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« on: August 19, 2011, 05:53:34 PM »
Coffee meet last Sunday, the first one I've made all season, 192 miles of slab to get there.  The GSX1250 FA isn't really turning out to be the long distance bike I was hoping it would be. Talked to a bunch of FJR owners there, RedCBRRider and Prubert were even gracious enough to let me take their FJR's for a spin.  I knew of a lightly used 07 for sale at a dealer in Dubuque.  I asked RedCBRRider what I should do.  I got a simple answer.................

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It has an entire 2779 miles on it, and it cleaned up really well.  Garage queen.

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And, it matches my begonias.

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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 05:56:40 PM »
Time to change that profile, Mister!

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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 05:58:54 PM »
Wow, I remember your posts about buying the 1250.
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 06:10:26 PM »
Welcome to the black cherry club, my friend!

 I LOVE my FJR, and I don't care who knows!
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2011, 06:22:30 PM »
Quote from: scottzilla on August 19, 2011, 05:58:54 PM

Wow, I remember your posts about buying the 1250.

Yeah, I owned that bike just under 90 days, a new record for me Embarassment.  It' just wasn't turning out to be the long distance bike I was hoping for.  I did 593 miles last Sunday and fewer than 100 miles of it was fun, twisty roads.  After all that straight road (over 300 miles of slab) I was beat.  I kind of feel like I'm admitting defeat, but it's time for a bike that's made for 80% of the ride, not 20%.

The GSX is still a cool bike.  Smooth, torquey engine and really great running around locally.

I know of a really nice used one if anyone is looking.
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2011, 06:36:07 PM »
I was there when he went for the test rides.  Thought it was only a matter of time.  Way to go Jetpilot.  That is why I will not try one.  I cannot be assimilated.

As I go to SearchTempest and look for FJR.
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2011, 08:18:59 PM »
Oooohh, nice color!
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2011, 03:37:06 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2011, 05:01:56 AM »
Quote from: Oddball on August 19, 2011, 06:36:07 PM

I was there when he went for the test rides.  Thought it was only a matter of time.  Way to go Jetpilot.  That is why I will not try one.  I cannot be assimilated.

As I go to SearchTempest and look for FJR.


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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2011, 05:39:44 AM »
 

Nice bike.
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2011, 07:08:16 AM »
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!

And the purple one too?

Noooooooooooooo!
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2011, 07:36:20 AM »
Quote from: FZ1 Matt on August 20, 2011, 07:08:16 AM

And the purple one too?
 Lol

First thing one of my sons said, "Oh, it's purple". Lol
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2011, 07:41:21 AM »
Quote from: Grnarrowe on August 20, 2011, 05:01:56 AM

NICE find Jetpilot. Now get the power comander and a Wilburs suspension and you'll be set.

Thanks.  Going to hold off on big mods for the rest of this year, probably add a throttle lock though.  It came with the Yamaha bag liners, never used, still new in the package.
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2011, 08:11:35 AM »
Quote from: FZ1 Matt on August 20, 2011, 07:08:16 AM

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!

And the purple one too?

Noooooooooooooo!
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What he said.

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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2011, 09:38:03 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2011, 01:21:09 PM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 20, 2011, 07:41:21 AM


Thanks.  Going to hold off on big mods for the rest of this year, probably add a throttle lock though.  It came with the Yamaha bag liners, never used, still new in the package.


Other than a throttle lock, I really don't know what an FJR needs in terms of mods. They are nice bikes. Purpose built for eating up miles. That just wasn't quite my thing when I owned an FJR for about 90 days!

I don't even know....have you taken passengers on your past bikes? That's one thing I thought the FJR would also do really well.
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2011, 06:27:46 PM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 20, 2011, 07:36:20 AM


First thing one of my sons said, "Oh, it's purple". Lol


You know the silver ones are faster.  Lol

Nice find Roger.
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2011, 07:11:22 PM »
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Other than a throttle lock, I really don't know what an FJR needs in terms of mods. They are nice bikes. Purpose built for eating up miles. That just wasn't quite my thing when I owned an FJR for about 90 days!

I don't even know....have you taken passengers on your past bikes? That's one thing I thought the FJR would also do really well.

I don't even recall you ever owning an FJR. Confused

I don't ride with a passenger much, my wife went out with me once the entire 5 years I owned the BMW.  It is a more passenger friendly bike though.  Now that both kids are away at school and I have a more comfy motorcycle maybe she'd be willing to go out on it occasionally.
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« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2011, 06:52:46 PM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 20, 2011, 07:11:22 PM


I don't even recall you ever owning an FJR. Confused

I don't ride with a passenger much, my wife went out with me once the entire 5 years I owned the BMW.  It is a more passenger friendly bike though.  Now that both kids are away at school and I have a more comfy motorcycle maybe she'd be willing to go out on it occasionally.


I had picked up a blue '07 back in August of 2010. Low mileage, farkled up and ready to go. My daughter had been saying that she might do some riding with me if I got something that was more comfortable for her. But then she backtracked and never rode with me. I think she's scared. I decided I would spend time with home some other way. In the garage at the time, I also had a dirt bike and my trackbike. I was over-extended on the motorcycles. Now I just have a cheap-o streetbike and a cheap-o trackbike (which is under repair  Sad  ) Nothing was wrong with the FJR if my agenda was doing longer rides. I have to admit, at first I thought it turned like shit, until I realized the previous owner sold it to me with about 20 psi in the tires. Yeah, that makes it turn like a big fat unrelenting pig.
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« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2011, 07:46:03 PM »
Do those come with a vtwin?
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« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2011, 07:54:11 PM »
Took it out for my first decent ride today, about 200 miles.  Soooooooooooo comfy, good wind protection (actually about the same as my K1200S had except now I sit upright), decent but not mind blowing power and handling I can live with.  Really, keeping in mind that there are very few curves here in the Faltlands, it's pretty light on it's feet, considering it's size.  It'll be a couple of weeks before I get the chance to hit some good roads and really get a feel for it.

I'm also pleased to find that so far, everything works as it should. Smile
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« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2011, 08:26:57 PM »
It's good to make these major purchases after careful and drawn out consideration . . ..  

Or, perhaps not . . .. good onj you for getting what you want!
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« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2011, 08:58:09 PM »
Quote from: bomber on August 21, 2011, 08:26:57 PM

It's good to make these major purchases after careful and drawn out consideration . . ..  

Or, perhaps not . . .. good onj you for getting what you want!

In the future, I really need to arrange about a 2 month/2000 mile test ride program before I buy something.  Oh well, most of the time I do better than I did with the Suzuki, 5 years with my VFR, 5 years with the K12S etc.
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« Reply #23 on: August 21, 2011, 10:27:43 PM »
Unfortunately, they have an inline 4  Bigsmile
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2011, 04:46:35 AM »
Very nice Roger!  I noticed a few of these at the Guzzi Rally this weekend, at least a couple that were being ridden by guys with lots of Italian experience.
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« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2011, 10:28:48 AM »
Must be a virus around here, with the black cherry 07 FJRs...  I couldn't resist the one I picked up yesterday either.
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« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2011, 11:39:49 AM »
Quote from: Texatl on August 28, 2011, 10:28:48 AM

Must be a virus around here, with the black cherry 07 FJRs...  I couldn't resist the one I picked up yesterday either.


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« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2011, 01:09:32 PM »
Quote from: Texatl on August 28, 2011, 10:28:48 AM

Must be a virus around here, with the black cherry 07 FJRs...  I couldn't resist the one I picked up yesterday either.

Cool!  Pictures, details?
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« Reply #28 on: August 29, 2011, 04:42:09 AM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 28, 2011, 01:09:32 PM


Cool!  Pictures, details?


Danka!  Yes pics and details are coming, prolly tomorrow (damn that work thing.  who ever thought that was a good idea)  Headscratch
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« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2011, 04:50:32 AM »
Quote from: scottzilla on August 19, 2011, 05:58:54 PM

Wow, I remember your posts about buying the 1250.


Wow, I remember your posts about installing the FactoryPro shift kit in your VFR800.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/7886-factorypro-shift-kit-install/

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« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2011, 12:38:23 PM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on August 29, 2011, 04:50:32 AM



Wow, I remember your posts about installing the FactoryPro shift kit in your VFR800.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/7886-factorypro-shift-kit-install/

Traitor!!!  Twofinger Lol

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« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2011, 09:03:04 AM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 21, 2011, 07:54:11 PM
decent but not mind blowing power and handling I can live with.

it's a bike of two minds. below 5k rpm it's mild mannered clark kent. over 5k and the beast wakes up.

other than riding it to find what you want to change, frame sliders are a good first addition.
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« Reply #32 on: August 30, 2011, 12:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Bounce on August 30, 2011, 09:03:04 AM


it's a bike of two minds. below 5k rpm it's mild mannered clark kent. over 5k and the beast wakes up.

other than riding it to find what you want to change, frame sliders are a good first addition.


When passing on a two-lane backroad, get prepped into third gear, then hit second and go WOT.  Make sure you are not too close to the car you are trying to pass.
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« Reply #33 on: August 30, 2011, 01:13:51 PM »
Quote from: Bounce on August 30, 2011, 09:03:04 AM


it's a bike of two minds. below 5k rpm it's mild mannered clark kent. over 5k and the beast wakes up.

other than riding it to find what you want to change, frame sliders are a good first addition.

I've made a few quick trips to redline already.  It does move out at higher rpm but doesn't go like my K1200S did above 7,000 rpm, or my XX for that matter.  She makes good power though, no complaints about the engine at all.  Good stuff. Thumbsup Thumbsup
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« Reply #34 on: September 01, 2011, 08:07:23 PM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on August 21, 2011, 07:54:11 PM

Took it out for my first decent ride today, about 200 miles.  Soooooooooooo comfy, good wind protection (actually about the same as my K1200S had except now I sit upright), decent but not mind blowing power and handling I can live with.  Really, keeping in mind that there are very few curves here in the Faltlands, it's pretty light on it's feet, considering it's size.  It'll be a couple of weeks before I get the chance to hit some good roads and really get a feel for it.

I'm also pleased to find that so far, everything works as it should. Smile

The FJR is the best bike I have ever owned. I think it is a great combo of sportbike and touring bike all rolled into one. I also have a 07 black cherry and didn't really like the color alot at first but it has grown on me. I bought mine new in 09 as a two year left over.  There a couple FJR forums you can check out fjriders.com and fjrforum.com is another. There is alot of good info on either site. Congrats on the purchase of the best super sporttouring bike ever. LOL                Here is a couple pics of my bike
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« Reply #35 on: September 02, 2011, 05:57:22 AM »
Quote from: VTFJR13 on September 01, 2011, 08:07:23 PM

The FJR is the best bike I have ever owned. I think it is a great combo of sportbike and touring bike all rolled into one. I also have a 07 black cherry and didn't really like the color alot at first but it has grown on me. I bought mine new in 09 as a two year left over.  There a couple FJR forums you can check out fjriders.com and fjrforum.com is another. There is alot of good info on either site. Congrats on the purchase of the best super sporttouring bike ever. LOL                Here is a couple pics of my bike
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/VTRIDINGYZF600R/VanceHinesCSones003.jpg
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo43/VTRIDINGYZF600R/VanceHinesCSones002.jpg
Very Cool.  What exhaust pipes are those?
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« Reply #36 on: September 02, 2011, 11:18:00 AM »
Very nice! Thumbsup
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« Reply #37 on: September 02, 2011, 12:26:39 PM »
I've always liked the FJR - and that's got to be the nicest color - sweet bike - looks like new.
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« Reply #38 on: September 02, 2011, 04:37:18 PM »
Quote from: Texatl on September 02, 2011, 05:57:22 AM

Very Cool.  What exhaust pipes are those?


That is the new Vance&Hines CSone. It is new for this year I believe and I love the look of them. They have a nice sound also. Plus back in the day Vance&Hines and Yamaha went hand and hand.
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