Yamaha FJR1300 or V-Max........

cmptrmn.1 · 11-13-2007

I might have the opportunity to get either one of these bikes. Both 2003 models. Opinions???

A2rider · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by cmptrmn.1

I might have the opportunity to get either one of these bikes. Both 2003 models. Opinions???

FJR. The V-Max doesn't corner well.

*Tod* · 11-13-2007

Especially if it's yellow...

cmptrmn.1 · 11-13-2007

That's what I thought. I will make sure that yellow is not the color.

sebastian1000 · 11-13-2007

What do you plan to do with it? If you are going to tour then of course you know the answer. If not, then the V-Max.

-S

A2rider · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Tod

Especially if it's yellow...

Neither the V-Max nor the FJR comes in yellow, so at least Darrell is safe!

waltdisney · 11-13-2007

Apples and Oranges being compared here....what sort of riding do you like to do most?

Long distance trips?
Cruising and riding around town with your pals?

cmptrmn.1 · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by crazyinkamloops

Apples and Oranges being compared here....what sort of riding do you like to do most?

Long distance trips?
Cruising and riding around town with your pals?

Wanted something with ooomph. But, touring. Guess I know the answer. Going to go check the FJR. Thanks

A2rider · 11-13-2007

It's a civilized sport bike.

bennice · 11-13-2007

I think the FJR is probably your answer, but damn I like that V-Max!!

cmptrmn.1 · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by bennice

I think the FJR is probably your answer, but damn I like that V-Max!!

That was my problem. But, I knew the answer. Just needed to be confirmed.

JimmyD · 11-13-2007

V-Max's are nice. In a straight line.

But what a line it is!

I'd stick with the FJR too.

bennice · 11-13-2007

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Originally Posted by JimmyD

V-Max's are nice. In a straight line.

But what a line it is!

I'd stick with the FJR too.

Agreed, but that straight line (wherever it goes) is pretty darn nice IMO. That's why having multiple bikes is a must...especially if you want to corner

elr658 · 11-13-2007

There are no bad handling bikes. Only unskilled riders who do not know how to compensate for a vehicle's shortcomings. V-Max with bags and a windshield.

The FJR is a much better choice though, but it wouldn't be mine. (I do things MY WAY!!!!)

ervins · 11-13-2007

Fjr...

JasonFMHS · 11-13-2007

I vote FJR... i dunno why, i just personally like them better.

Unbridled Rage · 11-14-2007

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Originally Posted by cmptrmn.1

I might have the opportunity to get either one of these bikes. Both 2003 models. Opinions???

If you're uncertain, you don't want the V-MAX.

One has to WANT the V-MAX, or you'll likely find it unrideable.

I have a ZRX, which is kind of the same idea, but not as exacerbated.

NCDave · 11-15-2007

Just buy both!

bennice · 11-15-2007

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Originally Posted by NCDave

Just buy both!

+1!!!

V2K_CCTX · 11-15-2007

What kind of riding, cruising etc V-MAX

touring longer riding FJR

Both is the answer in my book ie the V2K & ZX14

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cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 3,077	Yamaha FJR1300 or V-Max........ I might have the opportunity to get either one of these bikes. Both 2003 models. Opinions???

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Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,868	Especially if it's yellow... __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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bennice RIP Deron Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,509	I think the FJR is probably your answer, but damn I like that V-Max!! __________________ Please contribute to the SFC Ezell Memorial Bike Project/Fund. More info here.

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JimmyD really needs his bike D: Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 1,512	V-Max's are nice. In a straight line. But what a line it is! I'd stick with the FJR too. __________________ 1995 Candy Red Ninja 500 R.I.P.1997 Peacock (LOL!) Blue Vulcan 500

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elr658 Motorcycling's Dr. House BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 3,606	There are no bad handling bikes. Only unskilled riders who do not know how to compensate for a vehicle's shortcomings. V-Max with bags and a windshield. The FJR is a much better choice though, but it wouldn't be mine. (I do things MY WAY!!!!) __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1980 Kawasaki KZ750H1 LTD www.myspace.com/79cb750f

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cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 3,077	That's what I thought. I will make sure that yellow is not the color.

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sebastian1000 Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,960	What do you plan to do with it? If you are going to tour then of course you know the answer. If not, then the V-Max. -S

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waltdisney No longer here BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,110	Apples and Oranges being compared here....what sort of riding do you like to do most? Long distance trips? Cruising and riding around town with your pals?

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A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,729	It's a civilized sport bike.

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JasonFMHS Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,366	I vote FJR... i dunno why, i just personally like them better. __________________ 01' ZX-6r

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 3,816	What kind of riding, cruising etc V-MAX touring longer riding FJR Both is the answer in my book ie the V2K & ZX14 __________________ 07 ZX-14 BLACK 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV-650 BLUE http://www.myspace.com/peacethrufirepower

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