El Toro Joe
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Got on the highway last saturday, set the cruise at 75, and after about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw I was in fifth
. I guess I'm still use to my 06. Sixth did smooth things out a little
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Steel_Gin
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Oh NO!! All that extra gas you burned!!Got on the highway last saturday, set the cruise at 75, and after about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw I was in fifth. I guess I'm still use to my 06. Sixth did smooth things out a little
El Toro Joe
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Oh NO!! All that extra gas you burned!!Got on the highway last saturday, set the cruise at 75, and after about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw I was in fifth. I guess I'm still use to my 06. Sixth did smooth things out a little
N4HHE
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My FJR has never gone anywhere for any reason other than the fun of it. 39 gallons "wasted" so far!Oh NO!! All that extra gas you burned!!Got on the highway last saturday, set the cruise at 75, and after about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw I was in fifth. I guess I'm still use to my 06. Sixth did smooth things out a little
JBinIndy
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Stopped by Dreyer Motorsports in Indianapolis today for a Yamaha Test Ride Day, hoping to test ride the 2016 FJR. For what it is worth, the Yamaha Rep kept referring to it as a Gen 4. Unfortunately it was raining, and the best I could do was to start it up and move around in first gear a bit. I was already impressed. Expecting June delivery on a 2016 ES from D&H. I have already sold my 2015 FZ-07, which sold in 2 hours on Craigslist. Ride safe!
thank god only minor esthetic changes and the 6th gear which is good for long trips ,
the only and forever problem in the FJR is the stock windshield
the only and forever problem in the FJR is the stock windshield
thank god only minor esthetic changes and the 6th gear which is good for long trips ,
the only and forever problem in the FJR is the stock windshield
the only and forever problem in the FJR is the stock windshield
TomInPA
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DocFJR
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I got my Motorcyclist magazine the other day and saw a review of the 2016. The usual overstatement regarding the rationale for the sixth gear (author Cook talks about the many pre-2016 FJR owners who were "whining" about their first time on the highway). <sigh>. Sure, there has always been discussion among owners on that beaten-to-death topic, but it seems to me that reviewers complained more than owners. Perhaps some new owners complained BECAUSE the reviewers told them it was a problem. Five works for me, and six would fine, too. If six speeds makes the bike sell, that's enough of a reason. But I know a lot of FJR owners, and I can't remember much "whining" about the first highway ride. Anyway...
He also claims that unless you have the ES and it's in the top preload setting and full hard, it throws sparks, "early and often." Come on, man, that's a stretch. It's not a Panigale, but "early and often"?
Then it becomes apparent that he's not really familiar with the FJR at all. He claims that in 2013, Yamaha gave the FJR an electronically-adjustable windshield. Yikes.
He also claims that unless you have the ES and it's in the top preload setting and full hard, it throws sparks, "early and often." Come on, man, that's a stretch. It's not a Panigale, but "early and often"?
Then it becomes apparent that he's not really familiar with the FJR at all. He claims that in 2013, Yamaha gave the FJR an electronically-adjustable windshield. Yikes.
birkdale10
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My, this is a long topic. 80 pages? I could start a new topic, but I'll just add my 2 cents here.
Picked up my '16 at D&H in Cullman, met Jerold, met my new bike and went for a ride.
I hit the 'southernmost' point in the Florida Keys, the easternmost point in Quoddy Head, Maine, and various other interesting spots along the way. (FINALLY: got to Deal's Gap and the Tail of the Dragon!) Taking my time and just enjoying being on the bike.
Arrived in Texas with 6817 miles on my 22 day old bike.
6th gear is wonderful. Some people say it's an unnecessary overdrive. For super slab work, or smaller highway work, or even 45 mph work - it works fine. I needed to shift down a couple to get some good acceleration, but that is not a hardship.
Cruise control is wonderful. I went to a Cleveland-area shop with 5200 miles to get the 4000 mile oil change. He said that if I wanted to maximize mileage, use the cruise control. The 'brains' on the bike is constantly check throttle position, and if you use your right hand to maintain a constant speed, you are not really maintaining a constant speed, and the bike will react to every input. I think I agree with that.
One of my days, I was totally NOT in a hurry. Only 350 miles to go to my next scheduled hotel stop, and all day to get there. So, I went mostly small (55mph) country highways, and I went with the posted limits. If it was 55, I set the cruise to 56. 45 mph, I went 46. I put 299.6 miles before the last dot started blinking, and 319 total for the tank. 54.6 calculated smiles per gallon. I am a very happy rider.
Worst mpg day was Southern Indiana and Tennessee, into a 30 mph constant head and quarter-head wind. Gusting (I learned later) to 45 mph. It was chilly, exhausting, and not much fun. Lowest mileage for the trip: 41 mpg.
The heated grips are my 2nd favorite feature.
The windshield is too short for a 6'2" rider with a tall torso. I will be getting an aftermarket item very soon.
I chose my timing very well for my trip, weather-wise. I had one loooonnnng rainy, cold day, in KY, WV, VA. My waterproof gloves turned into mops. I had two other days where I needed to put on the rain suit for an hour or so before it cleared up. Just about everything else was sunny and dry.
It was interesting to go from late spring (FL, AL, GA) to early spring, to barely spring, to no sign that spring was anywhere to be found (ME). Then back to almost summer in TX,
I have kept track of every drop I've put in, and I'm averaging 46.5 mpg. I spent many hours looking for the fastest cars I could find, and following at a discrete distance. One day, I followed about 5 cars for over 2 hours at around 90, and only got 45 mpg on that tankful.
My butt hurts after 4 hours. Nothing I could do about it. I hoped to grow some calluses, but at the end of a long day (sometimes 8 hours) it just ached. I have a gel pad, but I didn't bring it, just using the stock seat. I do not have an iron butt.
There was none of the engine heat that is always there on my 2005 model. I had heard that problem was cured long ago, and I can confirm.
Givi 46 liter trunk is just perfect. The Yamaha bag inserts are a nice perk, I used them and filled the bags up with everything I needed.
I avoided night riding, but had to be out a couple of times. The low beams on the bike are brighter and wider than many of the cars I was on the road with. The high beams can light up some of the smaller moons of Jupiter. Great lights.
If anyone want to ask me for advice on getting a new bike...I'd suggest looking hard at the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300. Pretty much an OK bike. IMO.
Picked up my '16 at D&H in Cullman, met Jerold, met my new bike and went for a ride.
I hit the 'southernmost' point in the Florida Keys, the easternmost point in Quoddy Head, Maine, and various other interesting spots along the way. (FINALLY: got to Deal's Gap and the Tail of the Dragon!) Taking my time and just enjoying being on the bike.
Arrived in Texas with 6817 miles on my 22 day old bike.
6th gear is wonderful. Some people say it's an unnecessary overdrive. For super slab work, or smaller highway work, or even 45 mph work - it works fine. I needed to shift down a couple to get some good acceleration, but that is not a hardship.
Cruise control is wonderful. I went to a Cleveland-area shop with 5200 miles to get the 4000 mile oil change. He said that if I wanted to maximize mileage, use the cruise control. The 'brains' on the bike is constantly check throttle position, and if you use your right hand to maintain a constant speed, you are not really maintaining a constant speed, and the bike will react to every input. I think I agree with that.
One of my days, I was totally NOT in a hurry. Only 350 miles to go to my next scheduled hotel stop, and all day to get there. So, I went mostly small (55mph) country highways, and I went with the posted limits. If it was 55, I set the cruise to 56. 45 mph, I went 46. I put 299.6 miles before the last dot started blinking, and 319 total for the tank. 54.6 calculated smiles per gallon. I am a very happy rider.
Worst mpg day was Southern Indiana and Tennessee, into a 30 mph constant head and quarter-head wind. Gusting (I learned later) to 45 mph. It was chilly, exhausting, and not much fun. Lowest mileage for the trip: 41 mpg.
The heated grips are my 2nd favorite feature.
The windshield is too short for a 6'2" rider with a tall torso. I will be getting an aftermarket item very soon.
I chose my timing very well for my trip, weather-wise. I had one loooonnnng rainy, cold day, in KY, WV, VA. My waterproof gloves turned into mops. I had two other days where I needed to put on the rain suit for an hour or so before it cleared up. Just about everything else was sunny and dry.
It was interesting to go from late spring (FL, AL, GA) to early spring, to barely spring, to no sign that spring was anywhere to be found (ME). Then back to almost summer in TX,
I have kept track of every drop I've put in, and I'm averaging 46.5 mpg. I spent many hours looking for the fastest cars I could find, and following at a discrete distance. One day, I followed about 5 cars for over 2 hours at around 90, and only got 45 mpg on that tankful.
My butt hurts after 4 hours. Nothing I could do about it. I hoped to grow some calluses, but at the end of a long day (sometimes 8 hours) it just ached. I have a gel pad, but I didn't bring it, just using the stock seat. I do not have an iron butt.
There was none of the engine heat that is always there on my 2005 model. I had heard that problem was cured long ago, and I can confirm.
Givi 46 liter trunk is just perfect. The Yamaha bag inserts are a nice perk, I used them and filled the bags up with everything I needed.
I avoided night riding, but had to be out a couple of times. The low beams on the bike are brighter and wider than many of the cars I was on the road with. The high beams can light up some of the smaller moons of Jupiter. Great lights.
If anyone want to ask me for advice on getting a new bike...I'd suggest looking hard at the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300. Pretty much an OK bike. IMO.
pcarnut
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Really nice ride report ^^^^, thanks! That's great mpg too.
Great report birkdale. Thank you..
NTXFJR
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Without pics it didn't happen!
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Outta **LIKES** Nice report and impressive first 22 days with your new '16!
Now it's time to make it your own, enjoy!!
--G
Now it's time to make it your own, enjoy!!
--G
Bellerophon
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Excellent ride report birkdale. Thank you.
Great ride report! Did you get an "A" or an "ES"?
BritRider
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Ditto, on the great ride report.
Uncle Hud
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22 days on the road? Sigh. Retired guys ....... envy is just not a strong enough word.
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BakerBoy
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El Toro Joe
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So what dealer in the Cleveland area did your service?
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