2003 fjr about 20,000mls. mez4s at birth and got 10,000mls on them. The mez4s had good responce to the road and always felt safe in all situations. On the...
Ya know, thats a good question. Why? Probably no one has tried the M- 1 yet. I got to thinking and thats dangereous but I have been interested in the tire....
I just purchased a set of the Metz Z-6. Waiting for a little more wear, but I couldn't pass up the deal. Don't like the BT020 at all... Dave John Martin...
Having checked the Metzeler web site, they rate the M-1 between the Mez6 and the Racetec (true full track day) tires. So it seems like a natural for those of...
All the attributes ascribed to the FJ stand true in my book too... except for 50 mpg. Never got more than 40-41. But then I didn't buy it for economy! ... ...
I intend to do some riding in remote area and may have to travel along gravel roads - are there any FJR riders who have experience with riding off the bitumen...
I did a few miles during the Void Rally (thanks Scott) back in October. 2 up, loaded, with a fuel cell. What do you need to know? BTW I thought it was Family...
I'm a new member who has a 2006 FJR 1300 on order.I had Kuryakan iso grips on my former bike and would like to put them on this bike when I get it.I have done...
Kuryakan grips are the wrong length and wrong diameter and won't work. Many other good grips out there that will work just as well or better. You're going to...
Carmyn Welcome. I myself, do not post very much so the information I give out is worth it's weight in gold. Just kidding. Is there some reason you prefer the...
What's going on family? The Regulators MC of Atanta are doing it Big in 2006. Take notes and mark your calendars so you can make sure that you will be in the...
Hello, new to the group. Currently have a 2004 V Star 1100 Classic, and was looking to go for the 2006 FJR. Little concerned that at 6'2" 200# about the fit....
The last bike I had came with the smaller diameter handgrips which I really disliked.They caused my hands to cramp so I went with the larger diameter Kuryakan...
I'm 6'1" @ 250#. Not a bad fit. I wish the seat provided a little more room though. Not a lot of room to move back and forth. In defense of the saddle, ...
First of all, they (the dealer) can get 150 if they sell that many on the PDP program. The $500 below book is okay but you can do better if you shop around....
I've done several 20-40k stretches on the fjr on dirt roads varying from very loose gravel to damp/dry dirt. You should not have any rear-end traction problems...
... Hi Carmyn, I have Kuryakyn Iso Grips on my FJR. They were the universal size, 7/8 inch I believe. They work fine. Tom V. Johnstown PA [Non-text portions...
Thanks, that's just what I wanted to hear.... time to go shopping. ... on ... if ... many ... As far ... the ... smile ... Classic, and ... 200# ... can't ... ...
Howdy, I've been lurking on this site but wanted to offer my 2 cents on seats. I picked up my '05 FJR on May 20th, and two weeks later did a planned 3100 mile...
Hello Laura, I'm almost 5'9" so I hope the bike will fit me well.I don't know if the seat is different for 2006 but Sargeant has on their web site that their...
Carmyn, Welcome to the FJR club. I'm sure you'll love the 06 FJR. Where in Vermont are you from (if you don't mind me asking)? I'm from the Rutland area...
Hi Tom, I live in Williston, Vermont.I do quite a lot of the charity runs during the summer months and have also done some rides with a bike club in the ...
I visited the Metzeler stand at the bike show here in England and they recommend them to replace the MEZ4 no problem. Same mileage, better grip. Dunno about...
I replaced the MZ-4s that came stock with my 2004 FJR with MZ-6s. The bike has never handled as well. I believe the MZ-6s have a more rigid sidewall and it...
... John: That was a very good explaination of how to handle the FJR in gravel. I have found that a loose grip very important. Riding the Feejer in deep...
I am 6' 3" 270 lb. DO NOT WORRY ! This bike has PULENTY of power and (other than the first year model) sufficient suspension to handle the weight. As a...
My FJR is a '03 with 12k. On days above 90 and humid my bike will hit 4 bars if I sit at a light for aprox. 1 minute or get stuck in stop and go first and...
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