And there won't be, not until they redesign the bike significantly. At that point, it will probably gain cruise (and my bet is that it will be throttle-by-wire).
I really like the throttle and CC on the FJR's. I have a Rostra on my C14 but the FJR is smoother and more constant. If and when Kawi does this to the C14, that's when I may upgrade my 2010. Otherwise I'll just ride mine until the wheels fall off.
I really like the throttle and CC on the FJR's. I have a Rostra on my C14 but the FJR is smoother and more constant. If and when Kawi does this to the C14, that's when I may upgrade my 2010. Otherwise I'll just ride mine until the wheels fall off.
I've had cruise on many bikes, and just like on this one, hardly ever use it.
But I dare anyone to ride a 2014 or newer FJR through Oklahoma and Kansas without using the CC.
But I dare anyone to ride a 2014 or newer FJR through Oklahoma and Kansas without using the CC.
Beary
So basically you're saying the 2014 FJR or newer is so slow that they have to have CC because it would take a lot longer to cross those states and they'd get bored and fall off their bikes?
I don't have to shake my hand out like you do because I use my cruise.I wouldn't have to shake my hand (rarely have to do that though) by using throttle lock either. And the only here is you and others who want to use cruise like if you were driving. For your own protection, you should ALWAYS have your hands on the handlebars and have the brake covered in case you need to brake immediately due to an animal, or whatever other peril out there. And I do that, because I take riding and my health seriously. I only engage it if my hand happens to tingle or something, but it's just seconds, if at all (so no cruise needed). Now, if you want to use cruise, by all means it's your life (just don't endanger others'). But just don't give me your crap when you're the one being unsafe . Rant off. Have a great weekend ahead folks.
I wouldn't have to shake my hand (rarely have to do that though) by using throttle lock either. And the only here is you and others who want to use cruise like if you were driving. For your own protection, you should ALWAYS have your hands on the handlebars and have the brake covered in case you need to brake immediately due to an animal, or whatever other peril out there. And I do that, because I take riding and my health seriously. I only engage it if my hand happens to tingle or something, but it's just seconds, if at all (so no cruise needed). Now, if you want to use cruise, by all means it's your life (just don't endanger others'). But just don't give me your crap when you're the one being unsafe . Rant off. Have a great weekend ahead folks.
I wouldn't have to shake my hand (rarely have to do that though) by using throttle lock either. And the only here is you and others who want to use cruise like if you were driving. For your own protection, you should ALWAYS have your hands on the handlebars and have the brake covered in case you need to brake immediately due to an animal, or whatever other peril out there. And I do that, because I take riding and my health seriously. I only engage it if my hand happens to tingle or something, but it's just seconds, if at all (so no cruise needed). Now, if you want to use cruise, by all means it's your life (just don't endanger others'). But just don't give me your crap when you're the one being unsafe . Rant off. Have a great weekend ahead folks.
Cruise is an excellent feature and should be standard (or optional) on any bike in the touring/sport touring segment. I thought it was cool when HD made cruise standard on the 'S' series (Slim and Fat Boy) which are not touring bikes at all. And you can add it as an option on other bikes. On my 1200 Triumph, I used cruise 95% of the time in all traffic conditions, highway and city. There is definitely 'flat earth' thinking with respect to cruise. Its not there so you can sing the YMCA song or do needlepoint while you ride. Or even just to rest your hand. It is easily used to maintain constant speed with less effort while still keeping hands on bars and covering the brake.
More motorcycle industry foolishness: it should be against the law for 'street legal' bikes (or any vehicle) to be sold with built-in speedometer error. It's okay for toys on tracks, but not real transportation. I have three bikes with three different speedo errors! So cruise helps alleviate this mess. Another unfortunate consequence of motorcycle riding is the proximity of the gauges to line of sight. Even on Connie, peripheral vision can't pick up the speedo like it can in a car. Unless one is riding in attack mode all the time. I loved the giant digital speedo on the Triumph.
Even so, I like the cable throttle on the Connie way better than the RBW throttles on all the Euro tourers. So mccruise and done.
Built-in nav? Never. Add-on Garmin better in every way.
Adjustable handle bars and grips? Meh. Good marketing idea but impossible to get right from factory.
A backrest for rider and passenger. Meh.
Better stock tires. Meh. It's a consumable; roll your own ASAP.
The ability to open the saddlebags without a key if the FOB is within range even if the bike is off, same for storage box? Just allow the latch to close down with the lock open. Fancy not needed.
USB ports in place of a useless cover over a blank spot? I'm just thankful for the spot so you can add what's useful for your needs.
Be thankful the bike is plain with a huge aftermarket. Let the factory concentrate on what they do best- engine and chassis. Let the aftermarket handle the comfort and convenience. It really is the best of both worlds. Holy smokes the griping and complaining over factory accessories when they get it wrong! And it is the norm. Fancy factory features sure do win magazine shootouts, though.
SCR... I was just using your list as a springboard, not attacking your ideas.
I would literally hate it if everyone agreed on everything. It would be very dull indeed.yep