Being a 2007 owner (also), I can tell you that the throttle abruptness issue was from the
stock FI map being too "Emissions friendly" (lean from the factory at the lower rpms).
It is a simple fix that can be done a number of ways. Some have been happy with adding
more fuel (over the whole...
I agree that all these bikes are great,
I am not very versed on the BMW but
know the Kawi and Yami very well.....
The point made here that the FJR isn't as powerful as the
C14 is a very mute one at that. In stock form, the FJR doesn't
come as hot from the factory. Though, even both bikes...
Radman,
Not bad, not bad... Good stuff....
How about you forward the calander a few decades and check out these fellas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYO_mhAzD1A
-or-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5CnRr_nzc8...feature=related
Webby
Ok,
Got around to taking some pics with my Givi E52 trunk, touring rack, backrest and one other.
Goldwing Mode:
With just the touring rack and backrest.
The other,
Webby
Joe,
A perfectionist work is never done! Those babies are a work
of art just in the polished state. Those babies are on for good.
I don't know if you recognized the pic but you were there when
I took that one. Thanks again for all your work on this project.
I still owe you a few beers...
Just a little update all,
I recently switched out my stock Yamaha "capped" covers with some block off plates that Joe2Lmaker made for me.
These block off plates work very well and install fairly easily on the Gen II models. Remember to use a short ball-end allen for those tighter spaces.
The...
08FJR4ME,
Good post. You are correct... Short ball-end allens make for a very smooth removal and re-install.
Here is a closer pic of the plates (almost installed) Joe made up for me:
WW
FYI...
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOU GEN I OWNERS CONSIDERING THESE PLATES.....
I don't know if Gramps has posted up about this yet [ (edit:) Looks like he already did] but... The pair covers do not come off as simple and easy as they do on the Gen II's. Gramps and I were going to change out his...