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Valid points but BMW service is around $330, I think that's an ECU check with oil service and final drive fluid change. I would think that is comparable to a Yamaha dealer for the same services. I do all my own maintenance and the dealer will reset the light if I can't find a free solution. The...

You will love that engine, when someone says "not FJR fast" it is a total different delivery of torque. You should experience a boxer at least once if you love motorcycle riding. The RT is too big IMO, BMW guys say it has lost the ST feeling and has gone soft. I did not test one when I had the...

The perfect companion for any FJR owner, nice mods too....stop posting this everywhere I look DaJudge, Garage is full. GLWS

You would think a mechanic would know where the parking brake is, and are parking lot blocks too expensive ?? Damn shame, the GT3RS is a rare bird....was.

You are right, I stand corrected. I first saw the graph on a small tablet. 2-3-4 are closer now,2015 to 2016, I don't know how that compares to my 2005. 90 mph is 5000 rpm on the RS, I forgot what it is on the FJR but the next outing will resolve that. 3 bikes in 2 years has me forgetting that...

According to that Yamaha gearing graph, the gap between 2nd and 3rd is even bigger now. That was my only complaint with my current 2005 and really comes into play on roads like 129 Deals Gap and several Arkansas routes. I never did mind high RPM on this motor but the next gear was always just a...

Take the bike from mr ********* and never let him have another. Organ donor, probably at the expense of someone innocent.

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No odd noise there RMWL.

Did your dealer replace the CCT ? He is a moron if not. Ready for the video if he did.

I did the same, there is no reasoning or pattern. One reason I traded a Versys 650 was the insane rate on that (dangerous) 65 hp fun bike that they rated as a sport bike, an R1 would have been cheaper to insure. Not kidding. The older 2005 FJR is 1900.00 a year with Progressive...was...

Progressive in Texas has changed, extreeemly expensive. So if my FJR has a slightly forward riding position it's a sportbike ?

I would be interested in seeing that "chart", I thought rates were determined by the company, not the agent. Hell, living in my zip code seems to be the killer for me.

I swear following the 5 valve gen 1 FZ on fast rides smelled different, optimum was 7000 rpm in a group of 5. Race fuel smells better, costs more and you can tell your friends back home you used it. Dragon fuel

It's funny how some people think a higher octane rating is better, 93 burns slower than 89 and is meant for high compression engines and those with compressors and turbochargers. If an engine is designed for 89 that's what works best. I doubt Yamaha did studies on fuel but used 89 to tune the...

Get that project done buddy ! The best riding is now and I wish you success very soon.

A set of $20 frame sliders just can't be good.

Sometimes a break makes better progress. I use an air compressor to blow away my dust and clean the hard stuff if that's an option. Hang in there and good luck.

Probably. It is a warm bike to own, other big HP ST's throw the heat in different places. Swap with a buddy or test ride another bike when it's hot for comparison.

Boots and riding pants help. In comparison, my Gen 1 during Texas summers is toasty but never painful, that's with boots and mesh pants only.