Yamaha FJR1300

[seahmh]

Hi, guys,

 

Soon-to-be FJR rider... Hope to meet U guys with my "love" next year...

 

 

Meng Hwee

[seahmh]

I am getting my bike only next year... Actually, I am still waiting to register for my CL2 early next Jan, but I find it a good deal, so I confirmed the bike with the bike shop first... Plus I hardly see any such new second-hand FJR (only 1yr + a bit old, a FZ FJR)...

 

I am kind of worried now that I may not be able to life this heavy bike up to park on its main stand... So just like to ask you lao-jiao FJRians here, how do you manage to park it on main stand??

[deanz4]

bro on the first try will be one mighty strenght and just pull the bike up ... but eventually with few time of practice it will be find.. i think if u short and thin then u have problem other then dat it will be fine no worrys

[dammie]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 5 2006, 12:20 AM

Woohoo!! Look who's in the pictures

 

http://zeevincez.blogspot.com/2006/11/zeev...-nation_20.html

Hahaha..... i believe n@kano and happie_cookies should have some pics too =)

[happy_cookies]

Originally posted by dammie@Dec 5 2006, 11:03 AM

Hahaha..... i believe n@kano and happie_cookies should have some pics too =)

u r rite...

[nkan0]

Originally posted by dammie@Dec 5 2006, 11:03 AM

Hahaha..... i believe n@kano and happie_cookies should have some pics too =)

haha... i almost tot that dammie wants to say that both n@kan0 & happy_cookies face probs in the main-stand too!!! hahah....

 

MH, if both me & happy_cookies (and also dammie) have no probs with the main-stand, i dont think u will have any too....

 

photos....?? oh ya, happy_cookies, the rest of the guys have been askin me when to meet up to share the photos???

 

[seahmh]

Originally posted by n@kan0@Dec 5 2006, 11:40 AM

haha... i almost tot that dammie wants to say that both n@kan0 & happy_cookies face probs in the main-stand too!!! hahah....

 

MH, if both me & happy_cookies (and also dammie) have no probs with the main-stand, i dont think u will have any too....

 

photos....?? oh ya, happy_cookies, the rest of the guys have been askin me when to meet up to share the photos???

 

Hi, n@kan0,

 

Do you have pics of you guys with your bikes?? So that at least I can see what U meant.

 

 

"...i think if u short and thin then u have problem other then dat it will be fine no worrys ..."

 

Hi, deanz4,

 

In your expert opinion, do you consider a height of around 1.76m and around 76kg short and thin to handle a FJR well??

 

And I heard from a lot of other people that Yamaha parts are very expensive comapred to other brands like Honda and for big bikes, we got to change certain parts after every 30,000km or something like that. So does that mean it will be an expensive "hobby" to own a FJR??

 

Sorry, a lot of questions from a newbie seeking advices...

 

Meng Hwee

[happy_cookies]

maybe this coming fri nite (8th Dec)we can have a meet-up and we can share our pic that we take on 3NCR...???

 

Bro seahmh,

come to our meet-up and i will show u how u put-on e main stand... I m also a 'short-leg' guy too...

 

So this coming fri nite, 8Th Dec 9.30pm meet-up...ok???

Come leh come leh.....

[seahmh]

Well, if the rest of the guys don't mind a newbie joining, I would certainly love to join you guys for the meet-up , and find out more about FJR, though I will only be able to ride it after I pass my CL2 next year...

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 5 2006, 01:40 AM

I am kind of worried now that I may not be able to life this heavy bike up to park on its main stand... So just like to ask you lao-jiao FJRians here, how do you manage to park it on main stand??

Jus use buffalo strength + some near misses & drops..ya'll get used to it in time.

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 5 2006, 01:23 PM

In your expert opinion, do you consider a height of around 1.76m and around 76kg short and thin to handle a FJR well??

Not to worry, MH.

I'm only 1.75m and 70kg

 

For a start maybe dun pump full tank first lor, until you get used to the weight of the bike.

 

Btw, what bike you riding now?

[mutant_sheep]

let make singapore riding life more happening

Singapore 1 day ride, no expressway!

[nkan0]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 5 2006, 03:30 PM

Well, if the rest of the guys don't mind a newbie joining, I would certainly love to join you guys for the meet-up , and find out more about FJR, though I will only be able to ride it after I pass my CL2 next year...

Calling the FJR-Fellowship:

 

Date:Friday 8th Dec 2006

Time: 930pm onwards

Venue: how abt a place where we can sit down have some kopi and admire our bikes? Probably not kallang KFC, sure to be jam-packed. The usual kopishop there also closed down liaoz. Any suggestions guys?

How abt the big prata shop along the left-side along Serangoon Rd, somewhere just before the ASPhoon (and JR-Dainese Shop)

 

[deanz4]

i have a place how about KTM?? railway station.. i think it wont be so bad as kallang...

[deanz4]

guys just a suggestion wanna a do couple night out.(no girlfriend nvm can bring school friend.or broke back also can..hehehe.).anyone interested?? thought meet up at night then go for a late movie at cineleasure then go in first link for top up and eatting at Dangga Bay no worries bike can be seen from the makan place??

[deanz4]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 5 2006, 01:23 PM

Hi, n@kan0,

 

Do you have pics of you guys with your bikes?? So that at least I can see what U meant.

 

 

"...i think if u short and thin then u have problem other then dat it will be fine no worrys ..."

 

Hi, deanz4,

 

In your expert opinion, do you consider a height of around 1.76m and around 76kg short and thin to handle a FJR well??

 

And I heard from a lot of other people that Yamaha parts are very expensive comapred to other brands like Honda and for big bikes, we got to change certain parts after every 30,000km or something like that. So does that mean it will be an expensive "hobby" to own a FJR??

 

Sorry, a lot of questions from a newbie seeking advices...

 

Meng Hwee

bro its nv too short to ride the FJR...hehehe

 

to me maintaining and FJR is the same as having a super 4.. 4 bottle of engine oil and 4 spark plug and oil filter... the plus point there is NO CHAIN.... so its cheaper..

 

30k need to changed parts?? no i have friend 1.5 yrs milleage 60k nv changed anything major..nv even do tuning the bike is very steady..no ticking sound too..

 

its just how u ride the bike..to me the bike needs freedom..let it have it by riding it hard and fast to thailand... :smile:

[seahmh]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 5 2006, 03:50 PM

Jus use buffalo strength + some near misses & drops..ya'll get used to it in time.

Near misses & drops... That's what I am worried about...

 

First, if drop, how to lift it up alone?

Second, scratches on the fearings(I know it's wrong spelling. How to speel har?) and the bike body will cost $ to re-spray leh... (even though I have requested for sliders to be fixed on both sides.)

Third, I apologise for asking so many questions, pls do not flame by saying, "...if you worry this, worry that, then don't get a FJR, go get a Wave..."

[seahmh]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 5 2006, 03:58 PM

Not to worry, MH.

I'm only 1.75m and 70kg

 

For a start maybe dun pump full tank first lor, until you get used to the weight of the bike.

 

Btw, what bike you riding now?

I am riding a black FS Super 4 with a very big "bungalow" behind (a big 48L box)...

 

I can't wait to register(but got to loon until 12th Jan 07), go take my CL2 and pass, then I can ride my FJR B4 Chinese New Year...

[seahmh]

Originally posted by deanz4@Dec 5 2006, 10:15 PM

bro its nv too short to ride the FJR...hehehe

 

to me maintaining and FJR is the same as having a super 4.. 4 bottle of engine oil and 4 spark plug and oil filter... the plus point there is NO CHAIN.... so its cheaper..

 

30k need to changed parts?? no i have friend 1.5 yrs milleage 60k nv changed anything major..nv even do tuning the bike is very steady..no ticking sound too..

 

its just how u ride the bike..to me the bike needs freedom..let it have it by riding it hard and fast to thailand... :smile:

Firstly since there's a mention of "...nv too short to ride the FJR..."I would like to make it clear that I am NEVER in any intention of making of any short riders here about height issue, if there is/are...

 

I just wanna to find out more about FJR.

 

deanz4,

 

hahaha... I really like your "the bike needs freedom..let it have it by riding it hard and fast to thailand..."... All my bikers friends who knows I am getting a FJR has already "booked" me and look forward to me riding FJR to Hatyai with them. No one in the group has a FJR, all of them riding Busa and 1 guy riding R1.

 

But then I believe I won't go too "hard and fast" cos wanna to get used to the bike first...

 

Some of you may laugh at me for getting the FJR first w/o getting my CL2. But it was really a nice 2nd-hand 1yr-old FJR... Looked totally new to new with the FBB plate on it (think the previous owner retain his FZ plate when he traded in his FJR...). I was thinking I won't be able to get another such good deal after I get my licence, cos I know for big bikes like this, it is kind of difficult to find a good 2nd-hand, most owners will keep thier big bikes...

 

But right now, I just gotta loon lor and be satisfied with my S4.

[nkan0]

Originally posted by deanz4@Dec 5 2006, 09:53 PM

i have a place how about KTM?? railway station.. i think it wont be so bad as kallang...

 

FJR-Fellowship:

 

Date:Friday 8th Dec 2006

Time: 930pm onwards

Venue: KTM Railway

 

1) n@kan0

Quite a good suggestion! I second that if the rest are ok with it!!

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by deanz4@Dec 5 2006, 10:15 PM

30k need to changed parts?? no i have friend 1.5 yrs milleage 60k nv changed anything major..nv even do tuning the bike is very steady..no ticking sound too..

1.5years 60k mileage! Wow! That's impressive!

Mine 3years 5mths with 55k mileage...sometimes the ticking sound can be a bit irritating but once the engine is hot..the sound seems to get silencer

 

Any brudders here changed timing chain and tensioner before to get rid of the 'tick'? Is it really effective? Heard some saying that the sound will still be there and it's just a matter of time before the 'tick' returns.

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 5 2006, 11:52 PM

Near misses & drops... That's what I am worried about...

 

First, if drop, how to lift it up alone?

Second, scratches on the fearings(I know it's wrong spelling. How to speel har?) and the bike body will cost $ to re-spray leh... (even though I have requested for sliders to be fixed on both sides.)

erm...I learnt it the hard way last time on my diversion, luckily no major damages...the fall was cushioned off by a big pot of plant

 

If not realli particular can use marker to touch up the damaged paint (if its minor, of course). Minor scratches on big buffalos like FJRs are not really visible unless one really see carefully and study every damn corner of the bike.

 

Dun worry, if you ever get the chance to see your beloved on the ground, strength will come naturally

[DiabolicZero]

Originally posted by seahmh@Dec 6 2006, 12:06 AM

Some of you may laugh at me for getting the FJR first w/o getting my CL2. But it was really a nice 2nd-hand 1yr-old FJR... Looked totally new to new with the FBB plate on it (think the previous owner retain his FZ plate when he traded in his FJR...). I was thinking I won't be able to get another such good deal after I get my licence, cos I know for big bikes like this, it is kind of difficult to find a good 2nd-hand, most owners will keep thier big bikes...

How gud was the deal?

 

The bike will be sitting at the shop till you pass ya class 2? Wat a waste

[DiabolicZero]

FJR-Fellowship:

 

Date:Friday 8th Dec 2006

Time: 930pm onwards

Venue: KTM Railway

 

1) n@kan0

 

 

Pending

a) Casper4XXX

[omnislash]

Originally posted by Casper4XXX@Dec 6 2006, 12:45 AM

1.5years 60k mileage! Wow! That's impressive!

Mine 3years 5mths with 55k mileage...sometimes the ticking sound can be a bit irritating but once the engine is hot..the sound seems to get silencer

 

Any brudders here changed timing chain and tensioner before to get rid of the 'tick'? Is it really effective? Heard some saying that the sound will still be there and it's just a matter of time before the 'tick' returns.

The "tick" comes from the valve and valve guides. The timing chain/tensioner is another kind of tick.

 

Mine has 78,000km (capi should reach 100,000km liao) in my odo and to me, the tick does not affect my riding at all. Just put on earpiece and listen to my MP3 den you wont hear the tick lor. Response still the same.

 

@seah-does your bike come with tank bra and frame slider? If not, get them straight away if ur afraid that u'll drop the bike. It'll protect the farings within certain speed limits. but the box sure kenna.