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#1 RolfieB

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 05:51 pm

When I decided it was time for my Blackbird to go, due to needing a more upright riding position. I scoured the usual sites for the replacement. 4 weeks ago this Saturday I had a 4 hr train journey to collect my new steed, followed by a 260 mile run home, most of it in the rain.

Was it worth it. Hell yes.

I was slightly concerned initially about the weight. But, after pushing one around, & putting onto the centre stand at my local Yamaha dealers, I was surprised at how easy it was. It hides it's weight well due to low centre of gravity.

It's comfy, fast(ish), obviously not in the same league as the Blackbird. Suspension's going to need tweaking.

Only done 500 at present but I'm sure this will start to rise. Hopefully many years of togetherness.

Oh! & it had a massive 9.1k on the clock. No that's not a typo, 9107 to be exact.

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#2 Favs

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 06:43 pm

It's touring time......

Nice :good:


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#3 Studley Ramrod

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 07:27 pm

Congratulations Rolfie. :good:


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#4 dablik

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 07:50 pm

Nice Rolfie, looks spanking, enjoy.


Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

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#5 dmmsta

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 08:27 pm

I've always been tempted by an FJR.  Not sure what it would be like for my commuting as thats pretty much all I do these days.


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#6 jono49

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Posted 15 June 2017 - 08:56 pm

Nice one Rolfie looks a minter :good: Still on my list of bikes to try :)


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