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Do you ever get the urge to try something totally different?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jammer" data-source="post: 528946" data-attributes="member: 944"><p>I have taken the plunge - my 05 FJR is now for sale & replaced by an 08 R1200GS. I have loved the Yamaha - it is a great bike! However, I made the mistake of borrowing the GS for a summer trip with a friend (long story), and we switched back & forth between the 2 for over 2000 miles. The GS was just as good on the interstates (comfort, etc, a little less wind protection), lacking only the rheostat nuclear powerplant hiding under the plastic, but the GS was pretty good. The epiphany came on Deal's Gap. The GS was an absolute blast, handled fantastically, way easier to ride on the dragon than the FJR. Setting a reasonably brisk pace, whoever was on the GS got off it fresh & relaxed, whereas whoever got off the FJR from trying to keep the GS in sight was sweating from the hard work involved. It was a revelation for me about the GS. And, to be honest, I was really kind of heartbroken that it so easily showed a clean pair of heels to the FJR, because I love my FJR!</p><p></p><p>Like you, I was looking for something a little different, checking out Lay Way Round, ADVRider, etc. I was not planning to like the GS - it was just a free bike to use, but I loved it. And, it's different! Every person who saw it said, "Wow, sure is ugly." But after riding it, it's typical German function over form. There is no way that thing should work like it does, but it does!</p><p></p><p>So, I'm off to GS land for a while (at least until something newer & fresher catches my eye.</p><p></p><p>I've spent a lot of time here looking, very few posts, but of the several FJR websites I checked out when I first got the FJR, this is the only 1 I bookmarked and visited regularly.</p><p></p><p>So, all the best to all, you're a great bunch. Happy riding!</p><p></p><p>P.S. anyone want to buy an excellent condition 05 FJR?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jammer, post: 528946, member: 944"] I have taken the plunge - my 05 FJR is now for sale & replaced by an 08 R1200GS. I have loved the Yamaha - it is a great bike! However, I made the mistake of borrowing the GS for a summer trip with a friend (long story), and we switched back & forth between the 2 for over 2000 miles. The GS was just as good on the interstates (comfort, etc, a little less wind protection), lacking only the rheostat nuclear powerplant hiding under the plastic, but the GS was pretty good. The epiphany came on Deal's Gap. The GS was an absolute blast, handled fantastically, way easier to ride on the dragon than the FJR. Setting a reasonably brisk pace, whoever was on the GS got off it fresh & relaxed, whereas whoever got off the FJR from trying to keep the GS in sight was sweating from the hard work involved. It was a revelation for me about the GS. And, to be honest, I was really kind of heartbroken that it so easily showed a clean pair of heels to the FJR, because I love my FJR! Like you, I was looking for something a little different, checking out Lay Way Round, ADVRider, etc. I was not planning to like the GS - it was just a free bike to use, but I loved it. And, it's different! Every person who saw it said, "Wow, sure is ugly." But after riding it, it's typical German function over form. There is no way that thing should work like it does, but it does! So, I'm off to GS land for a while (at least until something newer & fresher catches my eye. I've spent a lot of time here looking, very few posts, but of the several FJR websites I checked out when I first got the FJR, this is the only 1 I bookmarked and visited regularly. So, all the best to all, you're a great bunch. Happy riding! P.S. anyone want to buy an excellent condition 05 FJR? [/QUOTE]
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