My oldest son (34 years old) and his wife (30) were here this weekend, and this morning we were out at the barn for some work projects. My daughter-in-law had seen the K1600GTL when I'd ridden it down to their place a few weeks ago, and she was enamored with it to the point of lusting after a ride.
But today, when she saw the FJR next to it in the shed, she immediately said "I like that one the best. That's the one I want a ride on. I want to be able to say that I've been on a really "bad" sport bike." She hopped on and pretended that she was riding it at Deal's Gap.
So, side by side, just based on the looks of it, the FJR won the comparo :-).
I commented here when I rode the Victory Vision on an extended test ride a few years ago that all the soccer moms had wanted to chat me up at the gas station when I was on the Victory Vision. Now it would appear that the FJR must be a chick magnet too. Us old guys have to take the strokes as they come.
Today was the first day in a while when we had nice temps, blue skies, and low wind, so it was perfect for riding. I took them both for spirited runs.
Although the K1600 can be argued to be more refined, the FJR continues to impress in sequential rides on the same roads. As BeemerDonS said the other day, if you could only have one between these two, the FJR would have to be the choice.
FJR has hot chick seal of approval
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 02:56 PM
Patience isn't a virtue.... It's a coping skill.
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 03:13 PM
Yep! I get stopped and asked all sorts of questions about this bike by Babes who would never in a million years stop and talk to a stranger!
Gotta Love it!
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If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 03:46 PM
No, it's the Bike. Come On!!! Have you really looked at that thing up Close?!Come on! You're being modest, you know it's really just you!!
If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:49 PM
He doesn't wear Armani when he rides, so it's the bike.
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I'm always right, yet it continues to surprise people! How can that be?
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:54 PM
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
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FJR#1 - The 'Dirty Ol Whore' - 2004 non-abs - RIP @ 226,400 - Gone, but not forgotton.
FJR#2 - The 'Hula Girl' - 2004 ABS - 129k
FJR#3 - The 'Virgin' - 2004 ABS - 4344 miles, a garage queen - Brundog would be proud!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:13 PM
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
Too easy. I'll let this one pass...
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:51 PM
Actually, I do sometimes. But, it's still the Bike!He doesn't wear Armani when he rides, so it's the bike.
If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:55 PM
G, if you are going to hand these guys softballs like that, you'd better duck fast! They'll swing at them all the time.What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 08:18 PM
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
The smell? No, sorry, that's too easy.
Here's why:
When your ears hang under the side of your helmet, they can tell that something's wrong. (Even before the smell reaches them.)
Darksider #18Are you the reason I'm so far above average?
I'm always right, yet it continues to surprise people! How can that be?
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 08:48 PM
G, This is what I'm talking about Right here. Good God Man! You have to make them Fast Curveballs across the temple. That'll get their Attention. Make them hit the dirt!!
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
The smell? No, sorry, that's too easy.
Here's why:
When your ears hang under the side of your helmet, they can tell that something's wrong. (Even before the smell reaches them.)
If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 05:48 AM
G, This is what I'm talking about Right here. Good God Man! You have to make them Fast Curveballs across the temple. That'll get their Attention. Make them hit the dirt!!
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
The smell? No, sorry, that's too easy.
Here's why:
When your ears hang under the side of your helmet, they can tell that something's wrong. (Even before the smell reaches them.)
Ears, what ears?
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:15 AM
hahah i love it......
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 08:20 AM
My oldest son (34 years old) and his wife (30) were here this weekend, and this morning we were out at the barn for some work projects. My daughter-in-law had seen the K1600GTL when I'd ridden it down to their place a few weeks ago, and she was enamored with it to the point of lusting after a ride.
But today, when she saw the FJR next to it in the shed, she immediately said "I like that one the best. That's the one I want a ride on. I want to be able to say that I've been on a really "bad" sport bike." She hopped on and pretended that she was riding it at Deal's Gap.
So, side by side, just based on the looks of it, the FJR won the comparo :-).
I think we need "hot-chick" pictures to verify your claim.
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 11:53 AM
For the Love of GOD!! What the Hell is That?!?!
G, This is what I'm talking about Right here. Good God Man! You have to make them Fast Curveballs across the temple. That'll get their Attention. Make them hit the dirt!!
What gives? The babes won't ever get near me, FJR or not?!?!
The smell? No, sorry, that's too easy.
Here's why:
When your ears hang under the side of your helmet, they can tell that something's wrong. (Even before the smell reaches them.)
Ears, what ears?
You See what you Done Did G?! These Jackles will take a Swing Every time!!
If you're not the lead dog. The view never changes and it always smells like crap!
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 06:30 PM
My oldest son (34 years old) and his wife (30) were here this weekend, and this morning we were out at the barn for some work projects. My daughter-in-law had seen the K1600GTL when I'd ridden it down to their place a few weeks ago, and she was enamored with it to the point of lusting after a ride.
But today, when she saw the FJR next to it in the shed, she immediately said "I like that one the best. That's the one I want a ride on. I want to be able to say that I've been on a really "bad" sport bike." She hopped on and pretended that she was riding it at Deal's Gap.
So, side by side, just based on the looks of it, the FJR won the comparo :-).
I commented here when I rode the Victory Vision on an extended test ride a few years ago that all the soccer moms had wanted to chat me up at the gas station when I was on the Victory Vision. Now it would appear that the FJR must be a chick magnet too. Us old guys have to take the strokes as they come.
Today was the first day in a while when we had nice temps, blue skies, and low wind, so it was perfect for riding. I took them both for spirited runs.
Although the K1600 can be argued to be more refined, the FJR continues to impress in sequential rides on the same roads. As BeemerDonS said the other day, if you could only have one between these two, the FJR would have to be the choice.
And that's a 2009. 2012 obviously is much more dangerous in that department.
This is one sweet ride!!
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:19 PM
I'm having a little trouble with the sick old SOB looking at his daughter in law and thinking, She's Haaawwwwwtttt.
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:29 PM
I'm having a little trouble with the sick old SOB looking at his daughter in law and thinking, She's Haaawwwwwtttt.
Why? He ain't dead yet! Now if yo take out the 'in law' part of daughter in law, well then yes, that would NOT be good at all.
IBA #327........................ Darksider #52
FJR#1 - The 'Dirty Ol Whore' - 2004 non-abs - RIP @ 226,400 - Gone, but not forgotton.
FJR#2 - The 'Hula Girl' - 2004 ABS - 129k
FJR#3 - The 'Virgin' - 2004 ABS - 4344 miles, a garage queen - Brundog would be proud!
FJR#4 - The Oregon FJR - 2004 ABS - 65k
FJR#5 - The Bastard POS Gen II - 2009A - 6,000+
FJR#1 - The 'Dirty Ol Whore' - 2004 non-abs - RIP @ 226,400 - Gone, but not forgotton.
FJR#2 - The 'Hula Girl' - 2004 ABS - 129k
FJR#3 - The 'Virgin' - 2004 ABS - 4344 miles, a garage queen - Brundog would be proud!
FJR#5 - The Bastard POS Gen II - 2009A - 6,000+
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 10:03 PM
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
I'm having a little trouble with the sick old SOB looking at his daughter in law and thinking, She's Haaawwwwwtttt.
Why? He ain't dead yet! Now if yo take out the 'in law' part of daughter in law, well then yes, that would NOT be good at all.
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 03:25 AM
I'm having a little trouble with the sick old SOB looking at his daughter in law and thinking, She's Haaawwwwwtttt.
Actually juniorfjr, on this Forum that will earn you additional bonus points!
