Nice choice for distance riding. And I hear that they handle pretty good.

 

&nbsp\\;Nice bikes......but it's not a Harley...

 

So what if its not a Harley? I sometimes hate the attitude that "if it aint a Harley, its not a bike, blah blah blah.." Ride what you want. Riding is riding, even if its not a Harley. Just because its a 'metric' bike doesnt mean its not badass..

 

Looks like a slick sport touring bike- not a bad choice if that's what you're after.&nbsp\\;If I were looking for that type of bike I'd also check out the Moto Guzzi Norge. http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_mo...\\;pagina=spec
It costs a little more but has more&nbsp\\;flavor IMO.
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If I ever get a touring bike to go with my Dyna, it'll probably be a Road Glide.

 

I think it is funny that half the people that bad mouth other metrics are the same ones that pay hd hundreds of dollars to do an OIL CHANGE!!! shut up! it is a fantastic ride! go with it! i have been saving for an old gold wing! they are awesome touring bikes! i want an 84 1200, i turn my own wrenches so i love anything with wheels ALSO... check out the BMW RT i think you will really really like it! i have a buddy with one and he swears by it! amazing bike!

 

Dude your BOBO is SO SWEET, I forgive you
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best wishes to you and your new ride
Punty

 

The FJR will cover distances in a hurry!&nbsp\\; I guess the biggest downside to a 150hp touring bike is the scenery tends to blur!

 

I'd own that bike in a second. Good call. Nothing wrong with a Harley AND a metric. I love all bikes. It's owners trying to pass a bike off as something it's not that irritate me.
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Buy the bike-you'll love it...[sm=shades.gif]

 

Wow, way to jump on that and run the wrong way.....

 

How much are you going to ride it? Personally, for the amount of time I'd want a bagger it's better for me to rent it. $14K = 112 rental days assuming rates stay stable. I might want a bagger 7 days a year so it would be 16 years to break even. At the end of that time I'd have a 16 year old bike. Or I could have been riding a new bike every year for 16 years. Hard call.