I purchased new to me a Yamaha FJR 1300 2014 Red with 17,000 miles back in February of this year and absolutely love it. I have since put almost 14,000 miles on the FJR here in Middle Tennessee and beyond. I started looking for a sport touring bike since moving to Middle Tennessee because I kept dragging my pegs on the VTX and kicking my feet out from underneath of me. My journey began by trolling the forms and reviews of the sport touring bikes. It came down to the FJR and K 1600. I decided on the FJR because of their rock-solid reliability and the looks of the Gen 3. I couldn't be happier with my decision. My previous Honda’s spoiled me with reliability. Gas, Oil, Tires and Ride her like you stole her.
I was rear ended back in November on my VTX 1800, so my search began in earnest. I needed the 14 because I wanted my FJR to be red. It took me a couple months but in February, I found her in West Arkansas for a great price.
Since purchase I have completed the usual service required like replace all the fluids, three oil changes, new set of tires Bridgestone T31 GT (41 PSI F/R) and a second back tire. Rear tires only last about 6,000 miles till bold, got to love sport mode! Like I said rider her like you stole her. LOL
Farkles: Heli Bridge, Sargent Seat, Two Brothers Exhaust, Yamaha Tour Windscreen, Yamaha Touring Trunk, and Ram XL Quick Grip.
Thanks for all the great information in this Forum!!
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Introduction to the forum
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Redridez14
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Introduction to the forum
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Redridez14
Current ride FJR1300 14 Past Rides VTX1800, CBR1100XX, LTD 750, Dirt Bikes and Quads
Current ride FJR1300 14 Past Rides VTX1800, CBR1100XX, LTD 750, Dirt Bikes and Quads
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Blister_1
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- FJRModel: 2020 ES
- Location: Minneapolis
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wheatonFJR
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- FJRModel: 2013-Jwilly Special LD Delivery
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FastPappy
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- FJRModel: 2009 AE
- Location: Staten Island, New York
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raYzerman
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Welcome! Glad you have been enjoying the bike.
Keep yer stick on the ice........... (Red Green)
Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can sure muffle the sound.
Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can sure muffle the sound.
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PhilJet09
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- FJRModel: 2009 FJR1300A
- Location: NW Ohio
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Welcome!
RIP Beemerdons, Petey, JWilly, 1911
Calm is a skill.
“Courage is the first virtue.” Andrew Klavan
“Because “someday” is not a day of the week…” Wayne
Calm is a skill.
“Courage is the first virtue.” Andrew Klavan
“Because “someday” is not a day of the week…” Wayne
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escapefjrtist
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Nice intro and welcome from metro Seattle!
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'15 FJR-USD-A
'18 Tenere
'15 FJR-USD-A
'18 Tenere
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FJRPittsburgh
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- FJRModel: 2013 A, 2008 AE has been sold.
- Location: Canonsburg, PA
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Welcome aboard! I think you made the right choice between the K1600 and the FJR. Enjoy that bike!
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2013 Yamaha FJR1300A
2013 Honda CRF250L
2018 Yamaha FZ-07
2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
2013 Honda CRF250L
2018 Yamaha FZ-07
2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
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extrememarine
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- FJRModel: 2009 FJR
- Location: SE Michigan
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Hello and welcome from Michigan.
Ride There!
-Wayne aka asphalt surfer...
IBA#60836
#Peteyismyhero & #JWillywashere
-Wayne aka asphalt surfer...
IBA#60836
#Peteyismyhero & #JWillywashere
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Uncle Hud
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- FJRModel: 2015 ES, with new fairings!
- Location: Smyrna, metro Atlanta
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Rock solid reliability. That's what you want when you're 1,000 mile from nowhere and you start heading home.
See you around!
See you around!
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Abercrombie FJR
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Re: Introduction to the forum
Welcome and congrats on the best color FJR made.
Have you done anything to improve your rider skills or knowledge lately?
2014 FJR, 2013 Super Tenere, 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950SP, 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S, 2006 Ducati 999, 2018 Beta 500 RR-S, 2016 Scorpa 300, 2020 Yamaha WR250R.
2014 FJR, 2013 Super Tenere, 2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950SP, 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S, 2006 Ducati 999, 2018 Beta 500 RR-S, 2016 Scorpa 300, 2020 Yamaha WR250R.