2008 FJR1300A Stock Headers

[SmokeU]

I wouldn't mind dropping a few pounds off the Concours, but I don't want it any louder. I can see where you're coming from.

[Kenneth_Moore]

Nice looking bike, Mike. Sport Touring...good stuff. Did you look at the Concours 14 and/or the ST 1300 before going for the FJ? If so, what put you on the Yamaha?

[MikesFJR]

I rode the Concours and the FJR at a bike rally here (Bikes, Blues & BBQ) before buying. Both great bikes. The FJR just fit me better, nothing more complicated than that. As for the ST1300, I just didn't like anything about it. I also read a few reviews online.

Looking back on my previous rides (Ninja ZX-6, Dyna Glide and Fat Boy) I wanted to be Ninja quick, ride longer and with more comfort. Having a place to put some stuff wasn't a bad thing either. My Harley's were good bikes, just hated the way they handled. Drove me nuts.

[MOKE1K]

Originally Posted by MikesFJR

I rode the Concours and the FJR at a bike rally here (Bikes, Blues & BBQ) before buying. Both great bikes. The FJR just fit me better, nothing more complicated than that. As for the ST1300, I just didn't like anything about it. I also read a few reviews online.

Looking back on my previous rides (Ninja ZX-6, Dyna Glide and Fat Boy) I wanted to be Ninja quick, ride longer and with more comfort. Having a place to put some stuff wasn't a bad thing either. My Harley's were good bikes, just hated the way they handled. Drove me nuts.

I like the FJR13 and the ZG14, could'nt go wrong with either choice in my opinion. But is it feasible to think you can get that much money for a set of stock headpipe's?
If so, maybe I need to raid the shops storage area!

[MikesFJR]

Originally Posted by MOKE1K

...is it feasible to think you can get that much money for a set of stock headpipe's?
If so, maybe I need to raid the shops storage area!

Maybe, maybe not. Given their condition I think it's a good value based on what you'd have to spend to get them from a parts house. $300 is 60% less than any price I've found online. The mufflers went to Germany for a similar value vs. online price. I priced them where I feel is very low because shipping will a little high with the size of the box.

[pushrod]

Mike, eBay is probably your only hope to move those pipes.

Different topic, noting your PG link. Let me know if you find a trick to mounting a decent sized flag to a ST. I've not figured one out.

[MikesFJR]

You're probably right...but it was nice to find this forum. Great format and that Ken dude is hilarious. "KLAZY! KLAZY! KLAZY! YOU DON'T BY MY LIFT!"

Will do re: flag

[The_AirHawk]

Originally Posted by MikesFJR

I rode the Concours and the FJR at a bike rally here (Bikes, Blues & BBQ) before buying.

I saw that!

Where did you get your FJR at - Siloam Springs, Rogers, or Joplin?

[MikesFJR]

Big Boar Powersports in Rogers...Chad, John, and the whole crew are excellent to work with.

Your question reminded me that I originally went to BBB to ride the '09 V-Max. John at Big Boar was waiting for my deposit on the new V-Max. He suggested I go up and ride before making my decision. Glad he did.