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If the problem is, in fact, "Irremediable"? -- then, one must question the history of the bike. Maybe?, look into the first 4 years and 3K miles -- maybe there's a clue there...? Maybe find a big/competent shop (PRO YAMAHA, 5-Star Certified Service) that can assess the chassis alignment/frame...

Speaking of: When Gen Is had their TPS recall, I sent (he who will not be mentioned) my VIN and he sold me a warranty TPS. I sent him back the bad TPS (after I installed the new one) and he credited my account. Win-Win -- I did what I wanted and his shop got paid warranty labor. (and MamaYama...

If it doesn't work out (or if someone else wants one...), here's a Black Shadow -- a little more 'get-up-and-go' than a Rapide. MECUM Auctions Monterey, CA August 18-20, 2011 1954 Vincent Black Shadow:

Well, I don't know anything (first-hand) about the S1000RR -- but, I have read a few 1000cc race-replica magazine comparison-tests. It's hard to imagine blown engines when the bikes are made to be raced...? :o :huh: But, as to its roadworthyness: in a comparison-test with a Ninja 1K (and...

'Fred W' makes a salient point: replacing a complete wiring harness on a modern motor vehicle is no small task (akin to replacing the frame...)! :o The remedy may be worse than the disease...? :unsure: I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about getting a complete wiring harness replaced --...

The Rekluse is certainly riding a wave of popularity, currently. These kinds of things come-and-go -- given the opportunity to view over-time. Back-in-the-day, 2-stroke short-track racers had little-to-no compression braking. When the throttle was shut off they continued on -- like...

Congratulations. Not too much to be very descriptive -- up there -- scrub trees. Not many have been to Hearst ON -- above there (N.) be dragons (well, maybe polar bears...?).

Of course not -- you ride the superior Gen I... :) Re, the poll: MamaYama (and NHTSA) appear to think the Gen II is scarier... :o :(

With around/close-to 100 HP and given reasonable weight -- it should be enuff... :o It's a stroked 675 and may incorporate the fun of a 675 with increased usable, every-day, power? I've a friend who test-rode one (a 'roadie') at a dealer and he praised the engine highly. I looked at one (a...

Make sure you tell the new guys what asshats you think the other guys are... :o Seriously, maybe a call to Yamaha Motor Corp. USA (Cypress) customer relations may be in order -- to inform them of how unfairly (you feel) you're being treated by one of their franchised dealers? They may want...

The cooling system is sealed until the pressure-cap opens and connects the system to the overflow tank -- the overflow tank is open to the atmosphere (not sealed). BTW, the overflow tank is where coolant additions/corrections are normally performed. As to coolant loss: the FJR's coolant pump...

"...I chased a rainbow down a one-way street... dead end And all my friends turned out to be insurance salesmen..." John Prine

"Ticker" cause of 'engine grenaded'...? Or, "marbles" (CCT) was the cause...? :unsure:

On tour for the rest of July -- something-like 10 different dealerships:

I think a lot depends on the new-ness of the tow vehicle...? Newer CAN-bus electrical systems and (computerized) Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) don't look kindly upon folks adding new lights (or, other electrical loads) -- where's your engineering degree? You may need to install a...

Well, air quality has improved since the advent of oxygenated fuels. Adding ethanol to gasoline helps reduce the U.S. reliance on foreign oil, then -- Add to that: motor oil with the API/ILSAC Starburst lower viscosity; and 2011 and all future GM gas powered vehicles, a semi-synthetic engine...

Yep, total engine disassembly (usually); shift drum/shift forks -- last pieces to come out, first pieces to go in. +1 Bent shift forks are fixed in big/better m/c shops all the time -- have been for decades. ('cept in certain NorCal Yammie shops where it's deemed waay too expensive... ;) )

Convenient, yes -- suitable, maybe? -- but, logical (probably not...). Efficacious logic and sound reasoning would counsel purchasing MamaYama's 'made-for-FJR' model-specific rear-end lube (or "equivalent" -- made to the same specs...). "Available" and "Works" might not be the same as OEM...

Aerostich customer service personnel, usually, have a pretty good handle on what-fits-what. S.O. uses this: She also has an Aerostich "Stich" bag -- made just to put the suit in. You're welcome. Yes -- remote border crossings (where they may actually welcome you -- someone to talk to...)...

The important thing in/about rear-end lube (sliding hypoid gear teeth) is EP additive: "EP, or Extreme Pressure additives minimize metal-to-metal contact. EP additives in lubricants chemically react under pressure and elevated temperatures with the metal in gears to form a protective film and...