koinz Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Let's tell Yamaha what we would like to see in the FJ-09 if it ever becomes a reality. Like - 5 gallon tank Touring cases Windshield options. Suspension travel for the occcasional off road Cruise Control? Standard equiped Center Stand. Optional Colors - What's your favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh937 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I agree with your list, plus MSRP less than $10,000. And orange. The FZ-09 in orange looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winifredbarkle Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Definitely under 450 lb, MSRP under 10k with luggage, the windscreen in the pics looks kind of awful, so I'm sure I'll be in for a Givi or related touring screen. Cruise control would be icing on the cake but not required. A better suspension than the FZ would be nice, but adds cost. I'd almost rather keep the cheap stuff and go upgrade at a later date. I'm conflicted on color. My favorite colors are red and gray, but we already have a red bike and a gray bike in the stable... so I think I really want one in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducktape Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi Koinz, centerstand- looks like Yamaha has got that coveredadjustable seat height- My '08sdr came with 3sets of spacers of different lengths you can mount between the seat pan and sub frame to tailor seat to peg distance to your inseam. ( great for older/longer legs) That's about it for me The after market should help out with any of the other issues that chronically plague new models. Suspension- I've a Penske twinclicker, I 'can have built to fit. Several outfits sell springs/pistons or complete cartridge systems that will work in the forks- I don't know why bikes don't come from the factory with quality or even decent suspension components. It doesn't cost that much more to make a piece that works : instead of a turd. Windshield- maddstad engineering will have a trick system that works once these bikes start sell'in. Luggage- Giant Loop - I picked up the Great Basin saddle bag system last spring - It's great on the 'strom or the WR250r ,bet it will work on one of these critters too. OK, there is one more thing Yamaha could do in the ergonomics department. The Superduke top tree had 2 clamp locations for the handle bars. Pretty cool for a performance machine to have adjustments to fit the rider. You're going to need to flash the ECU to defeat the lean surging and hesitation that comes with having to meet more stringent emissions, but there are shops out there that know this set up. I hope Yamaha doesn't castrate the FJ power plant the way Suzuki did when the went from the TL to the V strom ,or even from the SV 1000 to the 'STROM. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koinz Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Agree on the suspension as well. I put penske's on my ST. Love them. Also had my ecu flashed, it woke the beast up. Of course a nice slip on muffler and possible an open header. On the st, the cat is in the header pipe. Would love to see this as a shaft drive bike, but maybe asking for too much there. That would definitely drive the cost up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hate to burst anyones bubble, but this bike is already designed and being built right now. It comes out next week, November 3rd. It does have centerstand, you can see it in the pics. It does have a larger fuel tank than the FZ-09, it has taller suspension but not sure that I would take it on anything more than a fire road. It probably will weigh in around 460 lbs, maybe a few lbs less. I am actually designing a skid plate for the FJ-09, will finish the design once I can actually see an FJ-09 in person and will sell it right here on the forums for an affordable price, probably by April, if not sooner. Yamaha FZ-10 ForumYamaha FZ-07 ForumYamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Click here to go "ad free" become a supporting member and gain of bunch of forum perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcsp Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'd like to see the FZ-07 taillight rather than the FZ-09 style. Cruise would be cool, really like it on my FJR. Is it Nov. 3rd yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'm really looking forward to the release of this bike and also, the new R-1. The Kawasaki H-2 is getting all kins of pub right now, but I wanna see what the new R-1 is gonna be like because people will actually be able to afford an R-1. Yamaha FZ-10 ForumYamaha FZ-07 ForumYamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Click here to go "ad free" become a supporting member and gain of bunch of forum perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomiser Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 City cases. I have them on my R1100RS. They have them in Europe & Canada for FZ-1 so I know Yamaha is hip. Lanesplitters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcsp Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Wouldn't mind to see heated grips, and as mentioned above-cruise control. Will be interesting to see if Yamaha offers the panniers as an accessory or included like on the FJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Cruise Control is a must. I hope they put out a kit to add cruise. Rather then a tail rack that is added behind, how about a rack that sits on the passenger handles that can carry a top box. Allowing room for a 14" duffle behind the rider on the seat. For solo riders. 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...
pgf Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am actually designing a skid plate for the FJ-09, will finish the design once I can actually see an FJ-09 in person and will sell it right here on the forums for an affordable price, probably by April, if not sooner. Is this still an ongoing project? I finally got to look under an FJ-09, and that oil pan really does look very exposed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 HAving a hell of a time with the mounts. That feakin exhaust is just in the way of everything and to go under it would leave hardly any clearance. Yamaha FZ-10 ForumYamaha FZ-07 ForumYamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Click here to go "ad free" become a supporting member and gain of bunch of forum perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgf Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 HAving a hell of a time with the mounts. That feakin exhaust is just in the way of everything and to go under it would leave hardly any clearance. yeah, that was my second thought: "... very exposed... and very hard to protect!" :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The -07 tail light is better than the FJ's, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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