Thanks Phil:
It's good to hear what is really going on out there. I agree on the GTS and
as I said to Kevin hawkins earlier, what ever I get will probably be my last
bike so I would like to make it unique.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Benson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: Information
> Let's see.....first, you say the FJR1300 is coming our way. Don't bet on
> it at all if you're in the U.S. Yamaha has indicated clearly they don't
> intend to market in the U.S. The rumor that Yamaha gave dealers their
> blessing to take deposits is just that, rumor. Checked with my favorite
> Yama-dealer yesterday, and the corporate folks are NOT authorizing
> deposits, so any taken thus far are "wildcat".
>
> The dealer show was totally without mention of the FJR. If pressed by a
> dealer, the answer is "no" on future availability. Yamaha has maintained
> that position from day one.
>
> OK, so the choice is not a choice, in my opinion. If the FJR did become
> available, though, the contrast would be....
>
> Same price, for all intents and purposes. Difference in needed cash
> outlay is the difference between a nearly decade-old used bike with parts
> availability problems, and a brand-spanking new one with a warranty. So
> cash out of pocket would be 75-100% more for the FJR.
>
> Long term interest--bonus goes to the GTS. In 20 years the FJR will NOT
> be found in any "most significant" lists.
>
> Really, the question is between the GTS and some other (non-Yamaha) sport
> tourer, such as Triumph, BMW, Honda, or other. If you want something
> unique, get the GTS.
>
> Phil
>
>
> On Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Bill wrote:
>
> > My '91 FJ1200 has served me well since I purchased it in '93 but it is
> > getting a little "long in the tooth" with 80,500 miles. I think it's
time
> > for a change and the GTS is a prime candidate. I have been looking at
them
> > for some time now and will be making a change soon. There is a new
FJ1300
> > coming but at $12,000 (or there abouts) it's out of my range. Would
> > appriciate any help or comments from any of you with knowledge about the
two
> > bikes. (How much alike, not alike, etc)
>
