I only got to sit on one at this year's bike show. Being used to my FJR, the first thought the FZ-09 brought to mind was "I would get in so much trouble on this thing." :rockon:
Man, y'all are some serious scooter haters. Don't you know they're considered the gateway drug of the 2-wheeled world leading to more serious lifelong addiction? :rockon:
"Go ahead... try it. It'll be fun and won't hardly cost you anything!"
On a serious note... should the opportunity...
I own (and ride) two scooters along with my FJR. I also drive a full-size pickup. My neighbor has a modded scooter that scared the crap out of me the one time I rode it. Maybe sometimes people do something simply because it's fun.
And I play no favorites or discriminate against any rider. I...
I swapped my FZ6 for an FJR... and I wouldn't go back. Sure, the FJR is heavier, but you don't feel any of it once underway. It's more comfortable, faster, has rock-steady handling and great brakes. A lot of power but it's civilized... grab a bunch of throttle and it doesn't surprise you. It...
Only somewhat related...
On an afternoon ride earlier this year (along a notorious pirate navigation route) I had stopped at a gas station to fill up and take a break for some hydration. While I'm sitting there, an older guy on an HD pulls up to the pumps for a refuel. When he's finished, I...