I found a 2005 ABS with 17K miles on it. The seller says he has a fairing that is cracked in 2 places where he over tightened the bolts and that it has never been dropped. He has a lot of recent maintenance done on it (tires, battery, coolant, oil) and has been forthcoming with the pictures of the bike. It has a Two Bros exhaust with a Power Commander.
From the research I have done this is a Gen I and the main concerns are it being a "ticker" and heat management isn't the greatest. Price is negotiable and he lives about an hour from me so just running out and looking at it isn't a realistic option. Does this sound like a worthy deal? Should I let it pass until something newer comes along? I have been riding for over a decade so I know my way around a bike but I also want my first FJR to be one that I will keep in the stable for some years to come so educate me with your FJR experiences please.
From the research I have done this is a Gen I and the main concerns are it being a "ticker" and heat management isn't the greatest. Price is negotiable and he lives about an hour from me so just running out and looking at it isn't a realistic option. Does this sound like a worthy deal? Should I let it pass until something newer comes along? I have been riding for over a decade so I know my way around a bike but I also want my first FJR to be one that I will keep in the stable for some years to come so educate me with your FJR experiences please.