General Comments:

A fun, fast, great looking bike.

I'm 61 years old. It's an old man crotch rocket without the low profile riding position.

It does get hot, but not a problem in Colorado; would be terrible in Phoenix summers.

Ticking is a known problem in 2005; so far not a peep of ticking in mine.

Get one, it will put a smile on your face.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This bike is designed with a split personality. The throttle selector permits smooth acceleration and comfort for taking a passenger with you, while also permitting crisp response in sport mode when alone.

Having owned an ST 1300 (which was a terrific bike), the FJR removes the heft that was at times disconcerting without feeling an overwhelming urge to act like a teenager at every light, which my Speed Triple inspired.

There are 2 flaws which prevent perfection IMHO - we all agree a 6th gear would be nice, and secondly the seat is too firm for a 10 hour day. Otherwise I am struggling to find a weakness in the machine. The best bike I have ever had the pleasure of owning.

Faults:

Grounding harness corrosion - the infamous spider bite. Replaced harness with aftermarket harness and all is fine.

Dealer replaced throttle position sensor (TPS) and electronic control unit (ECU) due to stalling at start-up. This replacement fixed the problem.

Side case outer lids started to separate, as they are merely glued on. I affixed two screws per case to secure the outer lid covers.

General Comments:

Folks with a short inseam like me (31") will need to install a dog-bone lowering kit.

Invest in a more comfortable seat. I opted for Yamaha's gel seat.

I chose to replace the windscreen for better wind protection, and disabled the auto-retract to keep the windshield where I want it.

I installed a Throttle-tamer to reduce the 'choppy' low RPM throttle roll-ons.

This motorcycle pulls like a freight train, so expect to replace the rear tire more frequently than on most bikes.

Like any high performance machine, this motorcycle requires a bit more preventative maintenance than other motorcycles - but it's well worth it!

Overall, this motorcycle is one of the most enjoyable machines I've ever ridden - and I been riding for over 37 years.

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

Love this bike, fast and comfortable.

Would be nice if it had cruise control.

Faults:

None, so far.

General Comments:

Smooth, a lot of power, comfortable, great price FJR1300ae. I like to forget about the clutch.

Faults:

It had a recall of the ignition switch, which Yamaha fixed at no charge.

General Comments:

I really had not rode a motorcycle in over 20 years, and was afraid of the power that this one had.

The motorcycle was very easy to ride, and felt very good riding it. It was the best investment I could have made.

The only thing it should have is some type of radio or speaker system on it, or an after market kit you can buy would be good also.

Faults:

At this time, nothing.

General Comments:

This bike handles and runs very good. My last bike was a BMW K 1200 RS, and to compare it with my FJR I might be a little partial with BMW. The FJR sounds very good, and like I said before handles good. The only problem that I had was there was too much wind coming in when riding over 50mph, so I solved the problem with a new windshield that is taller and wider. This solved the problem. I also put some heat shields on the bottom of the pipes, so I don't melt the heel of my boots. These are minor problems that was solved quickly and cheaply.

For some people black is the color, but not me. It's beautiful when polished, but some rain or dust gets on it get ready to clean. But the metal flakes added to paint makes the bike stand out. I bought my FJR in March of 08, and really haven't taken on any big rides, but next month I'm going on a coast to coast ride, so we will see how it does. My money is on the FJR.