mcmann Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Looking forward to upgrade my homemade FJ: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Guru Posted September 21, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted September 21, 2014 That pretty close ! Why upgrade? Denaut Mansion Country Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I test drove the FZ-09 a couple of days a go; fantastic engine and nice light package. Although I like the upgrades I see on the red FZ pictured, for me, the FZ ergos were insufferable. I felt forced forward by the hard, sloping seat and didn't like the Super-moto riding position which had me too much on top of the forks. Don't know; longer arms and torso might have solved that. I know the FZ is a popular bike with a lot of ppl so the issues I had are likely attributable to my own small frame. The FZ is a small light bike but not necessarily made for small light riders. I'm hoping the new FJ version will have the same amazing engine and lighter weight but with comfort and performance more like what I'm used to with my Triumph Tiger 1050. I'm looking forward to finding out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm getting sick of waiting, they need to release this bike!! lol Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducktape Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I like what I see there; sure hope the price doesn't change that feeling. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I really like what I am seeing, so happy that I started this forum last spring on a whim! Now, they just gotta release the damn bike! lol Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh937 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I have been hearing people (Pace Podcast for instance) saying that touring bikes should be shaft or belt drive and not chain drive. I am definetly not an expert by any stretch, but what do you guys think about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I hear the argument all the time. Here are my thoughts. Shaft is great, no chain maintenance, no chain cleaning, no sprockets. But, it adds weight. And, I don't like weight. I want my bikes to be light an I do not mind cleaning an oiling my chains. Also, on long distance bikes, I like to use a chain oiler. These mount in a way that allows oil to drop directly onto a chain, while you ride. Using oiler's, I have gotten 20,000 miles out of a chain an that is never cleaning the chain, just oiling. For guys who don't like to work on their bikes at all, Shaft is the way to go. Belts are probably good too, but I have never owned a belt driven bike. For the rest of us poor folks, Chains work just great. Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 More than weight, I don't like high up weight and shaft drive is pretty low down. The tech of motorcycle shaft drive has improved quite a bit too in recent years so they/re less heavy/bulky -- Tiger 1200 Explorer is a good example. I converted my chain drive Tiger 1050 to belt (Quiet Power Drive http://quietpowerdrive.com/QPDhtm/FinalBeltDrives.htm ) and I love it -- no mess, no adjustments , low weight -- wouldn't take it on gravel roads though. I'm one of those who dislikes chain; more specifically -- I dislike the messy fling that gets all over the rims etc. and don't like having to adjust. I like doing maintenance -- but not while on a trip. I'd be happy as a pig in shit if the FJ-09 came with shaft -- but I know it won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I see and appreciate your points, but I'm just so used to a chain. Yamaha's theme for the FZ-07, FZ-09 an FJ-09 is affordable performance. Bang for the Buck. And, the FZ's are selling like hotcakes. I knew the FZ-09 had crappy suspension, generic brakes, no ABS, no traction control and an uncomfortabe seat. But, $8,100 OT for that triple engine got me to buy one. If they get this bike out for $10,000 or less, this bike will be a huge success. Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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