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Thinking of moving to the FJR
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<blockquote data-quote="roger dodger" data-source="post: 1418133" data-attributes="member: 18173"><p>Many friends have ridden the ST , and loved it. The ride is silky smooth but 'Turbine like' with that noisy trasmission or ??? But the back seat was very popular!</p><p></p><p>The FJR is smaller (feeling) than the ST and feels 'sportier' with less weight and 'Sport drive mode' ... but the back seat is shorter (front to back) so I would suggest a test ride or 2. Most pillions like a backrest or trunk, but they crowd the pillion forward a little more.</p><p></p><p>I ride solo so the A model stays the same all the time. I could adjust the rear shock quickly for 2 up. If you wanted to upgrade the A model it is traditional parts... but stock is WAY better from 2013 on.</p><p></p><p>You do 2 up a lot, and solo sometimes, so the ES model makes the most sense ... if it works for your weight and riding style. Fixing or replacing ES parts sounds prohibitive... so don't try.</p><p></p><p>Ride the Gen 3 FJR 2 up either way, and be sure <strong>she</strong> is comfy ... then pick either model. You will be so much happier flying the FJR! <img src="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/punk.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="roger dodger, post: 1418133, member: 18173"] Many friends have ridden the ST , and loved it. The ride is silky smooth but 'Turbine like' with that noisy trasmission or ??? But the back seat was very popular! The FJR is smaller (feeling) than the ST and feels 'sportier' with less weight and 'Sport drive mode' ... but the back seat is shorter (front to back) so I would suggest a test ride or 2. Most pillions like a backrest or trunk, but they crowd the pillion forward a little more. I ride solo so the A model stays the same all the time. I could adjust the rear shock quickly for 2 up. If you wanted to upgrade the A model it is traditional parts... but stock is WAY better from 2013 on. You do 2 up a lot, and solo sometimes, so the ES model makes the most sense ... if it works for your weight and riding style. Fixing or replacing ES parts sounds prohibitive... so don't try. Ride the Gen 3 FJR 2 up either way, and be sure [B]she[/B] is comfy ... then pick either model. You will be so much happier flying the FJR! [IMG]https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/punk.gif[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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