Used FJR's

[county]

I sure see a lot of them for sale...on here and elsewhere...I wonder why people are selling them?

[antvq]

They still make FJR's so most folks are probably selling the old to buy new.    Unlike Rebels, you can still buy a new FJR.

[chesthing]

Thinking about steppin' up County?

[midlifeuturn]

Not selling mine - You can't have it!

[atadaskew]

Unlike Rebels, you can still buy a new FJR.

Sure but FJRs look goofy with handlebar tassles.

[county]

Sure but FJRs look goofy with handlebar tassles.

Actually the tassels go on the clutch and brake levers.

[Spiffious]

It's because the owners have all died of old age.

[bikerstarfjr08]

I sure see a lot of them for sale...on here and elsewhere...I wonder why people are selling them?

I think it is because they are reading all the bad stuff YOU write about FJR's. Afterall, you are an authority on everything FJR.

[Flyer]

I see few FJRs up here in V-Twinland North.
Used or otherwise.

[county]

, you are an authority on everything FJR.

Not really an expert, more of an FJR buff...

[sleazy rider]

Your shtick is starting to shtink.  Get some new bait.  

[falconati]

They probably test rode some(any)thing else.

[JimNtexas]

I wish I had time to feed trolls, but I think my chain need a lube and adjust.......oh heck, I just remembered!  I ride an FJR, I have neither chains nor tassels!  Not even a clutch lever!

Guess I'll just go riding before it get over 100F.
 

[county]

I wonder why FJR riders are soooo....sensitive?

[mugwump58]

Hmm, let's see. Lighter than a C-14, better mileage, more adjustable suspension, great price and it fits a niche use that I have.  Oh yeah I compared it to the '09 the Kawi dealer was offering. The FJR is an '04

[Mr.Black]

I wish I had an FJR.

[Papa Lazarou]

Milky

[mugwump58]

 

[Mr Sunshine]

I sure see a lot of them for sale...on here and elsewhere...I wonder why people are selling them?

Because the Ducati Multistrada 1200 came out.  

[county]

I wish I had an FJR.

Yes, we all wish we had one....regrettably there are not enough to go around.  That is why I wonder why people are selling them.

[SoCalFJR]

I would say moving up to a newer model, I know several who have done so.  It all comes down to FJR bang for the buck.....every time I get a twinge to get something else......in the end all of the FJR capabilities overshadow most bikes. Long range tank-reliable-26K valve check-shaft-luggage, and of course lots of USEABLE HP that will still blow most bikes away.  The FJR gets the job done, without wondering if your Kipass is going to leave you stranded 500 miles from home.  I plan on running mine a long time......had cruise installed a couple years ago, the one thing all sport tour machines should come standard with......so mine is set.  I've already been through the Wings, and V twins, and even my beloved Valkyrie with no range was a much less efficient traveler than the FJR.........if I do sell mine it will be to get a 2007 with that swell burgundy color......
 

[mugwump58]

Yes I answered a question that hadn't been asked .[It's all about me] I'm gonna surmise that a newer one has taken it's place.

[chesthing]

Actually I've got a good answer for County. The reason so many are for sale all the time is that Yamaha sold the ever lovin crap out of them, it's a numbers thing. That would also explain the rarity of Blackbirds for sale.

[Papa Lazarou]

FJR's are Yamahahas? Good grief. I never knew.

[atadaskew]

FJR's are Yamahahas? Good grief. I never knew.

Good point.  I thought that FJRs were a state of mind.

[Papa Lazarou]

Good point.  I thought that FJRs were a state of mind.

Over here, they are called FJs.

They are also called "boring as fuck".

[atadaskew]

Over here, they are called FJs.

They are also called "boring as fuck".

I thought that was the translation for UJM?

[county]

Over here, they are called FJs.

They are also called "boring as fuck".

Hey, let's not go hating on FJR's...cause they are ridden by sensitive folks...

[Papa Lazarou]

Hey, let's not go hating on FJR's...cause they are ridden by sensitive folks...

Surely, anybody riding an FJ expects the piss to be taken.

[Mr.Black]

I hear your all just a bunch of fucking cunts. Is this so? Wouldn't a fucking cunt be the only good kind? If it weren't a fucking cunt, what else would it do?  If it were under water all the time, things like hermit crabs would probably live in it. I heard this in another thread. Then papa started talking about spanking his monkey while wearing a suit. This place is great. Fucking monkey cunts in suits!!!! Woot!!!!!!!




Carry on.  

[chornbe]

Over here, they are called FJs.

They are also called "boring as fuck".

So you've never ridden one?

[CLAY]

Hey, let's not go hating on FJR's...cause they are ridden by sensitive folks...

Surely, anybody riding an FJ expects the piss to be taken.

Welp,
  I love this place.  The FJR-dinstas are going to get up-in-arms now!  Isn't an FJR like a really big moped?  One of those 650 Burgmans?  That was my experience.  I've driven one.  

[mugwump58]

Really, I never expected this. Let the games begin....







 

[Mr.Black]

Welp,
  I love this place.  The FJR-dinstas are going to get up-in-arms now!  Isn't an FJR like a really big convection oven?

fxt

[Windblown]

Start a poll if ya really want to know.  

I had an '05 FJR for a little while.  Nice bike. A bit heavy. I sold it because I already had a C10 in the garage and there really wasn't anthing the FJR could do the C10 couldn't. (Yes the FJR is a bit smoother and obviously has more power, but for the bikes purpose the C10 was actually the better tool for the job (cold weather riding, nasty muddy gravel roads, occasional creek crossings, etc.)

With the money I got from selling the FJR I added a DRZ-400 and a first Gen Fz1 to the stable.  

[county]

With the money I got from selling the FJR I added a DRZ-400 and a first Gen Fz1 to the stable.  

Are you saying that people are selling FJR's to buy real motorcycles?

[chesthing]

I prefer my ST11 to the FJR so I'm not really that much of a fan, but I will say I'd sure buy one over a Blackbird torture rack or Rebel. Or an FZ1, or DRZ400, or C10, or any combination of these bikes.

[SVTNate]

I've got an '09 FJR and I've been looking at VFR800's recently, even wondering what a new CBR1000rr with Heli bars would be like for 200-300 miles.  I've got the new bike-itis bad, but I'm having trouble finding something to replace the FJR with.  Maybe I'll get an R1 and keep the FJR?  See if there is a new FZ1 for 2011?  I don't know.  The grass is always greener on the other side.  I think I want something smaller/lighter, but maybe I buy that and wish I had the comfort of the FJR again.  Being able to shift from full tuck, to sit up and beg, to full upright, with adjustable windscreen, bags, and 150WHP on tap with no chain maintenance is pretty cool.  I just wish it was 100 pounds lighter.

[JGreb]

I sure see a lot of them for sale...on here and elsewhere...I wonder why people are selling them?

The motorcycle is just too damn good and they want something to bitch about

[FJRmgm]

mostly its because the market demographic that can afford to buy one in the first place can also afford to switch motorcycles whenever they feel like it...... because they can.

They are not locked into one fine motorcycle like the FJR like many owners of lower cost bikes are.

And shoot, not everyone wants to own a generic, souless bike like a Honda.

I still grin every time I fire up my '05 FJR..

[GoneRacin]

I have toyed with the notion of selling my 2005, But it does everything so well its hard to let her go. I just got back from 11 days on the road, 17 states, and a SS1000 in route. Rode over 4500 miles on her. I love my FJR. I stopped to check out a new helmet on the way home and the salesman tried to push a connie 14 on me. Not a chance. Too many shortcomings on the Connie 14. I will probally ride my FJR till the wheels fall off her.

[Smoker]

Seems to be the bike of choice for MSF Ridercoaches.

[JGreb]

Welp,
  I love this place.  The FJR-dinstas are going to get up-in-arms now!  Isn't an FJR like a really big moped?  One of those 650 Burgmans?  That was my experience.  I've driven one.  

FJR



So, this little Burgman has more power than your B12S  

[amchev]

Mine is for sale... I just have a history of changing bikes every 3 years or so.  Nothing wrong with the FJR, just ready to try something else.  I'll bet a lot of folks are in the same boat, just ready to try something else.

[Papa Lazarou]

 Nothing wrong with the FJR,

yes there is. Good luck on the sale.

[FJRmgm]

yes there is. Good luck on the sale.

and just what bike do YOU ride?

[Papa Lazarou]

and just what bike do YOU ride?

A real bike  

[Ed]

I for sure will trade my cruiser in for a fjr, I like my roadliner but now want to have a little more fun.

[Snowdog]

I don't undrestand.

Used FJR's what?

Is this thread about something belonging to a used FJR or something used belonging to an FJR?

[MadOzodi]

My friend just traded in his '09 C14 and '09 FZ1 for a '10 FJR.  Looks-wise, I actually like it more than the C14.

[FJRmgm]

A real bike  

a girl's bike?

[Papa Lazarou]

a girl's bike?

No, that would be an FJR  

[Mr.Black]

A real bike  

Ooooooh. A Harley!!!!!!!

[Papa Lazarou]

Ooooooh. A Harley!!!!!!!

Noooooooooooooo

A Victoire!


(actually, it's a Trumpet)

[Mr.Black]

Everybody knows only Harleys are real bikes.

[Papa Lazarou]

Everybody knows only Harleys are real bikes.

That is so.  

[FJRmgm]

Everybody knows only Harleys are real bikes.

glad we got that straightened out...

[JoBu]

Actually the tassels go on the clutch and brake levers.

What's a clutch lever??    

Nice job on the thread, Country.  Seems like some of the folks don't know you very well.  

Cheers,

Joe

[5nines]

Over here, they are called FJs.

They are also called "boring as fuck".

If it's boring you are likely doing it wrong (same goes for riding)

[mcruss]

Yes, we all wish we had one....regrettably there are not enough to go around.  That is why I wonder why people are selling them.

Lets see...I had six beemers, managed to put over 50k on several of them.  Got rid of all of them finally.  Then I got rid of my old FJR because it was time for it's 78,000 valve check and I was too lazy to do it, after all, have to do them every 26,000 miles!  Oh, also got rid of it because it had a clutch lever....my new AE is everything the '04 was not and more.  

So go ahead, ask me why I dumped...er....sold my beemers.  

[XLR8]

My friend just traded in his '09 C14 and '09 FZ1 for a '10 FJR.  Looks-wise, I actually like it more than the C14.

I had an 05 and sold it. I was thinking of getting a C14 because it has all the nice tech but the FJR still looks so much nicer.

[2DFlyer]

FJR.  The new VFR.  

The boys must be resting easy on the Honda board and, just like the VFR, I'm still waiting to hear what exactly is wrong with the FJR.

[lharrell79]

Won't sell mine, it's going to stay in the garage forever.  Just gotta get a Tenere to go along side it.

Lucas

[Computer Guy]

I'm selling mine because my back problems now won't let me enjoy it anymore.

[Windblown]

Can we get a "County was Here" Smiley?  

 

[tigertom1965]

I was over on the dark side fjrforum last night. It seems like the FJR owners are selling them like hotcakes after they test ride the new BMW K1600GTL. Then they all plunk down money on the K1600GT becasue the GTL is too damn expensive. It seems like most of the posts over there are for new FJR owners or old owners doing nothing but bitchin bout their present crappy FJRs, spider ground, weight, and heat problems. The ticking of the first gen bikes was taken care of by the factory already and if it wasn't done it was because the original owners didn't give a chit. I would buy one of the engine acted like my old FZR1000's engine. Pulled like a freight train from 5000 rpm up. Of course that was a chain driven bike.

[Bounce]

Yeah? Really? I don't see that at all. Going over and seeing old posts may distract you and lead you to see what you wished was happening.

[photomd]

Yeah? Really? I don't see that at all. Going over and seeing old posts may distract you and lead you to see what you wished was happening.

Hook...
Line....
& Sinker....


 

[tigertom1965]

I would love to buy one today. I have a few hurdles to overcome first.
1. The two dealers close by don't have any in stock for me to take for a test ride.
2. I have a bike payemnt on my BMW for $435 right now.  
3. My bank won't give me a loan for one bike let alone two when 95% of my unemployment checks are going to paying my bills.  

So even if I could sell my BMW to buy a FJR my bank says no. I tried to explain to them that a new FJR is only $15000 something and that equates to less than $300 a month. So it would actually be easier for me to pay all my bills with a newer bike in the garage. They weren't buying.   Stupid bankers!   So I am stuck with my slow comfortable do everything well boxer and no cash for gas money. I guess I will have to suffer until I can find a job. It wouldn't be so bad but I was already told they wouldn't refinance my bike loan because they don't do that. I have been on unemployment since February no and it really sucks! Too few jobs and too many applications is what I am hearing. Thank you Mr President for totally f'ing up our economy and making it look like it was anybody's fault but your own.