Bill
I faced the very same decision a month ago. I wanted a bike for two-up
touring. My FJ had been cut and carved about and no longer had pillion
footpegs, so I was considering the FJR.
My wife who has quite long legs found the FJR cramped on the back, with the
upswept exhausts forcing her legs up and bending her knees too much for long
distance stuff.
I then looked around and remembered the GTS. As one does in these
situations, one seeks the advice of those who know better. I joined this
list, asked lots of annoying questions, made my decision and bought a GTS.
It's so unique, so individual. The best and only advice really is 'get your
leg over one'. I reckon it will take you 30 seconds to know if it's for you
or not !
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 7:55 PM
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)
> >
