bigtallguy
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posted November 13, 2009 02:43 PM
It's been fun
Traded the 14 in today for a 2005 FJR. I loved the 14 for what it can do, but I found myself using it for commuting and longer trips for the most part. I was just about to add the LSL handlebar riser kit and get all the luggage racks and luggage, but decided to get a bike that already had all that included instead.
The one thing I already miss is the power, it really is addictive!
I'll most likely own another 14 one day, it is a truly awesome machine!
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Bently
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posted November 13, 2009 03:02 PM
I had an FJR before nice bike to ride. If I go that route again I would want a C14
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kaw-rick
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posted November 13, 2009 04:38 PM
Sorry for your loss.
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posted November 13, 2009 05:58 PM
Ditto....
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posted November 13, 2009 06:48 PM
Don't worry be Happy, let the good times roll!
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Bently
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posted November 13, 2009 07:17 PM
I would not consider it a loss if he does lots of miles. Plenty of other good bikes out there besides the 14.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted November 13, 2009 07:19 PM
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I had an FJR before nice bike to ride. If I go that route again I would want a C14
+1 The C14 would be my choice too!
But the fjr isn't a bad choice either if the price is right.
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eklipse636
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posted November 14, 2009 02:06 AM
I would understand wanting a different bike if your just making long trips. The 14 is a comfortable sportsbike, but to me, I couldn't make a lot of long trips.
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posted November 14, 2009 04:57 AM
I consider my ZX14 a sport touring bike
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posted November 14, 2009 06:09 AM
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I would understand wanting a different bike if your just making long trips. The 14 is a comfortable sportsbike, but to me, I couldn't make a lot of long trips.
I can do 100-150 miles at a time but that's about it. I think that a set of buell pegs, a Connie seat and a set of bags would make it long trip worthy.
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Beondwacko
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posted November 14, 2009 06:32 AM
Good luck with it and I hope it serves you well. I like the color BTW.
Ride safe !
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Stu64
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posted November 14, 2009 06:46 AM
I had one too before the 14,loved the comfortable ride but the lack of a 6 gear overdrive bothered me. Was kinda buzzy right at 75 cruising speed.
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derpie
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posted November 14, 2009 08:02 AM
I'd probably go for the goldwing but the 14 stays no doubt about it
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Niner9
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posted November 14, 2009 01:19 PM
to each there own. bikes fit people differently, there's a bike out there to fit all of us for all types of riding, fortunately the 14 has me covered in all areas!
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SteveWFL
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posted November 14, 2009 01:44 PM
nice! I'm adding a sport-touer to the stable soon too
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SteveWFL
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posted November 14, 2009 01:49 PM
hey if you're in the neighborhood..........
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Yamaha's Feed the Children event!!
When: Friday, November 20th
Where:
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6555 Katella Ave
Cypress, CA 90630-5101
7am: Complimentary Pancake Breakfast!
8:45: Presentation to "Feed the Children"
9:00: Ride!
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Obba
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posted November 14, 2009 02:45 PM
Justa quick question.
Did you consider the 14 Concours and if so why the Yamaha?
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Bently
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posted November 14, 2009 03:37 PM
I'm guessing there are alot better deals to be had on the fjr's
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posted November 14, 2009 05:44 PM
Yamaha had some warranty problems with bad valve guides on the FJR1300. I think the
2005 was OK.
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bigtallguy
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posted November 14, 2009 06:25 PM
quote:
Justa quick question.
Did you consider the 14 Concours and if so why the Yamaha?
I sat on and read reviews of all the sport tourers but the FJR always appealed to me more.
Also the Concours felt a lot bigger and the FJR looks better to me.
The 5 speed gearbox is taking some getting used to. I've noticed some vibes around 4.5-5k rpms also but they're not too bad.
Overall I like the FJR a lot, looking forward to many many miles over the next few years!
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Motorcycle Fred
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posted November 14, 2009 09:53 PM
My riding buddy has a FJR and we trade off all the time......both of us agree that the ZX14 with the LSL bar kit and Buell pegs is the ultimate long distance sport touring machine......
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted November 14, 2009 10:23 PM
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to each there own. bikes fit people differently, there's a bike out there to fit all of us for all types of riding, fortunately the 14 has me covered in all areas!
Ditto. I will always have the 14 ,well at least untill the zx-20 comes out.
I am thinking of getting a full on touring machine namely a goldwing so me and my wife can bring the house with us and have all the creature comforts.
But the 14 stays 
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posted November 15, 2009 06:41 AM
I have always liked FJR's, and still may add one to to stable, however, it would not replace the 14. Regarding C14, I just can not get over it's quirky looks, which unfortunately were not fixed with the 2010 makeover.
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posted November 15, 2009 07:18 AM
quote:
My riding buddy has a FJR and we trade off all the time......both of us agree that the ZX14 with the LSL bar kit and Buell pegs is the ultimate long distance sport touring machine......
Add the 2008 C-14 seat with soft bags, ZG Sport Touring wind shield and your
ZX-14 does long trip really nice. Back home and change back to stock. I do
leave on the LSL bar kit and Buell pegs :-)
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epd345
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posted November 15, 2009 08:07 AM
bigtallguy.... nice new bike, my buddy has an 07 FJR1300 and he lets me ride it when I get sore on long rides and its very comfortable compared to the 14. I will be getting a C14 someday. do you have the LSL bar risers for the 14 and do you want to sell them?
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