I really think I'm going to do it!

leelover · 11-20-2006, 7:08 PM

No, not shave my head like Hammer, at least not yet!
I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a new Yamaha FJR1300A.
After yesterdays' jaunt, I am convinced I should go the sport/tour and trackbike route.
A dealer in Punta Gorda has a 06 on the floor at a decent price, I think I'm going to go for it!
This is a rational decision, based on logic and input from you and others. It IS NOT an excuse to sell my current bikes and buy something else just cause I have no restraint when it comes to motorcycles!
Really, I'm telling the truth!
I mean, there is NO possible way I could own an example of every motorcycle made from 1965 till now, at one time or another. Right? I think it would be very difficult and improbable. I am sure I couldn't really DO it.
BUT, then again I could give it a h*ll of a try!

tuffy6969 · 11-20-2006, 7:35 PM

Go for it.... if that's the bike you want, do it. Watch out of the wife. I get into LOTS of trouble with my usual "...honey, I couldn't pass up a deal like that"! Followed by ".....I'll get my pillow and go to the couch".

My expensive toy bike is going to be some sort of Ducati. I don't know which one yet. Of course, by the time I get a chance to own one, they will have sprouted wings!

leelover · 11-20-2006, 7:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tuffy6969

Go for it.... if that's the bike you want, do it. Watch out of the wife. I get into LOTS of trouble with my usual "...honey, I couldn't pass up a deal like that"! Followed by ".....I'll get my pillow and go to the couch".

My expensive toy bike is going to be some sort of Ducati. I don't know which one yet. Of course, by the time I get a chance to own one, they will have sprouted wings!

I have had my "couch nights", too!
Scary thing is my wife is supporting this purchase!

RRWANTR · 11-20-2006, 7:45 PM

just use the valk.

CBR929RE · 11-20-2006, 7:51 PM

thats the automatic one right?

I think it was Motorcyclist that said it was a good bike except for the automatic part.

leelover · 11-20-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

thats the automatic one right?

I think it was Motorcyclist that said it was a good bike except for the automatic part.

I read that too. No I will get the standard clutch model FJR1300A, the Auto clutch is the FJR1300AE.

on the auto clutch on a bike!

leelover · 11-20-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

just use the valk.

I do love that bike! Riding that thing is a blast, like controlling a locomotive without rails! It's just so big, and heavy. It really does move though, for a cruiser! It's no problem to start grinding hard parts.

tuffy6969 · 11-20-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by leelover

I have had my "couch nights", too!
Scary thing is my wife is supporting this purchase!

The more I have....the more motorcycle parts & accessories I score. So....I guess it's a sacrifice I need to make!

BTW - Christmas is coming Lee - I'll take that full exhaust.

leelover · 11-20-2006, 11:27 PM

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BTW - Christmas is coming Lee - I'll take that full exhaust.

Ok, tuffy! I have several extra Valkyrie exhausts, I will weld up a super mutant system for under your tree!

DEPO · 11-20-2006, 11:34 PM

If you have the wife approval... like I got, do not wait on this.... get it ASAP.

FJR was my second choice..... I just could not finally sell myself on a sport tour and that is when I fell in love with the Ulysses.

Hey also... now that you have a track bike, you will be more comfortable about bringing the bike to a track knowing that you not have to make it street worthy after the track day and if you crash it..... ohhh man.

Do get yourself a policy for the track bike for theft and complete loss like I did... well worth the 200 dollars. I did get rid of the standard auto policy on it since it will not be on the street.

tuffy6969 · 11-20-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leelover

Ok, tuffy! I have several extra Valkyrie exhausts, I will weld up a super mutant system for under your tree!

Nevermind then! I could just see myself cruising around my little neck of the woods with a Leelover MUTANT-I on my bike.

leelover · 11-21-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tuffy6969

Nevermind then! I could just see myself cruising around my little neck of the woods with a Leelover MUTANT-I on my bike.

Could start a trend, you could be the first my friend!

tuffy6969 · 11-21-2006, 1:20 AM

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Originally Posted by leelover

Could start a trend, you could be the first my friend!

Very tempting......I'll need to sleep on it.

One second later............NO!!

leelover · 11-21-2006, 1:48 AM

Now I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I need an adventure tourer.
Buell Ulysses or a Ducati Multistrada,

That new Triumph Tiger looks cool too!
Why doesn't Honda have a cool bike of this type in the states?

phobiaphobe · 11-21-2006, 2:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DEPO

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Do get yourself a policy for the track bike for theft and complete loss like I did... well worth the 200 dollars. I did get rid of the standard auto policy on it since it will not be on the street.

My insurance company wouldn't let me buy fire and theft without also taking 3rd party liability. Don't know if that's law here or just their law, but I'm looking for a new insurance company.

evl_twn · 11-21-2006, 4:41 AM

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Originally Posted by leelover

Why doesn't Honda have a cool bike of this type in the states?

Probably because there's not enough of a demand for them. I'd love to have an XRV750 (Africa Twin), but trying to find one here in the US is just about impossible. If you want to see something else cool that Honda sells in other markets, check out the FMX650 or the XL1000V.

HONDA MC - FMX650 Introduction

HONDA MC - XL1000V Varadero Introduction

Repeater · 11-21-2006, 5:01 AM

ever thought of something like the BMW 1200 GS? I have wanted one ever since they dropped some pounds. Whenever i do a few day ride to state parks i always meet some guy on his beemer from the east coast that road out like a week ago.

leelover · 11-21-2006, 9:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Repeater

ever thought of something like the BMW 1200 GS? I have wanted one ever since they dropped some pounds. Whenever i do a few day ride to state parks i always meet some guy on his beemer from the east coast that road out like a week ago.

Yes, that's a possibility. They are so darn expensive though! I may go ride one, actually I can probably get test rides on the Buell, Ducati, and the Bmw.
Just for the purpose of more research, really!

Depo, have you had a passenger on pillion yet? How is the wind protection?

leelover · 11-21-2006, 9:48 AM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Probably because there's not enough of a demand for them. I'd love to have an XRV750 (Africa Twin), but trying to find one here in the US is just about impossible. If you want to see something else cool that Honda sells in other markets, check out the FMX650 or the XL1000V.

HONDA MC - FMX650 Introduction

HONDA MC - XL1000V Varadero Introduction

Yeah, I think you're right about the demand. I was thinking a Varadero would be cool.

DEPO · 11-21-2006, 8:13 PM

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Originally Posted by leelover

Yes, that's a possibility. They are so darn expensive though! I may go ride one, actually I can probably get test rides on the Buell, Ducati, and the Bmw.
Just for the purpose of more research, really!

Depo, have you had a passenger on pillion yet? How is the wind protection?

My wife road with me and she said it was very comfortable and the back rest was reassuring enough to know she would not tumble off the back.

There is wind in your chest with the standard wind screen, but the long wind screen is supposed to be much better. I like wind in my face, but I am a fair weather rider.

leelover · 11-21-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DEPO

My wife road with me and she said it was very comfortable and the back rest was reassuring enough to know she would not tumble off the back.

There is wind in your chest with the standard wind screen, but the long wind screen is supposed to be much better. I like wind in my face, but I am a fair weather rider.

Thanks Depo!
I am getting more serious about his bike. Starting to check the HD dealers here and Tampa bay.
Have you seen the shields that Cee Baileys' has?

leelover · 12-10-2006, 8:24 PM

Ok, update:
The deal is done!
I ended up with a 2006 FJR1300A.
Story and pics to follow...

colryn · 12-10-2006, 9:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leelover

Ok, update:
The deal is done!
I ended up with a 2006 FJR1300A.
Story and pics to follow...

This Thread Is Worthless Without Pictures

Congrats

Diesel954 · 12-28-2006, 7:41 PM

I thought of selling my 05FJRA but after my buddy started planning a trip for next year I decided to keep it. Nothing compares to it for the kind of riding we will be doing-----long trip without losing the fun of moderate speed cornering. Anyone up for a trip to Yellowstone to the Pacific Coast Highway to Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon and back home to Oklahoma City?

leelover · 12-28-2006, 10:47 PM

That sounds like fun!
When are you thinking of going?

CBR929RE · 12-28-2006, 10:57 PM

I would but you'd have to get me some convertibars and a really comfortable seat for the 929

Diesel954 · 12-28-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by leelover

That sounds like fun!
When are you thinking of going?

Well my buddy thinks in April or May but I think there will still be some pretty foul weather around Yellowstone at that time. Im thinkin about June or July.

leelover · 12-29-2006, 12:53 AM

Keep in touch about that, please I would love to go. May be able to work it out.

leelover · 12-29-2006, 12:56 AM

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I would but you'd have to get me some convertibars and a really comfortable seat for the 929

I happen to have a set of convertibars w/braided brake lines, and a Sargent seat for a 929! What a coincidence!
Where are we meetin' up?

clutchslip · 12-29-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel954

Well my buddy thinks in April or May but I think there will still be some pretty foul weather around Yellowstone at that time. Im thinkin about June or July.

I think you are right.