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biker_pete · 03-07-2004, 06:13 AM

I agree that a year round pre-order with a 90 day or even longer wait would be better than the current system. The timing is really bad. If I were to order a bike now, it would first show up in July or August at the earliest. Half the riding season is over by then and there is a good chance I'm not going to be able to pick it up because I'll be out on a touring vacation on my current bike. Given the choice I'd much rather be out seeing the country on an old bike than taking delivery and getting familliar with a new one. Sorry Yamaha, drop the pre-order system or as nice as the FJR might be, I'll have to pass.

Z1chopper · 03-20-2004, 09:51 AM

I agree if you don't want to wait, don't.

I built a custom bike and it took me almost a year. Now it's done and I have a bike I love to ride. In a couple of months, I will be riding a FJR 1300. Just made the deal today. Relax and enjoy.

Steve

ShadowFax · 03-26-2004, 07:49 AM

Anyone know what changes (if any) are in store for the '05 FJRs?

I've got my $500 down (and am paying a nice bit below MSRP) and hope to see mine in late August.

Z1chopper · 03-31-2004, 07:58 AM

I was told there were no changes.

But that was the salesman.

They don't always know what's going on.

The color is all that I know of. (blue)

I got lower than MSRP too. Not much.

Can't wait. Hope there is a little of the season left when I get mine.

Steve

trespass · 08-18-2004, 03:32 AM

agreed...saw a white gold wing the other day and my first thought was that it looked like a two-wheeled ice cream truck! I do like comfort though...and enjoy my road king and would like a k1200gt for long touring runs...but a gold wing is a motorcycle for people who really don't much like motorcycles.

03-07-2004, 06:13 AM	#81
biker_pete Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2	Re: Very annoying I agree that a year round pre-order with a 90 day or even longer wait would be better than the current system. The timing is really bad. If I were to order a bike now, it would first show up in July or August at the earliest. Half the riding season is over by then and there is a good chance I'm not going to be able to pick it up because I'll be out on a touring vacation on my current bike. Given the choice I'd much rather be out seeing the country on an old bike than taking delivery and getting familliar with a new one. Sorry Yamaha, drop the pre-order system or as nice as the FJR might be, I'll have to pass.

03-20-2004, 09:51 AM	#82
Z1chopper Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Re: 2005 FJR 1300 Ordering & Info I agree if you don't want to wait, don't. I built a custom bike and it took me almost a year. Now it's done and I have a bike I love to ride. In a couple of months, I will be riding a FJR 1300. Just made the deal today. Relax and enjoy. Steve

03-26-2004, 07:49 AM	#83
ShadowFax Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8	2005 Changes Anyone know what changes (if any) are in store for the '05 FJRs? I've got my $500 down (and am paying a nice bit below MSRP) and hope to see mine in late August.

03-31-2004, 07:58 AM	#84
Z1chopper Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Re: 2005 Changes I was told there were no changes. But that was the salesman. They don't always know what's going on. The color is all that I know of. (blue) I got lower than MSRP too. Not much. Can't wait. Hope there is a little of the season left when I get mine. Steve

08-18-2004, 03:32 AM	#85
trespass Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 2005 FJR 1300 Ordering & Info agreed...saw a white gold wing the other day and my first thought was that it looked like a two-wheeled ice cream truck! I do like comfort though...and enjoy my road king and would like a k1200gt for long touring runs...but a gold wing is a motorcycle for people who really don't much like motorcycles.

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