maximo Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Rick123 said: Thank you. I couldn't have put it better myself. There really is something to be said about initial impressions. I have had lots of bikes, and I have loved and adored every single one except two. The first was an FJ1200. I bought it without riding it, and on my way home I thought "why did I do this???" It was ok, but there was something about it that wasn't quite right for me. I kept it for a couple of years. I rode it exclusively for a year trying to figure it out, but I started riding it less and less, and I then I realized it was never going to fit me, so I sold it. The second one was the FJ-09. On my test drive I kept thinking "this isn't what I thought it would be". But I had ridden 4 hours to get it, made arrangements with a friend to help shuttle it, so I felt like I had to get it. I've put 15k miles on it, and while I really like it, I don't love it. Unlike the FJ1200, the FJ-09 does put a smile on my face, but I've never really burst into spontaneous giggles after a particularly twisty section. The gut feeling I had when I first rode it still sticks to this day. In retrospect, I wish I'd said to the seller "thanks, it's not for me" and kept looking. There's probably a better bike for me out there, and I knew that on that first ride. 1 ’70 Yamaha 125 Enduro; ’75 Honda CB360T; ’81 Yamaha XS650SH; ’82 Honda GL650 Silver Wing Interstate; ’82 Suzuki GS650L; ’87 Yamaha Virago 535; ’87 Yamaha FJ1200; ’96 Honda ST1100; ’99 Yamaha V-Star Classic; ’00 Suzuki SV650; ’07 BMW K1200GT; ’12 Suzuki DR200; ’15 Yamaha FJ-09. Bold = current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Wintersdark said: I'm pretty sure @Rick123 wasn't trying to be a dick there, he was just curious as to the motivation behind the decision. Off topic for the thread, sure, but it's not a crazy question, particularly given it's a bike specific forum. He wasn't demanding Shizzle justify his decision - people move on to other bikes all the time for an infinite variety of reasons. It's not that unreasonable a question, either, as it's not every day people buy a bike and trade it in so quick so doing so usually implies a pretty strong reason. I mean, I'm not gonna lie, I'm kind of curious too. I did it myself, going from an MT07 to the Tracer - and for me, it was just that while the MT07 was stupid fun to ride, I just couldn't deal with the physical size issues. Anybody's business? I mean, again, bike forum. We're largely here to talk about bikes in general and this one in particular. So we do that. Curiosity! I agree - I really was not trying to throw darts at @Rick123 just trying to soften the conversation a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monel12 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 What will you take for the Givi windshield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidood Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Does anyone know if a 2020 seat will fit a 2019 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted April 7, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted April 7, 2021 I know a Corbin seat for a 2020 will fit a 2019. Looks like the Bagster is compatible also... BAGSTER Yamaha TRACER 900 & GT 2018 2020 motorcycle comfort READY LUXE saddle - 5372Z BAGSTER comfort seat READY LUXE motorcycle Yamaha TRACER... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 8, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Skidood said: Does anyone know if a 2020 seat will fit a 2019 ? 2019 and 2020 bikes are identical. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarjessop12 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Hi Guys, I must be very different hahaha. and OLD. I take months sometimes, and ask owners etc all about the bike I am interested in. Plus would NEVER buy a bike without a TEST ride as we are all different. And can honestly say at 74 years old, never bought a bike that I did not like. But have REGRETED selling a couple that I should have kept. Love my Tracer 900 GT, and it is the slowest bike I have had for 40 years. Cheers Edgar Jessop. U.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespz03 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Hello, Has everything been sold? I'm interested in the touring windshield and potentially the seat. Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I bought the seat so it is not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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