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New to me Bike
« on: May 01, 2024, 08:33:38 am »
As you may have read in another thread my black 2013 FJR is probably going to be written off. So I have found a replacement 2015 Red FJR. The dealer has posted a video which is worth a watch as he is a bit comical.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0L0sGU5ChE&ab_channel=TheRealToyShop

It looks to be in mint condition. I am going to see it later today. I'll keep you posted.
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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2024, 02:11:12 pm »
Does sound/look good! I'd love to watch one of these professional cleaners. I was reading about what it takes to import a bike to NZ and the levels of clean are scary, but the people exist who'll do it!

Good luck Rae :) I hope it meets expectations.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2024, 02:35:54 pm »
Looks exceptional for the mileage. I've always had low mileage bikes but my Audi A8 has done 176k miles now and a friend of mine has a Range Rover with 270k miles on it. Can honestly say higher mileage has never bothered me. I'd rather have a well looked after, higher mileage vehicle that has spent its life going up/down decent roads than a low mileage, thrashed city bike that has been used for short journeys any day of the week.

He seems to think it is an FJR1200 at 00:40 despite pointing the camera at the 1300 badge!  :D

Guessing you've been to look at it by now Rae so please let us know how long it took you to ride home on it!  ;)

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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2024, 04:45:27 pm »
I am now the proud owner of a very nice Red Yamaha FJR 1300A 2015 model. The Red FJRs are a pretty rare beast as there was only ever one container load brought into the UK in around September 2014. So now I have owned two of them, I hope I can keep this one shiny side up.
I had to take Melanie's car to view the bike so I was unable to ride it home and apart from that it needs an MOT which I am sure it will sail through. I am awaiting a delivery date. I have just added it to my existing insurance policy. This is the first time I have owned two bikes at the same time.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2024, 05:31:54 pm »
Wow, what a lovely looking bike.  :thumbsup:
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2024, 05:47:44 pm »
Congrats Rae…aren’t you suffering from withdrawal symptoms from not being able to ride it home?  ;)

Countdown to delivery has commenced…enjoy!

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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2024, 07:04:32 pm »
I must say, even though it isn't a K, it looks like a very nice bike that I wouldn't mind at all. Well done.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2024, 07:39:29 pm »
That's a pretty smart looking bike and the colour is excellent.   :thumbsupgood:
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2024, 08:08:35 pm »
Very nice! Wonder why they didn't bring more in?
It's like grey cars - why? Who goes 'Hmmm, I need a new car. But it's got to be grey.'  ???

And look at that intelligent radiator position/design - blanked at the bottom by using the belly pan.

You've really fallen on your feet - so to speak.  :o
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2024, 08:40:35 pm »
They only reason they brought the red ones in at all was because of pressure and pester power from the Owners club. So just to keep them quiet they brought in one container load. The UK red ones are slightly different to the USA ones in as much as the side panels on the USA ones are silver and the UK ones are red and I must say I prefer the UK spec, the USA one look a bit odd with a silver side panel.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2024, 09:56:49 pm »
Really? You bought it? After all the rubbishy things you said about it on the phone this morning?

Nice buy my friend. Nice buy. It was written in the sand, it was meant to be yours.

So Glen, what is your next bike going to be?
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2024, 10:08:00 pm »
I know I said I would take a look while I was waiting to be fleeced at Motolegends but I wasn't kept waiting more than 2 coffees.

That is a stunning looking bike Rae and knowing how much you love your FJRs I just know that you will love it to bits...and for any naysayers, in the real world the FJR is every bit as capable as the K. On the limit, er, well, but how often do any of us go there?

Next time, just ride as tail end Charlie, way safer imho.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2024, 06:53:20 am »
Just renewed my multi bike policy,and having also recently bought a yamaha was dreading having to add it to the list and to say there are some tricks of the trade is an understatement,oh which yamaha?? An MT10 😳
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2024, 09:11:18 am »
Quote from: Phmode on May 01, 2024, 10:08:00 pm
I know I said I would take a look while I was waiting to be fleeced at Motolegends but I wasn't kept waiting more than 2 coffees.

That is a stunning looking bike Rae and knowing how much you love your FJRs I just know that you will love it to bits...and for any naysayers, in the real world the FJR is every bit as capable as the K. On the limit, er, well, but how often do any of us go there?

Next time, just ride as tail end Charlie, way safer imho.
I am thinking of taking your advice about being TEC, that is twice now that one of my mates have run into the back of me  :o ??? ::)
Maybe I should just ride on my own but then you run the risk of being hit in the rear by a stranger. At least if a mate hits you they stand up to be counted. Or at least mine did.
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Re: New to me Bike
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2024, 09:23:42 am »
With mates like yours, may I suggest an additional huge brake light, you know, one of those things that flashes. :)
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