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  1. HYCLE

    ABS is erratic

    I need some enlightenment. If all I have for sensors are two wheel speed sensors how does the controller know chassis speed? Does the FJR have inertia sensors? Or are we talking the theoretical chassis speed, based on the faster of the wheel speed sensors? I don't have a factory manual to check...
  2. HYCLE

    Gathering of the Clans! August 2-3-4-5

    Add Hycle to the list aka: Mike Whalen I can be a designated driver if needed. Or at least I can guide the group walking back to the Red Lion.
  3. HYCLE

    Gathering of the Clans! August 2-3-4-5

    I would love to join in on good sea food, can I bring RogDeb and GFran too?
  4. HYCLE

    ABS is erratic

    Guess I forgot to mention all the infomation needed for the ABS to activate. Like the ignition must be on, the brakes must be applied, the ABS light must be out and some systems are programed to see that the wheel is slowing faster than possible for a safe stop on that vehicle and lock up is...
  5. HYCLE

    ABS is erratic

    The ABS will activate when the front and rear wheel speed sensors are not sending the same speed signal. If your front brake is pulsating due to ABS activation, then the controller is seeing a signal of the front wheel about to lock up. This can be due to one of the two wheel speed sensors or...
  6. HYCLE

    Gathering of the Clans! August 2-3-4-5

    I did the same thing and it was only a couple bucks more than the discount rate using AARP. Terri and I will see you there.
  7. HYCLE

    Original Grip Buddies install and brief review

    I want to thank the original poster for the nice product review. I have been using grip puppies for years and don't like it when they soak up water. I want to thank Dirty Hippie for allowing me to see just how great Dave will stand behind his product. When I order a set for my bike I will make...
  8. HYCLE

    Rear ABS Not Working ABS Light Not Coming On

    While the crash damage was being repaired at Roseville Yamaha, I had a used ABS unit installed. The used part was from JBs old bike and is now working great on my bike. I just got a follow up call from Zac at Roseville Yamaha, he was making sure I was satisfied with the repairs. While I was...
  9. HYCLE

    Valve Checks vs. Adjustment Required Poll

    My first valve check at 40K miles required no adjustment. My second valve check at 80k miles required 4 shims to correct slightly tight valves. Work was done at dealer and I didn't ask for specfics.
  10. HYCLE

    Quincy LaPort Rd One more time

    Bike is staying at Roseville Yamaha a little longer,not riding this weekend. Crash was a minivan did an illegal lane change into the side of me at 30mph, I bounced down the road a bit and ended up with two broken ribs.
  11. HYCLE

    Quincy LaPort Rd One more time

    I want to ride, I want to ride, I want to ride. :dribble: :dribble: :dribble: :dribble: Hope to get my bike out of the shop this weekend. With Terri being the voice of reason,I might have to wait another week or two before a nice ride with friends. :rolleyes:
  12. HYCLE

    It's Feegers birthday

    :yahoo: :yahoo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :yahoo: :yahoo:
  13. HYCLE

    Quincy-LaPorte-Bucks Lake Road Ride? - ...or?

    I see how it is. You wait until my bike is crashed and my ribs are broke, then you announce a ride early. :assassin: :assassin:
  14. HYCLE

    Anyone Wanna Buy an '05?

    Sure I could use another parts bike. That is mine would be the parts bike and I could ride the low mileage 05. Call me, I am home resting my broken ribs.
  15. HYCLE

    Happy Birthday -fjROB

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB
  16. HYCLE

    fjr plastic

    Yes the plastic is still here. I need to figure out what it will cost to ship. I have an offer of $600 for every thing in the picture. I did find some problems on closer inspection, the front fender is missing a mounting tab and the front center section, below the radiator has melted against...
  17. HYCLE

    fjr plastic

    Sorry, I guess silver matches your hair color better than blue. :P Or you could paint it Q-tip white. :D :D :D
  18. HYCLE

    fjr plastic

    I have the headlight that lists for $301. Did you need the front frame where the headlight mounts that lists for $399 or the rear subframe that lists for $582. Send me a PM for "lets make a deal" Mike
  19. HYCLE

    fjr plastic

    Sorry glove box is gone.
  20. HYCLE

    fjr plastic

    Show me the money. I see the, I would like to have..... but how much do you want to spend?
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