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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.

K
15-11-06, 09:21 PM
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)

Beenz
16-11-06, 08:30 AM
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* :?

Iansv
16-11-06, 01:00 PM
Nice one Jimbo

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!

falc
16-11-06, 05:37 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:

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.