G'Day from Perth

BillDownUnder · Mar 21, 2023

I've bought a 2019 FJR1300AE from someone in NSW, Australia. Transport will have the bike here mid April. It seems a long way off, but there is a large number of bikes being transported West to Perth.
This will be my 2nd FJR - had an '02 some 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was too "gentlemanly", so I sold it and bought a ZZR1200 (currently 160,000km) instead, which I still have, but will most likely put up for sale.
I have also owned a ZRX1200 (150,000km) , FJ1200 and a ZX12R.
Previously I owned XS750E's, one of which became an 850, then a 900, using the relevant bore kits.
I do things like ride Perth to Phillip Island (MotoGP time), having done so 12 times.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to re-acquanting myself with the big Yamaha, once it gets here and is registered for Perth.

Bill.

fastpappy · Mar 21, 2023

Welcome from the Big Apple and congrats on your new ride. Enjoy!

ozzyBob · Mar 22, 2023

BillDownUnder said:
I've bought a 2019 FJR1300AE from someone in NSW, Australia. Transport will have the bike here mid April. It seems a long way off, but there is a large number of bikes being transported West to Perth.
This will be my 2nd FJR - had an '02 some 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was too "gentlemanly", so I sold it and bought a ZZR1200 (currently 160,000km) instead, which I still have, but will most likely put up for sale.
I have also owned a ZRX1200 (150,000km) , FJ1200 and a ZX12R.
Previously I owned XS750E's, one of which became an 850, then a 900, using the relevant bore kits.
I do things like ride Perth to Phillip Island (MotoGP time), having done so 12 times.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to re-acquanting myself with the big Yamaha, once it gets here and is registered for Perth.

Bill.

Hi Bill,
If your ever in the south west let me know, I live in Manjimup, some nice roads down this way.... cheers

BillDownUnder · Mar 22, 2023

Know 'em, Bob, many a ride to the south and south-west. Cheers.

rbentnail · Mar 22, 2023

Welcome from North Carolina, USA where every one wants to ride but thankfully everyone goes away afterwords.

BillDownUnder · Mar 22, 2023

Thanks. Haven't been to N Carolina yet.
My wife is from the San Fancisco area, btw, with siblings in Florida, Boston and Cincinatti, relatives in New Mexico and Mineapolis, and friends in Reno and LA.
We haven't ridden in the USA, but done plenty of driving; done a few trips over. Likely to be back there again next year.

BigOgre · Mar 22, 2023

rbentnail said:
Welcome from North Carolina, USA where every one wants to ride but thankfully everyone goes away afterwords.

You sure about that?

rbentnail · Mar 22, 2023

BigOgre said:
You sure about that?

Ha! ok, ALMOST everyone.

owsley · Apr 5, 2023

Welcome from Up Over. Enjoy the ride.

BTW, visited Perth in 1988. Loved it.

BillDownUnder · Apr 5, 2023

Thanks, still waiting for the bike to arrive from the East. Due date now around 2nd May ..... (my wedding anniversary).
Perth, 1988 - things may have changed a bit since then!
We "visited" Oklahoma once, in 2009. Drove across the border from Texas (wife's uncle lived in Sherman), just to say we'd been there.

BillDownUnder · May 2, 2023

Finally, it is here!
Next, to get it registered locally.
Then, some farkling.

BillDownUnder · May 13, 2023

It has begun ....

RossKean · May 13, 2023

Great looking bike. How many km on it?
Oh, and welcome from Eastern Canada. I would LOVE to do a month or two of riding in Australia and New Zealand. Bucket list...

BillDownUnder · May 14, 2023

26,500km.
We (SWMBO and I) are planning to visit Canada this time next year, starting in Vancouver, and going east. I have cousins in Edmonton, I haven't seen them for over 60 years. Hopefully they still remember me ....

Mihalis fjr · May 15, 2023

BillDownUnder said:
26,500km.
We (SWMBO and I) are planning to visit Canada this time next year, starting in Vancouver, and going east. I have cousins in Edmonton, I haven't seen them for over 60 years. Hopefully they still remember me ....

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Hello,i like this 3d seat mesh cover.
Is there a link that i can buy it?

BillDownUnder · May 15, 2023

No idea, it came with the bike. Very comfortable.
Air-Flo Seat covers: Here perhaps?

Mihalis fjr · May 16, 2023

BillDownUnder said:
No idea, it came with the bike. Very comfortable.
Air-Flo Seat covers: Here perhaps?

Yes,it is an Air flow seat cover but a bit strange i can't see the fjr in their catalogue...

Scottyq66 · May 17, 2023

BillDownUnder said:
I've bought a 2019 FJR1300AE from someone in NSW, Australia. Transport will have the bike here mid April. It seems a long way off, but there is a large number of bikes being transported West to Perth.
This will be my 2nd FJR - had an '02 some 20 years ago. At the time I thought it was too "gentlemanly", so I sold it and bought a ZZR1200 (currently 160,000km) instead, which I still have, but will most likely put up for sale.
I have also owned a ZRX1200 (150,000km) , FJ1200 and a ZX12R.
Previously I owned XS750E's, one of which became an 850, then a 900, using the relevant bore kits.
I do things like ride Perth to Phillip Island (MotoGP time), having done so 12 times.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to re-acquanting myself with the big Yamaha, once it gets here and is registered for Perth.

Bill.

G’day from Newcastle NSW my Aussie brother!.. Welcome!

BillDownUnder · May 27, 2023

My bike came from the Newcastle area ....
I had it shipped over. PO's name is Greg.

BillDownUnder · Jun 20, 2023

Mihalis fjr said:
Yes,it is an Air flow seat cover but a bit strange i can't see the fjr in their catalogue...

AirFlow is now called Windriderseatcovers. I contacted them about covers to suit the FJR, and they replied.

From WindRiderSeatCovers:

"Hi BIll,
Thank you for contacting us. Regarding your email, we do have a size that is currently being designed and should be available in a couple of weeks."

G'Day from Perth

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