Yamaha FJR1300

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

FJR also comes with 2 side boxes right? hm..... maybe aim FJR instead of ST.

[speedtriple]

Originally posted by MARCUS inthesun@Feb 24 2004, 05:54 PM

FJR also comes with 2 side boxes right? hm..... maybe aim FJR instead of ST.

yea, it comes with 2 side boxes. i've read reviews before and the boxes offer better storage space as compared to the STX or the BMW ...(can't remember which model). quite a few reviews in bike mags and internet. when it comes to power, the fjr is unparalleled in its class!

[comics00]

when the FJRians meeting again? in red hill coffee shop?

[HyperS4]

Anyone has changed(by the bike shop) thier FJR tires before?

Which shop and which brand you changed?

Did they lube the drive splines for your FJR?

 

FJR Spline Lubrication:

http://www.fjrtech.com/images/chassis/splines/no_lube_splines.jpg

 

It's hard to believe Yamaha has left out the importance of lubing the drive splines with EVERY tire change!

Failure to do this religiously can result in eventual drive-spline failure.... probably when you are on a 2 week tour,

in the middle of nowhere. More:........

[luN]

Some comments on Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Tires.

Seem like this tyre not that suitable for heavier bike like FJR

 

http://pub18.ezboard.com/ffjr1300ownersass...picID=618.topic

[comics00]

was at alexandra road asked "xing nah feng" was quote $22,800 otr for 2004 model. when i ask abt the 2005 model which will reach by end march the sales person was "??? got 2005 model meh? this 1 2004 is the newest no mre coming lah!"

 

guys can comfirm is the one coming end of this mth the newer 2005 model? 'cos wouldn't wat to wait then in the end for nothing! n wats the diff between the 2004 n 2005 model?

[HyperS4]

Originally posted by comics00+Mar 3 2004, 07:46 PM-->

QUOTE (comics00 @ Mar 3 2004, 07:46 PM)

was at alexandra road asked "xing nah feng" was quote $22,800 otr for 2004 model. when i ask abt the 2005 model which will reach by end march the sales person was "??? got 2005 model meh? this 1 2004 is the newest no mre coming lah!" guys can comfirm is the one coming end of this mth the newer 2005 model? 'cos wouldn't wat to wait then in the end for nothing! n wats the diff between the 2004 n 2005 model?[/b]

[comics00]

It was a galaxy blue FJR at the "xing nah feng" that i saw. asked a FJRian (silver) n was told to becareful n check 'cause $22,800 otr sounds too cheap maybe a 2003 model! how to ID visually if it is a 2003, 2004 or 2005? any1 know anything abt it?

[Easyrider_Bandit]

Comics...

 

The 2005 model is not ready until very late 2004 or 2005. The specificaitons are available becausein the USA they have a pre-order program that starts one year ahead..... So, this year (2004) order, next year (2005) get...

 

The color scheme of Galaxy blue available only in 2005 USA ONLY applies in USA. Galaxy blue FJR is available in Europe in 2004/2003.

[comics00]

was told that for its low price,$22,800 otr, i will have to be careful that it is not a 2003 model! how can i diff visiually if it is 2003 or 2004 model? or should i wait for the so call 2005 model at the end of the month? is it worth the extra $2,000 for a 2005 model?

 

sorryn if i ask too much many question:confused: 'cause ^$22,000 is not a small sum to me:help: do not want to spent the $ then have regrets:sweat:

[speedtriple]

Originally posted by comics00@Mar 5 2004, 11:46 PM

was told that for its low price,$22,800 otr, i will have to be careful that it is not a 2003 model! how can i diff visiually if it is 2003 or 2004 model? or should i wait for the so call 2005 model at the end of the month? is it worth the extra $2,000 for a 2005 model?

 

sorryn if i ask too much many question:confused: 'cause ^$22,000 is not a small sum to me:help: do not want to spent the $ then have regrets:sweat:

i believe the 03 model has signal lights that stick out but the 04 model has flushed signal lights... like more aerodynamic. 2004 model currently in cerulean silver. correct?

 

22.8k looks a gd price for a 04 model leh. few months back that was the price for 03 model when the shop was clearing stock!

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

22.8k? OTR? sure or not? which shop?where?

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

hey i want to ask where u all put u IU unit on the bike? from the pics i see like got no place to put it leh....

[comics00]

Originally posted by MARCUS inthesun@Mar 7 2004, 03:52 PM

22.8k? OTR? sure or not? which shop?where?

"xing nah feng" motortiam in alex' road

[luN]

Originally posted by MARCUS inthesun@Mar 8 2004, 12:22 PM

hey i want to ask where u all put u IU unit on the bike? from the pics i see like got no place to put it leh....

several ways.

 

1) You can add a bracket on the right upper fairing. The space is just nice for the ERP. Saw one FJR doing so.. but i think not so stable as bracket is attached to the plastic fairing.

 

2) SengKwang Bracket. I am using this to put the ERP on the left handlebar. Minus point= can't see the neutral light. Got to twist the bracket a little down in order to have a full of the dashboard.

 

3) Backseat? which is illegal to do so..

[luN]

Originally posted by comics00@Mar 5 2004, 11:46 PM

was told that for its low price,$22,800 otr, i will have to be careful that it is not a 2003 model! how can i diff visiually if it is 2003 or 2004 model? or should i wait for the so call 2005 model at the end of the month? is it worth the extra $2,000 for a 2005 model?

 

sorryn if i ask too much many question:confused: 'cause ^$22,000 is not a small sum to me:help: do not want to spent the $ then have regrets:sweat:

Do rem to check whether it a ABS version.

 

visual check.. more cable on the rear.. got 1 thin cable attached to the brakepump.

Front hugger with 2 small ABS logos.

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

xing nah feng" motortiam in alex' road

is this place opp queensway shopping centre there?

 

thanks 4 the tips!

[mokamoka]

Originally posted by MARCUS inthesun@Feb 24 2004, 05:53 PM

Yo moka! i think was a blue FJR... did u see two choppers a S4 and a X9? i remember the group got 1 R6 with no pillion seat but got pillion! 1 guy and girl share the same seat! OUCH!

yup.. that was out group.. heheh

[omnislash]

Originally posted by luN@Mar 8 2004, 11:32 PM

several ways.

 

1) You can add a bracket on the right upper fairing. The space is just nice for the ERP. Saw one FJR doing so.. but i think not so stable as bracket is attached to the plastic fairing.

 

2) SengKwang Bracket. I am using this to put the ERP on the left handlebar. Minus point= can't see the neutral light. Got to twist the bracket a little down in order to have a full of the dashboard.

 

3) Backseat? which is illegal to do so..

I just got it for LAB.. think $12 or sth.. Only trick is to find washers and screws..

Block a bit of tacho.. But i can live with that..

[ashenZ]

yoozz~!~! hi lun~ rem mi.. was staying opp ur apt at fraser hill.. u bot the burger for us~~ hehehe~~ in lurv wif ur FJR... saw a same model.. i tink... but same color.. at NTU... tink one of the assoc prof riding it...

 

 

Saw the Cerluean silver FJR FX plate at Belwin when i fixing moi bike... absoutely chio~!~! hehhee~!!~ lurv the color... lurv the shape, the design n the weight...

 

mi juz got moi Class2 license... but hor too young to get a class2 bike... insurance n rd tax n servicing will kill mi siahh.. but aiming n saving up liaozz...

 

hope to get a blackbird or fjr when older.. ehhee... but still cun decide ehh....

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

is it possible to put u IU unit under the windshield? like how the ST11 ppl do it.

[luN]

Originally posted by MARCUS inthesun@Mar 15 2004, 10:44 AM

is it possible to put u IU unit under the windshield? like how the ST11 ppl do it.

I dun think it possible unless you hold the windshield at a fixed position.

[Guest MARCUS inthesun]

oic... thanks!

can any1 tell me about the pro and cons of this bike? i considering buying it.

[ashenZ]

Phuuii yoo~~ Lun.. ur bike damn powerful manzz.. so gianzz... sighzz.. but no income...... if onli can afford... sighhz.. anyway.. beside the slower handling when changing lanes n swerving?? anymore disadvantages?? howz the maintenance bill??? mi into leisure riding n safety... wun speed n swerve unless need to... so.. tink FJR the best instd of blackbird... since u say blackbird onli suited for long dist riding... FJR.. short dist n long also can lahh hor??

 

Was lukkin at X11 also... monster super 4... hehehe.... obviously it dun hv wind protection like FJR...

 

If anyone see 2004 model FJR 2nd hand up for grabs.. rem to tell mi~~

[luN]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Mar 16 2004, 11:59 AM

Phuuii yoo~~ Lun.. ur bike damn powerful manzz.. so gianzz... sighzz.. but no income...... if onli can afford... sighhz.. anyway.. beside the slower handling when changing lanes n swerving?? anymore disadvantages?? howz the maintenance bill??? mi into leisure riding n safety... wun speed n swerve unless need to... so.. tink FJR the best instd of blackbird... since u say blackbird onli suited for long dist riding... FJR.. short dist n long also can lahh hor??

 

Was lukkin at X11 also... monster super 4... hehehe.... obviously it dun hv wind protection like FJR...

 

If anyone see 2004 model FJR 2nd hand up for grabs.. rem to tell mi~~

Honestly speaking, both are not so practical if the bike is to use in sg travelling only. Fjr and blackbird are both heavy bike, long wheel-base, making parking in common carpark, lots etc more troublesome. Nevertheless, I think most people buy these bike because of their interest and passion.

 

FJR- the basic maintance are quite similar to S4 with the additional of a drive shaft. As i hab not ride her long enuff, i couldn't tell you when it valve clearance interval etc. Apart of her weight, wind shield is still not high enuff for me. Analog Meter in Miles reading also need some time to get use to it.

 

If you looking into x11, do u ever consider Frazer1? I personally think it a good bike for touring too. Fit in a box, a higher windshield and a scotholier, it is as wonderful. Moreover you can find FZ1 with accessories in bike shops now..