I am looking to change bikes. I don't want to buy another one without riding it first. I have learned my lesson. If anyone has a Yamaha FJR I can demo please let me know. If you know of a dealer that has an FJR to demo let me know. I really want to ride one of those beautiful machines.
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FJR DEMO needed
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Janet
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Of course you can ride mine.
You have one seriously?
Janet
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Awesome what year is it?
Could I ride it for a few days?
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Janet has an 08. I have an 07 that will be up for sale as soon as I fix the grip heaters.
And Janet DOES ride that thing! Here we are on an east Texas courthouse loop in 2010:
And Janet DOES ride that thing! Here we are on an east Texas courthouse loop in 2010:
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I think that is asking a bit much. What you originally asked for was a test ride, not borrowing the bike.
Does the 07 have cruise? What will you be asking for it? How long can you stay in the saddle
To truly test a bike you need to ride it in everyday conditions not just ride it for 15 minutes.
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It does not have cruise. Mileage is at ~32000. I am the second owner, the first was also a TWT member. He put 25000 on it. Probably asking $7000.
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Will a dealer let you do that? You could get a longer test by renting one.
I thought about renting but don't know who would have one for rent
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agreed, heck asking a lot to let a stranger even take a ride. Rent one.
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Some bikes you don need to 'test ride', just sitting on it, you will know if the ergonomics will work or not.
I was asking a friend not a stranger to use their bike. You don't know me or my skill level so don't judge
I have a bike I don't like and can't sell it because I won't take a big hit. It's not that easy
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And FWIW, he posted on an open forum! No problem here, between and bike owner anyway! BTW, if anybody is "loaning" a GSA, I could compare to my 990!
Janet
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Thanks everyone. David and I have known each other for years.
Chuck, my brother asked about your bike. They will be here around Thanksgiving for a few days. I will see where he stands then.
Chuck, my brother asked about your bike. They will be here around Thanksgiving for a few days. I will see where he stands then.