Thinking about a 2013 Fjr1300
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Go drive a Triumph Trophy SE and a BMW R1200RT before you decide on the FJ.
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That is the bike I am gunning to get right now. I am currently selling my 08 Hayabusa in order to generate some cash for the purchase of the FJR, but people are shy about buying a Hayabusa it seems.
The FJR is a rock solid bike that has only been changed in minor ways over the years. The draws about the 2013 for me are the cruise control, heated grips, updated gauge cluster, large bags and the adjustable windshield and shaft driven. These are all things that I have either done to my Hayabusa, or tried to achieve.
Join a couple of FJR forums and start reading
The FJR is a rock solid bike that has only been changed in minor ways over the years. The draws about the 2013 for me are the cruise control, heated grips, updated gauge cluster, large bags and the adjustable windshield and shaft driven. These are all things that I have either done to my Hayabusa, or tried to achieve.
Join a couple of FJR forums and start reading
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Have a BIG friend(about 375 lbs.)who sold his ZX-14 last month and picked up a really mint,low mileage,black FJR 1300(i think it's an '08 or '09)and likes it a lot.Way more comfortable for his size and he can ride the shyt out of that thing(as he could his ZX-14)through the canyons out here in SoCal.Not my cup of tea but it's just right for him.
)who sold his ZX-14 last month and picked up a really mint,low mileage,black FJR 1300(i think it's an '08 or '09)and likes it a lot.Way more comfortable for his size and he can ride the shyt out of that thing(as he could his ZX-14)through the canyons out here in SoCal.Not my cup of tea but it's just right for him.
Never looked at one, but nice looking bike in my opinion. Looks like lots of storage when you need it, and a comfortable riding position.
Congrats! Now, post some pics!
Look at the results of the 2013 Iron Butt Rally. If I remember right, something like 7 of the top 10 finishers were on FJR's, and 5 of the top 6 were FJR's. They have pretty much removed BMW as the Iron Butt bike of choice.
My touring buddy rides a FRJ. His only complaint is boredom. Also, he never gets any love when we're parked and strangers come over to talk bikes. Everything is always all about the Hayabusa. It's almost as if there isn't even another bike sitting there.
My touring buddy rides a FRJ. His only complaint is boredom. Also, he never gets any love when we're parked and strangers come over to talk bikes. Everything is always all about the Hayabusa. It's almost as if there isn't even another bike sitting there.
My touring buddy rides a FRJ. His only complaint is boredom. Also, he never gets any love when we're parked and strangers come over to talk bikes. Everything is always all about the Hayabusa. It's almost as if there isn't even another bike sitting there.
If your friend is bored on the FJR, he's doing it wrong. And if he bought it to get love from other riders, he bought it for the wrong reason. That bike is capable of much more than it ever gets credit for...
I'll never get rid of my busa but I'll always have an FJR too.
Hmmm, what will you give me for the Harley if I want to trade it in?
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I rode one years ago and they had heating issues on the rider. The bike is about 650lbs wet. Shaft drive is nice, I had a GS1200 for many years but missed the torque and power of an inline 4. K1300S is a comparable choice as well, often overlooked.
I think a multistrada 1200 is a way more interesting choice, more fun and closer to a sportier bike yet supremely comfortable and way sexier and lighter than the FJR...
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I think a multistrada 1200 is a way more interesting choice, more fun and closer to a sportier bike yet supremely comfortable and way sexier and lighter than the FJR...
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you just described a GEN 1 FJR
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