Biometrix Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Spent the weekend removing all the farkles that I'll be transferring on to my new bike. Here is what remains, up for sale first on this forum for the XX peeps or anyone you might know looking for an awesome sport-tourer deal. 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A – 16,802 miles – Original Owner – Asking $8200 $7800 $7100 OBO for you guys ABS Brakes – Manual 5 speed – Shaft Drive – Raven Black Ignition switch recall performed by dealer in 2009 All regular maintenance performed on or before schedule and I have all the documentation as I did all the work myself New battery in summer of 2014 New plugs, brake and clutch fluid changed, radiator flushed in 2014 Secondary grounding harness installed (Roadrunner harness) Cee-Bailey 2” higher and 3”wider reverse flip windshield and original stock windshield included Cee Bailey headlight guards OES frame sliders Kuryakyn voltage meter Michelin PR3 tires with about 7500 miles on them, good tread remaining, installed in 2012 Vista-Cruise throttle lock Grip Puppies Fenda-Extenda Wild Bill’s highway peg mounts and Rivco highway pegs Real-Time Industries rear bag reflective decals Yamaha Factory Service Manual, original owner’s manual and all documentation Original keys, extra side case lock (for future optional top case if desired) and side case frame fillers and side case inner bags. Bike has performed flawlessly and is in very good shape. Garage kept. Never dropped or laid down. No mechanical problems. Normal wear and tear but no dents, dings or major blemishes/scratches. In the spirit of full disclosure the only complaint I have about this bike if I had to complain about something is that it is a clunky shifter. Always has been, seems to be a trait of the Gen II FJRs but has no bearing on performance or reliability. Some other standard features: 1298cc, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled in-line four engine delivers 145 hp @ 8500 rpm and 99.1 ft-lbs of torque @ 6000 rpm. Red line is 9,000 rpm. Fully adjustable 48mm cartridge-style forks. Fork adjustments include: 5 - way spring preload, 21 - way compression damping and 17 - way rebound damping. Adjustable handlebars offer three positions of adjustability. Convenient push button operated electrically adjustable windscreen. Tires pre-cupped (not really, they're fine) I can provide more pictures if needed but here's one from today with it not washed and waxed yet. Edited March 21, 2015 by Biometrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I see you took the aftermarket dildo seat off? Seriously though....awesome bike, I wish I could talk Joe into buying it. Good luck with the sale and can't wait to see your new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biometrix Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Yeah I put the dildo seat on my new bike. It's very comfy. $9000 for Joe. He has a Harley so he is used to over-paying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndivita Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Having purchased a bike (2001 Bird) from this gent in or about 2008, it would be my belief that this bike is in impeccably good condition. Big bump on this. Were I not in the determined clutches of age and a low-mileage, sweet running Gold Wing, I would be looking hard at this machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat830 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 These bikes are like blackbirds except more comfortable ergos for old bastards like me, goes like stink and rails around corners (Walt's does anyway, mine, not so much). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strek Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nice looking bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biometrix Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 More pix now that she's all cleaned up and waxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat830 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Rode my FJR today. One of you guys should snatch this up, great bikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biometrix Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Alright you fucktards - Spring is around the corner and this awesome FJR is still taking up space in my garage. Price now dropped to $7100 OBO. KBB and NADA lists it as being valued around $7800 not considering the ultra low miles and loving care it has been given. Make me a reasonable offer. I would sell this bike to my brother (if I had one) or best friend with confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Oh....I am soooo tempted. My favorite color, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Mike.....treat yourself. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Why do you think I'm so tempted. Might do some number-crunching tonight. Don't get me wrong, I love my XX, but it's getting a bit long in the tooth, and it's harder and harder to be comfortable on long trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bills bike has 16K on it....so it's basically new. Don't crunch the numbers....just do it. It will make you feel good to just throw caution to the wind and buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hell, I know two interested in a xx mike. If you put yours up for sale to get this, I will pass it on to them. Spring is coming so people get excited easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very nice bike. Not in the market this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I have a friend who's looking - he's thinking Goldwing - he has a monster case of spring fever. We go to lunch most days and talk bikes, music, politics, etc. How different do these sit from a 'wing please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biometrix Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) I have a friend who's looking - he's thinking Goldwing - he has a monster case of spring fever. We go to lunch most days and talk bikes, music, politics, etc. How different do these sit from a 'wing please? Waaaaay different. It's a more of a sportbike position. Less forward than the XX but still more than the wing. Here you go...Pics based on a 6' rider w/32" inseam Edited March 10, 2015 by Biometrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/11/21/yamaha-fjr1300-best-used-bikes/ My friend is taller than 6'-2" FWIW. I forwarded the info. I said I thought it was comparable to a ST1300 sit-wise. ...came back for the price as it was in a different post. I'm passing forward = $7100 ...probably a 34+ inseam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Biometrix Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 The FJR is a little bit more forward lean than the ST1300. You can check it on the bike ergo page but I remember from when I first decided to go the Sport-Tourer route that I really wanted to love the ST1300 but it was too upright of a seating position for my likes. It felt like a Gold Wing trainer. More "tour" than "sport". Anyhow, not trying to talk your friend out of it but it's honestly not a Gold Wing feel and that any forward lean over a fully upright or cruiser style can be uncomfortable to a rider not used to it, especially in the wrists until they learn to sit properly and not ride it like a cruiser or a standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The exhaust outlets remind me of a really sexy Honda model I've seen somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Don't crunch the numbers....just do it. It will make you feel good to just throw caution to the wind and buy it. Not all of us are rich enough to moisten panties at 50 yards, Dave. I still have medical bills to pay and a car payment. I "might" be able to swing it, but let's be real, I haven't done shit for riding since 2012. RacerXX 2013 was the last time I spent any real time on 2 wheels. Haven't had the time or money for touring with the way things have been. I'm just now giving my XX the TLC it deserved but didn't get. I know I could sell the XX and put it towards a new ride, but I'm not sure I could let go of the XX...too much of me put into it...it'd feel like a betrayal. It's not like I have a street bike and want to add a dirt bike. Maybe in a month or so, when I have a stronger idea of where I am economically, I could jump on this, but I suspect some lucky dog will snatch this one up before then. If not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I am interested so lets do the contact thing, paul@renocollc.com, cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Oh my.... if anything would get me b a c k into riding it would be this bike.... sigh... Unfortunately as good as the price is, I just don't have the Cabbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndivita Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The FJR feels like tossing around a bicycle compared to the Gold Wing. It's that much more nimble. And that much more fun. If your pal is in decent shape he will enjoy the FJR more. The grin factor is much greater. I've had both bikes within the past year. The Gold Wing has a much lower COG. Both are super reliable. One keeps you feeling young. Not trying to start a fight here but the day I'm old enough to have a Gold Wing is the day I'm too old to ride a motorcycle. I tried. I really did. Could not bond with it. Go with the FJR, and this one for sale is a handsome, healthy specimen. It's the bike you look back at after you've parked it. It's the bike you peek at in the garage. It's the bike that accelerates like the space shuttle up mountain passes. It's the bike that makes you smile when you see a line of cars you need to pass out in the middle of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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