Duke
0
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2005
- Messages
- 4,821
- Reaction score
- 272
- Location
- Saint Johns, FL (Woden, TX)
- First Name
- Duke
Greetings everyone, its been far too long since I’ve posted but work has gotten in the way of “fun”. Well not this week!
I had to be in Zurich for meetings this past Monday - Thursday (9/16 - 9/19).
On Friday 9/20 I picked up a FJR-1300 from Arrigoni Sport, which is a BMW, Yamaha and Indian dealer in town. Why a FJR and not a GS/GSA you ask... Well I had been trying for over 2 months to secure a bike (ANY BIKE) and this was the only thing I could find between Bern, Zurich and Lucerne (easy for me to get to places). The FJR became available Wednesday as a favor to a colleague, so I am greatful otherwise I was going to have head up to Munich (plane fare or trains). Anyway.... Bike is sorted and now I am on a week long riding vacation of Switzerland and parts of Italy.
Highlights suggested by my Swiss colleague:
The Bike:
My ride thus far...
Currently I am in a hotel not far from Stelvio Pass in Zernez, Switzerland (just east of St. Moritz). I pulled off early today because it was snowing and I got really cold, even though I am layered and heated grips and all... Cold is tolerable. Wet and cold is MISERABLE! It has been in the mid 50s to mid 70s (depending on elevation) since I got here, but last night a cold front came through and all that has changed for me here in the mountains.
The sun should be out tomorrow and the clouds should blow out, if I am to believe the weather tools. Stelvio Pass is my last major “Bucketlist” pass for this ride. However I’ve ridden so many this week that SHOULD have been on the bucket list for sure. I am sure I will hit some more on my way back to Zurich tomorrow and Wednesday but by the time that many of your alarms go off in the morning I should have Stelvio in the bag. .
\
I have wine and a good WiFi signal finally to start this thread. I am currently uploading picture (only have my phone with me) and I will put together a proper ride report and my opinions on the FJR1300 AE.
I had to be in Zurich for meetings this past Monday - Thursday (9/16 - 9/19).
On Friday 9/20 I picked up a FJR-1300 from Arrigoni Sport, which is a BMW, Yamaha and Indian dealer in town. Why a FJR and not a GS/GSA you ask... Well I had been trying for over 2 months to secure a bike (ANY BIKE) and this was the only thing I could find between Bern, Zurich and Lucerne (easy for me to get to places). The FJR became available Wednesday as a favor to a colleague, so I am greatful otherwise I was going to have head up to Munich (plane fare or trains). Anyway.... Bike is sorted and now I am on a week long riding vacation of Switzerland and parts of Italy.
Highlights suggested by my Swiss colleague:
The Bike:
My ride thus far...
Currently I am in a hotel not far from Stelvio Pass in Zernez, Switzerland (just east of St. Moritz). I pulled off early today because it was snowing and I got really cold, even though I am layered and heated grips and all... Cold is tolerable. Wet and cold is MISERABLE! It has been in the mid 50s to mid 70s (depending on elevation) since I got here, but last night a cold front came through and all that has changed for me here in the mountains.
The sun should be out tomorrow and the clouds should blow out, if I am to believe the weather tools. Stelvio Pass is my last major “Bucketlist” pass for this ride. However I’ve ridden so many this week that SHOULD have been on the bucket list for sure. I am sure I will hit some more on my way back to Zurich tomorrow and Wednesday but by the time that many of your alarms go off in the morning I should have Stelvio in the bag. .
I have wine and a good WiFi signal finally to start this thread. I am currently uploading picture (only have my phone with me) and I will put together a proper ride report and my opinions on the FJR1300 AE.
Last edited: