Popular Post santiagomo87 Posted February 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2022 So I recieved yesterday a new to me 2015 FJ-09 in red, seems to be in mint condition with 12,000 km. I haven't yet been able to ride it but can't wait to get it unloaded, registered to my name and drive the hell out of it. I've been riding for about 8 years. My first serious motorcycle was a street triple which I loved the engine. But it wasn't the perfect daily for me. Then I owned an Africa twin for a couple years because I thought I would be doing a lot of dirt riding. I didn't. Nevertheless, it was a comfortable motorcycle. After missing the triple engine I was waiting for the new Tiger Sport 660, but came across this FJ09 at a great deal so it was a no brainer: triple engine, somewhat wind protection, luggage, more power than the 660 and best of all, japanese reliability. I've already read a bunch of threads over here about what to expect from it, so can't wait. 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted February 3, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 3, 2022 Sounds like we got the same deal! I also found a red '15 with ~11,500 km's a few years back. So, yours is just broken in You won't be disappointed - these things are easy to ride (as in agile, but light, too), yet offer tremendous power when you want it. Welcome to the forum! 4 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomo87 Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 I don't understand how can people sell these bikes with such low usage. I just test rode the bike and it feels brand new. The throttle response is super smooth so I'm assuming that the previous owner the an ECU flash and everything. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaxTheDuke Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Nice man, just found myself a 15' in Red with 12,550km on it! Winter is killing me but every day above freezing is a riding opportunity. Love B mode for romping around on slick and cold days. Definitely grab a nice set of tires! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolocastsb Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 enjoy the fastest red 2015! I'm on my second 2015 and it's my favorite generation, easy to work on and easy to make perfect with some suspension upgrades and an ECU flash. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Welcome aboard. I got my red 2015 (18000km) couple of months ago. She also came with luggage (FJR panniers). Because of the winter (and broken hand) never had a chance to ride it yet but had enough time to transfer all farkles I’ve had on my ex 2017 FJ09. She is almost ready to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomo87 Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Awesome responses, glad to know I'm not the only one enjoying so much this "old" bike. This bike looks so much better in person than in pictures! So I did some test riding for about 50km so far. I love how nimble it feels, the engine sound is so raw even with the stock pipe. It vibrates and shakes more than I thought though, and the idle rattle is a bit worrying even though some threads here point out that it's normal. I did a 6th gear pull vs my dad's Tiger 1050 and he flew past me at low revs, but then the FJ catched up nicely. I saw some threads here about people doing more than 200,000 miles on these bikes!!! amazing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolocastsb Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, santiagomo87 said: Awesome responses, glad to know I'm not the only one enjoying so much this "old" bike. This bike looks so much better in person than in pictures! So I did some test riding for about 50km so far. I love how nimble it feels, the engine sound is so raw even with the stock pipe. It vibrates and shakes more than I thought though, and the idle rattle is a bit worrying even though some threads here point out that it's normal. I did a 6th gear pull vs my dad's Tiger 1050 and he flew past me at low revs, but then the FJ catched up nicely. I saw some threads here about people doing more than 200,000 miles on these bikes!!! amazing yeah the idle rattle is pretty normal, albeit jarring. mine shakes a ton when it's cold out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaxTheDuke Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Yes! The idle rattle is horrible but it does fade when the bike is warm! Im going to do the slipper clutch eventually though, and it does vibrate quite a bit but you forget about it after a few rides lol Glad your enjoying it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomo87 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 So here are some pics of the FJ arriving, a bit showing off the farkles included 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1guy2lanes Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 So last May ('21) I purchased a 2015 FJ09 w/2 miles on it. Did the break in, oil changes when it said too, and rode it for over 4000 miles before winter set in. Didn't know about the limiter but just recently found out. I hate to beat a dead horse, but do you recommend the flash, what brand, and is there better fuel economy once flashed. Again, sorry to bring up old topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I sat on and looked closely at the Triumph Sport 660 and liked the bike but you made the correct decision. The Sport 660 is about the same weight but significantly down on power. I like the 660 and it is a very nice package. Still love my Tracer 900 GT after a year and 18,000 miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 12:18 PM, lolocastsb said: yeah the idle rattle is pretty normal, albeit jarring. mine shakes a ton when it's cold out God yeah; mine sounds like a Ducati at idle when cold and the clutch engaged. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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