Why all the FJR Angst.

[birdrunner]

Wow I don't know what to say. I'm choking up here. Dreams CAN come true.  

Sure,  you just need some more practice to make it.



Just like the Leafs need more practice to make the Cup.    

[black hills]

They make a great support vehicle, my mechanic rides one:

[Redbandit14]

Sure,  you just need some more practice to make it.



Just like the Leafs need more practice to make the Cup.    

More Practice? If I have to practice as much as the leafs I'm Done. Nobody has that kind of time.

[f6rider]

I gotta LMAO on this one! You guys that talk about the FJR being heavy, clumsy, portly etc... Wait a minute...let me laugh again. I came from a Honda Valkyrie...6 cyl, wide as texas, portly...well u bet! We ride the twisties every chance we get and I often got remarks from many of the ST riders that they were suprized to see the Valk keeping up with the aggresive pace in the twisties. Of course there were other  riders up there that I couldn't keep up with on the Valk. The point though certainly isn't about my riding abilities b/c I'm sure there are plenty of guys that can blow the socks off of me. The point is... that when I first rode the FJR it felt like a bicycle compared to the Valk. It still feels light, relatively flickable, and agile to me. For those that dislike it for whatever other resons...I understand...to each his own.  I certainly can't relate to all the heavy, clumsy, portly nonsense though, that I read from FJR bashers. The FJR is quick, responsive, agile and comfortable for long hauls. Hell, I like having a little substance under me on long hauls, along with a few accouterments.

[Smoker]

FYYFF's, FJR's are where it's at.

[Baz]

They make a great support vehicle, my mechanic rides one:

I couldn't help but notice which bike he was working on however.....

[birdrunner]

I couldn't help but notice which bike he was working on however.....

damn RR's  they keep losing air in the tires,  must be because they're such a "High Pressure" riding experience.

How are the one's on your FJR?   You put a car tire on the rear yet, I hear they don't affect the handling at all and  get great mileage.  

[NoGear]

All I have ever said about the FJR has to do with its accoutrements and weight...nobody is calling your wife fat, just your bike.  

I wouldn't be as mad if you called my wife fat!!!!!  

[protondecay123]

Must be some kinda rocket scientist that needs a mechanic to check air in the tires. Or is that a crack in the swingarm?

[lharrell79]

To the OP, don't listen to the haters.  No bike is going to be perfect, you just have to find the one that fits you best.  My FJR has a few things that could be improved on.  With having said that, it's still the best all around bike i've owned.

Lucas

[Meemuh]

Best part about FJR bashing is that it keeps people from picking on my C10.

[greywolf]

For a late 50's guy who's been riding for 40+ years I love mine.  It's comfortable enough for all day rides, Fast enough to keep me entertained, and handles anything I can throw at it with grace.


While I'd love a sport bike , they are just too hard on my old carcass for a day of riding.  Full on Touring bikes ( like my HD) are just to porky for real fun, but they have their purpose.

I've owned BMW's, Honda's and Harley's .. so far  I enjoy the FJR the most... Although if Motus takes off I may add one to the Garage.

[Baz]

damn RR's  they keep losing air in the tires,  must be because they're such a "High Pressure" riding experience.

How are the one's on your FJR?   You put a car tire on the rear yet, I hear they don't affect the handling at all and  get great mileage.  

You are forgetting that I have owned Honda's too.

I can safely say the FJR is the bike that I have worked on least, rode the most Mr. smarty pants.  

[birdrunner]

You are forgetting that I have owned Honda's too.

I can safely say the FJR is the bike that I have worked on least, rode the most Mr. smarty pants.  

So you went with the car tire then?

[Redbandit14]

There are two types of people who bash the FJR...

1) GSXR/CBR/ZX/YZF riders who ride like little girls and can't take a turn over 20 MPH, and got passed by one on the outside.

2) County

Best answer yet LOL .  

[Xanth]

There are two types of people who bash the FJR...

1) GSXR/CBR/ZX/YZF riders who ride like little girls and can't take a turn over 20 MPH, and got passed by one on the outside.

2) County

But I actually like the FJR.  

[Papa Lazarou]

Best part about FJR bashing is that it keeps people from picking on my C10.

That can be arranged, but what is a C10? Is it a smaller BSA C15?

[black hills]

Must be some kinda rocket scientist that needs a mechanic to check air in the tires. Or is that a crack in the swingarm?

plugged my flat tire and didn't have an elbow to get the air chuck on the valve stem, he had an "idea" involving soem fuel line and as usual it worked. now sense getting my own hands dirty .  doesn't everyone travel with a support crew?? how "uncivilized"