rich309 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks for adding me to the Forum. Since I am new to the Forum I'll be cruising around the threads to see what is going on as far as news, mods, fixes, etc. I just purchased a new 2016 FJ-09 about a week ago. I have owned Triumphs for the last 17 years and figured it was time for a change. Before that I had a number of Yamahas and Hondas. I'm not a young gun anymore and was looking for something light, quick and fun. We'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Welcome from GA.. "light, quick, and fun" the FJ should be able to handle that. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member joeszup Posted March 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris618 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeetea Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Honda SS50, Kawasaki Z200, Honda 400/4, Yamaha TDM900, Yamaha XT660Z Tenere, KTM 990 Adventure, BMW R1200GS, Mr Stevens, and my favourite of all: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer...a bit like FJ-09 only properly named :¬P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 14, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 Welcome aboard @rich309. The FJ definitely checks the 'light, quick, and fun' boxes. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted March 15, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 15, 2017 Welcome aboard, glad to have you join us. You will love your bike, it's a blast..... Lot's of good information about how to customize on the board, just poke around a bit and get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwillie Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for adding me to the Forum. Since I am new to the Forum I'll be cruising around the threads to see what is going on as far as news, mods, fixes, etc. I just purchased a new 2016 FJ-09 about a week ago. I have owned Triumphs for the last 17 years and figured it was time for a change. Before that I had a number of Yamahas and Hondas. I'm not a young gun anymore and was looking for something light, quick and fun. We'll see how it goes. Hey neighbor, what part of Western NY are you from? Maybe we can meet up and do a few rides when the weather gets a little warmer. -Bill 2016 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich309 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 I live just outside of Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwillie Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I live just outside of Buffalo.ok crap maybe we wont meet up lol. I was thinking western nassau county like me. 2016 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 24, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted March 24, 2017 was looking for something light, quick and fun. That was my criteria as well when I was shopping for bikes, I also wanted something comfortable for long distance trips. I went for a ride with my brother yesterday and we swapped bikes several times over the course of the day. We rode a loop with long fast sweepers and some tighter twisties with varying elevation changes up to the snow line. He was always commenting on the bike being "deceptively fast" and "easy and comfortable to ride fast." And once we got up to higher elevations and the temperature plunged, he LOVED the factory heated grips. Depending on your weight and riding style, the stock suspension is "surprisingly adequate". There is always room for improvement if you are far outside of the ideal spring rate target or are extremely sporty type rider, but for average commuting or touring it is fine stock. And that comes from someone who normally hates most stock suspensions. YMMV. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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