yamadog67 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yes it is different Upstate. I'm looking to buy a new bike. A real NEW bike, modern technology. I'm looking for a light weight tourer. I've been looking at Honda and Kawi, mostly, because they are here. I'm kind of brand loyal to Yamaha just because I've been riding them so long. I was hot to buy the FZ-09 until I heard all the bad reports. Then Yamaha listened and brought out the FJ-09. This might be it. It has everything I want and it's Red and Black. Yamadog, XS650H XVZ1200 FJ1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Yes it is different Upstate. I'm looking to buy a new bike. A real NEW bike, modern technology. I'm looking for a light weight tourer. I've been looking at Honda and Kawi, mostly, because they are here. I'm kind of brand loyal to Yamaha just because I've been riding them so long. I was hot to buy the FZ-09 until I heard all the bad reports. Then Yamaha listened and brought out the FJ-09. This might be it. It has everything I want and it's Red and Black. Yamadog, agree and agree. Seems like the FJ has all of the good updates plus the upright riding position.... this bike is going to be very popular.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicMacinACT Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes it is different Upstate. I'm looking to buy a new bike. A real NEW bike, modern technology. I'm looking for a light weight tourer. I've been looking at Honda and Kawi, mostly, because they are here. I'm kind of brand loyal to Yamaha just because I've been riding them so long. I was hot to buy the FZ-09 until I heard all the bad reports. Then Yamaha listened and brought out the FJ-09. This might be it. It has everything I want and it's Red and Black. Yamadog, G'day yamadog Know what you mean re brand loyalty... From the pic in your Avatar it looks like you have a XS650. My first bike was a Yamaha XS650 (B or C model I think). Bought it in '74 second hand. Loved that bike (flexible frame and all . So have a soft spot for Yammys!! Am very keen to try out the new Yammy tripple (FT-09 Tracer as it will be called in Oz). It's being release here in April - just in time for our cold weather , and can't wait to try it out. Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamadog67 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks. My first four stroke was a brand new 1972 XS2. The 1980 in my avatar I bought in 1989 for my daughter, but kept it for myself. I found her a pristine 1981 XS650SH. I had the '80 for 24 years, sold it in May 2013. Yes, I wish I had kept it. It was not exactly stock. I'm like you looking forward to trying out the FJ-09. Yamadog XS650H XVZ1200 FJ1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadage Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome yamadog67!! And another red one on the boards! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 4, 2015 Welcome, hope the snow doesn't keep you down too long. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadage Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'll probably do some time upstate too, since the fun riding is limited in Jersey. Do you do track days as well? The NY Safety Track is a lot of fun. I did two days there with the Fishtail coaches from Loudon, NH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 years ago I was an audio engineer on WARPED tour. Every day the bus would stop in a new town and unless you were following along with the schedule, generally you had no idea where you were. The week before we had been all over BC so when the bus stopped in the morning and I got out I just assumed that we were still somewhere in Canada. I then found out that we were in upstate NY. "We're in New York?!" I couldn't believe my eyes - it was so beautiful there...I certainly didnt want to leave.... so I totally understand living up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadage Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a friend who wants to get out. A lot of it is very economically depressed, and even though he is doing well, the social scence sucks for a non-typical guy in his mid 30s. He wants to move to the PacNW or Colorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a friend who wants to get out. A lot of it is very economically depressed, and even though he is doing well, the social scence sucks for a non-typical guy in his mid 30s. He wants to move to the PacNW or Colorado.I totally get it.....both of the places he wants to move to are amazing as well. Whenever Im up in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington I just dont ever want to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris618 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Welcome neighbor! Upstate is nice, but high taxes. I also would like to move someday. I would like to bring my FJ to NYST, post up when your going and I'll meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papadage Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Coolness. I will check to see what coach led days They have. I am still a track newbie, and the FJ is a lot more powerful than my previous Ninja 650, so I am going to probably do that. The Fishtail coaches are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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