BikerDude
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So went to the local dealer today, just to shop around and to gaze at bikes. They had 3 different used FJRs on the floor. A 2009, with only 1300 miles on it, but it was scratched up all too hell!!! Poor thing lead a rough short life. There was a 2008 AE, not interested in the AE, I want a traditional clutch, (don't ask me why, just looks strange with out a clutch lever) and a tricked out 2008 with 27K miles on it. Dealer let me take it for a spin. here are my thoughts.
As I pulled away and started riding down the normal streets, I was like, this thing is not as powerful as everyone said it was. Where is the 140HP/1300cc?? Coming from harleys I expected to be blown away. After a few stop lights I figured out what my problem was. I was shifting too soon!!!!! Used to the low RPMs of a Harley I was not paying attention to where Redline on the FJR was. After a few more stop lights, I was blown away, very nice acceleration!!!! wow!!!! way cool!!! Time to take it on the highway, as I pulled on the Highway, very nice acceleration of course, liking this. I pulled behind a car, and just starting cruising. moving around in the seat, moving my legs, checking out the windscreen, see the difference in it up or down, getting a feel for the bike. I started thinking, this thing is really buzzing, Not liking this, I'm only doing 50.....as I look down I was sitting around 85!!!!!!! wow, better slow down, wait, let me down shift and give it some gas.......yup, its fast. time to get down to the speed limit, don't want to get a speeding ticket. Didn't get a chance to take twistys, other then some side streets and on/off ramp sweepers, but I am sure I will not be disappointed if I buy this bike. Coming from an Ultra Classic Harley, everything else on two wheels handles better then that land barge.
so big question 2008 (black) with 27K miles asking price $9,999, got him down to $9,500, but I wasn't working the sale that much, I am sure I could have gotten lower, another $500.
Goodies on the bike
Sergeant seat with passenger backrest.
Yamaha top case
Tall aftermarket windshield, unknown brand, but the thing had a smokey shade to it.
Frame sliders
Voltmeter display
Heated grips
those spongy sleeves on the grips.
Headlight covers (the plastic ones with the Velcro circles)
some type of aftermarket exhaust on it, unknown brand, but I think they were Remus Hexacone exhaust, didn't see any markings, but they looked like those.
overall the paint was a 8.5 out of 10. no major scratches nothing more then average for a 4 year old bike. This FJR was well taken care of, whoever owned it must of had a GPS or heated gear on it, hence the Voltmeter display add on. To me that says serious rider.
anyway what is everyone's impressions? good price for a 2008?
The only reason I did not ride away with it, was because they were not giving me enough on my trade-in. If I can get my truck sold soon, privately, then I will be back ASAP on this bike.
Bikerguy.
As I pulled away and started riding down the normal streets, I was like, this thing is not as powerful as everyone said it was. Where is the 140HP/1300cc?? Coming from harleys I expected to be blown away. After a few stop lights I figured out what my problem was. I was shifting too soon!!!!! Used to the low RPMs of a Harley I was not paying attention to where Redline on the FJR was. After a few more stop lights, I was blown away, very nice acceleration!!!! wow!!!! way cool!!! Time to take it on the highway, as I pulled on the Highway, very nice acceleration of course, liking this. I pulled behind a car, and just starting cruising. moving around in the seat, moving my legs, checking out the windscreen, see the difference in it up or down, getting a feel for the bike. I started thinking, this thing is really buzzing, Not liking this, I'm only doing 50.....as I look down I was sitting around 85!!!!!!! wow, better slow down, wait, let me down shift and give it some gas.......yup, its fast. time to get down to the speed limit, don't want to get a speeding ticket. Didn't get a chance to take twistys, other then some side streets and on/off ramp sweepers, but I am sure I will not be disappointed if I buy this bike. Coming from an Ultra Classic Harley, everything else on two wheels handles better then that land barge.
so big question 2008 (black) with 27K miles asking price $9,999, got him down to $9,500, but I wasn't working the sale that much, I am sure I could have gotten lower, another $500.
Goodies on the bike
Sergeant seat with passenger backrest.
Yamaha top case
Tall aftermarket windshield, unknown brand, but the thing had a smokey shade to it.
Frame sliders
Voltmeter display
Heated grips
those spongy sleeves on the grips.
Headlight covers (the plastic ones with the Velcro circles)
some type of aftermarket exhaust on it, unknown brand, but I think they were Remus Hexacone exhaust, didn't see any markings, but they looked like those.
overall the paint was a 8.5 out of 10. no major scratches nothing more then average for a 4 year old bike. This FJR was well taken care of, whoever owned it must of had a GPS or heated gear on it, hence the Voltmeter display add on. To me that says serious rider.
anyway what is everyone's impressions? good price for a 2008?
The only reason I did not ride away with it, was because they were not giving me enough on my trade-in. If I can get my truck sold soon, privately, then I will be back ASAP on this bike.
Bikerguy.