New NJ FJR13 Rider

[fjr13ride]

Hi All,

I just purchased a 2013 FJR a few weeks back and only have about 600 or so on the odometer. I'm loving it...absolutely an amazing ride and unbelievable value having ridden so many competitors prior to making my final. I live in Northern NJ (Morris County) and work locally.

I'm looking to learn from others what upgrades/options/gear to purchase so I can outfit my riding experience with the best in style and comfort. Currently looking for a top case with rest on the back and possibly a seat upgrade. I find my riding position a little more forward than I'd like and I'm wondering if I should find bars that extend a little higher or at least further back.

I also find that I could use something to help soften the buzz I'm getting through the throttle and into my hand... it gets buzzed after about 10-15 to the point where I have to give it a quick rest by altering position or even putting cruise on for a minute. I guess I'm spoiled from having a Valkyrie in the past... that flat 6 was a smooth as butter.

I look forward to learning more and sharing what I know.

[extrememarine]

Welcome aboard and enjoy the bike. You've got lots of options for top boxes - Yamaha, Givi, and Shad seem popular. I'm a Sargent Seat fan - lots of miles on two of them between three FJR's. You can replace the top triple clamp with either a Helibars or MCL model to move the handlebars back a tad.

Wayne

[fontanaman]

Welcome aboard to the nut house. Let me be the first to help you spend your money by sharing all the farkles on my 2009.

[fjr13ride]

Welcome aboard and enjoy the bike. You've got lots of options for top boxes - Yamaha, Givi, and Shad seem popular. I'm a Sargent Seat fan - lots of miles on two of them between three FJR's. You can replace the top triple clamp with either a Helibars or MCL model to move the handlebars back a tad.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I've heard about the Helibars but not the MCL. Will check them both out. I like the appearance of the seat on Fairlaner's bike...just not sure what's most comfortable which is of course most important. Wish I could try em out first.

[fjr13ride]

Welcome aboard to the nut house. Let me be the first to help you spend your money by sharing all the farkles on my 2009.

Thanks, lot's of extras available for this bike! I particularly like the idea of the ramped up lights for visibility.

[HotRodZilla]

Welcome aboard and enjoy the bike. You've got lots of options for top boxes - Yamaha, Givi, and Shad seem popular. I'm a Sargent Seat fan - lots of miles on two of them between three FJR's. You can replace the top triple clamp with either a Helibars or MCL model to move the handlebars back a tad.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I've heard about the Helibars but not the MCL. Will check them both out. I like the appearance of the seat on Fairlaner's bike...just not sure what's most comfortable which is of course most important. Wish I could try em out first.

Just wait for a while. Someone will have a tech meet or a ride near you. Go to it, there will be 15 FJRs there, all with different options. Ask around and people will let you sit on theirs. THEN make a decision about bars and seats.

[Geezer]

Welcome. I fyou are interested in meeting up with some fellow FJR riders take a look at the Cats n Daks. http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.ph ... e-614-615/.

If you don't want to ride for several days you can meet us in the Catskills along the route.

[Cougar8000]

Welkome to the nutty house.

[beemerdons]

Welkome to the nutty house.

+1, Gunny!

[fjr13ride]

Welcome. I fyou are interested in meeting up with some fellow FJR riders take a look at the Cats n Daks. http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.ph ... e-614-615/.

If you don't want to ride for several days you can meet us in the Catskills along the route.

Thanks for the notice Geezer. I don't think I'll be able to make this one but will keep my eyes and ears open for ways to meet other FJR riders in my area. Just in case I can get out for part of a day, how would I locate you?

[Cougar8000]

just follow the sirens they will get you to those hooligans.

[Geezer]

The route is posted over on that other forum. We'll be having lunch at the Roscoe Diner so that might be a good place to meet us.

[silverhound]

Just saw your post. I'm a transplanted Jersey guy and lived in Morristown among other NJ locales. Also had a Valk Interstate before the FJR, well that and a few other bikes. Anyhow, I've got my '08 gently farkled out and it's been across the country from coast to coast so I guess you could say the farkles have been pretty well road tested. Let me know if you're riding out my way in the Bethlehem PA area. Would be happy to meet up. Good luck with the new bike!