Couples with a Bike each

[meefling]

My partner and I have a bike each (he rides more than me)- but have only been in ChCh for a few months and waiting for warmer days. I could never go back to pillion now - too scary not being in control. Looking forward to summer and getting out to play tho. Bring on the Sun........

[Stirts]

My partner and I have a bike each (he rides more than me)- but have only been in ChCh for a few months and waiting for warmer days. I could never go back to pillion now - too scary not being in control. Looking forward to summer and getting out to play tho. Bring on the Sun........

Bring on the Bring on the Light up the world, come everyone!!!

[Broomrider]

Seeing how you asked, and in no order of priority:

1. Standard 17" rubber front and rear (the ST has oddball tyres at both ends)
2. Span-adjustable clutch lever
3. Fully-adjustable front suspension
4. 40kg lighter
5. R1-sourced brakes
6. No linked brakes
7. Panniers are easier to attach and remove
8. Bike looks great without the panniers on
9. One key can be used to have both panniers unlocked at the same time
10. Better pillion comfort (I have on good authority)
11. That wonderful Yamaha inline four, with stump-pulling power that goes on forever

I should note at this point that I have owned both an ST1300 (32,000km) and an FJR (73,000km so far).

What do I miss about the ST1300?

1. That 27 litre fuel tank
2. The air temperature thermometer
3. The built-in drop bars
4. The rear suspension pre-load adjuster

Both are great bikes.

I haven't ridden the automatic FJR. Those who have generally enjoy them once they've got used to not having a clutch lever. But the two manual versions (ABS and non-ABS) are pretty damned fine bikes.

Thanks Hitcher, he can have a look at this when he get's home... Problem is I think, is he has been a Honda man since he was 15... and 30 yrs of Honda is a hard habit to break ..

sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread ...

[Hitcher]

I forgot to mention the ST's annoying cam whine...

[CookMySock]

Today I was following my wife home from town. It was just our usual friday blast into town and back, going the long way through the twisties, except this time I, uh, had to think.. or get left behind, and cornering, well no gazing into space while cornering..



Steve

[BiK3RChiK]

Today I was following my wife home from town. It was just our usual friday blast into town and back, going the long way through the twisties, except this time I, uh, had to think.. or get left behind, and cornering, well no gazing into space while cornering..



Steve

It's taking me while, but I'm getting there! Thanks for the certificate, DB!