cbxdave Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hello, I've been a long time Honda guy but I am very interested in the FJ 09. Honda isn't building anything that gets me excited to buy right now. I currently own a 1979CBX and a (recently deceased) ST1100. I'm looking at the FJ to replace the ST. My question is are there any differences between the model years? I am finding quite a few 2015 leftovers in showrooms and wonder if I should go for one of those or opt for one of the newer models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phpaul Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Welcome! 15's and 16's are virtually identical AFAIK. 17's changed some things, not necessarily for the better. T'was me, I'd get the best deal I could on a leftover '15 and spend the difference on suspension, seat, ECU and farkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbxdave Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thank you! that was just the info I was hoping for, makes the decision a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 T'was me, I'd get the best deal I could on a leftover '15 and spend the difference on suspension, seat, ECU and farkles.Welcome and ^^^^this^^^^ '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 We can help you build a Tracer900 GT... the forum has been building em since 2015(?) and Yamaha copied us ? 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...
cbxdave Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Whats the hot ticket for seats? I had a Corbin on my ST and was pretty happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted May 24, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 Welcome @cbxdave! You had me at CBX... very nice. The FJ is a gem of a motorcycle, and has been - for me at least - the perfect mix of sport bike, hooligan, and touring mount. I have thrown some $$ at suspension upgrades, ECU remap, and other odds & ends. I’m one of the few that seem to be ok with the stock seat, but my days typically don’t cover more than about 250 miles. For what it’s worth, I had an ST1300 previously, and honestly never really bonded with it. I found it smooth, silent, bulletproof, beautifully built, and totally without character. My wife described it as an Accord that was easier to fall off of... charming. The FJ isn’t the distance tourer that the ST is, but the trade off is much lighter weight & responsiveness. And the CP3 triple is absolutely intoxicating. There is a ton of collective knowledge on this forum, so welcome and take a look around. The FJ is a great bike... you won’t be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted May 24, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 24, 2018 Whats the hot ticket for seats? I had a Corbin on my ST and was pretty happy with it. The Corbin solves some of the problems that the stocker presents. It's a one piece and is very stable. Weighs a few lbs. more than the stocker. After you get it broken in, it is very comfortable. I really like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Search the forum for Terry Adcox custom seats. My Corbin is *okay*. From the sounds of it, Terry's seats are hands down phenomenal. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbxdave Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I bought the FJ! I ended up getting a used 2015 with only 2700 miles on it, so still like new. Had it a week now and I'm liking it alot. I certainly see why everyone raves over the engine, that thing rips! I like the riding position, its pretty comfy. Will be great with a seat, that needs help. i'm pretty happy with my choice so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted June 13, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2018 Whats the hot ticket for seats? I had a Corbin on my ST and was pretty happy with it. The three most common seats I see for the FJ-09 are Corbin Sargent Terry I have the Corbin, 3 years now and still love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted June 13, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2018 or this one used for $275 on this forum: https://fj-09.org/thread/6781/corbin-single-seat-275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbxdave Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I received my Terry Adcox seat on Monday and it then rained for two days. Finally got out yesterday for about a hundred miles. I like it! So much better than the stocker. It does raise the seating position which has me tippy toeing at stops. I'll deal with that for the more comfortable ride. Hoping to get out for a longer ride this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsmiller Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I think they revised the shock for 2016. The quality of the ride doesn't change, but the 2015 model is prone to rusting and the I think the 2016 that is corrected. If you plan to upgrade the suspension anyway, its a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.