Ferret gets a new ride

[rboe]

Sell it......


There is a large and informative users group (according to a Guzzi breakfast guy that owns one). Some of the earlier generations had their problem items but the latest seems well sorted. Maybe after several thousand of them get about 150,000 miles on them new issues will crop up.

Maybe by then you'll have most of the buttons sorted too.

 

[F800GT_imp]

The Ferret ... I am jealous ...

How dare you buy the exact same bike that I've been craving on for the last couple weeks ?

My dealer has it ... will have to trade my CB in though.

 

[Guth_imp]

Thanks guys. Took 2 rides on it today. So different than the ST. Of course spent 10 years and 110,000 miles on the ST. It's like learning how to ride all over again lol. How much gas do I give it? when do I start to lean? how far can I lean? When do I start braking? How hard can I brake? When do I upshift? when do I down shift? you know, things you take for granted after a while on a bike. I'll get used to it.

Now listen buckaroo, this can be a tough gig. But I like you kid and I think you're the right guy for the job, so your hired. Good luck breaking in that new bronc. I'm guessing that you'll have it all saddled up and the two of you will be fast friends in no time at all. Hang in there pardner. :biker:

Congratulations Mickey!

 

[use2b_imp]

" Need to get a trunk but waffling on brand and size. Any suggestions? "

I get to excited over new bikes to answer direct questions but have given it much thought.
I myself would not put a trunk on that bike permanently and the reason is there is so much sport in that sport tourer that it would become more of a tourer.
right now it is more aerodynamic and streamline = smooth air flow
the frame is very much sport bike from what i have read which is what i would want.
conclusion is I would use soft luggage for the rear or hard luggage that can be easily removed and not lugged around all the time.
the little ferrets look as if they approve of the new bike and i wonder if the oil has gotten cold yet ?
BTW I have a permanently mounted cargo net = YO

 

[rboe]

I bought a really big 56liter Give top case for the CB. Worked so well I bought the mount for the Griso so they can share it. It will easily take two full sized helmets. Already tested!

Yesterday I didn't use it so it was not mounted - so it's pretty easy to leave behind (especially if you have saddlebags).

 

[Django]

Congrats! I'm sure, you'll enjoy your new ride. Wish you nice rides, stay save.

 

[nhawk7504_imp]

Looks great. Motorcycle Safety course manager of operations rides one out this way and he loves his. He’s ridden man a mile interstate. No problems at all. Smooth. Fast. Comfy.


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[the Ferret]

wow Rboe 56 liter sounds huge. Does it dwarf the back end of the CB?

 

[Cormanus]

wow Rboe 56 liter sounds huge. Does it dwarf the back end of the CB?

Could we see a picture of it on the bike, Rboe, please?

 

[hb9400_imp]

Very nice bike, that blue is very pretty. I have both a Givi V46 and a larger size Kappa trunk, both have been great. Check out https://tourandride.com for options.

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[the Ferret]

Nice website Whats the diff between monolock and mono key?

 

[peterbaron]

Nice website Whats the diff between monolock and mono key?

http://www.giviluggage.co/givi-lugg...between-the-givi-monolock-monokey-technology/

...but I do not know if I should help you with ST...unless you promise to babysit CB...lol...



pb

 

[the Ferret]

Thanks for the link Peter. Understand completely now.

 

[the Ferret]

Well the FJR got it's first bath today. Twice lol. Weather forecast said it was going to start raining at 8 AM so I was on the road at 6:30 A.M. for an hour ride. 30 mins into the ride .... yep started raining. By 9:00 AM the sun was shining and at 2:00 PM I headed down to the Yamaha shop to order a trunk and tank bag. The skies started getting dark as a I got to the shop. The parts manager I was working with on the accessories was out to lunch so I skedaddled for home. Didn't make it. The skies opened up and it really came down this time. Uggg, well the bike was clean for 6 whole days. That might actually be a record for me lol.

 

[apex1_imp]

Nice new bike in a great color. The new bike thing is fun. With your new bike, your CB1100 may find itself sitting a bunch. With me, I just got my CB1100 so my Harley and my Ducati are the ones sitting more as I gravitate to the new EX. Just something about the new bike needing to be ridden.....

 

[rboe]

Not many shots on this laptop, but oddly enough it does not look all that big on the CB.

 

[Dude_imp]

Congratulations ferret!! These are great bikes. I will pick up a lightly used 2016 model within the next few years. I test rode the fjr last summer and i just felt spoiled on it lol.

I have a goal of putting 100k miles on my cb before getting the fjr. In my opinion thr fjr is the best deal in a touring motorcycle. You can still get leftover 2015's for 11k

 

[the Ferret]

Thanks I couldn't find any left overs except for a 2017 which was only $300 less than the 18 so I bought the 18.

I think your goal is awesome. It takes a LOT of riding to put 100,000 miles on a motorcycle. I put 100,000 on my ST and I rode about every rideable day for the last 5 years and many cross country trips.

I've put 40,000 on my CB, but at 68, I don't envision making it to 100K before I am done riding.

 

[Cormanus]

Oh, I dunno, Ferret. If you stay off the FJR except for long trips, you should do it easily.

 

[Aussieflyer]

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.

Oooh that's a nice bike, built for touring. The little fellas might even fit in those panniers. Congratulations on the bike and even more on the happy grand kids.