cynyc2 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'll be 50 in may. 1st and only new vehicle I'll buy in my life. Had it one week. Got 180 miles on her. This bike is a poop ton of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timg Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 66, I've had 8 bikes since a Suzi 350 when I was 20 and in the Army in TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member steveb Posted February 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2016 66, I've had 8 bikes since a Suzi 350 when I was 20 and in the Army in TX.65 here. I also owned the 1970 Suzuki T350 II Rebel (in green) which, as I remember, was actually a 315cc. It was my second bike and lots of fun. Loved those light and quick two-strokes. You could pop the front wheel up in 1st and 2nd. I sold it to someone who wanted to ride it to South America (this was in 1971). He apparently got turned back at one of the borders because he was unwilling to pay a deposit (basically equal to the value of the bike) to prevent him from selling it there. Given that this was his whole plan (he wanted to fly back on the difference in pricing there) he ended up driving it back. I heard from a friend that saw the bike when it had >75K miles on it. He could hear it coming a mile away (apparently no real upkeep had ever been done on the bike since he bought it from me). Ah well... Small difference from that bike to the FJ right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjuster Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 49 here. Have ridden since a teenager and younger. KTM 630 EXCe for years, great bike. 2006 FZ1, fast red of course. Had to go with the divorce. 2014 FZ09. (Red with the black stripe.)Fun, but the cam chain tensioner failed, ate the slider and engine, traded it in for the current ride. 2015 FJ09, fastest red, with all the stuff I'd like the FZ09 to have added on. Better gauges. Windscreen and LED lamps that are worth having. (The FZ09's light is terrible.) Funny thing, the tires on the FJ are better than the ones on the FZ. They don't slide on the tar strips, don't track groved highway concrete, don't make nearly as much noise, wear better so far and inspire pushing them more with a more comfortable ride. This is the first OEM tire I'd actually replace new again if the price was right to do it I'm that pleased. (Otherwise it's PR 4 GT's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member michael Posted February 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2016 I turned 66 yesterday. Riding for 52 years. Here are some of the bikes I have owned during that time (likely forgot a few): 1966 BSA Thunderbolt 1970 Kawasaki Bighorn 350 1970 Husqvarna 250 mx 1972 Suzuki RM250 1974 Honda CB750 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 1993 Honda CBR900RR 1992 Ducati 851 1993 Honda CBR600F2 1990 Kawasaki KLR650 2001 Honda SuperHawk 2001 KTM 640 Supermoto 1998 Honda XR650L 2003 Kawasaki KLR705 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2007 KTM 525 EXC 2009 KTM 690 Enduro R 2013 KTM 350 EXC-F 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 So far, customizations on the FJ-09 include: Garmin 660 GPS OEM Heated Grips OEM 2nd 12v outlet Shorai LiFe battery Low profile Mazda drain plug mod KTM Hand Guards EcoTech radiator guard Seat Concepts seat covers and foam Graves TI & Carbon Fiber exhaust system Graves air injection blockoff plates JRI Double clicker shock (on order) Forks by Matt fork upgrades (on order) SW Motech Blaze saddlebags (on order) The combination of the Shorai battery, KTM hand guards, Graves exhaust and replacement of the air injection crap with the blockoff plates probably lost 18-20 lbs, some of the other stuff is weight neutral, and some likely added a couple pounds. So the bike is probably about 15lbs lighter than stock at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted February 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2016 56. 57 this year. "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoST Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 59 years of pleasure I come from Honda with Spirit 1100 C2 99, ST1300A 05, VFR800A 2008 and now, Yamaha FJ 09 2015 brand new in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I turned 66 yesterday. The combination of the Shorai battery, KTM hand guards, Graves exhaust and replacement of the air injection crap with the blockoff plates probably lost 18-20 lbs, some of the other stuff is weight neutral, and some likely added a couple pounds. So the bike is probably about 15lbs lighter than stock at this point. Welcome old guy with tons of experience, especially with many different rides. Look forward to your posts and wisdom. By the way, how much do you weigh? Ken, Candy Ass L.D.R. Sleeps 8 hours (2)2005 FJR1300abs: 230,000 m 2015 FJ-09: 114,000 m (Replaced engine at 106K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member michael Posted February 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 14, 2016 I turned 66 yesterday. The combination of the Shorai battery, KTM hand guards, Graves exhaust and replacement of the air injection crap with the blockoff plates probably lost 18-20 lbs, some of the other stuff is weight neutral, and some likely added a couple pounds. So the bike is probably about 15lbs lighter than stock at this point. Welcome old guy with tons of experience, especially with many different rides. Look forward to your posts and wisdom. By the way, how much do you weigh? Thanks. There will be posts, not sure how much wisdom. Way too much, but I am working on it. BTW, I did not make any of the changes I have made for weight-saving, it is just a side benefit of those parts as compared to OEM stuff. If I wanted to reduce weight (other than from my big butt), I would choose lighter wheels. Reduction in unsprung weight helps more than anywhere else. Suspension tracks better, bike turns easier, engine spins up in gear faster, brakes work better, everything. No downside to light wheels except the cost (and I doubt any good ones even exist for this bike). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgigharbor Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 age 63. For me bikes are about fun (mostly in the corners). Fj09 motor puts a grin on my face everytime but I would not want it as my only bike. Wish they would build a more fully faired version with same motor and better brakes and suspension as an option if they need to. Sort of a mini fjr or even an f800gt. I think it would sell well to those of getting to where we are less enamored of 600+ lb bikes. And it might appeal to women of a wider age range for the same reason. But I suppose neither of those markets are big enough to get much attention as compared to young males who I am guessing buy most of the bikes sold in the world. Bottom line is fj09 is lots of grins per buck but I wish Yamaha could make money taking the components a little further up the food chain rather than having to try to keep the price down to $10k in such a competitive market. the good news is the fz09 and fj09 are so popular that lots of information and aftermarket stuff is showing up that helps us improve whichever areas we want if we are willing to take the time trouble and expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timg Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 66, I've had 8 bikes since a Suzi 350 when I was 20 and in the Army in TX.65 here. I also owned the 1970 Suzuki T350 II Rebel (in green) which, as I remember, was actually a 315cc. It was my second bike and lots of fun. Loved those light and quick two-strokes. You could pop the front wheel up in 1st and 2nd. I sold it to someone who wanted to ride it to South America (this was in 1971). He apparently got turned back at one of the borders because he was unwilling to pay a deposit (basically equal to the value of the bike) to prevent him from selling it there. Given that this was his whole plan (he wanted to fly back on the difference in pricing there) he ended up driving it back. I heard from a friend that saw the bike when it had >75K miles on it. He could hear it coming a mile away (apparently no real upkeep had ever been done on the bike since he bought it from me). Ah well... Small difference from that bike to the FJ right? As I mentioned, I was 20 and in the Army in TX in the early 70's, if I laid down on the tank and held it wide open on the flat TX highways I could get up 80. Of course cars and trucks were flying by me, 80 wasn't nearly fast enough to keep up in those days. I rode it down to Houston once and as I was entering a freeway one of the plugs fouled out. I found a pop top (remember those?) on the side of the road and scraped the plug clean and rode it back to Mineral Wells. Ah, the good ol' days, huh. The difference with the FJ is truly amazing when you think about it. But it was simple to work on, a real plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrider Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 54 This year... Took about 30 years off, now I am back making up for lost time. Love the fj... Last bike I owned was the Yamaha RZ350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicymayo Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Haahah, turns out I bought an 'old mans bike' Looks like I won't be able to bug my buddy who rides a Road Glide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonicks Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 level 32 here, been grinding the motorcycle riding skill for about 13 levels so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsmith Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 What is it about old people that makes them desperate to tell you what age they are? About 40% of the survey replies are under 45 yet only three or four of the posts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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