Supporting Member Popular Post betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2022 I couldn't help myself, the test ride sealed the deal. That smooth, muscular 1237cc V4 and the butter smooth DCT are to die for in a long distance tourer. The FJ will be for sporty, hooligan local day rides and the VFR will become my summer road trip buddy. They both somehow fit in my small garage. 7 7 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 Whoo Hoo! Congrats. Thought you were enamoured with that machine from earlier posts. 🙂 Well done. Looking forward to your impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, dazzler24 said: Whoo Hoo! Congrats. Thought you were enamoured with that machine from earlier posts. 🙂 Well done. Looking forward to your impressions. Yeah, since the first test ride, I couldn't get it out of my head. In addition to the recent insurance payout, I also traded in an unused dirt bike that has been sitting in my garage for years. I'm fortunate that the used vehicle market is over inflated as it is right now, they gave me much more for my trade in than I ever thought possible. This deal was an absolute no-brainer. 2 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 You can't go wrong with 2 cool red bikes in the garage, well-done!🍺 2 1 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted February 26, 2022 Premium Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 Let the farkling begin! Use it in good health. Spoke wheels but does it take tubelss tires? Did it come with the paniers too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, betoney said: Yeah, since the first test ride, I couldn't get it out of my head. In addition to the recent insurance payout, I also traded in an unused dirt bike that has been sitting in my garage for years. I'm fortunate that the used vehicle market is over inflated as it is right now, they gave me much more for my trade in than I ever thought possible. This deal was an absolute no-brainer. So, you could say that every your accident has a silver lining. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximo Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Looking forward to your impressions! 1 ’70 Yamaha 125 Enduro; ’75 Honda CB360T; ’81 Yamaha XS650SH; ’82 Honda GL650 Silver Wing Interstate; ’82 Suzuki GS650L; ’87 Yamaha Virago 535; ’87 Yamaha FJ1200; ’96 Honda ST1100; ’99 Yamaha V-Star Classic; ’00 Suzuki SV650; ’07 BMW K1200GT; ’12 Suzuki DR200; ’15 Yamaha FJ-09. Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said: Let the farkling begin! Use it in good health. Spoke wheels but does it take tubelss tires? Did it come with the paniers too? Those are indeed tubeless!, it has Givi racks but unfortunately no cases, since they were missing, I did negotiate a $650 discount. I need a tank ring and my SW Motech bag should fit perfectly, or very close. It did include the factory tool kit, owners manual and 2 factory keys. How often does that happen with a 2nd owner bike? It came with SW Motech crash bars and skid plate, a Puig screen and factory optional heated grips and center stand. 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 18 minutes ago, dazzler24 said: So, you could say that every your accident has a silver lining. 🙂 Indeed!!! That is also the reason that I have my FJ, insurance payout from hitting the deer in 2016. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 Congrats!! That helps take the sting out of it 1 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...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, knyte said: Congrats!! That helps take the sting out of it I am very much looking forward to racking up lots of miles this summer. 👍 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 41 minutes ago, dazzler24 said: Well done. Looking forward to your impressions. 6 minutes ago, maximo said: Looking forward to your impressions! It will take a bit to re-train my brain to a completely different bike, especially with no manual clutch. I am looking forward to experiencing 2 completely different bikes; sporty, light, nimble, higher revving and then larger, muscular but lower revving, more relaxed etc. Unfortunately we are expecting a lot of rain over the next week so I'll have to have patience before getting out for a nice long ride. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted February 26, 2022 Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 Very nice... and no chain... 😱 Looks... so adult. Congrats 😎 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted February 26, 2022 Premium Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 And if I may ask, how muchy b4 and after trade in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted February 26, 2022 Author Supporting Member Share Posted February 26, 2022 34 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said: And if I may ask, how muchy b4 and after trade in? They had it listed for $11,999 + documentation, taxes, title and registration fees. After applying the money from my insurance claim settlement and the trade in, my total out of pocket cost was $4,000. 2 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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