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+1  Very good trip. My 17 has a new name, The Buick, as ~G watched the back end wallowing around like a Buick Le Sabre.  I had the preload set higher and the damping lower.  Haven't found the ideal combination yet, but it maybe a higher preload and standard damping.

Well I have an ES now and there isn't much to dial in.  The suspension is the only part of my '17 I am not thrilled with.  It is not that the suspension is bad it is just not performance oriented.  It doesn't slow me down but it doesn't put a smile on my face either. Having a great time out...

So will you have it ready in time for LaPine in September?  :D

Bushtec trailer hitch for 2006-present FJRs. These go for $299 new at Bushtec. Sale include the the stays, and fasteners. Asking $149 shipped Conus. If you live in Canada let's talk.   Top Q

+1.  The only thing missing is a banner with a name such as Scooter's Used FJR dealership.  Here fixed my own post.

Day 3 I stopped at the Outpost again for breakfast because it is good, I am creature of habit, and John Day is not a large community. Good breakfast again. I was odd in a pleasant way to be in a restaurant and feel about 98% risk free. Today route is pretty simple. Up Hwy 395 to Walla Walla...

Sometimes I use Spotwalla but didn't on this trip.

With new tires on the FJR, good weather in the forecast and Oregon opening up it was time to head to NE Oregon, spend a couple of nights in John Day for some great twisty road fun. Heading south of Spokane into the wheat fields. Good ride nice day. Get to Lewiston and stop at a Subway for...

This is a mistake and I will fix the post.  What I meant to say is the sag is 1 inch with just the bike.  When I am on the bike the sag increases to 1 15/16 inches at preload setting 1 aka Helmet only. Sorry about the confusion. Thanks for the compliments.  I put a lot of thought and effort...

Update. Race Tech just called. They do not have a spring for the ES. I asked about the Ténéré and he said it is a completely different shock. Much longer and I was trying to compare a SUV to a small sports car. Said he'd love to sell me something but had nothing for sale. Nice they called me back.

Thanks for posting.  It was worth it. 

Sure.  First I have to find a spring.  Hopefully one is available.  Also have to check the dealer for the installation price.  I don't have the tools to do the work. And thanks.

In this thread on October 16th I said, “If I was in the market I'd go with an non-ES model and swap out my suspension.”   Fast forward to December 2019 and I bought a 2017 ES.   Fast forward to June 2020 and 7,000 miles later and the ES is a disappointment.  I should have bought an A model...

The idea for this ride was to find some roads I have never been on. I whip out my favorite book. Best book I ever bought. The best 346 best roads in the state with ratings. And for the most part the author's nailed it. For some reason the Touchet River road stood out. And what a good...

Bump price drop.

Welcome to the forum from Spokane Washington.

I did a valve check, replaced the engine coolant and spark plugs on my Gen 4 '17. I also removed the air induction system because that's what most of us do. I did it on my 09. Next I added engine coolant, installed the tank along with the three connectors underneath and fired up the bike. The...

Congrats on your new bike.  Awesome.  Far be it from me to say you could fix your FJR to work for you.  You found a bike that works for you and that is all that matters.

We had to do the same last year.  Sorry for your loss Dave.

Day Two The idea today was to ride on a couple of roads I have never been on, see Moses Coulee because I have never been there and see Monster Rock. The route today didn't go to plan because the guy who likes to rant on Garmin managed to get a couple of waypoints out of sequence taking him on...