Is that an European MCNews ? I didn't see that in my September issue.
Richard
Dave Evans wrote:
> Guys,
>
> This may be old hat too some but....
>
> I just got the latest edition of MCN, which has a double page feature on the
> new FJ1300. It would appear that Yamaha have given us shaft drive and an
> electric adjustable wind screen, but not hub center steering. What is
> interesting however is the following, and I quote..
>
> "The FJR's alloy frame harks back to the revolutionary design of the Yamaha
> GTS1000 sports tourer, which boasted high tech innovations like hub center
> steering but failed to catch on in the mid 90's. The GTS's OMEGA frame,
> cradled the engine at the bottom, with separate front and rear sub-frames to
> support to clock assembly and seat." Blah Blah .....
>
> .."Unlike the ill-fated GTS the FJR1300 has conventional suspension"....Blah
> Blah Blah
>
> Now, all I need to find is a rear shunted GTS and a new FJR1300 that been
> smashed at the front a few rolls of duck tape, 2 coat hangers a spot welder,
> some self tapping screws and I could have my dream bike!
>
> Has any one actually attempted to put shaft drive on a GTS?
>
> Its nice to know that I'm riding an "ill fated bike", sounds kinda like she'll
> sink after striking a large pothole at speed, on her maiden voyage.
>
> Regards
>
> David
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