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Welcome. I'm in Long Beach and just turned 54. I also have a 2008; she IS a tiger and kitten at the same time and her name is Kat because she purrs most of the time I ride her. Enjoy! :)

Kyle, She's purrrty; just like mine! Ride safe, Ed

You know, I lost a left bag too - no sounds, no horns - just disappeared. Just thinking out loud... Maybe a design error (read: ignition switch)(?). I guess cheap insurance may be the ticket... Sorry for your loss. Ed

God bless his soul. My prayers to all of our fallen brothers/sisters and their families. X

Update: Went looking for missing bag a day later: ziltch, nada, nothing. Nothing along the roads, freeway, center dividers, streets... :( 20 mile trip one way from work to home. Ordered a new bag from the dealer: Case: $608.99 Lid Protector (Side Rubber Strip): $40.99 Reflector...

Thanks for your takes guys - ride safe........ X

:angry2: Damn! Came home from work, parked the bike for 40 minutes; when I came back out, the left side hard bag was missing. Thoughts rushing through my head: When I got off work to head home and when I took my helmet out of the bag, did I close the bag and lock it back up properly? (The...

Install is easy; you do have to take the grip off It locks around the tube via clamping action... It's a "must have"...

Thanks Bill! :) Ride Safe... Ed

What recommendation can anyone give me on the tool for the Throttle Body Sync? The Motion Pro Sync Pro is currently retailing for $99; just wondering if there was a less expensive alternative tool. Thanks, X

I felt the same squirreliness on my 08 last weekend. Luckely, I was exiting the freeway. Ended up pulling over next to a Yamaha dealer and pulled in. Upon futher examination, had a 2" long tapered piece of shrapnel aluminium in my rear tire. The dealer didn't have the tire in stock (of...

MADCO: Great looks, good functionality, easy install. It's what I'd recommend... X

2002 Black FZ1. I miss really miss her: light, nimble, fast, and she fit me perfectly. I'm still trying to get use to the +150 lbs of the 2008 FJR. But once I get going, she a fun ride.... X

When my clutch "throw" was adjusted way down, I seemed to stall often at startups. I re-adjusted to a farther engagement distance, results are better. My bike does "flame out" from time to time; it's probably a combination of break-in period (<300 miles on bike) and me getting use to the...

She's purrrrteee; just like mine! Congrats! X

I'm 5'7" and just purchased an 2008 FJR1300A. I'm coming off a 2003 FZ1. The FJR is almost 150 lbs. heavier than the FZ1 and just as tall. I'm being sooo careful not to tip this girl over and living on a "hill", I've got to be extra cautious. I did the "Skinman's Seat Mod" on both my FZ1 and...

A dealer had an '07 AE that was $2200 cheaper than a '08 - and I still picked up the '08. I just had to have the Black....

Thanks guys for the input. I had a Vista Cruise on my FZ1; it had a flat spot where it would "slip" at around 70mph. Tightening it would make it "stick" just a bit; I just learned to live with it. I like the looks of the throttlemeisters; they're just so damned $$$.... I'll probably get the...

I was thinking it's for blocking the heat "flow" from reaching your legs/calfs(?)....

I'm getting to pull the trigger on a set of throttlemeisters; on the throttlemeister's website it says the larger one's are easier to "engage" (customer feedback). Just seeing if this is true - what's your take? Or maybe other recommendations? Thanks!