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How top heavy is the FJR?
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<blockquote data-quote="sprint_st" data-source="post: 171651" data-attributes="member: 3734"><p>Mark,</p><p></p><p>Excellent reply!</p><p></p><p>I've been riding for around 40 years. I also passed the MSF with flying colors, but kept my mouth shut (no small fete) because the course doesn't begin to scratch the surface of basic road survival techniques. It is a GREAT starting point and I recommend it to old and new riders. I had the misfortune of getting too big a bike for my son and the impatience of youth led to an accident. Nothing damaged except some fiberglass and his desire to ride. IMO, new riders need an entry level bike and a couple of years riding experience before they launch into an FJR and even then they need to take it slow.</p><p></p><p>Sid, BMW makes great bikes and the FJR is a great bike. Each one has it's own issues. Once you get some experience you will be able to handle anything. 32 inches is NOT a short inseam. I'm 6'2" and mine is 33". Neither one of us should have a problem with feet touching the ground. Please, consider a "beater" bike for a year or so. There are lots of them and usually you can sell them for about what you put into them.</p><p></p><p>Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sprint_st, post: 171651, member: 3734"] Mark, Excellent reply! I've been riding for around 40 years. I also passed the MSF with flying colors, but kept my mouth shut (no small fete) because the course doesn't begin to scratch the surface of basic road survival techniques. It is a GREAT starting point and I recommend it to old and new riders. I had the misfortune of getting too big a bike for my son and the impatience of youth led to an accident. Nothing damaged except some fiberglass and his desire to ride. IMO, new riders need an entry level bike and a couple of years riding experience before they launch into an FJR and even then they need to take it slow. Sid, BMW makes great bikes and the FJR is a great bike. Each one has it's own issues. Once you get some experience you will be able to handle anything. 32 inches is NOT a short inseam. I'm 6'2" and mine is 33". Neither one of us should have a problem with feet touching the ground. Please, consider a "beater" bike for a year or so. There are lots of them and usually you can sell them for about what you put into them. Rod [/QUOTE]
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