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Since the demise of the ST, been looking for a new 2 up sport tourer. There are only 2 that qualify IMO. The BMW R1200RT and the Yamaha FJR 1300. My local dealer that I've bought a bunch of bikes from Beechmont Yamaha is a Yammie dealer so this was a no brainer for me.
TA DA! 2018 Yamaha FJR 1300
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Grandkids # 3 & 4 (of 5) helped me pick it up lol
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I took the long way home which included riding "the Loop" (all new bikes that come to my house ride "the Loop" first day)
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A lot different than the ST. Kinda like a big full dressed liquid cooled shaft drive CB1100 lol. 25 horses more and 80 pounds less than the ST. A bit taller, but I had the seat cut down on the ST and will have the same guy do this one. Need to get a trunk but waffling on brand and size. Any suggestions?
I've always said my favorite motor is the liter + inline 4. This bike should be riight up my ally.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but also a very serious warning = do NOT even think of getting rid of CB1100
Enjoy you new toy and have a safe
Make sure, all 5 grand-Ferrets will take care of cleaning new babe and CB as well
Blue, eh ..
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That is an excellent bike for a very deserving person, family approves as well.
Someone near here got one as well and is very pleased with it, congratulations!
problem solved.
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Beautiful! Ride and enjoy!
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Congrats! Enjoy it in good health! I really like that matte blue finish!
I have no clue about trunk recommendations but I'm sure the FJR community can offer you a million opinions on what's best. Fun!
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Congrats Ferret!!
My CB1100 Forum Secret Decoder Ring was RIGHT!! A new FJR!
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Wise purchase ferret. There's hardly a better sport-touring bike for the money IMO. I hope years of trouble free riding on the new mount. Beautiful bike.
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I looked heavily into the original FJR1300 after reading about it on motorcycledaily.com 15+ years ago, but ended up also reading and lusting after a ZRX1200 which I eventually bought and it still sits in my garage- un-ridden, as I love the CB.
All of them are great bikes. In fact there was a guy with an FJR at the dyno last week while I was there- he was getting suspension work and had slip-on mufflers.
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This was, and still is, my favorite sport tourer. I miss my 2005 FJR sometimes. With the Corbin saddle and some bar risers, it was supremely comfortable. Up to that point, all I had owned were crude single cylinder dual sports. The FJR was a revelation.
Excellent choice and congratulations!
