Why all the FJR Angst.

[Redbandit14]

Mostly I ignore all the bike bashing . Even if directed at my bike i just don't give a shit.

But a comment in another thread had my wonder just what the wet weight was for an FJR vs. an ST1300.

The FJR is listed as 644lbs.  The ST at 730lbs

So why does the FJR get peoples panties in such a knot? Or have I just not been around enough to know the in joke?

[ScottysB12]

Its the Japanese version of Harley bashing

[black hills]

it's almost a wing
The guy I usually ride with has one and I call it the tanker. Of course when I ask if he has room for the sweatshirts I bought the kids at Crater Lake I have to apologize

[motormike]

There is all kinds of panties-bunching and bike bashing here.

Ride what fits your body, brain and style.

[FJR1300]

Or have I just not been around enough to know the in joke?

 

Paging Mr Country to the white courtesy phone. Paging Mr Country to the white courtesy phone.

[RiderCoach]

Welcome Mr Cuonty to the forum, I see yer personna has changed overnight... the miracle of the internet

[antvq]

Eh, everyone is just jealous of those of us lucky enough to ride the "Sport Tourer of the Decade".   You know, like back in high school when some kid showed up with a really nice hopped up ride and all the other kids were jealous so they called it a piece of crap?   Yeah, like that.    

County has to be the worst offender.   Must be compensating for the Rebel.  

[Redbandit14]

County has to be the worst offender.   Must be compensating for the Rebel.  

LOl yes i get that I'm sort assuming the XX is a figment of his imagination.

[county]

LOl yes i get that I'm sort assuming the XX is a figment of his imagination.

I have never denigrated the FJR...I am consistent in lauding the FJR as a fine touring bike.  And has a mighty fine electrically powered windscreen.   And no, not a figment of my imagination,  the XX is in my garage out of the snow as we speak...many on here have seen my Blackbird....it has traveled many miles.

[ajf]

Every time I ride mine, I think how much better it would be if under the same plastic were an 800 cc engine with 95 hp and 150 lbs less weight.  It would still be ugly, but it would be just as good for touring and more fun in the twisties.

[antvq]

Every time I ride mine, I think how much better it would be if under the same plastic were an 800 cc engine with 95 hp and 150 lbs less weight.  It would still be ugly, but it would be just as good for touring and more fun in the twisties.

That understandable seeing as you apparently don't know how to shift.  



































 

[SVTNate]

The angst is born of jealousy.  Not all men are manly enough to mount such a steed.  It is the Sport Tourer of the Decade, perpetually now and forever.

So who wants to buy mine?  

[stromgal]

I make fun of it only because it is ubiquitous.

[Mr.Black]

I make fun of it only because it is ubiquitous.

hada look that werd up.

[thatguy]

Too heavy,too hot and too small. Anything that comes with hard bags mounted does not have sport in mind regardless of what label you hang on it. It's a small touring bike. However ride whatever you like. That's why they make different models.

[county]

Too heavy,too hot and too small. Anything that comes with hard bags mounted does not have sport in mind regardless of what label you hang on it. It's a small touring bike. However ride whatever you like. That's why they make different models.

I must, respectfully disagree;  it's not so small.

[Redbandit14]

I have never denigrated the FJR...I am consistent in lauding the FJR as a fine touring bike.  And has a mighty fine electrically powered windscreen.   And no, not a figment of my imagination,  the XX is in my garage out of the snow as we speak...many on here have seen my Blackbird....it has traveled many miles.

Who are you and how did you Hack Countys account?

[heinee]

I must, respectfully disagree;  it's not so small.

poll?  

[Leanintree]

I make fun of it only because it is ubiquitous.

[Papa Lazarou]