Rob
Seems like the path to the GTS from the FJ is a well trodden one.
I still have my FJ, but since it no longer has rear pegs and my wife wanted
to go touring again, another bike had to be found.
I considered the FJR1300, but rear legroom is restricted by the large
upswept exhausts. I remembered the GTS and mailed John 'Hawke' Laureneson
for his opinions. He too had recently took to the GTS after many miles on
the FJ.
John's words were encouraging. He kindly got the tape measure out and found
that the GTS has a further 4" of rear pillion legroom than the FJ. This
being due to GTS's long, long seat.
Anyhow tracked one down, road tested it and loved it. Can't comment too much
on the reliability issues you mention as I've only had mine six weeks or so.
What I can say is the ride is superb. I enjoy every minute spent on it and
the feeling of being one of a 'select few' is not to be underestimated !
Get your leg over one mate !
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Diesel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 6:56 PM
Subject: I am a newbie...
> Well hello guys!
>
> I'm a new subscriber, don't currently own a GTS but I am here to learn
about
> them before I splurge and pick one up.
>
> I currently own a 1987 Yamaha FJ1200, Corbin, Ohlins rear, emulators
front,
> lockhart windshield, tankbra and a matching tankbag. Very nice condition
> and plenty of spare parts. I love this bike, it was properly maintained by
> the previous owner, GTSBob Johnson (are you here Bob?).
>
> He was the one that first showed me (with pictures, his was in the shop)
the
> GTS and since then the thought has been around that I should buy one.
>
> Now to the questions;
>
> When I buy one, it seems I only have a choice of the 93s or 94s, I presume
> they were only imported for those years.. What are the chances of getting
> something later than that? (that someone imported?)
>
> What are the major troublespots? I know the FJs had ABS problems, but I am
> more nervous about the high dollar items, computer, ABS, fuel injection
etc,
> do those act up more than they should and what's the price to fix? Is this
> an easy bike to work on myself? (other than the weight.. hehe).
>
> Is that singlesided front swingarm just a good looking thing or does it
> actually work well? What about maintenance on it?
>
> What modifications are 'necessary'? shocks? Headlight relays, etc? Is
that
> something I should look for in one?
>
> What about mileage? SHould I pay for the low mileage ones (if ABS works)
or
> can I save money on one with more miles on it? I've seen them as low as
10K
> miles..
>
> Reason I have all these questions is partly because I've seen a couple of
> good (seemingly) bikes in other states, I would hate to fly out to realize
> it's a POS and has problems, it would have to reliably ride back to Los
> Angeles. :)
>
> Carl
