Recent content by Tropical Bird

I had a 2005 XX for 12 months. Great bike. They are on special here in Oz. Indeed, my XX is still at the dealer, 11 months after trade in... No one wants it, and it is perfect condition... :( The special pricing on XX'ers has depressed the used market significantly.

In Australia, we get the blue one with stripe, the silver one without a stripe, and a gold one without a stripe....

Thanks - my local burgular wants 24....mind you, that's his first price... ;)

That's a good idea...

Hello all I'm interested to hear what my fellow Aussies paid for an 06 FJR (manual clutch). I only have 1 yammie dealer where I live - the other one is 4 hrs drive away.... :angry: Thanks

Thanks mate.... Rgds :)

Yes, sorry - that's what I meant - have they adjusted their settings....

Hello all I understand that the Australian and Euro FJR's do not need the "Barbarian jumper mod" to enable rider adjustment of the mixtures. A question for Aussie owners: Have you done the mod, and if so, what are your impressions? Thanks

Blackbirds rock! B) Smooth, smooth power... :D

Thanks - just curious - I currently ride a GSX-R 1000, and it is interesting to see a FJR with lowered bars...most FJR bar mods I have seen involve raising the bars... :)

I'm sure you are not going to like what I have to say, but so be it. If the FJR is your first bike, you have made an expensive mistake. The weight and power of the bike makes it completely unsuitable for you. I'm not being offensive, but it is obvious from your post that you do not have the...

Looks like a great trip. I'm interested in your rationale for lowering the bars. How are they? Rgds

+1 The FJR is a big, powerful, HEAVY bike....if it is your first bike, you WILL drop it. Strongly suggest you consider something smaller and cheaper to fix....

Wow! That is well done! Would love to go for a ride in the sidecar....what a hoot! :yahoo:

Hello all I notice that Yamaha claims reduced throttle pull with the new model. Is the pull improved, or does it still benefit from the throttle spring mod? Thanks