Thanks Jeff:
It's good to know that the bike isn't claimed to be perfect. I would surely
think there was more wrong with it if that were the case. I have tire
cupping on my FJ but it depends on the manufacture as to how bad it is. I
have also heard that some ABS has failed while others haven't. I don't
understand that. As to the surging problem, I don't know how you would fix
that. EFI is something I don't want to get into.
Again, thanks for the input. It's nice to have honesty on the list.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Boman, Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: Information
> Bill,
>
> Just a couple of comments, which I may rec'v grief for making, but in all
> fairness you need to know that the GTS is not without it's own share of
> problems. There are four common ailments that have plagued some of the
GTS
> owners.
>
> 1. Surging - this is an on-going issue related to the fuel injection
> system. The degree of surging - for some it is non-existent, for some it
is
> a minor annoyance, but for others it has been so bad that it takes all of
> the fun out of riding the GTS.
>
> 2. Faulty ABS - The GTS has one of the best braking systems ever put on a
> motorcycle. It really is great. That stated, some owners have discovered
> that their ABS is faulty and needs repair by Yamaha. For some,
replacement
> has been only a slight battle while others are currently raging war with
> Yamaha to cover the cost of these repairs. A faulty ABS does not
translate
> into brake failure, it just means that it acts the same as a non-ABS
braking
> system; you can lock up the wheel during hard braking.
>
> 3. Front Tire Cupping - This is a minor annoyance that can be handled by
> relying on the recommendation of owner who have tried various brands of
> tires on this bike. The list archive provide several choices.
>
> 4. Lack of Handlebar Adjustment - The handlebars on the GTS are
> non-adjustable, which means you have to adjust your body position and
wrist
> angle to accomodate the handlebars. Several owners have switched to
> helibars or the superbike kit to correct for this design oversight.
>
> These are a few things to consider as you weigh the pros and cons of each
> motorcycle you are considering.
>
> Jeff B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:56 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Information
>
>
> 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)
> >
>
