New fjr, new forum member

rgb · Post by **rgb** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm

Like I needed another bike. It started off by selling one. A sports bike that was fast enough but uncomfortable to ride for long periods of time/distance. Something about the old guy paunch and back. But I digress. The kid that wanted it came up a a new matte blue fjr. He wanted my bike and had cash but wanted to ride it. He looked around at the bikes in my shop and smiled before asking, "do you want to ride mine so you can at least keep me in sight?"

It was tall (I was thinking close to altitude sickness tall). It was quiet, really quiet. I could hear myself think. It was smooth. It had cruise control!?! It wasn't for sale. He bought mine for the asking price and once it was gone I was left in a bewildered state. I was supposed to be selling but now I needed another.

Already long story short, I ended up with a 2015 A with just over 4K. Sargent seat, sprinkling of accessory mounts, otherwise basically stock. It sleeps on the far side of the shop away from the vintage twins and triples but hopefully it will take me on some long trips before the need for heated gear hits the south.

0face · Post by **0face** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:32 pm

Welcome aboard!

CollingsBob · Post by **CollingsBob** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:00 pm

rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm the vintage twins and triples

Ears perk up..vintage twins?

Welcome to the sandbox!

wheatonFJR · Post by **wheatonFJR** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:33 pm

Bust can teach you a thing or two about altitude sickness.
Oh, and welcome!

FJRPittsburgh · Post by **FJRPittsburgh** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:48 pm

Welcome aboard rgb! Congrats on the FJR. Where in the world are you from?

ionbeam · Post by **ionbeam** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:00 pm

FJRPittsburgh wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:48 pm Welcome aboard rgb! Congrats on the FJR. Where in the world are you from?

rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm ...a bewildered state...

...it will take me on some long trips before the need for heated gear hits the south.

LKLD · Post by **LKLD** » Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:53 pm

Welcome aboard, and congrats on the bike!

Rob

BkerChuck · Post by **BkerChuck** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:56 am

Welcome! FWIW once I rode an FJR I knew I had to own one too!

Hppants · Post by **Hppants** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:59 am

Welcome to the insanity. Hope to see ya on the road somewhere.

Cav47 · Post by **Cav47** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:14 am

CollingsBob wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:00 pm
rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm the vintage twins and triples
Ears perk up..vintage twins?

Welcome to the sandbox!

Easy there Bob, vintage twins does not mean old siblings that you would like to "get with"!

Great news. Welcome to the fun forum. Ride to an event and have a great time.

CollingsBob · Post by **CollingsBob** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:15 am

Twins...almost as much fun as mother/daughter..

Or..in some rural areas ......sister/aunt

Steel_Gin · Post by **Steel_Gin** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:21 pm

Welcome to the group!! Attend a gathering and you will love the FJR even more!!

rgb · Post by **rgb** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:29 pm

Thanks for the gracious welcomes. The first week has been enjoyable while learning the bikes temperaments and idiosyncrasies. Still need to work on fit to get comfortable.

I did see the announcements for the EOM in Sept. WNC is one of my favorite places to get lost from work. Schedule permitting, I will try to block that out and try the gathering and meet some of you in person.

John d · Post by **John d** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:43 pm

Welcome from the south coast of Canada. I'd like to hear about what vintage bikes you got.

escapefjrtist · Post by **escapefjrtist** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:02 pm

Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new [to you] FJR!

~G

Uncle Hud · Post by **Uncle Hud** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:27 pm

rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm ... before the need for heated gear hits the south.

This never happens.

Welcome to FJRiders, rgb.

wheatonFJR · Post by **wheatonFJR** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:00 pm

Uncle Hud wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:27 pm
rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm ... before the need for heated gear hits the south.
This never happens.

Welcome to FJRiders, rgb.

It does if you ride up in elevation, buddy.

LKLD · Post by **LKLD** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:45 pm

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:00 pm
Uncle Hud wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:27 pm
rgb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:25 pm ... before the need for heated gear hits the south.
This never happens.

Welcome to FJRiders, rgb.
It does if you ride up in elevation, buddy.

Yep, crossed Cherohala at 32f, and left Tellico Plains at 24f. Heated gear would have been nice.

Uncle Hud · Post by **Uncle Hud** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:51 pm

Y'all are pussies.

wheatonFJR · Post by **wheatonFJR** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:06 pm

Uncle Hud wrote: ↑Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:51 pm Y'all are pussies...

...Says the guy who has to ask permission to retrieve his balls from his wife's nightstand when he wants to ride.

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