It's that Japanese approach of slowly refining the same vehicle over a long period of time (many generations).

I owned an '07 FJR 1300 and loved that bike. Bought it brand new and sold it in '13. Took an 8yr hiatus from owning a motorcycle. In '21 I bought a brand new Harley Davidson Sport Glide. Two very different bikes but both are amazing. Definitely less maintenance with the FJR.

I was seriously looking at getting an FJR too but when I sat on one it felt very tippy to me. I also heard lots of riders have dropped this bike both sides due to it's front heavy tippy-ness when maneuvering it at super low speeds. I hope you won't have any issues. I'm sure you'll know within the next year. Gratz on getting such a beautiful bike and I know that thing goes like a rocket!

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This video has shown all the features that the corporate videos do not. I own a 2009 BMW K1300GT which retailed for 23K when new. I don't know who copied who when these two came out but the Yamaha has everything the Beemer does for around 18.5K USd. The last service I encountered cost me $1095! The K1300 is no longer in production being replaced by an elephantine K1600 six cyl. and the R1300RT both in the $30K neighborhodd. This video convinced me the FJR is my next bike and that's saying something since I've ridden BMWs since 1966. Thanks for the info and enjoy the ride.

the audio is terrible.

Nice looking bike, that would be the color i would pick also. So, you are not doing the rear gear oil at 600 miles ?

Hello. I have the 2003 model FJR 1300, ABS which is still perfect and reliable, one hundred and 10 thousand km trouble free km, checked valve Clearencence still in range, counter balancers slight adjustment.The 2003 model will achieve all day riding fully loaded 2 up. Shaft drive for sports touring. Centre stand. There is plenty of luggage space. Resealed front forks, rear shock reseal, all parts available at yamaha dealers.

I am looking to mount downrigger on my 15 Valco. I see your mounting bracket, can you tell me more about them.

Have you done anything to the cylinder head? I think a tight squish gap would make it run a lot crisper

I put 165k on my 09 model until we got taken out by a fat bast wombat about a month ago. I'm loooking at getting a new fjr, ducks guts!!

legend, love em.

I like Kawasaki motorcycles as other brands. But one look at the Concours and I would immediately go Yamaha. The Fjr is a much better looking bike. Even though I primarily am a cruiser guy, the Fjr is a very appealing bike.

Anyone know the name of the plastic shroud/cover that gets taken off at 5:20?

Thanks, man! I bought my son his first bike, and this was a great video for me to watch first and pretend to already know when showing him!!😂

I didn't even realize there was a clock. I just thought there was a stopwatch. I found this video helpful. Now I won't have to look at my wrist watch while riding to determine the time. Thank you.

Sweet ride bro’. I have the Honda ST1300 and like the FJR they are the bomb. If I was in the market for a newer bile I’d probably go for the FJR. Problem is you make a choice and they last for a VERY long time!! Ride safe! 😁

I had a 2016 FJR1300ES but it was a bit tall and top heavy. Ran like a dream though. I wish I hadn't gotten rid of it.

With the odometer is it showing your bike has done 15,942 kms or 1594.2?

thank you very much ... just put one in my 2016 wr250r

I thought Yamaha stopped to build the FJR?

Beauty bike !!!!

Going to get rid of my low rider s and get one of these

Now I can do it for myself. Since Covid my dealer in PA got crazy prices

I'm not an owner of one yet, but here is another video that has helped me decide. Thank you for a real person review. (Back Rest or Top Box? Well... A happy wife is a happy life and you already got 2 side boxes so yeah... Back Rest for wifie. lol)

Try Llebroc boat seats

Nice video. It would be interesting to see you true the wheels(if your bike needs it of course). My WR has a very wobbly wheel on the front. I need to cough up the money for a stand pretty soon...

Great video... thanks!!!

Great Job. Just wanted to add a comment about something I do, which you already have all or most the parts for. I have a 25hp Suzuki on a wheeled stand in my garage. I wheel it out to my truck, tailgate closed, take off the cowl cover. I then lower the winch rope from my boat loader down ( both ropes at same time, I hang my boat anchor on the other line just to keep it taught and wound properly), the reason I take my cowl cover off, my engine has a lifting ring. I attach the rope hook to the engine ring and winch the motor right up to the bar, I then just pull it out a little, open my tailgate, then slowly let it down on its side onto an old baby crib mattress, handle down like the sticker on mine says. Like you I just push it in, it's the last thing I load onto the truck. Now at the Lake: I have mounted clamp on wheels on the back of my boat to protect my transducer and the boat. I lower the front of the boat into the water, attach the wheels and pull it back a bit( like to keep my feet dry!) I adjust my truck position, slide the engine mattress out onto the tailgate, attach the rope hook to the engine lifting ring, lifting it all the way up, close the tailgate again. I put the mattress on the ground behind the boat (of course tilt transom clamps are all the way open to full tilt) letting the skeg down onto the mattress, then slowly lower engine onto the transom, tighten up and push the boat on the wheels into the water. Now remove the boat wheels, lower the engine and let her sit vertical for ten minutes while I load all the gas tanks, net, rods etc. before I fire her up. You should give it a try, you have it all. When I get it home, I do the same procedure and put my motor right onto my wheeled engine stand and put it away. (always using the anchor on the other rope to keep it wound properly and taught) As a matter of fact I got rid of my trailer, all together, when I am lowering my boat off the truck I just use the clamp on wheels on the back of the boat and put a 4 wheeled moving dolly under the boat. I back it in until the ropes are just going to touch the garage door, put it on the wheels and park her in the garage, easy peasy and no lifting or straining at all. If you message me, I can show you the wheels I put on my transom. Also, my motor came with the engine lifting ring, but they are cheap and easy to find and ordered for any specific motor. It would be neat if you tryout my idea and post a video about it, have not seen one that I can find, I know a lot of guys dread the idea of wrestling with these heavy 20-30HP 4 strokes these days. Cheers Jeff

What are the maintenance costs?

If you use the oem head you will get 15-20 more psi compression

I really like this bike. But is so hard to get one in my country. Why like that Yamaha ?

What is the MSRP? I love that blue. I wish it had something like the new Tracer has with the adaptive cruise control/music function. Sorry I love my music. I still love the bike and would definitely consider it!!!!

Thanks for the video.. informative before I buy one..

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Great looking boat. Fishing machine. I'm currently looking for one just like yours. 👍

Japanese reliability. The number one reason for choosing this bike.

Ive got a pw80 which ive installed a new gen carb on it. Runs and idles great but stalls as soon as i put it in gear. Any advice? Also drips a bit of petrol from overflow

I have no idea when it comes to working on bikes but i gotta replace the front shock seals and the rear end just squats when i sit on it and im not a heavy guy

Where did you find the purple seat cover?

Where do you live that you paid $23,000.00 for that bike?!?? You got ripped off big time!!

I had a 2006 and 2007 model from new, abseloutely superb road bikes, fast A roads in particular

this is exactly how a help video should be made ty

I badly want a gen 4 fjr, next year i plan on going

Does the seat still make you slide into the tank? Rented one for 3 days and hated that. Even the custom seat place in Denver said they fix them all the time.

Truth be told....these are the finest bikes on the road! Long Live the FJR!

I have a a PW 80 what’s the name of the rebuild kit you used?

is it me or is that motor really loud at idle? Love the bike though and i ride a challenger...

i tried one of these a different brand and battery was always dying it was not accurate on speed since you were supposed to calibrate it with another gauge eventually it died battery contacts broke wish my boat came with factory gauge package.

Did you ever switch over to a 65 main jet?