Ferret gets a new ride

[the Ferret]

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

Grandkids # 3 & 4 (of 5) helped me pick it up lol

I took the long way home which included riding "the Loop" (all new bikes that come to my house ride "the Loop" first day)

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.

 

[peterbaron]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but also a very serious warning = do NOT even think of getting rid of CB1100
Enjoy you new toy and have a safe :biker:
Make sure, all 5 grand-Ferrets will take care of cleaning new babe and CB as well:clap:
Blue, eh ..

pb

 

[rickcb]

Awesome!

 

[max]

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.

 

[suhawk305]

Beautiful! Ride and enjoy!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

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!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Congrats Ferret!!

My CB1100 Forum Secret Decoder Ring was RIGHT!! A new FJR!

 

[redbirds_imp]

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.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

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.

 

[the_undecider_imp]

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!

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

Beautiful bike Ferrett, you look good in blue.

 

[Cormanus]

Congratulations, Ferret. It’s sad about the ST’s demise as it was a loyal steed, but the FJR is a great bike. Pterodactyl really enjoyed his week in the US on one.

Like the blue.

 

[The A-man]

Congrats Ferret, it's a beautiful bike (probably the 2nd prettiest bike in your garage!). Very exciting day, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

 

[misterprofessionality]

i'm jealous...i've never wanted a sport touring bike before, but that seems to have a very similar engine to a bike i have always wanted, the XJR1300. nothing like a huge inline 4.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Must have missed it- why did the ST die?


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[Roper_imp]

Congratulations, Ferret, for not getting a 'Wing. Yet.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Must have missed it- why did the ST die?


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PowerDubs, check out this thread: When it rains, it pours

 

[cooldrum_imp]

Congrats on the new ride! Provide us with some feedback after you've had it for a while.

 

[Cormanus]

Congrats on the new ride! Provide us with some feedback after you've had it for a while.

Mate, I've a suspicion we'll hear a great deal more about it!

 

[Teamwalker_imp]

You're going to love it!! An outstanding motorcycle, I have a 2004 and still am amazed by this bike. Be careful, the CB1100 might sit a lot!