Yamaha FJR

**Big Dave** · 2nd March 2007, 21:39

I've schooled some dweebs on sprotsbikes on full dressers.
It's not always about the bike.

**Podo** · 3rd March 2007, 15:26

You will not be disappointed, these bikes do everything well, have a superb build quality and because no plastic needs to be removed servicing is dirt cheap as well. A genuine sport tourer with heaps of smooth grunt.

**Hitcher** · 3rd March 2007, 15:41

I'm about to discover whether they make FJRs as good in Australia as they do here. We're collecting a rental first thing Monday from Eddie Garner in Melbourne and going bush for a couple of weeks. I am foaming at the bung with excitement!

Meanwhile my FJR is on holiday at TSS to get its new carbon Two Brothers Racing mufflers fitted. They look stunning. Hopefully they'll look just as good on the bike!

**Meanie** · 5th March 2007, 18:33

Well my week end got all stuffed up when the wifes cousin appeared unexpected from aussie needing a lift to wellington to catch the ferry by 10 am Sat morning. Couldnt let the wife drive cause she had an op a few weeks ago and still isnt quite right so by the time i got back the bike shop was shut Family in need is a pain in the ass, never mind i still have the ride to look forward to and you cant beat a few brownie points when your wanting a new toy

I might take a sicky tomorrow afternoon and sneak it out
I have also decided i am not gonna sell the meanie, they probably wont give me enough for it anyway, just may mean i have to wait a while until i can afford one, depending on how desperate the salesman is

**Hitcher** · 18th March 2007, 21:02

The Yamaha FJR1300 -- the great Australian motorcycle. Nearly 3,600km completed two-up with luggage in 10 days. 2002 model with 020s and Staintunes. Not bad, but I prefer mine. A big ups to Eddie Garner in Melbourne.

**Meanie** · 19th March 2007, 08:16

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The Yamaha FJR1300 -- the great Australian motorcycle. Nearly 3,600km completed two-up with luggage in 10 days. 2002 model with 020s and Staintunes. Not bad, but I prefer mine. A big ups to Eddie Garner in Melbourne.

What a blast at least over there you can ride for days and not run out of land
Still havnt had a test ride yet due to time restrictions and weather this week end however there is always this week end coming ill let you know
I have probably made up my mind to buy one anyway after all the literature i have read and positive feed back i have recieved but may have to wait a few months cause i dont want to sell the meanie and ive still gotta convince her indoors i need two steeds

**ceebie13** · 19th March 2007, 11:24

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The Yamaha FJR1300 -- the great Australian motorcycle. Nearly 3,600km completed two-up with luggage in 10 days. 2002 model with 020s and Staintunes. Not bad, but I prefer mine. A big ups to Eddie Garner in Melbourne.

Glad you're both back and had a good trip. Look forward to the full story. Maybe over a beer or six?

**NUTBAR** · 20th March 2007, 18:11

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I know one that will sound decidely hornier in a couple of days when it has a pair of Two Brothers Racing mufflers fitted.

hey bud can let me know how they sound and how much they cost, i am thinking about doing the same on my 05 fjr.
have seen them on a zx1400 and they sound owsome.

**Meanie** · 24th March 2007, 19:26

OMG I loved it
Took it for a ride today it had just 258 ks on the clock,Cowboyz came for a ride on his 900 and it was great to see him disappear in the mirrors even if was only on the straights when he least expected it
Seriously though it just fell into the corners and with a twist on the throttle at 100ks it shot up to 160 before i knew it, didnt even realise i was going that fast untill i glanced at the speedo Screens make you forget you are travelling at speed outdoors

Is it my imagination or when you get on a sports bike or even a sports tourer like the FJR all you wanna do is open her up and go like shit, maybe thats why i ride a cruiser
The gear lever was a little low and i had to bend my foot down to get it under to change up but nothing that cant be sorted
I will test ride another just to make sure but i think i will own one in time
The brakes were bloody amazing to say the least and it was very stable on the road at speed, even in the bumpy country roads. I think they need a radar detector as a stock item though i can see my liscence riding off into the sunset

So thumbs up for the FJR, still wont sell the meanie though I got back on it at the bike shop after i dropped the FJR off and remebered why i love it so much

**shafty** · 24th March 2007, 19:29

"Bike struck" I think, is the term.

Don't forget the Mighty ST1300 Pan European, - the thinking Riders choice .................... (Shafty ducks for cover)

**cowboyz** · 24th March 2007, 22:49

interesting ride it is too. certainly has enough power to get in and out of trouble. After I left you to return the bike (you did return it didnt you) I ended up going for a ride and am not in Te Awamutu. Back tomorrrow. fantastic ride up here too.