FJR1300 Thread - Page 6

Bert Fox · 12-25-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sagedrifter

I average just over 40 mpg going cross country with the luggage full with a GIVI top box and a large wind shield. I've seen 46 mpg loaded light running the back roads in SC along the coast. I got 42 mpg loaded heavy in the NC mountains early this year. I'm 6-4 and 270 pounds though, my buddy's get about 42 mpg with smaller shields. I'm running the Cal-Sci XL and it blocks a lot of wind to protect my big self from the bugs and rain and cold etc..

In stop and go traffic I can drop it down to 32 mpg or less if I'm having fun.

If you ride at sane speeds it will get 42 to 46 mpg with the bags on and a touring screen. I got it to 48 mpg riding the OBX area but, it was at grandpa speeds, all under 60 mph with lots of stops and picture taking.

I can routinely get plus 50 with no bags and riding solo.
Bert

bmwhd · 12-25-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert Fox

I can routinely get plus 50 with no bags and riding solo and burning real gas, not that reformulated crap they sell in the big cities.
Bert

Fixed.

Bert Fox · 12-25-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwhd

Fixed.

Yeah, that helps too!

bwringer · 12-28-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mike25

Just a reminder guys. Ive got a beautiful '06' FJR for sale.
Just search "DETROIT SUCKS" in the flea market.

Oh, I've seen it there, you saucy devil. And in the FJR forum. That just ain't fair. Soooooo tempting, and not very far away. And the right color. Marge wants a blue one.

The time is not quite right, though. First, I need to get this left leg working a little better.

BikerGeek99 · 12-30-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scfrank

Alum Creek dam, right?

Yep. I wanted to get inside the park for some pictures but the gates had it closed. Oh, well...

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Originally Posted by scfrank

And I bet you road down Bale Kenyon Rd., if its still there.

Acutally, no, I did not. I rode to the Iron Pony first, then took Rt. 3 north to some road or other, then over to the dam.

I did ride to work this morning (30F). Went for a little spin during lunch and took these with the cell phone camera thingy. (Note - it's a different dam.

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Putts · 12-30-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BikerGeek99

Hm. Your Feejer and that dam look good together, thanks for the pix, mate.

richarddacat · 12-31-2008, 06:45 PM

Oh, com'on now, a Feejer looks good with anything.

Wreckchecker · 12-31-2008, 06:46 PM

The thread seemed slow so here's a bump. I've been lurking and am new to the thread, but on my 2nd FJR - the first was an '04. Here's my favorite shot of the current bike:

Here's a shot I used in the Maryland Tag-O-Rama game. The location was a VFW:

Bob "Checks"

sagedrifter · 12-31-2008, 09:36 PM

My last trip home to Alabama. Bike is at Mt Cheaha.

007ADVenture · 01-03-2009, 08:24 PM

Bump

I think this is in order...

FJrider1 · 01-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Here's mine...

Poddy · 01-10-2009, 06:24 AM

Here's a couple from a recent outback trip

Cheers
Poddy

BV1 · 01-10-2009, 07:55 AM

Nice pics, keep em coming :)

-Steve

Steve G. · 01-13-2009, 11:36 AM

So I'm looking at getting an FJR 1300. I need a bike with good weather protection, power, and looks, this bike seems to have all 3. I'm noticing quite a difference in pricing with the early ones and their apparent heat issues. Can you guys give me the basic improvements they've made on these over the years, and how much of an issue this 'heat' thing is? I'm in the PNW, so heat is usually no worries, but do go to the desert often.
Steve

007ADVenture · 01-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Besides the heat fixes, (which includes 2 fans instead of 1, extra air venting and a concave radiator) and an extra 100 watts from alternator (590 vs 490) I don't think there are any "major" changes. I have a gen 1 with the crommit heat fixes and I live in so ca. I don't have any problems with heat except when I'm not moving and sitting in traffic in summer. The fan kicks on at 4 bars and blows heat up my crouch. I Just keep moving. I don't ride my FJR much in town..just on mile eating slab adventures out of town. I would not be too concerned with the heat issue where you live.

Good luck!

PS Also they addressed the dreaded "ticking issue".

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Originally Posted by Steve G.

So I'm looking at getting an FJR 1300. I need a bike with good weather protection, power, and looks, this bike seems to have all 3. I'm noticing quite a difference in pricing with the early ones and their apparent heat issues. Can you guys give me the basic improvements they've made on these over the years, and how much of an issue this 'heat' thing is? I'm in the PNW, so heat is usually no worries, but do go to the desert often.
Steve

12-31-2008, 06:45 PM	#82
richarddacat breaking wind Joined: Nov 2006 Location: VolunteerState Oddometer: 2,579	Oh, com'on now, a Feejer looks good with anything. __________________ * 05FJR/74R90s * If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life, there'd be a shortage of motorcycles. project litter box

12-31-2008, 06:46 PM	#83
Wreckchecker Ungeneer to broked stuff. Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Oddometer: 1,849	New guy The thread seemed slow so here's a bump. I've been lurking and am new to the thread, but on my 2nd FJR - the first was an '04. Here's my favorite shot of the current bike: Here's a shot I used in the Maryland Tag-O-Rama game. The location was a VFW: Bob "Checks"

01-03-2009, 08:24 PM	#85
007ADVenture Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 235	Bump I think this is in order... __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. -- Frank Zappa

01-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#86
FJrider1 Yoyodyne Propulsion Sys Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Between the water, LI Oddometer: 137	Here's mine... __________________ The 'better" rider waves first... She says I never listen, or something like that... DoD#2051

01-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#88
BV1 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 65	Nice pics, keep em coming :) -Steve __________________ 08 RMZ450 FI There is no replacement for displacement... until you reach 6000RPM and 15psi

12-31-2008, 09:36 PM	#84
sagedrifter Southern Explorer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Oddometer: 1,233	My last trip home to Alabama. Bike is at Mt Cheaha.

01-10-2009, 06:24 AM	#87
Poddy Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 24	Here's a couple from a recent outback trip Cheers Poddy

01-13-2009, 11:36 AM	#89
Steve G. Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: British Columbia Oddometer: 5,903	So I'm looking at getting an FJR 1300. I need a bike with good weather protection, power, and looks, this bike seems to have all 3. I'm noticing quite a difference in pricing with the early ones and their apparent heat issues. Can you guys give me the basic improvements they've made on these over the years, and how much of an issue this 'heat' thing is? I'm in the PNW, so heat is usually no worries, but do go to the desert often. Steve __________________ Garage Residents: '72 Norton 750 Combat, '74 Honda CT70, '74 Norton 850 Interstate, '81 Laverda Jota '89 Honda RC30, '91 BMW R100GS '08 BMW R1200GS

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