight , but that is balanced by not having a clutch lever. WTF ??