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Old 12-28-2012, 02:19 PM   #181
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Just picked mine up yesterday. $14,699+$299 dealer fee, all within 15 minutes.


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Old 12-29-2012, 11:54 AM   #182
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Is the front fender a darker color or is it just the light?

good luck, ride safe and I'm jelly too.
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Old 12-29-2012, 06:01 PM   #183
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It's matte black. I don't know the reasoning.
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Old 12-29-2012, 07:01 PM   #184
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Took her to the local park today.
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Old 12-29-2012, 07:55 PM   #185
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How fast does it go?


Nice bike.
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Old 12-29-2012, 08:18 PM   #186
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How fast does it go?
Faster than I'll ever take her.
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Old 12-30-2012, 05:44 AM   #187
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Nice bike.
156 Garmin. On a closed course of course. 165 lb. rider (with gear).
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Old 12-30-2012, 05:55 AM   #188
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Was looking at one near me. Very nice - I like the changes - but just can't decide.....FJR vs. R1200RT. KInda like the looks of the new RT 90th anniversary model. I know there are no real changes to the bike itself though.

Trying to decide which bike is better for 2-up, when needed.
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Old 12-30-2012, 06:35 AM   #189
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Was looking at one near me. Very nice - I like the changes - but just can't decide.....FJR vs. R1200RT. KInda like the looks of the new RT 90th anniversary model. I know there are no real changes to the bike itself though.

Trying to decide which bike is better for 2-up, when needed.
Can't comment on looks (See'in that's subjective.) but the FJR is more powerfull, lower maintenance, more reliable, costs a lot less, and I think handles better. (I hated the lack of feed back from that telelever front end mahself.)

The RT has a longer warranty (Which yer prolly gonna use.) is lighter, has a larger fuel tank, and usually get's better mileage.
Most of the time ya don't need the extra power the FJR has, but when mah wife/sister 'n I are touring through the high Sierras, I appreciate the extra power when pass'in a string of motor homes @ 8,000 feet.
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Old 12-30-2012, 06:41 AM   #190
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Just picked mine up yesterday. $14,699+$299 dealer fee, all within 15 minutes.
Congrats I have the C-14 and as long as it's Japanese I don't think you can go wrong
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Old 12-30-2012, 07:18 AM   #191
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How does the weight of this bike feel when going slow? Is it very top heavy?
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Old 12-30-2012, 07:41 AM   #192
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How does the weight of this bike feel when going slow? Is it very top heavy?
Feels great. Not at all tipsy. I can due a u-turn in the width of a single lane road with no issues and I suck at 0-1 MPH. Now, I've heard if you get it too far off the center line it IS going down, but I am not going to test it. I could get my 525 EXC to almost 45 degrees before having to let 'er down to the ground. The FJR with a full tank will be MUCH less.
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Old 12-30-2012, 08:31 AM   #193
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Took her to the local park today.
Beautiful! Congrats.
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Old 12-30-2012, 09:42 AM   #194
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Can't comment on looks (See'in that's subjective.) but the FJR is more powerfull, lower maintenance, more reliable, costs a lot less, and I think handles better. (I hated the lack of feed back from that telelever front end mahself.)

The RT has a longer warranty (Which yer prolly gonna use.) is lighter, has a larger fuel tank, and usually get's better mileage.
Most of the time ya don't need the extra power the FJR has, but when mah wife/sister 'n I are touring through the high Sierras, I appreciate the extra power when pass'in a string of motor homes @ 8,000 feet.
RT much faster in the twisties. Better low speed maneuverability. Better heat management. 6th gear. An original, not a copy.

I'll take either, please.

FJR is a better Interstate bike. RT better on winding roads.
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Old 12-30-2012, 09:55 AM   #195
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RT much faster in the twisties. Better low speed maneuverability. Better heat management. 6th gear. An original, not a copy.
Not this again.
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