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Yes I ride mostly highway, but at idle they do go back to just "slightly warm". If I stop for more than a couple of minutes, it takes about 2-3 more miles to get back up to temp. I have been wondering which wire controlled that, I think I may be doing that mod anyway, but it sure will help...

Originally I couldn't keep my hands on them after a mile or two. Now, even after new grips and controller, I can hold them on there all the way to work 25 miles away. They are pretty darn toasty by then, but what bothers me is they take so long to get there. With only a thin pair of gloves...

I had issues with my grips last spring and started a topic, but can't find it any longer. My grips were smoking hot when new, then last year they only got warm and took forever to even get that. Well, I've had it in the shop twice and they replaced the controller and now the grips. They are...

I received a reply from PCA that I admitted overloading the rack, so they will not replace it. This is because in their opinion I carried more than 6 lbs in my trunk for 2 short overnight trips. Their estimate was wrong, because I use a V46, not the E55 they used for estimating, so that allows...

I originally purchased the 1st generation of the PCA (Premier Cycle Accessories) trunk mount for my 08 FJR. While I loved the look of the mount with the FJR logo in it, I could see why it failed after only 2 years of light/moderate use. It was replaced by PCA with their second design which...

I havent changed gloves, although I do know how they effect the temps. I have a thin pair for cool weather, and a thin palm/thick back pair for cold stuff. Both pair I would never need to run the control above 3/4. The other day I had them cranked all the way, then after a 15 mile ride I...

I'll have to check that, you might be on to something there. <_< I know it may sound typical of cold weather riding, but I ride down in the 30's and sometimes even the 20's and the grips have always provided more than enough heat within the first couple of miles. What I can't say as...

I have a 2008 AE with 15k miles. Just the other day I noticed two things that seem to have changed. 1. Engine temp seems to take longer to warm up. I normally drive 5 miles and i'm up to the middle of the guage. Now, I only have 3 bars and it takes almost 10 miles to get the 4th bar. Seems...

That is similar, but not the same. Mine never rattles unless I hit a bump. If I drive on gravel, it is constant rattle as I am rolling along. Touch the brakes slightly and it stops until I release the brakes and it starts back. I hear it most below 10 mph.

Yes, I used RTV. I had orignially tried some grease designed to stop squeaks, but it did little to no good at all. I didn't use much RTV, just a small thin layer right where the piston contacts the pad. If this doesn't hold, I will try something else, but so far this is working. I am not too...

Sorry about that, I should have clarified it better in the first post. I can't say I have tried it with the engine off, but I would expect a little fluctuation then. It definitely is less noticable with the harness installed, so there is a definite load on those grounds.

So far the silicone is still working. Pull the pads and clean the back side of them. Apply a thin coat of high temp silicone in a circle shape where the piston meets the pad. Carefully re-insert the pad trying not to rub the silicone off. Once in position, apply the brake to stick them...

The harness I added doesn't have a relay, just adds an additional path to ground. Why the question about how often I run the blinkers with the bike off? The harness I installed did appear to "help" a little bit with the load and I don't notice the fuel pump fluctuating as much, but the turn...

Notice in the title I put a "maybe?"... I don't remember my fuel pump, or other lights dimming with my turn signals until recently, so I was questioning that if the ground spiders were starting to corrode and build resistance into them, "could" it cause this issue? As it turns out, it is...

I installed the roadrunner harness's the other day, and while I don't notice the fuel pump speed changing as much, the lights seem to be the same. All connections were tight and clean, so likely it is the battery getting a little weak, or just the wiring going to the lights. Either way, but...

I'll do some testing, but I figure the harness won't hurt either way. It will be interesting to see how it will effect it. I have thought about switching to LED lights as well, just haven't found the ones I like. I will report what I find out.

While I had my wheels off to get the tires replaced I inspected the brakes. The clips are there, and they put a downward pressure on the pads, but they still rattle side to side since the clips only put a downward pressure on them. What I did that has at least temporarly solved it is to put a...

I am not sure if this is a symptom of a ground spider, or just typical, but I have an 08AE, and have been noticing that when my blinker is on, the fuel pump changes tone to the blink, and I have noticed the other turn signal will dim as the other brightens. Basically it looks like when A...

Paypal sent! I should have done this last year.... Thank you!

I've put about 500 miles on the PR3's so far and they are smooth as silk.... I haven't pushed them hard yet, but in the moderate range they are working just as good as the PR2's did, only without the bounce. They do look a little different with the extra grooves, but that should improve wet...