[Chain]

I never see the guy here on the board anymore, but I stumbled across this link and can only say, this looks like one serious, high speed, long distance super-tourer!

http://p083.ezboard.com/ffjr1300owne...D= 2262.topic

Edit: a serious question, in no way to disparage what WC's done to his bike:

Wouldn't a factory showroom stock Goldwing do everything that FJR will do and perhaps even do it better (other than, say, a drag race)?

[deez]

You are consumed with this long distance **** I'd just buy a plane ticket, nothing worse than superslabbing it.

[Chain]

No man, believe me, I'm not interested in doing that sort of mileage on this or any other bike. I did -for awhile anyway- think that doing a SaddleSore 1000 would be a neat feather in my cap, but I gotta tell you, the more I looked into it the more I felt like I wasn't cut out for that sort of pain.

Just thought it was a cool FJR, that's all.

I thought Conq was going that route with his XX, but with him selling his TMs and stuff, well, I dunno anymore. Conq, didn't you sell your Givi's off that bike too?

[freq]

some serious $hit there. From a 929 to that? Or does he still have the 929?

[Chain]

Originally Posted by Chain

Wouldn't a factory showroom stock Goldwing do everything that FJR will do and perhaps even do it better (other than, say, a drag race)?

So nobody wants to address my question? ND4SPD's on a Goldwing now, isn't he?

[nedro]

Originally Posted by Chain

So nobody wants to address my question? ND4SPD's on a Goldwing now, isn't he?

Mine's coming in July. Goldwing that is. '04 Candy Black Cherry ABS!

[stopsign]

i think it looks pretty sweet !

[Chain]

Originally Posted by nedro

Mine's coming in July. Goldwing that is. '04 Candy Black Cherry ABS!

Tell us about it!

Does your wife/g-friend plan on riding with you too? Does riding one of these beasties a waste if you're solo?

[GhostRider]

Looks like he's got a BBQ on the back of that thing.

I guess if that's what you're into, then more power to ya.

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by Chain

So nobody wants to address my question? ND4SPD's on a Goldwing now, isn't he?

Since I've never ridden an FJR, I can't answer this question. However, I can guesstimate that when a Goldwing sees and FJR, the 'wing is singing "Can't touch dis"

[2OHOH2]

Originally Posted by Chain

So nobody wants to address my question? ND4SPD's on a Goldwing now, isn't he?

The FJR will outrun and outhandle the GW. It's easier to handle at low speeds, it probably has a higher top end (AFAIK Warchild regularly sees triple digits), and is more flickable, helpful when avoiding traffic, deer, debris, tar snakes, etc.

Warchild has several bikes, his old combat tourer being the XX, of course.

In short, the FJR is a sporttourer, whereas the GW is a (world class) tourer. I'd have a GW if I had the time to exploit its very-long-distance capabilities.

[Mo Noyz]

And isn't the FJR a couple of hundred pounds lighter?

Even WITH all that extra gear I wouldn't think the FJR has approached GW like weight.

Besides, I'd still rather have the "sport" tourer.

[Holeshot]

I know a buch of people into that IronAss riding stuff. I can apperciate the adventure of a serious LD trip but that would be taking in the sights and hitting the curves. Those IronAss dudes are generally consumed with putting as many miles on as fast ass possible in rapid success ( 50CC and 100CC or whever those are called.. and to course the infant of the mall, the SS1000). In almost every case I too find that a trip to the airport with a small bag and and a few beers in the belly is equally (if not more enjoyable) way to get a couple thousand miles from home.

YAMV.

[Uncle Jesse]

which one of those bags is the girlfriend supposed to fit in?

[FullForce]

Originally Posted by nedro

Mine's coming in July. Goldwing that is. '04 Candy Black Cherry ABS!

man, i would love to have one of those and i probably will some day .... me and the wife, long trip, lots of fun