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A step in a direction that I did not even consider at the start of this year.

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A step in a direction that I did not even consider at the start of this year.

I have taken ownership of a touring bike: Yamaha FJR 1300 A

Why you may ask?

Big torquey motor, big comfortable pillion seat, big electric adjustable screen, panniers big enough for helmets, ‘tis a big bike, but not as HUGE as most tourers.

A few time this year I have had my darling misses on the back of my bikes as a pillion.
She did not like the seat on the R nineT.
She thought the MT-09 Tracer was good at the time, but only because she had not experienced a touring bike (neither had I at that time).

A couple of weeks ago I happened to take a FJR for a run to drop something off at my wife’s work, then took her for a wee run on it.

Bloody obvious really, but the ability of the FJR to carry a pillion with ease was…obvious.
It is a touring bike, designed for touring with a pillion and luggage.

My lad has rarely used his bike since he passed his driving test and got a car. We did not renew his bike insurance, so I traded his 125 Honda for the FJR.

As I mentioned to my wife, we have not increased the number of bikes in the household, just swapped out to get the right tools for the jobs.
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Me likey :2up
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That is a nice sensible bike indeed.
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Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote:That is a nice sensible bike indeed.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I cant be doing that
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Dave wrote:[quote="Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian)"]That is a nice sensible bike indeed.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I cant be doing that[/quote]
You'll be wearing one of those "POLITE" hi-viz vests next! :log
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Seen it in the flesh this avo, nice bike and definitely one of the nicest you've owned.

Canna wait for a shottie

Tracer for sale methinks....not until i've had another shottie of that too :arse
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Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote:
Dave wrote:[quote="Big Kneed Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian)"]That is a nice sensible bike indeed.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I cant be doing that
You'll be wearing one of those "POLITE" hi-viz vests next! :log[/quote]


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...I cant be doing that

in fact, NOBODY should be doing that !
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willian wrote:
Tracer for sale methinks....
My intention was not to buy or sell any bikes this year :???

FJR, not my fault, the misses made me have the initial try on it :biggrin2
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Dave wrote:FJR, not my fault, the misses made me have the initial try on it :biggrin2
Is that why you bought a gimp mask?
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Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote:
Dave wrote:FJR, not my fault, the misses made me have the initial try on it :biggrin2
Is that why you bought a gimp mask?
you recommended where to get it from
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Dave wrote:[quote="Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian)"]
Dave wrote:FJR, not my fault, the misses made me have the initial try on it :biggrin2
Is that why you bought a gimp mask?
you recommended where to get it from[/quote]
Rubberatkins?
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Looks heavy...nice but heavy ;)

Very sensible though, some internal heated vests, satnav and a phone charger and you will be sorted ;)
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Zathos wrote:Looks heavy...nice but heavy ;)

Very sensible though, some internal heated vests, satnav and a phone charger and you will be sorted ;)
You did not mention cup holders or fridges
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Dave wrote:
Zathos wrote:Looks heavy...nice but heavy ;)

Very sensible though, some internal heated vests, satnav and a phone charger and you will be sorted ;)
You did not mention cup holders or fridges
Just put an ice pack in yer panniers, sorted :2up
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Dave wrote:
Zathos wrote:Looks heavy...nice but heavy ;)

Very sensible though, some internal heated vests, satnav and a phone charger and you will be sorted ;)
You did not mention cup holders or fridges
Thought they came as standard ;)
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Zathos wrote:
Dave wrote:
Zathos wrote:Looks heavy...nice but heavy ;)

Very sensible though, some internal heated vests, satnav and a phone charger and you will be sorted ;)
You did not mention cup holders or fridges
Thought they came as standard ;)
They do on many mobile sofa's
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The FJR has surprised me a few times in my short time of ownership and about 6000 miles.

I am surprised how easy it is to ride, and its ability to make a bit of progress. As well as its easy of handling on the move.
Mind you it is a heavy lump to manually push about.

The run in to work this morning…that FJR, again it has surprised me.
An amazingly stable run with such strong winds beating lumps out of the trees.

With the screen in its highest position, no topbox or panniers, the aerodynamic bubble seams to absorb the buffeting once you are on the move.

I thought the R1200 GS Adventure was a stable bike in bad weather…but I think the FJR wins that challenge.
Not a surprise really if you look at the bikes with fresh eyes.

I previously said that if I could only have one bike, a R1200 GS would be that bike, last year I amended that statement to put the R1200 RS in the mix.

I would say that the FJR 1300 has now elevated its status in my listing.

None of those three are my favourite bikes , but for all-round ability and comfort , their ranking is the top.
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