Newbie 2015 vs 2016

[AdamK]

Linky from CA DMV regarding residents and new vehicles. And yes, if the vehicle in question is a 50 state rig then it's eligible for "new" registration.
Rumor has it Smokey Point Cycle Barn has ordered/sold a 16ES for $17K. Not D&H pricing but close enough to avoid the hassle.

Not bad! Better than what any local dealer would accept from me. That's $300 more than the Salem, OR deal, but a lot closer. $350 more than having one delivered to my door though. That'll pay for my Givi top box. I'll report back here if shipping from D&H turns out to be any kind of a hassle.

 

[bravo20]

Thanks for all the great feedback.

I'm steering towards the 2016,and purchasing locally as I have a 2010 Honda NT700V as a trade in,so it would be a easier transaction.

I'm 5'7",inseam 31" wt 165lbs,athletical.

Hoping the transition from a 570lb bike to a 650lb won't be to difficult.

I am used to throwing Sport Bikes around R1's etc,so that should help.

I'll keep you guys informed along with pics,when that time comes. Hope to enjoy being a member of the new to me forum world.

Cheers David

 

[El Toro Joe]

Congrats...now go order that new 2016.

 

[WHS]

The best is to get exactly what you want, because in a few years the money will not matter anyhow... So figure out what you like, then find the best deal you can and buy it. And know this, that a good deal is personal. You will always hear about somebody who did better. For me personally, when I decided to go for my dream and get a sport touring bike, I checked out all the brands. In the end, the FJR was by far the best of the bunch and the best bang for the buck. I found a 2014A last Feb for $12,900. That got me looking real hard... Then I researched the ES and knew that's what I wanted. Ended up traveling over 200 miles round trip to get the best deal and got a 15' ES for $15,200 OTD. I couldn't be happier! The extra $2300 was worth it, plus I really like the graphite color. And I did give my local dealer the option to match... they wouldn't budge because they only had one. I still have a good relationship with them as a result.

Good luck and enjoy!

 

[FJR919]

I'm 5' 5" with a 29" inseam. You won't have any problems. I have just under 40,000 mile on my '08 and have toured around the country and into Canada. I had 15,000 on my '05 when I sold it and am looking forward to my'16. Good luck!

 

[Uncle Hud]

bravo20 posted: <edited> I'm 5'7",inseam 31" wt 165lbs,athletical.

Hoping the transition from a 570lb bike to a 650lb won't be to difficult.
I am used to throwing Sport Bikes around R1's etc,so that should help.

I'll keep you guys informed along with pics,when that time comes. Hope to enjoy being a member of the new to me forum world.

Cheers David

(1) I have a 32" inseam. You will not be able to get both feet flat at stoplights. No biggie.

(2) The FJR is a big girl. Good luck throwing her around all afternoon. She will definitely respond to a twist of the wrist, however. ABS brakes are equally responsive.

(3) Post up photos of the 2016. We've been waiting since December .....

 

[bravo20]

Sound advise,As I've gotten older I tend to buy what I want or go without. As they say "Better to live rich,than die rich"

I'll post photo's when that time arrives. Thanks on the inseam input.

 

[Big Sky]

"Flickable" is not an adjective that can be applied to the FJR, just too heavy, long and tall. But I have "thrown" the Big Girl FJR around in the tightest technical twisties, two-up and loaded - 1,050 lbs? It can be done but it takes some muscle and work. I have gotten up some serious sweats. It can be fatiguing so if you get into that mode, more breaks is a good idea.