Lovely bike sad it's being discontinued, great to see reviews of older cheaper bikes. Cheers Bruce.
@Antimortem3 жыл бұрын
How did you know it's discontinued?
@debenhamdave43143 жыл бұрын
@@Antimortem think I heard that due to not being able to make Euro 5 regulations.
@Antimortem3 жыл бұрын
@@debenhamdave4314 you think a measly issue like that would stop Yamaha from continue selling the best seller FJR 1300? Never.....
@russelldevane54343 жыл бұрын
It's not being discontinued.
@Nobody-hk1kz2 жыл бұрын
@@russelldevane5434 it is in Europe None of dealers are selling. In US well different
@alp37813 жыл бұрын
I bought 5 years ago new out of the showroom, the ES model. It was such a nice machine to ride. Zero problems, easy to work on, cheap parts, very comfortable even for tall riders. Smooth like butter, easy shifting, just overall great buy. I do not have room for 2 bikes that is why I sold it and bought a new GW DCT Tour. You can't go wrong with the FJR....period. Reminds me my very old CBR1100 XX.
@jaysimpson6857 Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of buying a GW for the first time but also considering going back to an FJR. Is there much difference between the two not taking into account the gearbox?
@alp3781 Жыл бұрын
@@jaysimpson6857 One is Escalade (GW) and FJR is Subaru WRX 😄😄😄. Depends on your day to day riding, you will go no wrong with either one. The GW is the king of long rides. Like no other bike on this planet. End of story.
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
Great bikes these aren't they Brucey - missed that sound too, lovely when you wind them up....such a shame Euro5 has killed them off.....
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Aye absolutely Andy, I remember watching your review vid when you did it and thinking to myself, “Nah, not my cup of tea”, then I rode one - much like the GS. Great bike. Here’s hoping Yamaha come up with a new model to take over its place soon 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
@@teapotone The GoldWing had the same effect on me....
@nickprice36053 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you 2 are mates in "real life" too 👍
@ydarbg3 жыл бұрын
How come the images of the black FJR are so much better quality 🤭🚧
@bobhill20573 жыл бұрын
Awesome bike and talk about reliable...... Had an '08 that I bought new in ' 09 for $4000 off list. Great bike, put 80,000 miles on it with zero issues in 10 years. I did upgrade the front forks (adjustable preload springs + adjustable rebound/compression valving) and replaced the rear shock with an aftermarket (adjustable as above). This mod changed everything about the ride and handling for the MUCH better, didn't feel like you were riding a 640 pound FJR , I pushed it hard .... I love the twisty country and mountain roads of central and northern California. Well, now I ride a '19 KTM 1290 SD GT, it's an ANIMAL, Love it! But, I still miss the FJR.
@simonbroom74593 жыл бұрын
I had an 06 and loved it most of the time, pulled like a train, handled ok but got a bit wallowey in high speed sweepers. If anyone buys one make sure to check the swing arm bearings and the rear suspension link bearings as they are not in the service routine and they can seized and snap the suspension links
@denismillar64773 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you're testing the"classics" I would love for you to test the Yamaha Fazer 1000, first generation. Your opinion would be appreciated.
@falseneutral78903 жыл бұрын
used to own an '06 gen2. It is fantastic on the open road and especially on the Autobahn, really 220km/h with panniers and all no sweat. My subjective issues were crapy geometry, jerky throttle, went through front tyres like nothing else... Solved that with complete Hyperpro suspension and Power commander 5 then it became a weapon. Back then at 41 i was the youngest at an FJR meat up...should tel you enough. Got the most compliments for looks though. I miss it at times, don't tel my wife ..
@NOTHOTlanta2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Just picked up a pristine 2011 here in Georgia USA. 8000 miles on the clock. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Coming off a 600 sportbike, this rides like a Cadillac:)
@moarmoto93 жыл бұрын
Great to see someone reviewing these budget used bikes that are the only thing some of us can afford! :)
@markariewilliams2 жыл бұрын
Great review however the 1st gen weighed in at 237KG dry as later models had abs which increased the weight. 3rd gear as you correctly mentioned is a peach in the twisties, in 2016 KBR took over the suspension and the springs are a lot thicker, Gen 1 and 2 suffered weak rear shocks. There is a mod on gen 1 and 2 shocks where you can add a washer spacer to the spring to stiffen it up, alongside shorter dog bones which raise the rear end totally transform this bike into a 600cc feel handling wise. The 1st Gen is easier to fettle with on the rear due to no ABS unit by the rear shock, servicing this bike is a peach and so easy including plugs (once i removed the Pair valve and Plumbing) air filter, oil and filter even synching the throttle bodies whilst doing the plugs. All in all ive had over 130 bikes looking for that magical combination of comfort, speed braking etc and this one has finally stopped me from looking at anything else! 145HP catapults you redlining into another dimension, the Famous R1 blue spot calipers combined with EBC HH pads are winners, periodicaly flush the brake and clutch fluids for best performance. As mentioned, check the rear suspension linkeage as these items can be overlooked and it has been reported that the linkeage can seize and break if not addressed. the final drive oil is so easy to check and replace also. To sum up, this bike has ruined me in regards to anything else out there, have had multistrada enduro, GTR1400, ZZR1400, both Hayabusas and many many more but my 02 FJR is the all round winner for me, 20 stone and 6 foot 3 and i dont hang around. Hoe this helps, Mark.
@AW8UK Жыл бұрын
Happy with current "mainly recreational" ride....'09 CB1000R (naked) but when weather turns I do hanker for more (some) rain protection. Your testimony valued by me as you prefer this out of 130 bikes ! Have thrown my leg over one & it fitted like a glove. Also like the VFR1200F (facelift ridden) & R1200RS & ST1300 (not ridden), as used propositions....Not a fan of frequent chain maintenance & adjustment. Manual handling to acess tight/sloped (home) parking a negative factor. Also potential to have to pick up after a drop puts me off heavier bikes.. (5'9" 12.5 stone bloke in 50's Relatively fit BUT lifetime caution needed after abdominal hernia OP). Thanks for sharing your experienced thoughts 👍🏍
@Kingsoupturbo10 ай бұрын
Appreciate the review! have my eye on an earlier less expensive used one.
@chrisrentas6471 Жыл бұрын
Great Review Mate ! I Loved how you jump right back on the Bike after your Fall. You are a REAL Biker !! You made me Laugh !! Thank you so much !
@brogiesthemotorcyclist54083 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, great review of an iconic motorcycle. I had two of these over a 12 year period, absolutely bullet proof bike (5 speed version) didn’t even have a bulb blow over the ownership period, never failed to deliver me and the missus on many European tours. Only moved away after missus didn’t want to tour with me after many years, she is a hefty piece of kit but a brilliant two up ride.
@800Viffer3 жыл бұрын
I assume your last sentence refers to the bike 😂
@Jaffa19513 жыл бұрын
Love these S/H bike reviews that you're doing. I don't know of any other Vlogger that's making these and, I don't really understand why. Most of the KZbin Vloggers have made friends with 1 or more dealerships, and most, if not all, dealerships allow test rides. I know they might not want anyone who wasn't a potential buyer, riding their ' just valeted ' machines, but before that's been done, I don't see what they've got to lose, and they might find a potential buyer via the Vlogger's KZbin channel. Keep it up Bruce, you're leading the way.
@vladthewise22343 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for this review! I drive 2004 FJR1300 and it is nice to see and hear everyone who shares the same opinion ;)
@johnwgibson24 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2018, absolutely love everything about this bike.
@russellsprout22233 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, Bruce. I ride a '12 plate, gen2 - best bike I've owned. Great to see road tests of 'real world' machines. Keep up the great work. Atb.
@WiltshireMan3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bruce, Thought I recognised the roads especially from Aldbourne to Marlborough. One of my regular rides. I live on the outskirts of Swindon:) Avebury Bruce is an Ancient monument of world wide importance. Go back to school:) Sandy
@margaretwest34903 жыл бұрын
Bruce. Have a look at this guy. Off road with FJR1300. Amazing riding.
@ArmadilloGodzilla3 жыл бұрын
Love that you review an older, but still highly potent, bike. Come to think of it, that sort of describes some older people too.
@GordonHunter3 жыл бұрын
Really useful to see a review on an older bike - what great value that would be - and fun to see you riding my cycle and biking roads around Marlborough.
@waynecompton76123 жыл бұрын
Good morning Bruce, Thank you for the review! I did think about having one but settled for a Honda ST 1300 Pan European!! Take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.
@thedarrendasher81343 жыл бұрын
Brilliant bike Bruce, owned two over ten years an '09 then a new '16 AE. Absolutely bullet proof motors and silky smooth too. The FJ/FJR Club is brilliant with runs all through the year. I traded the AE in for a 1250GS-TE Exclusive eighteen months ago. Love the GS but miss the FJRs motorway crushing ability. You need to try an FJ1200 (I still have mine) as they're brilliant too.
@lew-ejones-ayres50888 ай бұрын
Love the budget bike series, going to hopefully pick up a 4fi this weekend and your video pretty much made my mind up
@andrewshore2623 жыл бұрын
Another great watch Bruce👍, I’m glad you recovered your camera relatively intact? I’ve always loved these machines heavy old beasts but real mile munchers great review of a classic bike. Now, get your leg slung over a CBX six and let’s see what you make of one of those - that’ll pull in the views.
@jamesspain50492 жыл бұрын
CBX. Oh, the sound!
@teneretraveller89803 жыл бұрын
16yrs on and still running sweet as. Says a lot. Happy travels.
@paulfastbikes3613 жыл бұрын
Had a squaddie mate who when posted in Germany would commute to England on his days Off, on one, did 250000 miles no issues but he was handy with spanners did all his own servicing
@mickangel39454 ай бұрын
I'm on my third FJR. The snatchy throttle can be dialled out by making mixture adjustments for each cylinder via accessing the diag mode.
@dutydruid93753 жыл бұрын
Avebury Ring at the top end of Devizes. The stones form a circle around a village and are said to hold the same mystique as Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor etc. a lot of 'deviners' turn up in summer using their devining rods to feel the lay lines beneath. Good vid again, nice bike too, my mates had them from the 1100 model. Would not have anything else. Yamaha used to claim the bike was the first bike purposely designed as a sports tourer.
@IanTed3 жыл бұрын
We used them blood biking, front end heavy but a great bike to ride and super smooth and quick...
@FREE_PUREBLOOD3333 жыл бұрын
Great bikes..knew you'd enjoy it. Ive got a later 2004 abs version.. awesome machine. Mines at 90k miles and still a solid reliable machine. Does everything i need from a bike. Commute or fast twistys..touring all over.. just does it all.
@teagoodsir17343 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bike my stepdads got one and it’s got 90,000 miles on it with the original engine and it still looks really good
@cport9553 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this series. Heated gloves are the best biking gear ever
@terrydaniel86983 жыл бұрын
Brilliant sort of thing you enjoy watching older bikes do a lot more Brucie
@BibtheBoulder2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy looking through your back catalogue. Great review this, and just shows you don't need to have the latest bike/model to get a great bike. Also pleased to see your subs reaching the numbers you deserve. Sure it won't be long before you have 100,000. I think most people who buy a 500+cc bike do so with every intention of a 'good ride out'. Thus may I politely suggest you test how long in distance and time any bike you are testing can be ridden before numb-bum syndrome wins. This is a test that is very difficult to do on a short test ride from a dealer, yet a real let-down when, having spent potentially thousands on your dream machine you find it utterly impossible to ride for more than xxx hours. Keep up the great work.....
@teapotone2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Bib, I do mention the numb-bumb factor when it rears it’s ugly head 😉🤣👍
@martinadams15603 жыл бұрын
Love my gen 2 great bike bloody fast, great sports tourer, change rear shock and upgrade folk springs becomes an bike that handles very well for 300 kg. Great review
@andydomanski28763 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see an FJR review. I'm on my 4th and have had it nearly 4 yrs now, to be honest I don't know what I'd change it for as it does everything I need a bike to do, it's as fast as you like, super reliable and economical too, avge over 54mpg during my ownership. Such a shame they're being discontinued but hopefully Yamaha will see fit to replace it soon. Thanks for the vid! 👍
@zero1strike3 жыл бұрын
Got an 03 with 23 k miles on it, same colour as this bike .. absolutely comfortable bike to ride, has proper teeth when you need the power, excellently practical & brilliant headlights as well, it lights up the entire frontal area like a car .. Owned mine 4 years now, things i’ve done, fitted a 52 l top box, upgraded brake pads for EBC hh units ( EXCELLENT BITE ) , uprated cct ( Cam Chain Tensioner ), hand guards.. thats it ! Toured around Scotland on it... very impressed with her 😎👌🏻👌🏻
@davidboydarnott41710 ай бұрын
The Stones were for people to shelter behind when Spaceships landed and took off. Not to be confused with the Stonehenge type circle for Teleporting.👊✌️
@malcolmpatton93143 жыл бұрын
Great review Bruce like these videos helps me get the wife to get over the hurdle of a 3rd bike that I don’t need.
@MatNewtonTrio3 жыл бұрын
Some nice roads down Marlborough and a pretty part of the world. . Love these reviews. The FJ was on my list as a new daily, just concerned about the weight when moving about.
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t concern me personally bud, felt fine👍
@glenn182610 ай бұрын
Thanks mate , just about to embark on the FJR 1300 journey for my 60 th . You’ve convinced me . Ta from Brisbane ,Australia .
@SusanWillan9 ай бұрын
I'm 65 in August and ride 1 an 06 model you will be very happy with the FJR from Vic Australia 🦘
@MrAlgar20003 жыл бұрын
Loving the classic reviews and so glad you did this review. I've fancied one of these for ages. Thinking of getting one as a second bike. Just need to convince the missus!!🙄 A review on the very underestimated suzuki RF900 some time would be well appreciated.
@ArmadilloGodzilla3 жыл бұрын
In the exact same mindset and challenge.
@jonhewitt33 жыл бұрын
Once again, welcome to our playground :-) try another route, back track to Avebury, at the A4 (West Kennet) turn right and head to Calne, then up to Wootton Bassett, into Swindon
@moarmoto93 жыл бұрын
The FJR1300 is a great bike! I almost bought one but decided to get the naked Yamaha XJR1300 instead which is also a great bike!
@richd96583 жыл бұрын
Was just gonna say I’d like to see an xjr review but perhaps in summer and giving it the beans haha!
@roadwarrior85603 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you try out a 5th gen Vfr800.
@heating43433 жыл бұрын
Do you remember the children of the stones it was filmed around that area where the standing stones are.
@paulcollins71853 жыл бұрын
Teapot, I had 2 of these the 2015 & 2016 AE models, fantastic bikes really liked them. Don't understand and didn't experience any hate towards the bike from others. 143bhp 102ft lbs torque inline 4 1300cc engine, a beauty! Loved it. Hope you enjoy.
@BigBadLoneWolf3 жыл бұрын
Bruce, try Gerbing gloves, 4 settings, but never put them on highest, as you will burn your hands. I have ridden in minus 4 and they were toasty and warm. need to be a snug fit, so that the heat is transferred direct to your skin from the glove. BTW 295kg wet is not heavy, the yamaha i have weighs in at 396kg wet
@thomashayter68343 жыл бұрын
+1 on the Gerbing gloves 👍 best gear investment I’ve made, never had cold hands riding the bike since, even when the temperature is below freezing.
@johnwatson54733 жыл бұрын
How lucky are you with where the GoPro landed !! Having video of being run over by that tractor would have been exciting !! Ride safe on those greasy roads - go back in the summer with a guide book and explore the stones - its a good reason to get out on the bike and have a pub lunch ( we can dream ! ).
@michelleb19663 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise it was a speed limit sign! Luv the t-shirt though Bruce, the wife got me one for Christmas.
@elephantsmemory31423 жыл бұрын
It used to be a no speed restriction sign
@VRFlightSimGuy3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you on the mighty FJR! You really should try a newer one with the electronic suspension, fantastic bikes. Take care
@duckbeneathpigeons3 жыл бұрын
This guy has some interesting videos on the newer FJR
@VRFlightSimGuy3 жыл бұрын
@@duckbeneathpigeons Thanks Carl 🙂
@AJ13B3 жыл бұрын
When that gopro flew off, my heart sunk until the camera stopped and realized that no one was hurt!
@jimayre29673 жыл бұрын
58000+ on mine and still sweet as a nut would have a lot more miles on it if I didn't run a few bikes. Only thing I have changed is suspension to Maxton front and rear. Brilliant bikes
@richardsalyer20763 жыл бұрын
Nashville,Tennessee here. Enjoy your vids. Thank you
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Richard 👍
@The1977andi3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these kind of videos, good bikes at a good price.
@huckusan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I'm about to buy one.
@bradleyalexander58213 жыл бұрын
Quite refreshing to see a proper review of such an older bike. Obviously well kept and an all around beautiful bike. Great example of what ya can buy on a budget. Well done for showing the folks, doesn’t need to be expensive to enjoy our sport. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎,
@Doughboy392 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@7zero9er73 жыл бұрын
The Avenue leading up to Avebury Stones Bruce. Lovely in the summer. West Kennet long barrow south of there is well worth a visit. (OB)
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, it’s a lovely part of the world around there isn’t it 👍
@markkelly85213 жыл бұрын
Great idea this budget bike segment 👏. Real world bikes for realistic money keep up the good work love the channel 👍
@ivor19573 жыл бұрын
I had a 2002 model, worst move I ever made was getting rid of it. Still the best bike I have ever owned.
@piefingers13693 жыл бұрын
i got a 2002 - in dull met red, 86000 on the clocks and still super fun, i have lost my hooligan in me along the way ( probably a good thing ) although she will still get the heart racing in 2nd all the way to 90 in no time at all. ( i dont do that often ), cant see me getting rid any time soon. especially with my son waiting out one more year before he can convert that a2 to a full A, and the NC500 still to be done - when the damn world opens up, 3.500 for that 2002 in disguise as a 2004 seems a tad over priced to me, but i guess dealers gotta try it on.
@ivor19573 жыл бұрын
@@piefingers1369 Mine was same colour - nice to hear you’re still enjoying your biking. Take care
@taebert2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that caught the reference to the 70’s band ‘the three degrees’? Maybe your audience is too young to remember ‘when will I see you again’. Great vid about a great older bike.
@teapotone2 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha cheers Tim 👍🤣
@tigerben48573 жыл бұрын
Those stones are all to do with Stonehenge bud, there's essentially a long lone of them that run from Glastonbury (one in the middle of the roundabout at b&q) and follow a sort of line up near stonehenge through Avebury etc
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the info Ben, wow that’s actually quite interesting. I’ll need to google it all now 👍
@BigBadLoneWolf3 жыл бұрын
@@teapotone i thought everyone knew about Avebury stone circle
@tigerben48573 жыл бұрын
Next time your that way and the pub is allowed to be open, it does some cracking food, has a well inside of it and it shows the full map of the line of stones. Also its very biker friendly
@TheFozzy2223 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vic Mr Teapot. Will you be doing a review on the new Rukka suit you have?
@1418jeff3 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire is a beautiful county to ride a bike around. Having ridden the FJR and the RT quite a bit back to back I prefer the RT, comfier, better wind protection and handling. Do still love that 1300 inline 4 though.
@paulsherwood60103 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bike..bought one new in 2007 sold last year..miss it..got KTM 1290 adventure now👍 might buy another FJR
@neiljohn69133 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce- this model and age is in the running for my next purchase. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😉
@themayorofdipshittery36463 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 2 FJR’s. Been all over Europe on them. They give sports bikes a bit of a fright. 144bhp. So they can get along sharpish.
@andrewgibbs51353 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bruce, a great review. I have a later gen2 but your description mirrors the way mine feels, exactly. Tremendous value and a different perspective. A quality motorcycle can still be enjoyed with a limited budget. 👍
@markgr1nyer3 жыл бұрын
I used to ride a 2019 6 speed one for the blood bikes, best way to describe it for me was ZZR1400 engine on the R1200RT (owned both). VFR1200F DCT isn't far off either but much closer to the ZZR1400
@jaysimpson6857 Жыл бұрын
Owned a VFR1200 and FJR and if I had to choose a forever bike between those two I’d be stuck.
@markgr1nyer Жыл бұрын
@jaysimpson6857 ive gone back go an RT. Servicing cost too much with the miles i do and i can service the RT myself
@BMRTV3 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea for a segment to do
@Tojj293 жыл бұрын
I had an 07 plate, absolutely loved it
@Rayk762 жыл бұрын
I had 2 of them, great road bikes, only criticism is that mine could have done with an extra gear from memory
@1962jpg3 жыл бұрын
Had a 2013 model, and miss it so much. Changed to a new GSA, and remember thinking how thin the handgrips were! Great video 👍
@ydarbg3 жыл бұрын
Went from a 4cyl in line myself and for a while found it very rattly and rough but these are characteristics I now love. I have a 2014 gsa and do find the buffeting very bad
@1050cc3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍 I completely understand the interest in the latest bikes but there are a lot of capable bikes out there and some of us who love our bikes need to find ones that do what we need but APR free and on a budget 👌
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Hence why I’m doing these bud, lots of folk in the same boat 👍
@1050cc3 жыл бұрын
@@teapotone I know that's what I was saying really. It IS appreciated n just makes good watching for motorbike lovers 😉🤗🙏
@ollisterrible3 жыл бұрын
Loved the review, not many entertaining reviews of affordable bikes around.
@chrisrowe9593 жыл бұрын
Currently own a 10 plate fjr with 48 k on it and it’s a real do all bike 🏍 I’ve had lots of bikes over the years and the fjr surprised me , got it for two up tours and once I got used to the weight and handling it has become my favourite bike I’ve ever had .
@John-gz2me2 жыл бұрын
Good review... have a 2016 model, and it's never missed a beat. I've a Kawasaki H2 SX in the stable too, acquired a couple of years back, and it's very quick indeed. But wonderful - to me, anyway - as the H2 SX is, I've never felt inclined to part with my FJR... it does everything (including quick) in such a fuss-free, understated manner it's quite remarkable.
@andym9243 жыл бұрын
I'll always have a soft spot for the old school Sports Tourers. Lots of great bikes disappearing now because of Euro 5. BMW R1200RS's are a bargain! (got mine last year) might be a bit small for you though Bruce.
@mrthomas3943 жыл бұрын
Just bought 1 a 2005 gen 1 with only 15k on it... Yes it's heavy but what a machine fast comfortable realible great with 2 up... Awesome bikes
@LickyDischarge3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that video Bruce 😎👍🏻 when using a GoPro mounted on my bike I always use some kind of tether.
@peterreeve86633 жыл бұрын
I thought that while watching a safety tether might be prudent. Good job nobody ran over that camera.
@ThePuggle9993 жыл бұрын
Loving these older bike reviews Bruce. 👍
@jjcglobalapplestv75293 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. I have the FJR and absolutely love it. I also like the GS1250 but for me the FJR just suits my riding style.
@richardgiles24842 жыл бұрын
I've still got my 2004 fjr1300 with only 28k on the clock. I just love it and lives in a heated shed as I'm not allowed to fetch it in the house 🙄 I got a tiger two years ago and slowly coming around to the idea I need to sell it for someone else to enjoy but really don't want to part with it
@mcfugle3 жыл бұрын
Haha Bruce unlucky with camera bounce down the road, my ultimate addons went bouncing with new samsung and wrecked the phone. Good ole classic Yamaha luved them for years but no good for short arse riders. Always drooled over the FJR suppose my FZ8 is of same style and inline 4 engine bulletproof. Keep up the great work even with tge wee mishaps
@zedddddful3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video budget bikes are where it's at bruce if you can get hold of one I'd love to see you review some 2000's vtwins mille, sv1000, firestorm etc.
@zzrandy71102 жыл бұрын
Great review mate! Also would love a pint and a chat if closer, you're a top bloke, great outlook on life👍 Would you recommend the FJR over the GTR? Looking to move up from my zzr1400 to a shaft tourer, may get my wife on the back then ha ha!
@U96-r1h3 жыл бұрын
Ride one as a blood bike. Does the job really well. Feels light even when fully laden, very predictable & dependable. Do a lot of slow stuff in and out of hospitals etc no problem and comfy for those long slogs on the m/way. Back end feels a bit soggy; that could just be me.
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha, that happens to us all with age bud! 😂 Aye I do remember the rear being a bit soft when powering out of corners 👍
@andyhorton14723 жыл бұрын
Great to see reviews of older bikes 👍
@christianweller42883 жыл бұрын
“Marlborough...... this looks nice”. I’ve truly never heard that before. :D
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
😂👍
@hartley3833 жыл бұрын
Really nice down that way.
@rowdyrodb3 жыл бұрын
Love my 2016 FJR ES...Good review mate. You've got me saying now 'Nationals'...lol
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha - My work here is done 😉👍
@martinhughes97692 жыл бұрын
Only just found this video/ road test , just before this i seen a video of a special FJR coming out for 2023 looks the same few modifications,
@abhimalavalli3 жыл бұрын
First bike review video I watched the whole length, very engaging, well done! I like the topics you pick to talk such as how well this brakes in comparison to other bikes. Thank you, you are very knowledgeable
@ΖΕΤΑΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΙΔΟΥ3 жыл бұрын
Great bike,,built to last for ever,away from today's e-wars !You rule Bruce!keep on riding,cheers from Greece!!!
@AdyRider3 жыл бұрын
You were lucky to rescue the go pro. Well done.
@mattward53353 жыл бұрын
Great review mate ! Glad the go pro survived !
@Fractal3794 ай бұрын
"NashNullls!"...😂 I forgot which video first got me saying this on the road 👍 Great video & I owe you a sub! 🍺
@teapotone4 ай бұрын
Thanks bud 👍
@garthmctavish73353 жыл бұрын
Yamaha s run for ever! I m glad the camera survived. 😎👍
@bikerbuddy31663 жыл бұрын
Lol my heart ❤️ sank as I thought you was down , another good video 😎☝️I did like that bike it felt quality for what it was , stay safe
@MrRichiban3 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of the FJR... it's just such a shame they never updated it much and now it's been discontinued. I was genuinely considering getting one recently but for a pretty expensive bike they just look old--both bodywork and dash.
@teapotone3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they certainly have a very dated look don’t they - but they are a very capable bike and you get a LOT for your money at the moment with second hand ones. I can see the FJR becoming a very sought after machine in years to come, so snap one up now whilst you can 😉👍