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2003 FJR 1300

grizzly ashton

grizzly ashton

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2 years ago I flew to alabama, bought & road my '04 Connie home to Canada. Well I did it again. This June I sold Connie to my father inlaw & flew to San francisco. I'm now the owner of a 2003 FJR 1300.
Here is how they compare:
They both thow heat at your legs, but I like that up here. Though they are unbearable in the desert.
FJR is 70lbs lighter & has 35 more hp. It's quicker & not so top heavy.
FJR's saddle bags can both fit a full face helmet, Connie couldn't.
Connie is more comfortable & provides better wind protection. She has a softer seat & more relaxed leg position both front & back.
Connie is smooth & quiet on the highway. But the FJR is really smooth & always quiet, even around town.
I have a 29" inseam & find I am much more sure footed on the FJR.
In conclution:
Connie is a better bang for the buck & she is more comfortable.
FJR is more fun, fits me better & I love the bags.
I hope to get my wife on the FJR in the future & get myself a C14, but first I think I'm going to try a lowered V-Strom 1000.
 
As a side note, it was a three week trip that took me through 11 states & two provinces in 5950 miles. Saw the grand canyon, roswell, carlsbad cayons & rode lots & lots of mountains. Was great!
 
Yeah, the FJR's up to 2005 were known for heat, like the C10 and 08-09 C14's. But in 2006, Yamaha redesigned the FJR (like Kawasaki did in 2010). The newer FJR's do not exhibit any of the heat problems. That makes for a more comfortable ride!
 
Brings back memories.  I waited seven months for my '03 FJ which I picked up At Champion Cycle in Costa Mesa.  A week later it was packed on the United Van Lines rig along with my "03 TDI Golf headed for Bradenton, Florida.  Three weeks later I traded the FJ for a swimming pool resurfacing job.  I'm not sure how much money I lost but, I was in the pool today... cooling off... playing with my two Labs... had a Corona.  These are the good old days.  Those weren't.
 
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