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Yeah, I can relate to the kickstand experience too. But in my case, it was the velcro cover on my leather riding boots (over the zipper on the inside of the boot) that caught the kickstand extension and popped it back up just as I was leaning it over on the kickstand. Unfortunately, the bike...

I had started the bike and was letting it warm up, and was getting my helmet. The gas dumped out so fast that it had to have come from an overflow hose. The bike does have a fuel filter, but crud in the tank, and the lines, could be part of the problem. I'll try draining the float bowls. No...

Thanks for your replies. I checked all the fuel lines and didn't find any cracks or breaks. And I checked the drain screws on the float bowls and they were tight. This bike has an on/prime/reserve fuel cock. It tends to leak a little (mmmmm, kinda like it's owner). So, it must be a stuck...

I own a 1985 Yamaha Maxim 700 with an inline 4 cylinder engine. I've owned this bike for 22 years and it's been a great bike that I still enjoy riding. Recently, I cranked it up and was letting it warm up. Before I knew it, it had dumped all of the gas in the tank on my garage floor. I've...

Thanks xcsp. Interesting site.

Sorry to hear you dropped your bike. I know what a sickening feeling it is. I've dropped mine twice also. Both times due to operator error (not paying attention to what I was doing). But I'd like to explain how I dropped it about two months ago so it may save someone else from making the...

Good save, mcatrophy. Glad to hear the only casualty in that experience was your underwear. And thanks for the pictures. Interesting looking country. But I would pretty much avoid roads that look like the one you are riding on, unless I was on a dirt bike. Also, here's another bit of advice...

Enjoyed your post. Congratulations on getting your FJR. Beautiful bike. And I really like the silver stripes. I also used the same kind of handlebar straps (on the Suzuki) to trailer my bike a few months ago. I wasn't impressed with them. They tended to bunch up to the inside of the...

Thanks Fred and Geezer

Thanks for all your help. I checked the Bike Effects site and the Westco battery seems the way to go. Geezer, how can I get a discount for being a Forum member?

I need to replace the battery on my '04 FJR. This is the first time I've had to replace the battery on this bike (I've owned it for 2 years). I see there are lots of websites to order a battery from. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good battery distributor or battery brand? Is it...

Well, excuse me, but my '04 FJR is definitely NOT crap. I love this bike. It handles great, it's very fast, and it's a beautiful bike. But, remember, the FJR is a sport touring bike. Not a pure sport bike. It's heavier and bigger than a sport bike. Yes, it's a little top heavy, partly...

When I bought my used '04 FJR two years ago, it already had a Russell saddle. I immediately went on a 3 day trip with some friends. This was the most comfortable seat I've ever had on a bike for a long trip. In three days of riding, I never got butt sore. However, I did have one problem with...

Yeah, to me the bags are just too handy to leave at home. And I always want to carry extra clothing, water, tire repair kit, etc. whenever I go anywhere. I've ridden with them off several times, but I didn't really feel much difference in the handling without them. Also, I think they look...

You might want to try searching suspension settings in the tech forum. Lots of good information there.

The first time I saw an FJR was in a motorcycle magazine around 2004. I fell in love with it immediately and knew that was the bike I wanted. Unfortunately, a new FJR was out of my price range. So I had to try to forget about it. But I didn't. Then, about two years ago, I was looking...

Very, very sorry to hear this. My prayers and thoughts are with Tyler and her family. Hang in there, Tyler. Good luck. Al

Very, very sorry to hear about your accident. But very glad to hear you and mrs. Cdog are OK. From the looks of your bike, y'all are very fortunate to be able to walk away from that. And condolences on your bike too. It hurts to look at it. (mine is cerulean silver too).

59 and single. But my sister loves my FJR and rides with me often.

When I bought my '04 FJR in 2007, it came with a Russell saddle. Soon after I bought the bike, I took a 3 day trip on it. While I can't compare the Russell with other custom seats because I've never tried them, the Russell saddle was the most comfortable seat I've ever had on any bike I've...