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Checked all the spiders and was indeed bitten! Left front corner under the tank (S4).....just like many of you. Did report the incident.

Battery terminals are clean and tight. All around the battery looks in order. Will lift the tank and begin examining the spiders. Why is the tank always full when you have to do this? Will make certain to report any issues found. Thanks for the advice.

Ditto Slime Compressor and add a Stop-n-Go plugger. Saved me on the side of the road three times.

Ignition recall performed upon receipt of the offical notice from Yamaha. FYI, only electrical farkles are PIAA lights up front and Hyperlites in the rear. I too suspect a grounding spider issue. Thanks for the info.

Recently had to replace fork seals, until then only routine service (14K miles). Twice in the past few weeks I have been slowing for a stop or turn into a business and she shutdown, no warning. Dash went blank like the key was off! Cranked right up both times, ran fine rest of the ride both...

Bought the set at MOTOSPORT.COM delivered for $262 (2 weeks ago) next best was $268 at MOTOXOUTLET.COM

Ditto on familiar story. There area a couple of dealers in central and north Louisiana that will accomodate you for about $26 per tire if you bring in the wheel and new tire. Most all others refuse to mount tires you purchased elsewhere or charge outrageous labor for such service. Check...

Have an '08 FJR purchased a year ago. Looked at it and the C14 and obviously chose the FJR. Yes the C14 has about 6hp more at the rear wheel but by all accounts gets slightly lower mileage when the two are ridden the same. FJR has a slightly larger tank and saddlebags which come with liners...

Best I've seen was back country roads, solo with loaded bags but keeping it at 3,500-3,900 range. Averaged about 49. Two up with loaded luggage, running 65mph on similar roads we averaged 46. Solo and hammering it, not so good but lots of fun. As for the gauge, when I get down to 2 bars...

If you like it now wait 'til ya had it a year! Just spent my 1st anniversary in the Texas hill country. Can't put into words how great it was on a Feejer. This bike is the one bike to own..

57 & 2 up at least once/month; the other 29 days/month I ride alone.

Thanks Forum to members who reported their ignition switch failures. A visit to the NHSTA's web page to read the recall announcement I noted in further research, that FJRForum was stated as a source of information leading to their decision to investigate this issue. Amazing that Yamaha...

Just took a second look at the tire and focused on the tread, not much remaining! Guess looking at the "ridge" had me like a deer in the headlights. Time to purchase a new front tire, but not another 021 for sure. Thanks for the help.

At 3600 miles on the original BT-021's I noted a ridge developed along center of the tread, front tire only. I have put a few hundred miles on since, when its not storming, and the bike handles OK, but have noticed little front end vibration. Back tire looks great, even wear, lots of useable...

Ditto most everyone who has replied on this issue, buy the FJR! I also spent several months reading everything I could get my hands on or find on-line. To quote my old dad who seems to get wiser to me as the years pass, never buy a first year model...maybe even wait past the 2nd year. Hate...

I've had mine almost 5 months and finally got the wife to go along on a 3 day trip into Arkansas. First off she was surprised how much stuff she could put in one saddlebag; also being able to pack a liner then just stow it in the saddlebag - pop it put at the hotel. She is 5'-4" and had a...

Ditto the Welcome and advice to take a safety course. I went 25 years in a cage then back to riding. Found out quickly how rusty I was especially at slow speed stuff around parking lots, etc. Go easy, watch your back, those side street & parking lot entrances! Amazing how many folks "didn't...

My '08 was manufactured in 12/07 (according to the tag) and it has the abrupt throttle referred to experienced with earlier models. Have checked the freeplay, cables, etc. and everything seems to be well within spec so the G2 sleeve and throttle cam appears to be the logical step. So far this...

Bought an '08 two months ago after spending several months doing research. Wanted bags, windshield, etc. and ABS. Looked at Beemer K and R bikes, Goldwings, Concours, ST1300, even Harley touring models. Hands down best bike for the money; too many features to list. Just remember, whatever...