Recent content by jpalamaro

Was at Daytona Bike week and saw the '06's up close Very nice indeed but the Cerulean Silver of the AE model has a lavender/lilac hue to it that is, at least to me, a big turnoff. I wanted the auto-clutch model but the color is a turn-off. Has anyone else noticed this or am I going nuts. BTW...

:huh: Jacksonville, FL (Northeast) dealer showing March/April delivery for standard FJR's, AE's still scheduled for May '06.

I started the thread, and perhaps I can comment. I have an '06FJR1300AE on order and am excited as hell. I also have an '06K1200GT on order with all of the bells and whistles. I also currently own 3 BMW's, to include an '05KLT, '05K1200S (the GT will use this technology), and an '05R1200GS. That...

Some serious talk from people who have an 'in' with BMW, and the latest rumor is that BMW may introduce the GT in March. I saw a marketing blurb on the BMW website re: the GT targeted specifically for the FJR market. Yamaha should be proud . . . the ST1300 was not mentioned. Feels to me like...

Lots of good replies and if I gave the impression that it's gonna be one or the other, NOT! I will definitely take delivery on the 1300AE and in fact am wettng my pants hoping they make the delivery date!!!!

I have both the FJR1300AE and the BMW K1200GT on order. It's going to be a constest as to whcih one gets here first. Quite a few of the people on the BMW websites want to make comparisons among the FJR, BMW, and Honda ST1300. Others want to exclude the 1300 in the comparisons as they seem to...

[i thought the dry clutch went the way of the grist mill years ago. Although clutch problems don't seem to be a problem.] They did change the clutch to wet on new 12S/R/GT and there have been some issues with the dry clutch, although not as much of a problem as I thought it would be: For...

One of the less than desirable features of the BMW cycles (opinion) prior to the new K12S/R is BMW's is the dry clutch. I thought the dry clutch went the way of the grist mill years ago. Although clutch problems don't seem to be a problem. What I find interesting is the electronic clutch...

A husband was in big trouble when he forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife told him,"Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes zero to 200 in 2 seconds flat." The next morning the wife found a small package in the driveway. She opened it and found a brand new...

Presume someone must have some inside scoop on the FJR1300 2006 delivery schedule. My dealer asserts that they know nothing (which I am sure is true), but someone must know something more. DOES THE MAY 2006 LOOK REAL? Or, does Yamaha usually beat/or exceed their published delivery schedule?

I can read the guidelines ok:5. No personal attacks. However, when some asshat desperately needs it for violating Rules 1-4, group dog-piles are perfectly acceptable. 6. Those who are easily offended should proceed with caution. Posts in this forum may or may not contain adult language/themes...

Thanks, thought I was going nuts. Ran all kinds of diagnostics, etc. FWIW, it's not that funny and IMHO should be eliminated. I will delete this post/thread and maybe send a not so nice e-mail to the guy! Regards

THIS SHOULD BE CLOSED OUT!!! NOT SO FUNNY! While viewing the thread "While We're On the Subject of Speed", scrolling through the replies, a program starts runing on my desktop: "Do I Give A Damn V1.1". The Windows XP/Pro timer shows the program running, but the "Task Manager" doesn't. ANYONE...

And while I expect to take some heat on this I am fortunate enough to have two wonderful motorcycles on order: The FJR1300AE and the BMW K1200GT. BMW's bike expected in March timeframe, haven't heard any news on Yamaha moving up the FJR earlier than May. Some interesting comparisons with...

Casa Marina . . . excellent room, breakfast buffet, dining room (right next to Don Shula's Steakhouse as well), gotta go on Hotels.com or some other sites to get good rates or you will be paying as high as 400 per night . . . but can get in for less than 150 if you try.