Well if the FJR needs a Reverse so do all Harleys, and all of the clone cruiser bikes, as well as the BMW's ETC . Anyone that has been riding bikes since 88or 89when Honda brought out the first GL1500;s with reverse has dealt with learning to read a parking space that is on a downward slop, or off camber too much to park in, I will say the only thing I missed from the GL 1800 is the reverse. I did consider a new HD which one can do a reverse installation on. But in that regard I can do the same on my 01 ultra and put in a 96 C.U. Inch kit and basicly have a new one less the ABS that is now available from HD and was not a option in 01.
As for being bi or small I am definatly not big, nor super strong like a good percentage of you young guys are 68 inches in stocking feet, 190 lbs less riding gear with a true 30 inch inseam.
I paid full retail price of $11,199 and waited for three months for my 2011 because I wouldn't even consider a NON ABS, I took delivery of it in JAN of 13. By the time it was farkled with everything but electronic cruise I had about re invested.
I paid $13,000 out the door for my 2014 FJR ED plus title and lic fees that you pay on anything with a tirle,I did take the D-2 denalies,the Stebil air horn, the 50 litre Shad top box, and the highway pegs off of the NT, as well as the FUZE block. I added canyo cages a bright turn signal led indicator system, a Dash shelf, and a rear subframe stiffener , and a higher Yamaha touring windshield. I am in the FJR for about the same money as the NT, NUT with ESA, traction control better lights, better luggage and enough power to get out of most anythings way short of it being a ZO^ ETC. Wi;; I ever use all the power available? no , but If I should need it it is there. Same with the corvette, I will never use all of its capabilities, but it is a pleasant feeling to know if you need it all you have to do is put your foot down!
I don't regret the NT and the 50,000 on it's clock , but too many times I found myself needing more power and it was not there. In hind sight I paid too much for the NT, but I wanted it so I bought it. If I had wanted a R-1200 RT I would have bought it. IF I were real weight conscious and didn't mind going to downtown Seattle for dealer service I probably would buy the Super Lejarro Ducatie that weighs less than 400 lbs and is faster and quicker than the FJR, and uses the dreaded chain drive :smile: and is somewhat over $ 50,000.00. Of course theni would just have to have the slightly expensive Ducatie carbon fibre helmlet to go with it in matched pain for a price tag of $ 3500.00 dollars!
As for being bi or small I am definatly not big, nor super strong like a good percentage of you young guys are 68 inches in stocking feet, 190 lbs less riding gear with a true 30 inch inseam.
I paid full retail price of $11,199 and waited for three months for my 2011 because I wouldn't even consider a NON ABS, I took delivery of it in JAN of 13. By the time it was farkled with everything but electronic cruise I had about re invested.
I paid $13,000 out the door for my 2014 FJR ED plus title and lic fees that you pay on anything with a tirle,I did take the D-2 denalies,the Stebil air horn, the 50 litre Shad top box, and the highway pegs off of the NT, as well as the FUZE block. I added canyo cages a bright turn signal led indicator system, a Dash shelf, and a rear subframe stiffener , and a higher Yamaha touring windshield. I am in the FJR for about the same money as the NT, NUT with ESA, traction control better lights, better luggage and enough power to get out of most anythings way short of it being a ZO^ ETC. Wi;; I ever use all the power available? no , but If I should need it it is there. Same with the corvette, I will never use all of its capabilities, but it is a pleasant feeling to know if you need it all you have to do is put your foot down!
I don't regret the NT and the 50,000 on it's clock , but too many times I found myself needing more power and it was not there. In hind sight I paid too much for the NT, but I wanted it so I bought it. If I had wanted a R-1200 RT I would have bought it. IF I were real weight conscious and didn't mind going to downtown Seattle for dealer service I probably would buy the Super Lejarro Ducatie that weighs less than 400 lbs and is faster and quicker than the FJR, and uses the dreaded chain drive :smile: and is somewhat over $ 50,000.00. Of course theni would just have to have the slightly expensive Ducatie carbon fibre helmlet to go with it in matched pain for a price tag of $ 3500.00 dollars!
