Picked up my first FJR. 2018A. Coming off a '16GSA, and have no regrets! Great bike, but just not my style. Before that, two Connies, '86 and '06. Actually still have the '06, but haven't ridden it in quite sometime. And a '14 KLR that I do regret selling.
Anyway, looking forward to putting many miles on the FJR.
I am in SoCAl, so, it's always riding season!
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IHearBanjos
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New here!
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bill lumberg
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Willkommen. The longer I have an fjr, the less I want to replace it with anything. Ride safe.
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#boatanchorsmatter
2022ES
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Intech
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wheatonFJR
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CollingsBob
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gixxerjasen
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Welcome, enjoy the new bike.
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Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE | 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R | 2001 Suzuki DRZ-400E | 2020 KTM 500 XCF-W
Son's Bike:2019 Honda CRF250L
I'm here to serve as an example of what NOT to do.
Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE | 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R | 2001 Suzuki DRZ-400E | 2020 KTM 500 XCF-W
Son's Bike:2019 Honda CRF250L
I'm here to serve as an example of what NOT to do.
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jwilly
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Welcome to Fat Japanese Riders!
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I’d be more than happy to swear under oath that having watched you ride for many, many miles, there is no way in hell you could be speeding through those curves. -0face
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0face
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Bugnatr
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2007 KLR650... the Goldwing of thumpers - Location: Northwest Peardale, Ca
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bigjohnsd
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Welkomen, still here after selling my 09 KLR and 13 FJR and buying a '14 GS Adv, Folks here are great and we don't discriminate.
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Eat every Sandwich like it is your last!
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wheatonFJR
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Yeah, we even let John hang around even though he started lusting after BMWs.
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boatanchor, 3rd class.
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LKLD
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IHB, welcome to the Forum, and congrats on the ‘18!
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escapefjrtist
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Uncle Hud
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You hear banjos in southern California? Interesting ...
Welcome. We're a little off-center here.
Welcome. We're a little off-center here.
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wheatonFJR
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Welcome from the south coast of Canada. I used to have a 2000 Connie. Really liked it except for the heat behind the screen. I bought the FJR because it was the best in my opinion with an electric motor screen, and large enough bags. The extra power is a nice bonus 
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Hppants
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I tried to warn him. I really did. But the lure of those Bavarian Sirens with their perky "jugs" was far too great to resist and now, I fear they have got him in their grasp!! Alas, we cannot cast stones in good conscious. John is a better man than most of us - if they did it to him, who are we to judge?wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 3:55 pmYeah, we even let John hang around even though he started lusting after BMWs.
Welcome IHB to the insanity from South Louisiana. To run or stay, that is now the question.....
"I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living. Or get busy dying."
- Andy Dufresne, Shawshank Redemption
- Andy Dufresne, Shawshank Redemption
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Welcome from the middle of Oregon. I left Ventura county in 77 for points north. Good riding there but to many people for me. Enjoy the FJR.
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All things are simple when approached with a simple mind.
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IHearBanjos
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I hear ya! That's my number one complaint about living here. Can't beat the weather, though!