Shuey
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- Jul 3, 2007
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- Niceville, FL
- Bike
- FJR1300 ES, 2018
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- STOC #
- 7005
Redfish's point is a good one regarding the ST's tip-over wings which work great; a superior and functional design. The FJR protection in this regard is nonexistent. However, if dollars are going to be accounted for, the Canyon Cage bars (which work as good as the wings, now tested and verified) are much cheaper than the wings when you consider the extra cost of a new ST (that is, still in the crate at a dealer) with the cost of a new FJR. And that's not even considering the extra functionality that the FJR comes with stock for a lot less money.True, but there is a give and take with everything.
Yamaha does provide some excellent bag liners, some dandy retaining straps inside the hard cases and the 3rd lock set for the optional but readily available top box.
However, Honda provides us with Tip-Over Wings. There is NO protection for the FJR and when it tips over... $$$$$$$. Also, the earlier ST1300s came with a pretty decent tool kit. At least my '04 has one.
The Bestem bag liners for the ST1300 are much cheaper than the Canyon Cages or frame sliders that you have to buy for the FJR.
Each bike has it's plusses and minuses, some comparable, some not. Each rider will decide for themselves. Tip-over wings are a definite plus for the ST. If you want to base it on costs, the FJR wins hands down.
Shuey