2006 FJR 1300

DUX · 10-06-2005, 8:27 PM

Paddle Shifters?

http://motorcycleusa.com/Article_Pag...ID=2551&Page=1

Crash · 10-06-2005, 11:19 PM

Okay that's pretty freakin' cool! Huge toss up between that and the ST. One is more performance based the other is touring based.

10-06-2005, 11:41 PM

A friend of mine is looking into ordering one of those........very nice!

Speaking of ST1300, I wonder if Nedro still has his & what he thinks of it now?

ConqSoft · 10-06-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SPEED

A friend of mine is looking into ordering one of those........very nice!

Speaking of ST1300, I wonder if Nedro still has his & what he thinks of it now?

My ship has come in, well more like a my boat, well actually my Goldwing
My first Goldwing excursion!

10-06-2005, 11:49 PM

Thanks Conq, that's a sweet couch!! http://www.fireblades.org/forums/att...6&d=1088486387

jaim · 10-07-2005, 3:19 AM

Isn't the new R6 supposed to have an electronic throttle (no cable)?
They should put that electronic shifting on bike targeted towards women.
A cool feature for those with small hands or not a lot of hand strength.

Heavy-Dee · 10-07-2005, 7:15 AM

mmm, daddy like. I'll take the blue one.

BTW, that's a GoldWing, not a ST1300

HD

oldgoat · 10-07-2005, 7:23 AM

I had the 2005 FJR 1300 for 3 months. Very nice bike but, if Yamaha didn't address the heat issue on this bike don't buy it !! Any ride when the temp was above 70 degrees was like being in a sauna.

Crash · 10-07-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgoat

I had the 2005 FJR 1300 for 3 months. Very nice bike but, if Yamaha didn't address the heat issue on this bike don't buy it !! Any ride when the temp was above 70 degrees was like being in a sauna.

That was a similar issue on the ST 1300 when it first came out. I have a buddies that have 05 models and they admit it gets hot but no where near as hot as they used to.

Diesel954 · 10-07-2005, 2:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoat

I had the 2005 FJR 1300 for 3 months. Very nice bike but, if Yamaha didn't address the heat issue on this bike don't buy it !! Any ride when the temp was above 70 degrees was like being in a sauna.

I have heard every FJR owner complain about the heat. Maybe I have the only one that doesnt get hot. Or maybe its because I had a CBR1000 that would hit 240 in traffic. Maybe Im used to the heat.

luvtolean · 10-07-2005, 3:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Paddle Shifters?

Man, what is Yamaha putting in the sake over there? Throttle by wire, button shifting, the highest production bike redline ever, huge statement year for the tuning fork boys.

ND4SPD · 10-07-2005, 3:05 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Man, what is Yamaha putting in the sake over there? Throttle by wire, button shifting, the highest production bike redline ever, huge statement year for the tuning fork boys.

I might have to jump ship and become a Yamaho lover myself

Heavy-Dee · 10-07-2005, 3:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I might have to jump ship and become a Yamaho lover myself

I doubt anyone would blame you. Honda obviously doesn't care to keep you a happy customer.

HD

BDA116 · 10-07-2005, 3:23 PM

The ATVs have had the push button tranny for a long time now, I'm sure that Honda could add it to the Goldwing or ST in a heartbeat.
That said, I feel that Honda's motorcycle division has gone downhill lately. They don't really seem to care to listen to customers and bring the bikes we want to market. Now that Honda has a massive new expense to cover in F1, it will most likely get worse before it gets better.

dB · 10-07-2005, 3:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

The ATVs have had the push button tranny for a long time now, I'm sure that Honda could add it to the Goldwing or ST in a heartbeat.
That said, I feel that Honda's motorcycle division has gone downhill lately. They don't really seem to care to listen to customers and bring the bikes we want to market. Now that Honda has a massive new expense to cover in F1, it will most likely get worse before it gets better.

You'd better not show up here with an R1.

BDA116 · 10-07-2005, 4:01 PM

Nah, if I ever buy a new bike for the street again, it will be one that Honda has the market's ass kicked in.

luvtolean · 10-07-2005, 4:03 PM

GoldWing?

BDA116 · 10-07-2005, 4:03 PM

nedro · 10-07-2005, 4:38 PM

I was actually concidering trading the GL on a brand new ST. Since we're having our first child at the end of November, I doubt that the wife and I will be doing any trips together on the bike for the next several years. The ST gets almost 300 miles per tank and handles decently as opposed to the GL which gets about 170 miles per tankfull and the peg feelers, lower cowl, and engine gards are wearing away from riding up in the mountains all of the time.

Heavy-Dee · 10-07-2005, 5:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nedro

peg feelers, lower cowl, and engine gards are wearing away from riding up in the mountains all of the time.

phobiaphobe · 10-07-2005, 5:56 PM

The ST has pretty decent clearance. My old man touches his pegs down occasionally but no guards or cowls.

ND4SPD · 10-07-2005, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

It's much easier than you'd think...

maxib · 10-07-2005, 8:10 PM

Well, I'm going to throw my two cents in here. I honestly think I have the best of road bike situations with both the 954 and the ST. One for down and dirty road carving, the other for long distance and road carving.

You all know about the Fireblade, so here are my thoughts on the ST. It is surprisingly nimble and flickable. It has tons of torque and the V-Four engine has been one of my all time favorites (my third V-Four bike). Shaft drive and one never has to worry about lubing the drive train on an extended trip or after a rain!

I love the storage the bags provide. The heat concerns that have so often been mentioned have not been noticeable to me at all

Maybe it's because I wear protective gear all the time, but it seems to be no hotter to me than the 'blade.

The only thing that really gets my attention is how much more it weighs compared to the 'blade when jockeying it around the garage. Actually it really is not that heavy for what it is...it's just that moving it around makes me realise just how light the 954 is.

I'm very happy with the ST. Yammie's new FJR promises to be a great bike, but it's not enough to get me to cross over. Besides, I like using a clutch and foot shifter on a bike. Perhaps Yamaha is trying to capitalize on the generation that grew up pounding thumbs on a video game???

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not had any heat complaints with my ST. Also, another thought. Somedays I have a very hard time deciding which bike to ride it's that good. No, not as good as the 954, but the ride fun factor makes it a winner. I can also coax it to deliver 48 mpg if I'm careful (usually not...I like the torque!).

Heavy-Dee · 10-08-2005, 10:39 AM

Huh. You know I never knew the ST was a V4. I thought it was either inline or flat. Learn something new everyday.

HD