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FJR vs M109 Susuki
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<blockquote data-quote="rbentnail" data-source="post: 1213074" data-attributes="member: 13598"><p>I've ridden both the M109 and Kaw's Vulcan 2000 (125cu.in.). Both have stump yanking torque. And I mean that literally, either one can jerk a tree stump right out of the ground. With some minor mods- chip on the 109, resistor on the V2K- either will give the FJR a run for its money up to about 120 and either can climb to about 140 if wanted. Please DAMHIK. The problem I found is that when climbing thru the gears the rev limiter on the big bores is hit way before one's butt feels the need to shift. It takes a bit of control but with some practice someone really good on either can trounce a moderate rider on an FJR. IMHO it all comes down to the brain operating the hand operating the right side twisty thing.</p><p></p><p>The other part of it that's often overlooked is keeping the front end on the ground. Big bores no problem. But the FJR can be an issue, especially if a softer grippier tire is used.</p><p></p><p><em>"one of those big fat tires on the back. I was surprised how well I could turn it around at parking lot speeds."</em> Sounds like the darkside is a-calling....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbentnail, post: 1213074, member: 13598"] I've ridden both the M109 and Kaw's Vulcan 2000 (125cu.in.). Both have stump yanking torque. And I mean that literally, either one can jerk a tree stump right out of the ground. With some minor mods- chip on the 109, resistor on the V2K- either will give the FJR a run for its money up to about 120 and either can climb to about 140 if wanted. Please DAMHIK. The problem I found is that when climbing thru the gears the rev limiter on the big bores is hit way before one's butt feels the need to shift. It takes a bit of control but with some practice someone really good on either can trounce a moderate rider on an FJR. IMHO it all comes down to the brain operating the hand operating the right side twisty thing. The other part of it that's often overlooked is keeping the front end on the ground. Big bores no problem. But the FJR can be an issue, especially if a softer grippier tire is used. [I]"one of those big fat tires on the back. I was surprised how well I could turn it around at parking lot speeds."[/I] Sounds like the darkside is a-calling.... [/QUOTE]
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