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Ok, I'm due for my 16K service. I've already done everything except the swingarm and steering head bearing services. I'm going to do them, but I'm kinda cringing at the $500 bucks the dealer wants just to do those 2 items. I've seen a tech write up on the steering head bearings, but what...

https://www.fjrowners.ws/fjro4/usa.html In the RH upper corner under Tech info, there's a link to FJR speed in gears. I'd post a pic, but can't figure out how. Sorry. Mike

Well done Carl! We're happy for you and Cheryl! Remember, your only as old as you feel, and the little tykes have a way of making you feel like an old fogie one minute, and like a teenager the next! Good luck and congrats again! Mike

Well, I got the pan mounted last week. Finally got to go for a real ride on Thursday. The pan works as advertised for the side drafts with the wind and behind semis, very stable now. As for cooling, helped a little out on the highway, but in stop and go traffic, it makes it worse. The pan...

Sounds like the usual FJR lean surge. Usually cured by fatten up the ECU/CO settings by doing the Barbarian Jumper mod, or installing a Powercommander or Techlusion black box. I did the jumper mod. It worked quite well. It took care of most of the lean surge, plus made the bike run a bit...

I too have taken the plunge and ordered a Russell. It's there right now, should ship next week. I can't wait to try it out! I've got the Corbin close on right now, and it is much too hard for my boney little ***! Good luck. Mike

That is SWEEEEEET!!! I'm a pilot as well, and can well attest to flying in weather. Radar ROCKS!!! I'd love to have one, but that price is WAY out of my price range. Mike

I took about a 5k vacation last year. About 3K on the oil change, and she started shifting poorly, so, time for an oil change. I took a crush gasket with me and had to find an auto parts store that had a filter, as the dealer had neither of these items. Once the scavenger hunt was over, back...

Full coverage insurance and a disk lock for me as well. If they want it that bad, I guess they can have it. I'll just get another one with the insurance money. Mike

Nice job Rocket. Where did you get the insulation? I'd be interested in this mod for sure. Mike

Thug, I've got a Shoei X-11 and the speaker and mic fitment for my Starcom system was a piece of cake. The speakers are very thin and fit right into the ear pocket. I don't think a little foam removal in the ear area is going to compromise the integrity of the helmet. Just be careful, neat...

I carry all but the last 2. I'd vote, but seeing how it's not allowing me to make multiple choices, I won't. Mike

Colin, There are a couple popular types of speakers. There's the in helmet speakers, and then the in the ear speakers. I personally have the in helmets speakers with microphone, as I have a Starcom system to talk to wifey with. It will also do 2 way radio, radar, gps, music, and cell phone...

I too recently purchased an X-11 and MAN is it awesome! Great ventilation and great fit. I don't notice the noise at all, course I NEVER ride without foamies. Mike

Yes, it's obvious to "me" that when your nuts are getting roasted, there's too much heat staying in the engine bay, transmitting to the gas tank. It's obvious to "me" that when your shins are getting hot, and you have to do the Crommeit heat fix on one side, then the other because the condition...

Why not do both? One on the way there, one on the way home? I think the Cherahola is much more scenic. The Dragon is pure adrenalin! After riding both once, I'm looking forward to both again, but probably the Cherahola more so. Be safe on your trip, and take plenty of pics. Mike

Congrats to you hard core guys!! I'd like to a SS1000 or BB1500 sometime in the near future, and to see you guys doing crazy stuff like this just adds fuel to the fire! Mike

Howie, Welcome! My answer to the ticking ? is to buy the YES and ride it! I don't think my '05 is ticking at 16K, but there is some top end noise, pretty much did this since new. I don't understand why it's so hit or miss with the tick issue. I can't comment on the size restrictions to the...

Woodstock, The FJR is the only full faired bike I've ridden that didn't have a lower belly pan of some sort. It's just open on the bottom. The belly pans are designed to help scavenge some of the hot air out of the engine bay and off the exhaust and dump it under the bike. This is my...

Anyone use the Calsci belly pan? Does it work? I've heard enough negatives about the hot wings, but never anything about the pan. I'm looking for a way to help scavenge some more of the hot air out of the engine bay and route it somewhere else. Thanks in advance. Mike