Look what didn't follow me home

I've been shopping a good while and I decided I'm having a good drink of root beer for New Years. This is a Canadian 2014 A model, and there is only one other on the road in Ontario that I'm aware of. The European one can be had in any suspension flavour including the clutchless AE (they call it AS). Magnetic Bronze which really does look like root beer.

So it was the right deal at the right time, and I pulled the trigger. I'm leaving it at the dealer for a month or so, as I have to make room in the shop....... too many bikes in inventory! Photos are from the dealer's ad.

So, what bike is this you speak of? I'm clueless.

My bad, having bandwidth issues, photos weren't attached until I edited.........

Nice, very nice. I'm in the market as well... just spent 30 minutes at the the dealer looking at the new Teneres. I really like that bike but wonder about its lack of frontal weather protection compared to the Honda ST. They didn't have an FJR on the floor... really wanted to see one of the new ones. Congrats on yours!

BTW, that's a really nice color.

Nice Ray! Don't think I knew you were looking. Just wanted newer?

Ooooooooo.....pretty! Root Beer is my favourite!

Very nice Ray. But you didn't want to wait for that 6 speed, slipper clutch, LED headlight, and 'other stuff' refinement of the 2016?!

paulcb said:

So, what bike is this you speak of? I'm clueless.

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I'm still clueless. Is that an FJR? Nice looking and a nice color. Reminds me to make a rootbeer float.

A nekkid FJR? It sort of looks that way anyway, without the bags. That is a smart way to display it on the dealer's showroom though, eliminates any chance for boot heels scuffing up the bags. That is definitely a nice color!

Beautiful bike...you'll be happy. That Stelvio in the background of the first shot is kinda sweet too!

BakerBoy said:

Very nice Ray. But you didn't want to wait for that 6 speed, slipper clutch, LED headlight, and 'other stuff' refinement of the 2016?!

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Well, call me grumpy, but the 5 speed is perfectly laid out, I'll say the 6 speed was totally unnecessary. I also didn't really want the ES, so wouldn't get the LED headlight that goes with it. Slipper clutch might be OK, but don't see the need.
The upgrade to throttle by wire and more refined FI were the big attractions for me, along with the colour and about $4k less than the '16 is gonna be. I liked this colour since I first saw it about a year and a half ago. Looks better in person.
The bike is essentially free storage by leaving at the dealer, no cost except for a very small downpayment. I only pony up when I actually pick it up.

RaYzerman said:

I've been shopping a good while and I decided I'm having a good drink of root beer for New Years. This is a Canadian 2014 A model, and there is only one other on the road in Ontario that I'm aware of. The European one can be had in any suspension flavour including the clutchless AE (they call it AS). Magnetic Bronze which really does look like root beer.

So it was the right deal at the right time, and I pulled the trigger. I'm leaving it at the dealer for a month or so, as I have to make room in the shop....... too many bikes in inventory! Photos are from the dealer's ad.

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Nice!

Way to go Pops! Love it!!

And another one bites the Dust.

Very nice Ray, you're gonna love the Gen III refinements....TBW, amazing FI......and a great color.......hope the rest of your New Year is as great...........ff

Very nice. That's a beautiful color.

Joe may need to change the name of the forum to ST,Tenere,Trophy,FJR,K16,R12,NC,CTX,Concours-owners.com.

A sweet ride, Ray. Congrats!

PS - I can probably make a little extra room at my place if you are looking for a different storage place

Like that color , is it metallic ? My Outback is metallic brown.

Congrats. That's a fantastic color or is it colour......eh?