I got this yesterday. First yamaha I've ever owned.
Nice ride Gary - what year is it?
Standing beside it, it does seem long. That goes away when I climb on it tho.
2019.
Had 0.8kms on it.
Has 180kms now, aiming for 40,000 by eoy!
Well that is a very capable and comfortable machine with lots of nice tech, so 40k will go by easy.
Congrats on the new bike smell.
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I've had a bunch of them
you sure picked a good one to start with
function, performance, looks and reliability
congrats
AllistonGT
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Trust me your going to love it!
AllistonGT
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Another FJR
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AllistonGT
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Do yourself a favour and get the Yamaha Comfort seat. Not cheap but worth it if you plan on more than two hours on the bike.
I rode it home (hamilton) from london (once I got to brantford, I took the long way. Took a bit over 2hrs) No issue with the seat, but I'll look into it.....tnx for the heads up.
I've never owned a bike with a stock seat I didn't like.
I just threw a bunch of dough at it. (damn internet).
Pazzo shortys and a "life saving" exhaust.
Not needed. At all.
When I had mine and was touring, I would regularly do a week solid and ride between 900-1,200km per day. Absolutely no issues.
Have you ever opened up the side vents?
If yes. Does it make much difference?
(wondering about stability at speed)
AllistonGT
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Can't say "not needed at all". Your body isn't my body. I know three FJR owners. All HAD to replace the stock seat.
That would be like me saying bar risers are not needed at all. Many FJR owners need too. I didn't
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AllistonGT
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Tried it. Didn't notice any real difference. Weather protection is so good I've never needed to try them for extra comfort. I'm very comfortable down to about 5 degrees without heated gear.
AllistonGT
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My Harley was worse. It's all relative. I don't find it to bad. Engine produces heat. Is what it is.
Tnx. I don't think I'll ever bother adjusting the side vents.
As for heat. I didn't notice a thing with 17C air temp riding home.
Unlike my 13 busa which threw more heat up than I thought was possible. The 09 busa was warm, but not bothersome like the 13.
As for heat. I didn't notice a thing with 17C air temp riding home.
Unlike my 13 busa which threw more heat up than I thought was possible. The 09 busa was warm, but not bothersome like the 13.
AllistonGT
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I think the early FJR's had an issue with heat. I don't see it as an issue.
ruffriders
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Finally the right fit! Except the ball crushing into the tank seat.
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