I love This video, I love that country,looks like great riding. I especially like the fact that you are not a kid anymore and are still riding,I am 64 and hope to have many more years of motorcycling to come. I have a 2015 fj09 as well and have a new vstream windshield in the basement waiting for the snow to melt and be installed, I have the same issue with the seat and have been struggling to find a solution,that butt saver you have looks very interesting,I wonder where you got it and is it available in Canada. Thanks for the video I’ll look for more from you later
Thanks Brian for the note. I bought the butt saver off a guy who has 2 of them. I'm sure Ebay or Amazon has them. And great on the FJ-09. Today we are installing Sena 30K Comm systems in our helmets. Riding buddy of mine and myself went in on the dual set (2) so we bought them together and saved about $75 each. I'm working on a video showing how to update the firmware, install the headsets, and IF they really work as advertised. And we've been riding all winter and it's been really great plus the roads we ride are not that busy so that's a big plus. All the best.
Love the video. Thanks for sharing! I got my 2015 FJ09 a couple months ago and I can't imagine riding anything else now. I agree that the turn signals are a PITA, but everything else about it is just great.
I bought one last year. It's the most comfortable riding position I've ever had, which was always a challenge at 6'3". It doesn't put out too much heat in summer, plenty of power, lots of torque. I've had 8 or 9 bikes, and it's my favorite.
LOVE this video and bike. I have a 2015 and it is the best bike I've ever owned and I have had many, many bikes over the years. Thanks for posting this!
I just came across your video August 2019 , so I am a bit late commenting. Thanks for the post. I have the same year 2015 , FJ09 up in Canada. I bought mine new and really love mine. Due to very short legs, I had to lower my suspension. This did not harm the handling in any way. I have the very same aftermarket windscreen as you but I switched back to the factory one. I guess I am short enough that I don't get blasted by the wind too much. Im 64 and have had many bikes in my time. My last one was a 1982 Honda CBX. It was as heavy as 2 of these Yamahas. The Yamaha also handles extremely well. thanks again for your post .
Your welcome. And your info is very helpful. I really like my FJ-09 and the only issues I've had were nails in my tires (2). The bike is very reliable and has plenty of power. With the new tires on the bike handles even better. And the ride quality has improved. Miles of smiles on that Yamaha to ya.
Robert, if you don't know already on the 2015 the oil plug protrudes down pretty low and poses a fair risk of damaging your oil pan if it hits something, please consider swapping to a '16 or later oil pan or an allen key oil plug (if you do that one grind off the plug guard since it will no longer be needed and sticks down too).
Hello Robert, I have been looking at other sportier bikes to go with my 2019 Goldwing tour DCT to do some fun rides when my wife isn’t with me. It seems the Tracer 900 is what I’m most interested in, just the basic model not the GT. Pricing for a 2019 is at 8.4k OTD. My research is showing me that no bike in this category comes close in matching those numbers. If I want all the bells and whistles, I will ride the wing. I’m in Michigan, but have a place in Sebring Florida that we hope to use as a winter break at some point. Enjoyed your video.
At 60 I am fortunate to have 9 bikes in the garage. They all have their merits, but the FJ-09 is the most complete and competent bike I own. It does it all with very few compromises.
Next time I go down to visit the in-laws, I’m gonna look you up; I’ll bring the Versys down and chase some orange🍊haulers. Loved the review, love the commentary even more. My neighbors here in GA are from New England and I can assure you, they are feeling no guilt, while enjoying our much warmer GA weather. Enjoy guilt free riding in the Sunshine State sir😉
On the FJ-09 almost all are day trips. Some are longer than others. We'll go to the east coast of FL and then another time to the west. Then sometimes north, or south. The fjr1300a is a nice bike.
Nice review! Looks like you're in the same area where I grew up. I watched that place grow over the last 30+ years from a mobile home retirement community to what it is now. Pretty amazing. I live up north now but my parents are retired there.
A motorcycle and a corvette in your garage. A refrigerator and a lazy boy in the garage, and you could do away with the house. Sell the house. The wife comes with it, free of charge. That sort of thing. You know.
Is it just me or does he have the OEM windscreen on when he rides the bike after showing us the new National Cycles windscreen at the first of the video?
I just paid off my FJ 09! 4 years 4 months and 2 days! now it's all mine! Mine mine mine! I put a roadrunner sticker on the tank because this bitch is fast!
I love This video, I love that country,looks like great riding. I especially like the fact that you are not a kid anymore and are still riding,I am 64 and hope to have many more years of motorcycling to come. I have a 2015 fj09 as well and have a new vstream windshield in the basement waiting for the snow to melt and be installed, I have the same issue with the seat and have been struggling to find a solution,that butt saver you have looks very interesting,I wonder where you got it and is it available in Canada. Thanks for the video I’ll look for more from you later
Thanks Brian for the note. I bought the butt saver off a guy who has 2 of them. I'm sure Ebay or Amazon has them. And great on the FJ-09. Today we are installing Sena 30K Comm systems in our helmets. Riding buddy of mine and myself went in on the dual set (2) so we bought them together and saved about $75 each. I'm working on a video showing how to update the firmware, install the headsets, and IF they really work as advertised.
And we've been riding all winter and it's been really great plus the roads we ride are not that busy so that's a big plus. All the best.
one side of your garage is my entire $1000/m room in Boston
@@TonberryGames Do what we did, come to Florida. Year round bike riding too!!!
@@RobertMacCready I hate the heat. It's getting more expensive to live in Florida, thanks to its growing popularity.
Love the video. Thanks for sharing! I got my 2015 FJ09 a couple months ago and I can't imagine riding anything else now. I agree that the turn signals are a PITA, but everything else about it is just great.
I bought one last year. It's the most comfortable riding position I've ever had, which was always a challenge at 6'3". It doesn't put out too much heat in summer, plenty of power, lots of torque. I've had 8 or 9 bikes, and it's my favorite.
Looking at one right now for 5k. Any issues to share?
Same here
MrNightpwner buy it!! You won’t regret
Thanks! I’m looking at a used one that’s 400 miles away and I was worried it would be too short for me. I’m 6’2” with 35” inseam.
@@peterwright4647 im 6'3" and just bought a beautiful used one. It fits perfectly for my height. It definitely is not to small.
I have the 2016 Fj 09 and I love it. Did change my windscreen. I get so many compliments on how good " babygirl " looks
I’ve got this same year and color 3 months ago and I absolutely love this bike! Your video makes justice of it!
you do a fantastic job on videos,Ive bought a 2016 old new stock -road it all 0f 2022,, they nailed it, ill be keeping FJ-9
LOVE this video and bike. I have a 2015 and it is the best bike I've ever owned and I have had many, many bikes over the years. Thanks for posting this!
Yup, it's a great bike and well worth the price.
I test rode one today after buying an MT-07 three months ago...I love it! Great video--subbed!
Thanks for the sub and the comment. They are a great bike and if ya shop around ... a good deal too!!
Funny, I have an mt 07 and I'm also thinking bout the fj900! Did u pull the trigger?
I just came across your video August 2019 , so I am a bit late commenting. Thanks for the post. I have the same year 2015 , FJ09 up in Canada. I bought mine new and really love mine. Due to very short legs, I had to lower my suspension. This did not harm the handling in any way. I have the very same aftermarket windscreen as you but I switched back to the factory one. I guess I am short enough that I don't get blasted by the wind too much. Im 64 and have had many bikes in my time. My last one was a 1982 Honda CBX. It was as heavy as 2 of these Yamahas. The Yamaha also handles extremely well. thanks again for your post .
Your welcome. And your info is very helpful. I really like my FJ-09 and the only issues I've had were nails in my tires (2). The bike is very reliable and has plenty of power. With the new tires on the bike handles even better. And the ride quality has improved. Miles of smiles on that Yamaha to ya.
We have the same key ring "Remove before flight" thinking of getting the same bike and same year on a trade. Thanks for the honest review!!!
First stop at your channel as I am looking for a second bike. Nice video and new sub here. Ride safe
Thanks for the sub Bo. Let me know what bike you decide to get.
My dad just got one and I rode it like 20 miles and it’s a sweet bike, it’s really good in the twisters
It's a V-Stream windshield. I've owned 2 and they work well, and are made of lexan for strength, not polycarbonate.
Sorry I missed your question...yes it is.
Nice. I never realized how similar the Yamaha triples sound compared to the Triumph Daytona's triple. Definitely the best sounding motorcycles
I got the vstream windscreen love it
Robert, if you don't know already on the 2015 the oil plug protrudes down pretty low and poses a fair risk of damaging your oil pan if it hits something, please consider swapping to a '16 or later oil pan or an allen key oil plug (if you do that one grind off the plug guard since it will no longer be needed and sticks down too).
Thanks, I didn't know about the oil plug. Appreciate the info!
Hello Robert, I have been looking at other sportier bikes to go with my 2019 Goldwing tour DCT to do some fun rides when my wife isn’t with me. It seems the Tracer 900 is what I’m most interested in, just the basic model not the GT. Pricing for a 2019 is at 8.4k OTD. My research is showing me that no bike in this category comes close in matching those numbers. If I want all the bells and whistles, I will ride the wing. I’m in Michigan, but have a place in Sebring Florida that we hope to use as a winter break at some point. Enjoyed your video.
Good choice on the bike.
my hero! you have excellent taste in everything, man!
At 60 I am fortunate to have 9 bikes in the garage. They all have their merits, but the FJ-09 is the most complete and competent bike I own. It does it all with very few compromises.
I don't own enough bikes to make a comparison but from the few bikes that I have had, this is a winner for sure.
Was the first streetbike I ever rode, now I got an fz07 and I’m so glad I didn’t choose an r6
he doesn't work for yarmahar or gawmun
thanks for the effort and the sharing.
Could you please add link for the windshield and flasher? Thanks.. Nice garage :)
Great video, see you later at the Drunken Clam in Quahog!
That is a great bike. Good review. I ride a VFR and have posted my thoughts on the bike on my channel.
Next time I go down to visit the in-laws, I’m gonna look you up; I’ll bring the Versys down and chase some orange🍊haulers. Loved the review, love the commentary even more. My neighbors here in GA are from New England and I can assure you, they are feeling no guilt, while enjoying our much warmer GA weather. Enjoy guilt free riding in the Sunshine State sir😉
You sir are the man.
Bob do you travel on your machine ? Or was that the k1200 only ? I have a yamaha fjr1300a, and travel on it. I L-O-V-E IT. So much fun.
On the FJ-09 almost all are day trips. Some are longer than others. We'll go to the east coast of FL and then another time to the west. Then sometimes north, or south. The fjr1300a is a nice bike.
Holy crap - 847 cubic inches! ;-)
Yup, we've been over that one...hahaha
The best embarrassment is wheelie’ing and then realizing your blinker is still on. 😊
Hi. Don’t know if you still reply to these. Got any info on the seat saver thing you got on there?
You mean with the beads? I do have one for sale.
Nice review! Looks like you're in the same area where I grew up. I watched that place grow over the last 30+ years from a mobile home retirement community to what it is now. Pretty amazing. I live up north now but my parents are retired there.
1:50 what's a gommin?
I like your style Robert. Good vid/review
A motorcycle and a corvette in your garage. A refrigerator and a lazy boy in the garage, and you could do away with the house. Sell the house. The wife comes with it, free of charge. That sort of thing. You know.
Make the house a huge garage and the living quarters up above. Perfect.
Is it just me or does he have the OEM windscreen on when he rides the bike after showing us the new National Cycles windscreen at the first of the video?
Looking at the FJ09 and the sweet white sports car keeps stealing my peripheral lol. Hope you enjoy !
Have you had any issues? I'm looking at one for 5 grand.
Not really. Been very dependable ride.
14:34 The triple sounded fantastic
What part of Mass are you from? I'm thinking of getting one of these bikes. Looks awesome!
im getting Peter Griffen Vibes lol such good commentary
Was the FJ-09 the Pre- Tracer model?
the windsheild looks good! ride safe!
Nice review, thanks. Does the wider windshield prevent the handlebars from turning fully with the handguards in place?
Thanks! Actually if you are careful in the install it's just about 1/4 inch from hitting when you go lock to lock with the bars.
That is the biggest engine on a motorcycle that I've heard of :)
Do you still have this bike or did you buy one of the BMW f series you were looking at?
Still have the bike.
@@RobertMacCready Are you still considering the BMW F series bikes?
Good video
Thanks!
JUST A GREAT DAY !
847 cubic inch?!?!
Good catch! I wish it were cubic inches. 847cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder, DOHC; 12 valves would be the correct data.
Robert MacCready courteous response. love the bike by the way. im looking at a brand new '15 as we speak.
I obviously was in the wrong job for these 20+ years...LOLOL!!!!!!!!!!
Kudo's you Bob Mac
Nice bike. I am jealous. I have notbeen able to ride in a few years due to some spine surgeries.
That's terrible. I feel very blessed that I can put a leg over. And I know it could end any day. Hopefully you can get back riding again soon.
Try to split lanes in a heavy traffic with this plastic reflectors in Los Angeles
No split action here in FL but I would relocate the turn signals if I were in CA.
Are you from Massachusetts?
Use to be but now full-time FL resident.
The Villages, by the looks of it.
I just paid off my FJ 09! 4 years 4 months and 2 days! now it's all mine! Mine mine mine! I put a roadrunner sticker on the tank because this bitch is fast!
have the same year...put a Givi windshield on mine AND mirror extension (this was a must). Found them on ebay, I also changed the seat.
What did you get for a seat or did you have the stock one re-worked?
Only wish I have for the fj09, is shaft drive, but oh well.
Who says Florida Retirees aren't having fun!
Aftamahket windshield and a Gahmin 👍
How can Peter Griffin even ride a bike??? I guess thats why he needs 110 hp.
You know what grinds my gears.
His accent doesn't sound like Florida. Sounds like a New England transplant.
U are correct Brian! Cape Cod, MA to be exact. But I'm full-time in beautiful Florida now. Love the state and the people are great too.
What is the seat cover? Got a link if possible?
Looks like wesley chapel.
Is it just me or does that sound like a sewing machine
This guy sounds like peter griffin lol. Nice bike though
You better not wear shorts with black socks on that thing. Haha. Just joking that looks like a fun ride
"An 847 cubic inch" motor.....lmfao
Imagine if that were the case. Would be totally unmanageable. And probably burn your legs off.
Tar snakes