8Rider6 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Haven't been on here for years, but last week I picked up a new toy. A 2015 FJR1300A. This has been my dream bike for about 4 years now. I've had a 2002 Honda 919 since 2012 which I still have, and had a 1996 Bandit 600 from 2008 to 2011 which was my first bike. I found a pretty good deal on this ($1k under bluebook) from a dealer and only had 5600 miles. I absolutely love the color too and 2015 is the only year for it. This is a bike I'll probably hang on to the rest of my life, I'd likely only get rid of it to trade in on a newer model year of it, or something drastic. Only having had a Bandit 600 and Honda 919, this thing is infinitely better on the freeway. So much more stable, not fighting the wind, tons of power, etc. I can't wait to ride it more! And yes, I'll be removing and replacing the tank protector, not quite my style. Edited June 14, 2018 by 8Rider6 Pics 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Sweet bike. Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Nice looking bike! The FJR is a great touring machine. I really like my 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys. So... Unfortunately I had my first negative experience with the bike today. I went to leave work, put the key in, turned to "On" position and nothing, dash didn't come on at all. I seems as if they battery was dead. I had it jumped by the police where I work and it's seemed fine. Now that I have it home, I have it on a battery tender (there was a connector left on it by the previous owner. What are you guys thoughts. Can I likely trust it if I let it charge overnight? I had a trip planned Saturday out of town I'd rather not get stranded on. Do you think it's likely the bike was just sitting and died due to that? I just find it strange it's 1 week after I got it and I've ridden it probably 150-200 miles until this happens. I would've that would've been enough to get the battery charged again. So, is it likely not holding a charge now? If that's the case, I guess it's new battery time? I find it very strange, as my 2002 919 has never had an issue. I haven't touched the battery since I got it in 2012, never used a battery tender in the winter and it's started up every time. My biggest fear is an alternator/magneto issue, but I would not at all expect that on a 2015 bike. Edited June 14, 2018 by 8Rider6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Do use the steering lock. My bike has a stupid setting past the lock that leaves the parking lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Yes to the steering lock, but I don't believe it has anything beyond that that would keep lights on. I've never noticed any one after locking it in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nevermind... Checking it, it does have parking mode passed the lock.. I'm sure that was it, I feel like an idiot now, lol... Never had a bike with that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I think motocat is on to something.Look at the ignition,there should be an icon for parking lights after the lock position. I found out about the parking lights the hard way in a motel parking lot in Fort Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Never mind,you posted at the same time I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice! I love my 15A! Welcome back to OR and to the FJR Family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 If your concerned at all just do a basic voltage check. Should be around 12 to 13 sitting. Shouldn't drop much below 10V while cranking and should be 13 or above while running and charging. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice bike. Considering one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Thanks! I'm not really concerned about it unless it happens again, I'm pretty sure it was my mistake and muscle memory just cranked it all the way to the left in parking mode without realizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Congrats, nice looking new scoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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