Brand New 2007 FJR

[anson45]

If this post breaks some rules, I apologize. But:
A while back I read a post joking about Brand New FJR's with the electronic clutch, or what ever it is, still sitting on the show room floors. I see this brand new 2007 FJR every time I go to Conklin Cycle in Binghamton, NY (607 724 1411). And I'm tired of seeing it. I was there Friday and talked to the salesman. I commented they had lowered the price from what ever to $12750. The salesman answered sure I'll take that much, but I'll take a whole lot less. I laughed with him and told him I'd let you guys know that there is another one out there. He said it's all prepped and ready to go, even has a new battery. Some guy was supposed to buy it earlier this summer, they got it ready, again, and he never came back.
If anyone wants to buy it and ride it home, fly into BGM Airport, I'll pick you up and take you to the shop.
Just tired of seeing it,
Anson

[Firehawk068]

Take the "1" off the front end of the price, and that's about how much I would pay for it.........................

[Capn Ron]

Being realistic here...There are brand new 2013 models available on showroom floors for $10,600.

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2013-Yamaha-FJR1300A-110224081





Honestly, it's VERY tempting for me as I've been looking at these for a while now.

Back to the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE with "Electric Shifting?"  It's nearing 8 years old, so resale figures will be low.  I sure do like that maroon color, but not enough to give up a traditional clutch.  I'd put it in the $6,000 - $7,000 range.  They'd probably find a buyer in that neighborhood.

[mikedastonfj1100]

If this post breaks some rules, I apologize. But:
A while back I read a post joking about Brand New FJR's with the electronic clutch, or what ever it is, still sitting on the show room floors. I see this brand new 2007 FJR every time I go to Conklin Cycle in Binghamton, NY (607 724 1411). And I'm tired of seeing it. I was there Friday and talked to the salesman. I commented they had lowered the price from what ever to $12750. The salesman answered sure I'll take that much, but I'll take a whole lot less. I laughed with him and told him I'd let you guys know that there is another one out there. He said it's all prepped and ready to go, even has a new battery. Some guy was supposed to buy it earlier this summer, they got it ready, again, and he never came back.
If anyone wants to buy it and ride it home, fly into BGM Airport, I'll pick you up and take you to the shop.
Just tired of seeing it,
Anson

electronic clutch??? seriously!!!! man that is scary!!!!..... what happens if the electronics give out..... ooops I have no clutch now...XD.... stupid.... iwould prefer either cable or hydraulic clutch.... just my 2 cents;-)

[anson45]

Obviously most Yamaha buyers don't want a FJR1300AE. As much as I wanted a FJR when they first came out I wouldn't touch the AE, or any grey bike. But for those who are willing I think this one could be had for well under 10. Just putting it out there not as a service to Conklin Cycle, but because I'm tired of seeing it sit. It's personal.
Anson

[Bminder]

How well did that electronic clutch work? Did it give an problems?

[Country Joe]

Bminder,
Here is an article on the FJR 1300AE:  http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2007-yamaha-fjr1300ae-ar17004.html

I have only sat on one on a showroom floor, so I can't give any kind of review, but it is truly weird to grab for a clutch lever and come up empty-handed!
I still find the concept intriguing...
Joe

[anson45]

How well did that electronic clutch work? Did it give an problems?

There is/was an AE for sale on Ebay a couple of days ago. His description had me rethinking my opinion. He thought it is great.
Anson

[ribbert]

How well did that electronic clutch work? Did it give an problems?

There is/was an AE for sale on Ebay a couple of days ago. His description had me rethinking my opinion. He thought it is great.
Anson

Of course he thinks it's great, he's the seller!

Noel

[Yamifj1200]

"Of course he thinks it's great, he's the seller!"

If it was a great bike why would he sell it??


Eric M

[Steve_in_Florida]

Does anyone remember the "autostick" version of the Volkswagen Beetle? No clutch, either. I don't think they were very popular, or common.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-automatic_transmission

Steve

[ribbert]

Does anyone remember the "autostick" version of the Volkswagen Beetle? No clutch, either. I don't think they were very popular, or common.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-automatic_transmission

Steve

Yes, they were the same as the Porsche Sportomatic. A mish mash of technology and old ideas. A torque converter instead of a flywheel running on engine oil, a conventional gearbox, an electronically activated (when you touched the gear stick) vacuum servo actuated conventional clutch. All this just so you didn't have to push the clutch pedal, you still had to change gears.

They were difficult to get used to because a life long habit (one you never realised you had) to grab the gear lever just prior to the next gear change would instantly throw the clutch, usually while you foot was planted on the accelerator pedal. The engines did not have rev limiters and on a Porsche, this was potentially dangerous, they would over rev themselves very quickly.
One advantage they had over "sludge box" autos of the era was once you got them off the line you had a direct drive mechanical gear box, the torque converter only being used to get it mobile from standstill.

And it was all your fault, it was designed to appeal to the American market.

The VW "auto stick shift" quickly became know by its acronym ...ASS

Noel

[red]

There are several FJR forums going, and the "auto-clutch" AE model is fairly well represented.  The most serious issue with them seems to be very low speed sharp turns, as in a driveway or parking lot.  Since you can't "feather" in the clutch, you need to get skilled with the rear brake pedal, instead.  Those FJR forums can tell you more.  For less than US$12k, you can get FJRs with regular or AE clutches, and very much newer.  On a 2007, I'd want two new tires, all new fluids, an ABS test (successful), and a TBS, at a minimum.

Cheers,
Red