Ferret gets a new ride

[peterbaron]

Can't choose which of your children you love most lol.

The FJR is a long distance tripper, the CB more an around town ride for me, but that doesn't/wouldn't stop me for using each for both purposes.

I rode both bikes yesterday and the FJR today (trying to get to 600 miles soI can do the first service)

Yamaha fixed my main 2 complaints on the FJR when I test rode one in 06 before buying the ST. Stiff throttle and clutch. The 06 made both of my forearms cramp. The slipper clutch on the 18 is nice and light and the RBW throttle is smooth and easy. Almost too easy lol. Transmission is good, 6th gear is nice. Suspension is good. Digital gear indicator is nice, cruise control and heated grips nice (although it's been in the 90's and I haven't tried the heated grips). Power is crazy. great brakes. What a nice motorcycle. I am getting used to the sitting on rather than in, and getting used to tip in points and throttle control on curves. Couldn't be happier at this point.

pb