Yamaha FJR

**Meanie** · 28th February 2007, 19:21

Anyone got one of these, a Yamaha FJR 1300
I am considering buying one, gonna go for a test ride on Saturday but i would appreciate any coments anyone has on these bikes
I like to do long hauls when i can with overnighters and do a lot of day trips of around 400 to 600 kms around back country roads (no gravel, sorry bonez) The meanstreak is great and i am not convinced i need to change

**fazer** · 28th February 2007, 21:23

Have owned one for 18 months. Can`t fault it for distance riding, comfortable, stable and quick when required. Excellant fuel economy if driven sensibly. Hasn`t used any oil between services. couple of small niggles 1. Is the wind noise from the stock wind shield ( which is electrically adjustable ), can`t get away from it no matter what position it`s in. There are wider/taller screens availailable. I believe the newer ones have the mod. 2. a bit jerky , due to the fuel injection, when slow riding, but once on the move, is smooth, and up to now, trouble free. and of course shaft drive, which takes away the problems of the chain maintenance. good set of headlights as well.

**Hitcher** · 1st March 2007, 18:55

Originally Posted by Meanie

Anyone got one of these, a Yamaha FJR 1300

Ahem...

As luck would have it, I own and ride one of those. 18,000km since July even. You won't regret purchasing one. They're about the best sports tourer around (waits for moans from the ST1300 and BMW brigades). Having owned an ST1300 I think I am moderately qualified to compare.

I'm happy to attempt answers to any questions you may have.

**cowboyz** · 1st March 2007, 19:04

you are not allowed to buy a FJR. I need that time waiting for a smoko break

**Bonez** · 1st March 2007, 19:07

Originally Posted by Meanie

(no gravel, sorry bonez)

I'm sadly disapointed sniff!! snifff!! 400km test ride is it? East maybe?

**cowboyz** · 1st March 2007, 19:56

might as well take it for a good one. Shame I have to take the boy to cricket on sat. should be test riding it sunday. going over to fielding to go round and round

**Meanie** · 1st March 2007, 20:18

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Ahem...

As luck would have it, I own and ride one of those. 18,000km since July even. You won't regret purchasing one. They're about the best sports tourer around (waits for moans from the ST1300 and BMW brigades). Having owned an ST1300 I think I am moderately qualified to compare.

I'm happy to attempt answers to any questions you may have.

Thanks Hitcher how do they handle on the tight stuff

**Hitcher** · 1st March 2007, 20:24

Originally Posted by Meanie

Thanks Hitcher how do they handle on the tight stuff

They fart in the general direction of tight stuff! And the new Avon Storm STs sharpen up what is already pretty darned good handling. I've found that FJRs are pretty happy on most road surfaces except golf-ball-size gravel.

**Meanie** · 1st March 2007, 20:31

Originally Posted by fazer

Have owned one for 18 months. Can`t fault it for distance riding, comfortable, stable and quick when required. Excellant fuel economy if driven sensibly. Hasn`t used any oil between services. couple of small niggles 1. Is the wind noise from the stock wind shield ( which is electrically adjustable ), can`t get away from it no matter what position it`s in. There are wider/taller screens availailable. I believe the newer ones have the mod. 2. a bit jerky , due to the fuel injection, when slow riding, but once on the move, is smooth, and up to now, trouble free. and of course shaft drive, which takes away the problems of the chain maintenance. good set of headlights as well.

Thanks Fazer I never had a windscreen before, i think the wind noise wont be any worse than without a screen and the meanie does have a driveshaft which for me is a must have

**Meanie** · 1st March 2007, 20:37

Originally Posted by Bonez

I'm sadly disapointed sniff!! snifff!! 400km test ride is it? East maybe?

Yea why not im sure they wont mind several hundred kms on a brand new bike, then i could buy it cheaper cause its not new any more

Originally Posted by cowboyz

might as well take it for a good one. Shame I have to take the boy to cricket on sat. should be test riding it sunday. going over to fielding to go round and round

Dont know what the insurance company would say if i binned it on the track, how the hell would you start to explain that

**avgas** · 1st March 2007, 20:53

bloody nice -cant fault em

**cowboyz** · 1st March 2007, 20:54

Originally Posted by Meanie

Dont know what the insurance company would say if i binned it on the track, how the hell would you start to explain that

Well it would probably start with..

Hold on while I kneal.....

**shafty** · 1st March 2007, 21:38

Without starting the whole FJR Versus ST mass-debate again, I test rode one, and reckon they look SPUNKY (better colour choices now), and sound HORNY.

And shit they can move!