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I've got almost 5K miles on my front 023 'GT' (only have a front GT -- somehow, I got out of synch on changing both?) and it still looks great. :) In the past I've totally shagged other front tires @ 5K. :(

"I ain't gonna carry it -- I'm gonna ride the damn thing." (hey, it's friday... ;) )

Can one still stay at the old hotel (B&B?) on the main street -- the one with the hot-tub on the roof...? :unsure:

I have a riding buddy (Minnesotan) who's still hung-up on 'smoky-treats'. When riding interesting/challenging roads, he often gets well-ahead of the group and will park at a road-side pull-off. He'll then take out a partial butt from his cig-pack, light it, and look like he's been waiting for...

The poppet-valves on modern (DOHC) engines don't go 'out of adjustment' very often -- if at all. US Govt. EPA emission mandates for the past couple decades have ordered manufacturers (cars) to guarantee compliance for 50K & 100K miles. These rules have forced engine manufacturers to get really...

Do you know why (what was the cause...)? :unsure: (sorry, didn't you buy this bike used...?)

"In the afternoon I watch the clouds drift past the bald peak of Mount Tukuhnikivats. (Someone has to do it.)" -- the late Edward Abbey: Hey, thanks.

OK, that helps -- (I assume?) he bought this one used? How much does he know of its history? Hit a pot-hole? Curb? Bent rim? (we know the fork-tube is bent -- just trying to 'flesh-out' the whole issue, if there is one...)

I see you're in the 'crash club' -- do you think that was the cause of bent fork-tube? If so, you may also want to check for a broken steering stop (do the h/bars turn more in one direction than the other?). The FJR's fork-tubes are relatively large diameter but thin-walled. They get strength...

Not if we keep on-topic... What's with all the bullying...? :unsure: :(

Yes, if you expect me to believe you... :huh: And, please keep the conversation objective and on-topic -- above personal attacks... :(

MamaYama (Cypress) never wanted to bring the FJR to America in the first place -- they had to be forced (and paid...) to do it...! :o :(

Yes, that simulates oil use/conditions -- and, they used oil analysis to achieve those algorithms. BMW autos and M-Bs have even more sophisticated/complex on-board oil analysis (OK, they're not really analyzing...) equipment. Antiwear additives are commonly needed where rubbing/sliding...

That may be true for modern GM engines that have on-board oil analysis and, up-to, 25K mile oil-change intervals? :unsure: For most/others, the motor oil just can't be kept clean enough to get to the point of detrimental additive depletion. Also, modern automotive engines (with more...

How'd you determine that -- oil analysis...? :unsure:

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Be careful, here -- especially with "boutique/specialty" motor oils (not so much with the 'majors'). Oils may not be entirely compatable? Maybe you should lab-test (mix/heat at home) first? If there's a 'Mil.Spec' on the label -- all's OK -- Govt. mandates 'Mil.Spec' for military to ensure...

S.O. had a leather Corbin on previous bike (67K mi.) -- always covered it with a waterproof cover when it rained. You're welcome, mate.

The FSM is quite specific and detailed about how the FJR's (modern, factory-fill, AGM) battery must be charged.

Not as much as one might think... Figures I found: ZRX1200 - 82.5 lb/ft @ 7K : '11 Ninja 1000 - 81 lb/ft @ 7800 Of course, the 800 RPM higher torque peak is represented in the horsepower numbers: ZRX1200 - 122 HP : '11 Ninja 1000 - 136 HP