armystrongmd Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hello, I've had a ton of bikes from Ninja 250s to CBR1000RRs. Sold my last 1kRR AND a Ninja 300 and picked up a 2015 (new) FJ-09 in the flat gray.. Lots of research and test rides led me to this bike. My 600RRs were my favorite bikes, followed by the WR250R. I dreamt of a Super Tenere but after riding one I knew I would miss the sportier character of my sportbikes, although the touring ability is impressive. I loved the FZ-09 but really wanted more comfort especially for 2-up riding. The FJ hit the nail on the head perfectly for me. Better comfort and range, amazing engine with great gearing compromises for street riding or all day highway. I would have loved cruise as an option but will live, The bike is a wheelie machine and is so great in so many areas. Comfortable all day adventure, sporty handling, modern technology, great features. This bike is faster than my 600RRs but far more comfortable and gets better MPG as well. This thing is just a home run to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Another oldfart that couldn't agree with you more. 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...
duhs10 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Welcome @armystrongmd! '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Your story is very similar to the majority of us...I wish the FJ-09 came out years ago! Im also sure you notice how much lighter the bike is how much more nimble it is coming from a top heavy rocket... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 5, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome, and enjoy your FJ-09! Your background mirrors mine fairly closely. I was initially concerned that the FJ would not be quite sporting enough for my tastes, but the more I ride it, the more I like it... a rare bike that strikes the almost perfect balance of conflicting priorities. I still have my Aprilia Mille R, but end up riding the FJ about 90% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richkay Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Cheers.... from another old fart! Love my Fj also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armystrongmd Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Your story is very similar to the majority of us...I wish the FJ-09 came out years ago! Im also sure you notice how much lighter the bike is how much more nimble it is coming from a top heavy rocket...Haha I'm not sure what bike you came from, the FJ feels heavy compared to my 600RRs and even 1000RRs, but I think it compromises better to feel sporty but still do distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armystrongmd Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Welcome, and enjoy your FJ-09! Your background mirrors mine fairly closely. I was initially concerned that the FJ would not be quite sporting enough for my tastes, but the more I ride it, the more I like it... a rare bike that strikes the almost perfect balance of conflicting priorities. I still have my Aprilia Mille R, but end up riding the FJ about 90% of the time. Love Aprilias! Kind of want their little 50 just for fun. I think I need a steering stabilizer and definitely want to eliminate the speed limiter on the FJ. Didn't think that would bug me but I find myself running into it from time to time on empty country roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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