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TriumphTrophy@..., "Ron Willoughby"
<ronhawkerazm@...> wrote:
> .....
> I just rode an 2006 FJR and it felt similar for stability but had no
> character and felt like an appliance. Much more engine heat than my
> 95 Trophy even with the newer FJR bodywork. I did like the electric
> windscreen but those have been around for awhile. ...
... And they will never match the character.
>
Having been forced into an FJR (arthritis meant using a clutch lever
was too painful, I got the FJR1300AS/AE electric change model), I
have to agree "characterless". But some would say "reliable".
A while ago I wrote in this forum a comparison,
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphTrophy/message/54536I would update it to say the FJR does everything the Trophy did, but
quieter, less fuss, fewer problems, less good at attracting onlookers
(but still does), rides better, the performance is superior (except
at very low engine speeds), handles better, and uses less fuel (so
the range is greater). But, I still miss the Trophy!
mcatrophy
'06 FJR!300AS
ex '02 Trophy 1200
ex '02 Bonneville
ex '56 (?) Tiger Cub
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