O.K.? Me and the Mrs. have been thinking of getting another Harley Davidson Electra glide Ultra, and the dealership said they would give me $1300.00 for my FJ1200, but thinking of selling instead of using as a trade in. I was wondering what the opinion you guys might have? according to KKB, the bike is worth about $1355.00 on a trade in, And about $2100.00 private sale, But NADA says on the trade in, about $1700.00 and $2300.00 on private, Here a pic. please give me your opinions, Thanks
http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_03_04_13_9_14_46.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_03_04_13_9_14_46.jpeg)
Quote from: crzyjarmans on June 16, 2013, 08:50:38 PM
O.K.? Me and the Mrs. have been thinking of getting another Harley Davidson Electra glide Ultra, and the dealership said they would give me $1300.00 for my FJ1200, but thinking of selling instead of using as a trade in. I was wondering what the opinion you guys might have? according to KKB, the bike is worth about $1355.00 on a trade in, And about $2100.00 private sale, But NADA says on the trade in, about $1700.00 and $2300.00 on private, Here a pic. please give me your opinions, Thanks
http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_03_04_13_9_14_46.jpeg (http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/3242_03_04_13_9_14_46.jpeg)
Oh man, you gotta do whatever you have to do if you have a chance to get another 'real bike' like an H-D.
I mean, these disposable old Japanese things are a dime a dozen, right? :bad:
From looking at your photo, the plastic all looks in superb shape. If it starts, runs and stops as well as it looks. I would say $2000.00+ is an easy target. Maybe send George (movenon) a PM. He may be in the market.
Fred
Dude, why are you asking us? Unless you feel some trepidation of loosing your FJ. If you don't want to loose your FJ then don't sell it... On the other hand, if it is not working for you then it is time to move on... Very simple.... Does it speak/sing to you? Not the gas tank when it vents.... If you sell it, how will you feel about it? Nothing wrong with liking something else, it needs to fit you. You initially seemed to like it as if it fit like a glove, know thy self first.... If you follow what you really want then you will will make a better choice for your self.... Even if you sell it we will enjoy your posts if you chose to stay.... Keep us posted..
Sell if you must, but will you miss the easy maintanence, casual crusing,kick arse twisty riding, easy passing power, cheap parts, ect, , either way, hang around here mate
I ride both, and it works out great for me. A couple grand isn't going to make much difference on the Harley. Sooooooooo I say keep the FJ and get the damn Harley.
Quote from: aviationfred on June 16, 2013, 09:03:53 PM
From looking at your photo, the plastic all looks in superb shape. If it starts, runs and stops as well as it looks. I would say $2000.00+ is an easy target. Maybe send George (movenon) a PM. He may be in the market.
Fred
There are two places on the plastic that needs some attention, but other than that its in good shape, IT does run great, starts and stops no problems, I thought i might have had the 2nd gear blues with this bike, but only happened twice after i first bought the bike back in march, I do like how it rides, but not much into speed these days, so in that aspect? not being able to do high speed turns and what not, isn't a problem for me, But? I not totally set on getting rid of my FJ, This was just something that the wife and I have talked about, If I keep the FJ, I'll be alone when I ride, Because if I get another H-D, She wont get back on the FJ
Most important quest...is fj paid off and would you need payments to get into a harley?
Isn't any harley gonna be over 10k easy? Since these bikes are so cheap and a massive bang for the buck why not simply keep it i say
Quote from: Vsekvsek on June 17, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
Most important quest...is fj paid off and would you need payments to get into a harley?
Isn't any harley gonna be over 10k easy? Since these bikes are so cheap and a massive bang for the buck why not simply keep it i say
Yes FJ is owned free and clear, Just would hate to see it just collect dust in the garage, i doubt i'd be able to get the misses back on the FJ once i get the H-D, she has been pushing me to get another full dress H-d for a little while now, she gets on the FJ now because at present that's all that we got to ride, Riding is something i love to do, and having my wife with me is a must, I love spending as much time with her as i can, So not taking her with me is not a option... I would hate to see my Fj go but? would hate more to see it just waste away in the garage
I've never ridden a full harley dresser, they as heavy as they look mate :scratch_one-s_head:, , how come your wife dousnt like riding on the fj, hard seat, or just dousnt like them
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 22, 2013, 07:18:33 PM
I've never ridden a full harley dresser, they as heavy as they look mate :scratch_one-s_head:, , how come your wife dousnt like riding on the fj, hard seat, or just dousnt like them
After owning a GL 1800 Goldwing for about a year, I can attest that there is no comparison between the back seat of an FJ and a luxury tourer.....none whatsoever. Just remember, happy wife, happy life.
Joe
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 22, 2013, 07:18:33 PM
I've never ridden a full harley dresser, they as heavy as they look mate :scratch_one-s_head:, , how come your wife dousnt like riding on the fj, hard seat, or just dousnt like them
my 98 Electra ultra glide was around 800 LBS, but very comfortable to ride, I could ride for hours upon hours with out stopping, All the functions of a car, cruise, stereo, and more, As to my wife? she'll get on the FJ but wants to stop even more than i want to, I do like the ride of the FJ for short sprints, But on long runs, just cant beat the ride on a full dress
Tooo many corners down here to worry about cruising for hours :biggrin: , as for luxurious comfort, the corbin seats are great, I've sat on the amchair harley and such seats, rather plush
You did not mention what year HD you are thinking of purchasing, but any touring model since the 2010 model year comes stock with a catalytic converter in the head pipe located at the right side floor board, so if you want a comfortable ride you will effectively trade the FJ fora new exhaust and engine tuning. And the Ultra is at least 900 pounds now.
Quote from: spsmith_fj1200 on June 23, 2013, 02:03:36 PM
You did not mention what year HD you are thinking of purchasing, but any touring model since the 2010 model year comes stock with a catalytic converter in the head pipe located at the right side floor board, so if you want a comfortable ride you will effectively trade the FJ fora new exhaust and engine tuning. And the Ultra is at least 900 pounds now.
my 98' Electra ultra glide was just under 800 lbs w/ fluids, the H-D I'm looking at is a 09'
I was lucky enough to have both a GL1800 and a Ultra Classic for one summer.
The Harley was considered to be a old biplane, full of character, but I found it under powered (being kind) and it handled like crap. On the highway at 55-75 is was OK, as long as you did not have to pass anything in a hurry.
The Gold Wing was the wife's choice every time, and it hauled ass and handled better than it had any right too, it was a Boeing jet compared to the biplane.
Neither fit me real well, the Wing was the better of the two, for me.
Honest to God I did have parts fall off the Harley, I laughed so hard, but hey, whatever, to each their own.
Regarding the FJ, sell it yourself if you have too, I'd suggest keeping it, better than money in the bank.
Quote from: motohorseman on July 03, 2013, 06:32:01 AM
I was lucky enough to have both a GL1800 and a Ultra Classic for one summer.
The Harley was considered to be a old biplane, full of character, but I found it under powered (being kind) and it handled like crap. On the highway at 55-75 is was OK, as long as you did not have to pass anything in a hurry.
The Gold Wing was the wife's choice every time, and it hauled ass and handled better than it had any right too, it was a Boeing jet compared to the biplane.
Neither fit me real well, the Wing was the better of the two, for me.
Honest to God I did have parts fall off the Harley, I laughed so hard, but hey, whatever, to each their own.
Regarding the FJ, sell it yourself if you have too, I'd suggest keeping it, better than money in the bank.
when i had my 98' HD, a buddy had a 00' Goldwing, and have to admit his was faster, but he had a 1800 cc motor against my 1340 cc motor, nearly 500 cc more, but I'm not into speed any more, on the other side of this?, My HD was worth more than his Honda, And I never had anything fall off mine, well until I t-boned a donkey and totaled my HD :bad: :dash2: :negative: :mad:
Quote from: crzyjarmans on July 03, 2013, 10:18:19 AM
And I never had anything fall off mine [HD]
I'm guessing this means you are in the minority. I'm not a big HD basher, especially since I have rented several of them, being the only option in some places... but to the bike, riding more than a couple of days, every one of them have 'had things fall off' or at least come loose enough to, had I not caught it. I have seriously found myself wondering whether the Motor Company was aware of Locktite...
This has simply not been my experience with Japan inc. -even on older bikes like the FJ. YRMV.
Dan
Quote from: crzyjarmans on July 03, 2013, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: motohorseman on July 03, 2013, 06:32:01 AM
I was lucky enough to have both a GL1800 and a Ultra Classic for one summer.
The Harley was considered to be a old biplane, full of character, but I found it under powered (being kind) and it handled like crap. On the highway at 55-75 is was OK, as long as you did not have to pass anything in a hurry.
The Gold Wing was the wife's choice every time, and it hauled ass and handled better than it had any right too, it was a Boeing jet compared to the biplane.
Neither fit me real well, the Wing was the better of the two, for me.
Honest to God I did have parts fall off the Harley, I laughed so hard, but hey, whatever, to each their own.
Regarding the FJ, sell it yourself if you have too, I'd suggest keeping it, better than money in the bank.
when i had my 98' HD, a buddy had a 00' Goldwing, and have to admit his was faster, but he had a 1800 cc motor against my 1340 cc motor, nearly 500 cc more, but I'm not into speed any more, on the other side of this?, My HD was worth more than his Honda, And I never had anything fall off mine, well until I t-boned a donkey and totaled my HD :bad: :dash2: :negative: :mad:
Shawn,
I know its nitpicking, but if your buddy had a 2000 model Goldwing, he was smoking you with a 1500cc bike. Just sayin'...;-)
A harley is just a vibrator on wings, Why give up a real vibrator that has balls and is more versatile and Cheap compared to the look at me more expensive over rated HD. If you sell your J get ready to down shift when you want to move or pass. And if i have offended any harley folks. they must have a million sites on the web. :hi:
Quote from: Country Joe on July 03, 2013, 04:23:58 PM
Quote from: crzyjarmans on July 03, 2013, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: motohorseman on July 03, 2013, 06:32:01 AM
I was lucky enough to have both a GL1800 and a Ultra Classic for one summer.
The Harley was considered to be a old biplane, full of character, but I found it under powered (being kind) and it handled like crap. On the highway at 55-75 is was OK, as long as you did not have to pass anything in a hurry.
The Gold Wing was the wife's choice every time, and it hauled ass and handled better than it had any right too, it was a Boeing jet compared to the biplane.
Neither fit me real well, the Wing was the better of the two, for me.
Honest to God I did have parts fall off the Harley, I laughed so hard, but hey, whatever, to each their own.
Regarding the FJ, sell it yourself if you have too, I'd suggest keeping it, better than money in the bank.
when i had my 98' HD, a buddy had a 00' Goldwing, and have to admit his was faster, but he had a 1800 cc motor against my 1340 cc motor, nearly 500 cc more, but I'm not into speed any more, on the other side of this?, My HD was worth more than his Honda, And I never had anything fall off mine, well until I t-boned a donkey and totaled my HD :bad: :dash2: :negative: :mad:
Shawn,
I know its nitpicking, but if your buddy had a 2000 model Goldwing, he was smoking you with a 1500cc bike. Just sayin'...;-)
my memory could be off on the year, But i know it said 1800, he is in NY at the moment, when he gets back, I'll ask him what year he had
Quote from: gumby302ho on July 03, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
A harley is just a vibrator on wings, Why give up a real vibrator that has balls and is more versatile and Cheap compared to the look at me more expensive over rated HD. If you sell your J get ready to down shift when you want to move or pass. And if i have offended any harley folks. they must have a million sites on the web. :hi:
I guess you missed the part where is said, " not into speed any more, I ride pretty slow, most pass me, Don't care about the ability to do high speed turns, just like to cruise, i do like the ride on the FJ, but if it going to just sit in the garage and waste away, i'd much rather someone else have it to enjoy
Get whatever makes you happy! In the end, life is too short to care about the opinions of others. Different bikes suit different philosophies and preferences. You won't find much HD sympathy here, because the majority here appreciate a lot of things Harley doesn't offer, and don't appreciate much the things Harley does offer.
But that's just a matter of lifestyle. Live your own. Imagine yourself on both. What are you happiest with?
From the sounds of it, you might be happier on a Harley, especially with the ability to ride with your wife again.
My uncle rides a Harley, and he loves it. My grandfather has a V-Star, and he enjoys that. I would probably take one ride on either and immediately sell it and start buying upgrades for my FJ with the proceeds. But they'd likely do the same if they got mine!
Follow your heart! ;)
I stopped in a shop in Kansas that makes these for the Harley's -
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q630/goeway2012/CAM003511_zps4e959646.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q630/goeway2012/CAM003521_zps4bc82c0d.jpg)
Just in case someone on one feels the need for speed.....
www.aerocharger.com (http://www.aerocharger.com)
Quote from: motohorseman on July 05, 2013, 06:17:23 AM
I stopped in a shop in Kansas that makes these for the Harley's -
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q630/goeway2012/CAM003511_zps4e959646.jpg)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q630/goeway2012/CAM003521_zps4bc82c0d.jpg)
Just in case someone on one feels the need for speed.....
125 hp and 137 ft·lbf torque on the dyno
www.aerocharger.com (http://www.aerocharger.com)
Quote from: crzyjarmans on July 04, 2013, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Country Joe on July 03, 2013, 04:23:58 PM
Quote from: crzyjarmans on July 03, 2013, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: motohorseman on July 03, 2013, 06:32:01 AM
I was lucky enough to have both a GL1800 and a Ultra Classic for one summer.
The Harley was considered to be a old biplane, full of character, but I found it under powered (being kind) and it handled like crap. On the highway at 55-75 is was OK, as long as you did not have to pass anything in a hurry.
The Gold Wing was the wife's choice every time, and it hauled ass and handled better than it had any right too, it was a Boeing jet compared to the biplane.
Neither fit me real well, the Wing was the better of the two, for me.
Honest to God I did have parts fall off the Harley, I laughed so hard, but hey, whatever, to each their own.
Regarding the FJ, sell it yourself if you have too, I'd suggest keeping it, better than money in the bank.
when i had my 98' HD, a buddy had a 00' Goldwing, and have to admit his was faster, but he had a 1800 cc motor against my 1340 cc motor, nearly 500 cc more, but I'm not into speed any more, on the other side of this?, My HD was worth more than his Honda, And I never had anything fall off mine, well until I t-boned a donkey and totaled my HD :bad: :dash2: :negative: :mad:
Shawn,
I know its nitpicking, but if your buddy had a 2000 model Goldwing, he was smoking you with a 1500cc bike. Just sayin'...;-)
my memory could be off on the year, But i know it said 1800, he is in NY at the moment, when he gets back, I'll ask him what year he had
No problem, Shawn, just stirring the pot a little. To be honest, after riding several of my buddies Harleys, i can understand the attraction. Not that I'm ready to own one right now but maybe in the future.
I currently own a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 and a 2010 BMW R1200RT. The beemer is super comfortable for the wife and has been my ride of choice for long distances and 2-up. The bike is actually quite nimble and I got mine factory lowered, so it works well for us that are vertically challenged. :)
Just curious of why you bought the fj coming from the hd you and the wife enjoyed
Quote from: squidley63 on July 05, 2013, 09:23:24 AM
Just curious of why you bought the fj coming from the hd you and the wife enjoyed
OP said he is not into speed
any more. I assume that means, at some point, he WAS into speed.
I am not that far removed from owning a couple of ZRXes. My last one, a 2003, was a BEAST. My BMW is nimble enough to handle the "fun", back roads riding that I do. There is something about a, relatively, light inline four that I missed. With the FJ I get an upright riding position like my ZRX, but also get to put cheap collector plates on it (one-time cost, never expire), and my insurance goes down CONSIDERABLY!
I owned a FXDL (Dyna Lowrider) a few years back. My legs are too short for forward controls, so I had mid controls. Took one time negotiating a roundabout (UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT) to decide the bike had to go. Left peg dug in and just about ruined my day. The bike was gone the following week.
iMav, he only just recently got the FJ.
If I remember right, though, he said it was mostly because it was a deal, partly because he had always been curious what non-cruisers felt like, having never been on a 'rocket bike'.
I assume he has satisfied his curiousity and is now wanting to go back to what he's familiar with.
Quote from: crzyjarmans on June 17, 2013, 08:51:23 AM
I not totally set on getting rid of my FJ, This was just something that the wife and I have talked about, If I keep the FJ, I'll be alone when I ride, Because if I get another H-D, She wont get back on the FJ
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Buy her some Love Bunny foot pegs for ya FJ. here ya go: http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/iso-passenger-floorboards-various-metric-cruiser-models-pair/part/KY-4455 (http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/iso-passenger-floorboards-various-metric-cruiser-models-pair/part/KY-4455) :empathy3:
I'm down to three bikes, my '89 FJ, a '81 XS650 for around town errands, and 1983 Venture XVZ1200 for when my wife wants to ride. I've tried a few Harleys and rented one for a weekend. I'd have one if the price was right, but I'd still keep my FJ and the little bike. For $1300 as a trade it's not worth losing it. You can always sell it and get more. When I bought the XVZ in 1986 it was my only bike for about three years. Once I picked up a '80 XS650 and started using it as an everyday bike I was able to save the Venture for the long and special rides. I obviously recommend keeping it, but I can understand trading/selling it as well.
Good luck,
Anson
Quote from: squidley63 on July 05, 2013, 09:23:24 AM
Just curious of why you bought the fj coming from the hd you and the wife enjoyed
Fintip is correct, I just bought the FJ back in Feb. I like the bike, and don't want to see it go, Has lots of power, got on the throttle once or twice, but the speed thing for me isn't really there any more, At this juncture in my life, I like to take it easy, My wife much rather ride on the Harley for comfort reason as well, and stated if i get another Harley she wont set foot on the FJ again, She is the most important part of my life and wont ever leave her home while I'm out for a ride, If i was still a single man. and could have both, I would never sell the FJ, I'd keep it for sort spurts around the neighborhood and the Harley for the long trips, If i do end up getting another H-D, I would just rather is the FJ with someone how would ride it rather than see it waste away in the garage
Would your wife ever consider a ride of her own? Some friends of mine went that way when they couldn't come to agreement on what bike suited them best. He was having issues with his knees with their gold wing at lights and she hated the back of his concours. Their solution was a boulevard for her and he got to do some upgrades to his concours with the sale of the gold wing.