LizN

I have bought a replacement seat from top sellerie. The seat is beautiful but too big to locate. Has anyone else had this problem?

That explains it. I think so. Glad I went for new.

59 minutes ago, nhchris said:

Wonderful!

Now pop it up on the center stand and see how easy it is!

Funny. Last week I test rode a second hand one. Nightmare to get on centre stand. This one you can practically do with one hand.

Been waiting two weeks since my test ride. Now they're safely home. Traded in our FJRs.

On 6/12/2020 at 1:24 AM, nhchris said:

 

Going  light is right!  750 lbs to 465 is wonderful.

Yep. Can't wait. 20 June is the target date.

12 hours ago, mingo said:

Let's see your hers and his Tracers! 

Currently in crates somewhere in Rotterdam. 12 days and counting. 

Well I joined a couple of days ago with a need for reassurance. Got really helpful responses. So that prompted me to do a test drive. And here we are. After 20 years with my beloved FJRs I have taken the leap and got Icon black on order. Well. Make that 2. One for MrLiz too. From the Netherlands. Usually spend our summers pootling down through southern Europe. Taking in the picos, pyrenees etc. Probably staying closer to home this year. Y'all know why. But still, will take the opportunity to explore my adopted country a little more closely. (former Brit, now Dutch. For reasons y'all know). Anyhow. Just wanted to say thanks. Am finding discussions really helpful and still a teensy bit shell shocked that something came along to replace my FJR.

5 minutes ago, betoney said:

33-34" inseam

Yep. Similar. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to test ride now. Just quite a big decision after 20 years.

31 minutes ago, betoney said:

33 minutes ago, betoney said:

If you look at cycle-ergo you will see that the FJR has a fair bit less leg room than the Tracer, the FJR's seat to peg measurement is less so will feel more cramped than the tracer.

https://cycle-ergo.com/

That's a fab tool. Thanks. Looking even better for the tracer. Liking that hip angle. I'm a bit older than I was in 2001 *cough* when I got my first FJR. 

Helpful thanks. NW UK? I'm from Manchester, but now a Dutchie. Had a 4 week UK tour planned for this year. All cancelled of course.

Hi. This forum came to my attention  and especially this topic because I have a big decision to make. I have owned FJRs for nearly 20 years. Currently on number 4. Use it for touring long distance through Europe each year. But the tracer has caught my eye. I have a test ride on Friday. I could keep both, but have to be honest. I can only ride one bike at a time. It's looking positive for the tracer, but feeling afraid to move on from a very old and dear relationship with the FJR. I have come to terms with the downsides. Smaller tank, no electric screen, chain (argh) and the answers here are very helpful. The main thing I noticed sitting on it is the leg position. Feet felt a long way back. So that is what I shall be looking out for. I have long legs and don't want to compromise there. Anyhow. A useful and informative thread. Thanks for the insight.