Yamaha Announces Custom Bike Show

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

gotta get that quote box thing down  

[edit] No worries homie, got yer back. Pat

[Lotsokids]

I just got my FJ entered into the show. It's stupid that they have a requirement for a picture to be AT LEAST 2000 pixels. The best photo of my bike is just less than that. Oh well...

I wanted to enter my other bike (in the U.S.). My V-Max. But that's not a "sport" bike. I sure do miss her.

[craigo]

LOL its ok. To my surprise they posted my bike. maybe they are just posting everyones bike.

heres the link : http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/ssvbs/SuperSportShowBike.aspx?id=3838&gid=5&pg=1&y=c

You know, your's and lotsokids FJs look better than those FJRs in that section.  I have ridden a FJR and found it heavy and, where the FJR was really fast, it didn't handle near as well as the FJ.  What's power without control? 

CraigO

[carsick]

  What's power without control? 
CraigO

Most bikes that win shows have neither.  I would imagine it's difficult to convey how sweetly your ride goes, stops, and turns as a package in one pic on a "custom" competition.
Candieandy, your bike would look significantly better with a tighter shot without the rig in the background to distract I think. Even so, it takes a skillful photographer to convey the beauty of a black bike.

[craigo]

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/ssvbs/SuperSportShowBike.aspx?id=3848&gid=5&pg=1&y=c

As I started all this, I entered my FJ into the contest.  It only seems that I should after lobbying for others to enter.

Pic came out nice.  Doubt I'll win anything, but it's nice to see on the Yamaha website.

CraigO

[craigo]

Well there go my fantasies about pulling down any prizes in this now that Pat and another nicer than my bike has been entered.

Both are beautiful, but Pat, damn, what can I say?  Pure Art!!!  Just a quick question.  Would it have been easier to put the FJ motor in the FZR frame?

Best of Luck!!!

CraigO

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks Craig! I think you're kidding about the FZR frame but... I've ridden a FZR and the FJ is a much, much more comfortable bike. (for me)
Heavier, unfortunately yes. Not as nimble, yes. She's a big girl, but she can step lively around the dance floor....

[craigo]

Thanks Craig! I think you're kidding about the FZR frame but... I've ridden a FZR and the FJ is a much, much more comfortable bike. (for me)
Heavier, unfortunately yes. Not as nimble, yes. She's a big girl, but she can step lively around the dance floor....

Yes Pat,

That comment about putting the FJ motor in the FZR frame was said very tongue in cheek.  Hey, there isn't a bike that I have ridden that can replace the FJ.  As far as I am concerned, there isn't a better over all package out there for all the things the FJ does really well or competently.   Sure, I can't keep up w/ a GSXR in the mountains.  But lets go to Portland, Maine on 2 lane highways and see who is smiling and who need chiropractic attention when we get there.

And by the way, thanks for the tips getting the blue spots on.  See you in June sometime, I still owe you a sandwich.

CraigO