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My FJR got rear ended last Sept. After many months of this and that the bike was finally "repaired" in Feb.of this year. Bike still had a major rattle in it. Insurance said they would pay for repair if the shop could find something "broken" otherwise I would have to pay for the labor. Shop gave...

I bought a new 2010 from the Louisville Yamaha dealer for 13K last July. Tried to buy one from a dealer in Lexington, Ky. but they asked a ridiculous original price. Low balled me on my trade. The e-mails went back and forth so I called the Louisville store and after 5 minutes got a good price...

I got my FJR 2010 back from an accident repair. Bike went down on the right side after I was rear ended. Fairing was scratched, mirror busted & bag toasted. All was replaced and she looks great. The problem is when I hit a bump in the road the fairing makes noise. I noticed it on the way home...

I don't due a lot. I charge the battery once on week for a couple of hours. I have a bunch of battery chargers. A four stage fancy one I use on my boat battery and a couple of moto chargers. Not sure if the Walmart cheapy or the batterytender works better. I use a multimeter to check the voltage...

Buy the V-strom. 65 HP at 480 lbs. 50 - 55 mpg. It has a decent windshield and a rack. If you keep it a year or so and want the FJR they are easy to sell. I sold mine in a week. Kinda wish I still had it. They are tall bikes but at 6 foot tall it should not be a problem for you. They are great...

Greb, I dont do much. Winter here is mid-Nov to March. I keep the battery charged with the aid of a pigtail that hangs out the fairing. I charge all of my bikes about an hour a week and check the voltage with a multimeter. Buy one. They can tell you the charge of your battery at an instant. I...

Maddmax, I love HDs. I have had three of them. I had a Superglide a few years ago. I kinda miss it. They are great bikes for cruising as you know. They handle better than people think. Most guys do the stage 1 (pipes, remap, air cleaner) to get 5% or so more HP. Maybe 75-80 HP. The RK is a...

I have no such problems with my wife. Years ago after riding on the back she said " This is not fun. I will buy my own." So she did. A new BMW. I made her ride it through the winter. We only had one car but two bikes. She has a Sportster 1200R now, which she loves for reasons I can't understand...

I have been riding 40 yrs. Never been knocked off a bike. Rode for 10 yrs in Miami traffic. No accidents. Moved to the north 10 yrs ago. Great riding here. My wife and I decide to go to a lake where we have a small boat for a pig roast. I say you take the truck and I will ride the FJR. Radar...

Bill, Sounds like a great ride. Congrats on your FJR. I too love the adj windshield. I wear earplugs so no wind noise with the shield in the lowest position. I ordered a Givi shield for my bike. Have not tried it but the +2" will help this winter. At 5' 10" just need a bit taller shield to get...

Bob, Congrats on your FJR. I bought a 2010 a month or two ago. No problems. I don't ride my other bikes as much anymore. I still love my 06 Sportster. Just a great bike for 55 - 60 mph country roads near where I live. My advice for what it is worth is do nothing for 1K or so. The seat...

Never really considered the BMW when I bought the 2010 FJR. Been there done that. 5 BMWs in total over the years. I was thinking of a Concours 14 which the bike mags rave over. I liked the Triumph Sprint but the riding position was a bit sporty for me. I looked at the various forums for the...

Lee, Calm down. Do nothing for a month. Ride the moto & see how it is for you. You bought a top of the line ST. I have had mine for a bit more than a month. Changed the oil (no problem). I just rode the bike, played with the controls and tried to get used to it. As far as farkles here is my...

Geez, I didn't try to start a tire thread. Just a first impressions thread. Anyway, after 1K miles the bike has smoothed out a bit and it handles better because I know how to ride it. MPG is great and ergos are great. Changed the oil. Not hard. Need a name for her like a boat would have. Silver...

Dave, You are an idiot to ride in that traffic ! I did it myself for 10 yrs in Miami. I got run off the road once a year at least on purpose. The merge game is not fun. Hated the tinted windshields cars have in Miami. I know you are a hell of a rider with eyes in the back of your helmut. Stay...

I going to do a mini tour from Cinci to Anderson, SC to see my sister. Plan on riding the Smokies on the way down and back. Its been many years since I rode that way. Not going to do Deals Gap. First day is to Maryville, TN and then on to Anderson. I have a little extra time. Any can't miss...

I hate freeplay so when I bought my 2010 I tried adjusting it before I left the dealers lot. No tools. I have mine at a couple of millimeters. Not much. Just follow the cables and you will find the adjuster. Not a hard job.

FJRB, 2010 with 500 miles. A wet behind the ears baby. I live in the Midwest. Ride the area around Cincinnati. Been to the OC for a few weeks off and on for training. Beautiful weather but too many people.

Glad the you are unhurt. Same thing happen to me in Miami. Saw the car coming and laid down on the tank. The driver did not hit me too hard and the bike was out of the shop pretty quickly. No injuries. Since that hit I have been very cautious about traffic. I look at my rearview until the car...

I had my FJR a short time (500 miles) When does this moto loosen up as far as the engine goes ? I have noticed at first the bike vibrated at 4K. Not so much now. I keep the bike under 4.5 K except for a couple of time up to 6 K. Can't control myself. My 650 V-Strom changed character at 1 K...