Going back to an FJR

Well....I've been off a motorcycle for 6 years, took the plunge and bought a Triumph Sprint St1050 with my tax return this year. Well...turns out it needs entire suspension rebuilt. Been sitting for a week, now has developed a mysterious leak from somewhere. I should've been smart and just bought an FJR to begin with, but noooooo. So I've found a 13 at Pony Powersports and am more than likely going to go check it out and possibly bring it home. But....for a couple thousand more, I can get a leftover 15. Any reasons I should take the 15 over the 13? Other than 0 miles vs 27k, 13 vs 15?

I would try to get the price down on either of those bikes...I paid just over what they want for the 15"A" for my new 16"ES".

Cruise control limited to 80 mph on the 13. Color is a matter of preference but I prefer the 15.

Yeah...I've seen a 15 going for around 13k just north of Pony. I think they're expensive on their bikes.

Go in the dealership, acting like the '16 is all there is in the world, and after they tell you how much, ask if there is other options. Keep acting like the '16 is your desire, and then see how far down they'll go on the '13 or '15.

Hey buddy, welcome back. Hope to see you at the Ramble.



I have a '13 and love it. If you are going to do a 50cc you might want a cruise control that goes above 80mph on the freeway...but I went to California and back without a CC or throttle lock so I don't give a crap about that...that's up to you. I love the 13 color...Gen 3's rule, so get the cheapest and ride it for a bazillion miles!

what about this one...

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/167793-2013-fjr1300-8000-miles/

Man....that's an old pic there Wheatie....I'm gonna try......

And ETJ, if I can sell the ST1050 outright, I'd consider it. It's just easier with my hectic schedule to get one closer.

El Toro Joe said:

what about this one...
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/167793-2013-fjr1300-8000-miles/

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YEAH!

Zzzzippy/Skippy always takes great care of his bikes. I think he polishes it every night.

...and the bike, too.

My 2015 is the cat's meow, but it has a clutch lever (mine has a GOLD clutch lever). Not sure how you feel about clutches and levers and stuff ...

The 2013 has a seriously limited cruise control, but I think some crazy Minnesotan here flashed his ECU to 2014 programming. (Or did I imagine that?)

I don't necessarily need to set the cruise any faster than 80....that may be a smart thing...lol

thompsonian said:

I don't necessarily need to set the cruise any faster than 80....that may be a smart thing...lol

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I once thought that too. Now we have lots of roads around here with a 75 mph limit and a few as high as 85.

I love my '13 (except for the cruise limitation), but in your shoes I'd try to get a good deal on the leftover '15.

I'm heading to Pony in the am to talk numbers. I found one just a bit more north, but I'm willing to see if they're gonna deal.

thompsonian said:

I'm heading to Pony in the am to talk numbers. I found one just a bit more north, but I'm willing to see if they're gonna deal.

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What year?

Well...looks like I'll be going home with a 2015 ABS! They're assembling it from the crate as I type!

Iron Pony?

Yep. Fresh from the crate!

Sweet, congrats! Did you pick up an A or ES?

--G