Hey Bill
Didn't realise it was you !
I think you'll find a reason to ride more again with the GTS. It's an
intriguing machine that demands a lot of attention from all sorts of
motorcyclists both young and old.
Glad you made it back from your walk, sounds like a real achievement !
Looking forward to hearing what you think once you've had a test ride !
best regards
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: Information
> Barry:
>
> Man, it's good to hear from you again. I've been off the FJ list for some
> time now. I've been walking the Appalachain Trail and haven't been riding
> much but my toes and knees got real sore (after 571 miles) so I'm home for
a
> while.
>
> Guess I'll sell the FJ and possibly get a GTS. Time to try a different
bike,
> I guess. hate to let the FJ go but don't ride one very much, let alone
two.
>
> Several people on the list have offered to let me ride a GTS and that will
> tell the story.
>
> Good to hear from you,
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barry Edwards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 5:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Information
>
>
> > 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)
> > > >
> >
