I've found the bike I need when I finally Grow up!

[runningbear]

sporty

boy whats the world coming to sure they look nice but myself i like to stay in one peice ill stay with my xs11 by far a better ride any one who gets one i wish them lots of luck

[crazy steve]

And if you thought Yamaha parts and service were expensive,
CZ

Yeah, I've heard that from several people too. Parts and repair costs are enough to make even a yuppie harley owner blanche...

[ddragon63]

boy whats the world coming to sure they look nice but myself i like to stay in one peice ill stay with my xs11 by far a better ride any one who gets one i wish them lots of luck

in which bike are you referring to in your comparison? As I like the ride of my XS11 there is something to be said about the ride of a, fully tuned, fully adjustable sport bike suspension. As they are not for everyone I don't suggest everyone should go out and buy one. But if you look in my signature you'll see I have a long standing history with sport bikes... I personally think the FJR is the bridge to gap my favorite bikes. Its Like my R1 and my XS had a love child.

But like previously stated its hard for me to give up my R1. There is something very primal about laying on a 436 LB, 160 HP, 1000cc Rocket on wheels....

[ddragon63]

Not a Yammy, but went looking at the BMW R1200RT's last weekend,what a beauty.got all the bells and whistles. major price tag though,$22,000.To rich for my wallet,but maybe used? SWAMBO fell in love with it,that's a good sign Dealer says there good for 300,000 mi. Should be good for my life time.

The guy I bought my Ducati from years back was offing it to get some BMW 1400... I think it was like what the cops ride around here. Nice looking bike. But I'm not a fan of BMW car or bikes. If and when you do encounter a problem with one they are so OVER engineered that working on it yourself may be fairly difficult. YMMV of course

I'm a pretty loyal Yamaha guy. I've strayed from time to time, but I always seem to find my way back to the tuning forks

[foreda]

Fz1

If anyone is interested, I'll probably be selling my 2003 FZ1 with <10k on it and the sweet 1980 XS1100 with < 10k that I just finished restoring. I am trying to buy an old 82 Honda CBX and need to make some room in my shop. PM me if anyone is interested. Pic's are under my signature.

[ddragon63]

If anyone is interested, I'll probably be selling my 2003 FZ1 with <10k on it and the sweet 1980 XS1100 with < 10k that I just finished restoring. I am trying to buy an old 82 Honda CBX and need to make some room in my shop. PM me if anyone is interested. Pic's are under my signature.

Is be interested in the fZ if you weren't on the other side of the country.

[foreda]

Other side of the country

Is be interested in the fZ if you weren't on the other side of the country.

Well.. You could fly down here and ride it back. I think that would be a real fun trip. The picture really does not do it justice! You can always have it shipped.

[ddragon63]

Well.. You could fly down here and ride it back. I think that would be a real fun trip. The picture really does not do it justice! You can always have it shipped.

I don't think I could afford the Divorce that would follow if I bought another bike right now... especially traveling that far for one.

[Joab]

I would love to look into a Sport Touring bike, but they wernt well designed for people with stubby legs like myself.

[ddragon63]

I would love to look into a Sport Touring bike, but they wernt well designed for people with stubby legs like myself.

the XS isn't a very short bike either my friend. I have long legs and sometimes it can be a bear to back up. But I also run air shocks so I would assume the rear of my bike is a little taller than stock. And the touring seat is pretty high also.

[madmax-im]

If anyone is interested, I'll probably be selling my 2003 FZ1 with <10k on it and the sweet 1980 XS1100 with < 10k that I just finished restoring. I am trying to buy an old 82 Honda CBX and need to make some room in my shop. PM me if anyone is interested. Pic's are under my signature.

OMG that 1980 XS11 is pure sex...LOL Wish I could grab that one...

[Brent]

OMG that 1980 XS11 is pure sex...LOL Wish I could grab that one...

I do not need it...I have enough...Must not look at it...

i LOOKED AGAIN How much $$$

[madmax-im]

Ok I Pm'd ya........

[Joab]

the XS isn't a very short bike either my friend. I have long legs and sometimes it can be a bear to back up. But I also run air shocks so I would assume the rear of my bike is a little taller than stock. And the touring seat is pretty high also.

That is true, and I Wish I could shave a couple inches off my XS as well. With that being said, I can't imagine any of the ST models being anything but worse height wise. And of course, no bike dealer within an hour drive has any STs on the showroom floor, so I can't really say for sure one way or another.