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mysteryjimbo
15-11-06, 08:49 PM
As of monday, this'll be my new ride.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q118/mysteryjimbo/fe_1.jpg
I've decided, sport dont suit what i use my bikes for. So i've gone for an all out, large engine, sports tourer. With tourer being its main focus.
Let me present my FJR1300. :lol:
More photos to follow when i pick it up on Monday.
Not my cup of tea but it's horses for courses really - does look nice in black though. Classy. 8)
So why this rather than some of the other sports/tourer 'usual suspects' - Viffer, Blackbird, Sprint ST and the like?
Coddy_SV1000Z
15-11-06, 10:02 PM
a bloke i usually ride with has one of these, goes really well for its size and corners decent too
Sid Squid
15-11-06, 10:08 PM
Nice bike, very capable and comfy too, enjoy it.
:thumbsup:
mysteryjimbo
15-11-06, 11:10 PM
My selection criteria were:
Big engine, easily capable of touring two up with full luggage
Reliable and easy to maintain
Sporty enough for occasional weekends
Overall, i had to think about what i use it for. Commuting and occasional weekends away. Rarely do i go for a weekend race.
I went through the usual thoughts of VFR, blackbird, sprint and busa.
VFR, not big enough. I enjoyed it as a courtesy bike but not really what im after. Servicing aint cheap either.
Blackbird, a bit dated for me now.
Sprint, the new one i really like. Just a little uncommon on the second hand market and pricey to match
Busa, high maintenance. Not strong enough for two up touring. (cracked or bent sub frames)
Looks good in the black, enjoy. Looking forward to reading the riding report :D
Filipe M.
16-11-06, 10:05 AM
I went through the usual thoughts of VFR, blackbird, sprint and busa.
No Pan-Euro on that list? :? :wink:
Great bike, mate. Congrats! :)
21QUEST
16-11-06, 11:25 AM
Congrats on the new bike.
I haven't ridden one but have seen a few being ridden extremely well(eg those virgin limo riders) and appear to indeed handle very nicely :thumbsup: Enjoy!.
Cheers
Ben
Peter Henry
16-11-06, 12:36 PM
Huh..if only my maturity would finally kick in for me to see the sense and advantages of such a machine as a sports tourer.*sighs* :?
mysteryjimbo
16-11-06, 01:06 PM
I went through the usual thoughts of VFR, blackbird, sprint and busa.
No Pan-Euro on that list? :? :wink:
Great bike, mate. Congrats! :)
Not got the sporty "edge" i'm looking for. I dont want to abandon fun riding completely! :lol:
I haven't ridden one but have seen a few being ridden extremely well(eg those virgin limo riders) and appear to indeed handle very nicely :thumbsup: Enjoy!.
Did i mention previous owner? :wink:
Nice one Jimbo
Cheers, didnt go for the busa after all!
Quiff Wichard
16-11-06, 03:47 PM
an old "boss" of mine has an fjr and very knowledgeable he is too on them -
he thinks they are super-- theres an owners club too mefinks jim!
Busa, high maintenance. Not strong enough for two up touring. (cracked or bent sub frames)
There was a weak subframe on some but they repaired it and replaced with a stiffer one, but your right maintenance is high!
Looks great esp. in black, hope you enjoy it :thumbsup:
mysteryjimbo
16-11-06, 05:52 PM
Busa, high maintenance. Not strong enough for two up touring. (cracked or bent sub frames)
There was a weak subframe on some but they repaired it and replaced with a stiffer one, but your right maintenance is high!
Looks great esp. in black, hope you enjoy it :thumbsup:
Read all about em, apparently they bend rather than break now. Rated to a max of 280kg. Not a lot if you include luggage as well.
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