09-30-2018, 11:18 AM
Thanks Flyn
Doc, I think it feels different. The saddlebags weigh 15# each empty and the Givi trunk weighs 10 # pounds empty, so that's a weight reduction of 40 #, but it also felt different riding the FJR which is taller, longer, wider, heavier and much more powerful. Compared to the CB1100 it takes more effort to lean into a curve and more strength to hold the line through the curve. Even though the FJR is a sport tourer, it still likes long freeway rides better than curvy roads Imo. It's not a slouch on curvy roads for a near 650 pound machine, but it's still not a skinny, lightweight sportbike lol.
(09-30-2018, 07:48 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(09-30-2018, 06:47 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: 37 miles on the CB today and 32 on the FJR. Felt weird to ride the FJR. Decided to lower weight of it before the ride and decided to remove all the luggage. Had a heck of a time getting the right saddle bag off (the one I fell on) something must be out of line back there. oh well. lol
Feel much different without luggage?
Doc, I think it feels different. The saddlebags weigh 15# each empty and the Givi trunk weighs 10 # pounds empty, so that's a weight reduction of 40 #, but it also felt different riding the FJR which is taller, longer, wider, heavier and much more powerful. Compared to the CB1100 it takes more effort to lean into a curve and more strength to hold the line through the curve. Even though the FJR is a sport tourer, it still likes long freeway rides better than curvy roads Imo. It's not a slouch on curvy roads for a near 650 pound machine, but it's still not a skinny, lightweight sportbike lol.