Recent content by shep

The thing that got me to looking at the Multi in the first place is reality. For me, the FJR was the right bike at the wrong time. I love to ride distance and I love to travel but the reality of my life allows for very little of that so I began to wish for a lighter machine that could travel but...

You guys won't remember me, but I was the owner of an 05 FJR and occasionally frequented this board. I only owned it for about a year and traded it off for a Multistrada. That was 2 years ago. I still have the Multi and I love it as much as the day I bought it. But, being pretty much addicted to...

You stated one of the reasons I chose it, versatility. I came from another versatile bike, the BMW GS to the FJR. I demoed a new GS also, but the Mulit felt so much lighter that I went for it. Actually, a year ago, when I purchased the FJR, it was the ST3 that made me want to give up the GS in...

Well, after a year of an "off again, on again" relationship, I finally sold the FJR. I have to say that it was one of the easist bikes to ride I have ever owned...and I have owned a bunch of them! For some reason I could just never jell with the bike. What I really want to say though, is "Thank...

I won't repeat what the others have already said, but I have owned 2 RTs and one GS as well. I loved them all but I have to say that the FJR has really grown on me and becomes better with every ride. I would have a hard time giving up the power now. As for comfort, I came from the GS to the FJR...

Dangerous Dave, I see you are in Dayton, not far from me at all. If you ever want to check the shield out, just send me an email and I would be glad to meet up and let you try it out. Shep [email protected]

Glad to hear the positive reports. Here in Indiana we are caught in a lousy weather pattern, 50 degrees and constant rain, so I have not had a chance to do a real evaluation yet. I would also concur with the visual comments made by twowheelnut, when you are sitting on the bike, the screen does...

I am going to try to get some real time behind mine this weekend, even though the weather forecast looks rather bleak. I am starting to get used to the looks. My Rifle was not particularly flattering on the bike either. When it is all said and done the only thing that really matters to me is...

I "think" I will like it, but my brief ride in the rain was just not enough time to give a fair appraisal. As soon as I can take a ride of some length I will report back. A couple other facts you should now about my riding that may effect screen position and results: I ride on the stock seat...

That is odd. Now, keep in mind that I have not ridden behind the stock screen since last summer, but the best I remember, the stock screen gave me a nice lift in the chest when all the way down. I am not known for having a good memory though! :D Shep

You are right about the height ( or lack thereof) issue. I am much shorter than the average guy. Taller riders will probably like it even more. I may be back to Naples the last week of June, but I think I'll fly this time. The last time I rode a bike in Southwest Florida in the summer I nearly...

Well, I just returned from a 20-minute test run in the rain. I will try to be clear and not ramble, but I have to warn you that I love to write and tend to be lengthy. Keep these things in mind as you read: 1. It is about 65 degrees outside with a steady rain coming down. 2. I have a bad...

Frankly, I would rather have a small screen myself, as long as it would work properly. And, yes, it does seem huge! I hope I have not wasted my money...but, alas, it would not be the first time, nor the last! I had a BMW GS before the FJR, so I never really cared much about how things looked as...

Okay, it may take a little longer than an hour...it is a downpour outside right now. I do not mind getting in the rain, but it may distract from my impressions of the screen. If it does not slow down in a little while, I will go out anyway. In the mean time, I had my wife come out into the...

Mine just came in the mail today and I just finished installing it. I have not ridden behind it yet. I took a couple pics and will take the ones you requested and post them along with an initial riding impression - just give me an hour or so. It is raining here, but I will take it out anyway and...