Well everyone the GS is gone.  The little GS was not good for me the type of riding I do and I needed something bigger and better.  I just got myself a 2003 Yamaha FJR1300 and what a difference.  Well I am going to be posting a few parts in the next few days that I had from my GS.  Thanks for all the help.

Joe

if you were going to go for a 1300 you should have bought a hayabusa  :guns:

return that yamaha whlie you still can!  

The hayabuse is not a sport touring bike.  I was looking for something I could ride 200+ miles at a time, could ride 2 people and carry luggage but still have a sporty apperance and ride.  There are only a few bike like that (Honda ST1300, Yamaha FRJ1300 and BMW).  I checked the Honda but the seat width and height was wrong for me and the Yamaha fit nice.  Also the Yamaha has a 145Hp motor and the Honda is only 120Hp.

wow thats a heck of a jump, from 500 to 1300.  Thats a great bike, I love the look and functionality.  I have seen photos of this bike scraping the hard bags in the corners, it will perform.  Congrats and good luck!

Quote from: merchjoI was looking for something I could ride 200+ miles at a time, could ride 2 people and carry luggage but still have a sporty apperance and ride.

Contrary to popular belief the GS-500 can accomplish that feat (well, not the look and ride sporty, probably). I'm just bach from a two week 3700 km (roughly 2300 miles) tour through Germany with my wife.

The old girl performed flawlessly (the GS, that is. Well, my wife did too, but that's not for you to hear.)

I am impressed. We encountered everything. Searing heat. Torrents of rain for hours on end. The bike just ran.

I'm getting one of those when I turn 60.
At this point in my life I just don't consider myself worthy
of such decadent luxury.

Quote from: mp183I'm getting one of those when I turn 60.
At this point in my life I just don't consider myself worthy
of such decadent luxury.

Vstrom not luxurious enough? you did say decadent though. When i'm 60 the Presidential limosine will take me around. (I plan on buying it used of course)

have you ever ridden a hayabusa... i can go all day... 200 miles is a  short hop... and the hp don't mean nothing.... the hayabusa is the fastest production vehicle ON THE PLANET....

and believe me 100 feels like 45.... NO VIBRATIONS... except the good ones  

I'm just curious - how much do you pay for GS and how much for the FJR1300 in your area?

Around here, you can get 2.539643548387097 GS's for one FJR1300A (A = ABS, I think).

 D.

I love that bike.  I wish they would make a middleweight version ... FJR600?  Is this your second bike?  Good luck and have fun.  Keep us posted on your adventures.

Quote from: pianoprazehave you ever ridden a hayabusa... i can go all day... 200 miles is a  short hop... and the hp don't mean nothing.... the hayabusa is the fastest production vehicle ON THE PLANET....

and believe me 100 feels like 45.... NO VIBRATIONS... except the good ones  

Have you ever ridden a FJR1300?

Those bikes are too different to compare.

The FJR1300 is a touring crouser (Goldwing style). The Hayabuse is a Super Sports bike.

End of story.

  D.

For his Alaska trip, my Dad really wanted to get an FJR1300.  Somehow he ended up with a Honda ST1300.  He was quite impressed by the Honda, and it performed great for him, but now that he's back he STILL wants to trade it in and get the FJR instead.

I don't think he was ever able to find an FJR locally, so I'm pretty sure he's never even sat on one.  I guess the magazine reviews are what have him convinced that he will prefer the Yamaha.  He tends to know what he wants and why, so it will be interesting to see if he ever makes the switch, and to get his "comparo" after he's put a few miles on the FJR.

Congrats on the awesome piece of machinery!

how many '95 gs's could you have bought for the price of that

Actually the Hayabusa may be also considered a "Sport Tourer" much  like the ZX11(my bike)  is if you ask anyone besides an Insurance company...

They don't handle like the sub 400 pound sport bikes (But they handle pretty well for 600 pound bikes..)...riding position is a bit closer to a "standard"  when compared to your average canyon carver....but more agressive than you average tourer...

I've done 400 miles without putting my feet down on my ZX11....It's capable as a tourer...Haven't ridden a Busa Yet...

I like that FJ.... Sharp bike - 500-1300 is a big jump....Be careful out there man..... Respect.....

Nice bike.


Ride what you like.

Quote from: jag69I love that bike.  I wish they would make a middleweight version ... FJR600?  Is this your second bike?  Good luck and have fun.  Keep us posted on your adventures.

Its actually my third bike.  I have a 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750 as well that I been customizing.

Quote from: KerryFor his Alaska trip, my Dad really wanted to get an FJR1300.  Somehow he ended up with a Honda ST1300.  He was quite impressed by the Honda, and it performed great for him, but now that he's back he STILL wants to trade it in and get the FJR instead.

I don't think he was ever able to find an FJR locally, so I'm pretty sure he's never even sat on one.  I guess the magazine reviews are what have him convinced that he will prefer the Yamaha.  He tends to know what he wants and why, so it will be interesting to see if he ever makes the switch, and to get his "comparo" after he's put a few miles on the FJR.

Congrats on the awesome piece of machinery!

Kerry

The dealer had both sitting on the floor so I got to compare.  The Honda was nice but the extra 100lb and the higher seat I did not feel as comfortable.  The Honda is nice and is more refined but the FJR is lighter and a lot of fun on the twisties.

For those of you who thought is was a big jump, well I have to say you have to ride one to know that this is very tame motorcycle.  Under 5K is will cruise around and have plenty of power to do 80.  Over 5K is were things gets very intreasting and if you get it up there you can get yourself in trouble if not careful.  I have had it to 9K twice and its like HOLD ON....   I rode 300 miles yesterday and it was great, no pain, not worn out and felt very comfortable the whole trip.