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posted May 17, 2006 03:49 PM
ST1300 or FJR1300
ST or FJR
which and why..
I know most will just harass me about my choice in new bike
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posted May 17, 2006 04:13 PM
I personally like the FJR... looks like a great sport tourer....
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posted May 17, 2006 06:06 PM
Voz a ZX14 would fill that spot perfect.
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posted May 17, 2006 06:51 PM
The FJR fo sho!!! Rave review's from everyone who has ridden it and it weighs appox. 250 lbs LESS than the Honda. More horsepower and torque too!!!!!!.......................
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posted May 17, 2006 06:54 PM
Many FJR's are experiancing valve train problems.
The FJR is marginally quicker than the ST, but not by much.
The ST is smoother.
Time will tell if the GTR1400 is for real and where it fits.
Mine: ST1100- 200,400 miles and still going.
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posted May 18, 2006 08:05 AM
damn thats alot of miles!!
what service have u done?
anything other that wear items?
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posted May 19, 2006 04:07 AM
 Edited By: Ozzy on 19 May 2006 05:09
I bought it with 199,000 showing. It came with 2 3 ring binders of records and service manuals. The original owner kept all documentation form day 1.
The bike is on its 3rd clutch, numerous sets of tires and brake pads. Engine has had nothing other than normal service done to it other than the clutches. It runs like a swiss watch, no smoke, starts better than my ZX12R. Yes it is down on power a bit, but with 200k showing I didnt expect it to be a top performer,lol.
I'd suggest either the ST or the FJR, but I wouldnt get an FJR without a 5 yr warrantee, as the cylinder head problem is spendy.
OR wait and see if Kawi really does come through with the GTR1400 
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=25&TID=23294&set_time=
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posted May 19, 2006 09:39 AM
you will likke the FJR more
have ridden them both
from your sports bike background
youll like the FJR more
altho..........
i bought the BMW
they will let you test ride one......miles
not just in the parking lot......not just up the street & back
the new GT is awesome.....& expensive
1000mile a day bike tho
plenty of power & comfort & dead stock reliable 152hp
good luck
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posted May 19, 2006 06:24 PM
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4872&highlight=st1300+performance+numbers
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posted May 21, 2006 10:52 AM
GTR1400, would be nice
wonder if they will ever make one?...
FJR waiting thing sucks!!
I looked a a new ST they other day.. but i am still unable to swing a leg over it...
but its nice to know i can , unlike the FJR
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posted May 23, 2006 11:05 AM
nice article
http://209.35.200.149/pdf/MO_2006_Yamaha_FJR1300.pdf
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posted May 23, 2006 11:06 AM
shit.... forgot to add url's
http://209.35.200.149/pdf/MO_2006_Yamaha_FJR1300.pdf
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posted June 01, 2006 04:19 PM
The ST is a nice and well proven machine, however, I would take the FJR any time. Perhaps 15+ years down the road I would be looking to mellow down and ride an ST.
Sure glad I am not there yet. 
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posted June 01, 2006 04:35 PM
I took a good long close look at both of them sitting side by side at a dealership the other day. One important test for me is the 'laptop' test. The side bag has to be able to hold a laptop IN it's carrying case. FJR - No, ST - Yes.
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posted June 01, 2006 05:12 PM
Edited By: ZX11D on 1 Jun 2006 18:12
swft, what size of laptop you tried? I'we got this huge turd HP w/ 17.0'' monitor, of course it would not fit. On a contrary, my other 14.1" VAIO should fit in both.
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posted June 01, 2006 08:30 PM
15" IBM laptop...T41
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posted June 07, 2006 05:00 AM
good test swft..
mine is just a 14" dell.
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posted June 11, 2006 05:47 PM
Edited By: 1393kph on 11 Jun 2006 18:48
BTDT - made my choice.
ST1300 weighs about 100 pounds more and has about 15 HP less than FJR. FJR has more torque and better handling.
Bags are 'better' on the ST1300, but the bike looks plain weird without them. The FJR LOOKS like a sport bike and the boxes are big enough for helmets, but NOT for MY laptop case.
The '06 FJR supposedly has redesigned exhaust valves - the ticking problem's been resolved. Yamaha was paying for the repairs, even out of warranty.
Honda has the 3 year warranty, extensible to 7. Yamaha has the 1 year, extensible to 5 (in the US) for $385.
In the end I decided for sport over comfort. Have 3400 km on mine over 3 riding weeks and do not regret the choice.
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posted December 31, 2006 10:40 AM
anyone looked into the duck ST? i got to get a 2 up bike this spring... i considering the duck so i can cover the 2 up bike and my desire to owna n italian bike in one fell swoop
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posted February 20, 2007 03:05 PM
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GTR1400, would be nice
wonder if they will ever make one?...
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