buddhabiker
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Post by buddhabiker on Aug 1, 2017 12:32:34 GMT -7
I have a blue FJR and love it, but I'd replace it with the FZ-10. I've ridden it briefly a couple of times and LOVE the 180 lbs lighter weight. I'm older and have short legs. SO much more flickable and less anxiety trying to u-turn and turn it around in the garage and gravel parking lots! I've also ridden the S1000R, Super Duke 1290 R & GT, and the Tuono. For me, the FZ is a more comfortable, easier to ride everyday bike than those. One major thing holding me back is the color. I really don't think that the gray or the black do it justice. I'd much prefer the red of the FZ-09, or the Blue of the MT-10 SP. The yellow and black would be cool too. I've read that the electronic suspension is even stiffer, and I don't need the quickshifter, but I wouldn't mind the TFT display. So, I'm holding out to see if Yamaha gives us better colors in 2018. By the way, has anyone found a lower seat or bar risers for the FZ-10? Thanks! I went from a 2005 FJR to the FZ 10. Don't miss the FJ at all. I'm also older and have short legs but I don't have a problem tippy toeing on the 10. Only problem is the wife won't ride on the 10. If you can call that a problem😏. Also, do you find the suspension and seat of the FZ to be that much harder (punishing) than the FJR? I'm 5't" about 200 lbs. Does the stock wind protection on the FZ enable one to cruise 80-85 MPH without hanging on for dear life and neck pain? |
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kup0236
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Post by kup0236 on Aug 1, 2017 12:32:49 GMT -7
I mean risers (damn spellcheck) 😣 My inseam is a 30". My FJ had bar risers on it when I got it. Never rode without them but I thought it was comfortable with them. I'm 5'8" without shoes and the FZ riding position is super comfortable for me. But I don't have any back issues. Yet😏. |
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kup0236
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Post by kup0236 on Aug 1, 2017 12:36:21 GMT -7
I went from a 2005 FJR to the FZ 10. Don't miss the FJ at all. I'm also older and have short legs but I don't have a problem tippy toeing on the 10. Only problem is the wife won't ride on the 10. If you can call that a problem😏. Also, do you find the suspension and seat of the FZ to be that much harder (punishing) than the FJR? I'm 5't" about 200 lbs. Does the stock wind protection on the FZ enable one to cruise 80-85 MPH without hanging on for dear life and neck pain? You're gonna need a windscreen at 80-85. Suspension is pretty stiff. I just live with it. The FJ is a Cadillac. FZ is more of a Ferrari. |
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phm14
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Post by phm14 on Aug 4, 2017 8:47:08 GMT -7
Blue, please, to match the R1 in the garage.  |
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