I posted last week about getting into a used 2013/2014 in a year or two from my current 2008, and the responses were very helpful.
But then I made the mistake of talking to a dealer yesterday. Turns out they really seem to be willing to deal on the 2014A model. I understand it's not the "hot" ES model, which I don't think they are discounting much, if at all. So now I'm trying to justify moving up from my mint 2008 with only 20,000 miles on it.
I don't think I can justify the added cost of the ES at this time. It's not a $1,000 upgrade. ES is close to MSRP, where the A model I found on the floor is discounted much heavier.
So suspension: I'm 6'3" and 280. Wife is about 150. I'm thinking we need heavy springs. We've been fine on the 2008. I set it to heavy when I got it and never touched it again. I'm not a burner on the curves, which is fine since we don't have many here in Michigan.
So for us heavy people: How does the suspension hold up on the 2008 vs 2014A vs 2014ES?
Unfortunately I am never going to be the 170 lb rider with the 110 lb wife that most bikes are aimed at. And after 49,000 miles on FJR's (had 2004 too), I have lived just fine without a shock upgrade, although I can feel the difference when the wife gets on. Just want to make sure if I am buying new, I am getting the one that makes the most sense for my weight and riding style.
Thanks for the help.
Don.
But then I made the mistake of talking to a dealer yesterday. Turns out they really seem to be willing to deal on the 2014A model. I understand it's not the "hot" ES model, which I don't think they are discounting much, if at all. So now I'm trying to justify moving up from my mint 2008 with only 20,000 miles on it.
I don't think I can justify the added cost of the ES at this time. It's not a $1,000 upgrade. ES is close to MSRP, where the A model I found on the floor is discounted much heavier.
So suspension: I'm 6'3" and 280. Wife is about 150. I'm thinking we need heavy springs. We've been fine on the 2008. I set it to heavy when I got it and never touched it again. I'm not a burner on the curves, which is fine since we don't have many here in Michigan.
So for us heavy people: How does the suspension hold up on the 2008 vs 2014A vs 2014ES?
Unfortunately I am never going to be the 170 lb rider with the 110 lb wife that most bikes are aimed at. And after 49,000 miles on FJR's (had 2004 too), I have lived just fine without a shock upgrade, although I can feel the difference when the wife gets on. Just want to make sure if I am buying new, I am getting the one that makes the most sense for my weight and riding style.
Thanks for the help.
Don.