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But the geometry is such that a specific change in dogbone length doesn't translate into an identical change in ride height. In fact, increasing the dogbone length LOWERS the bike.

Silencers = Mufflers (at least in this context) OEM have the connecting pipes as part of the muffler. Some aftermarket solutions have a more generic muffler along with a bike-specific connecting pipe as a separate piece. Decibel killers (inserts into aftermarket mufflers) are added to quiet...

I still have to get down to your area at some point. I was in New England (ME and NH) just once this year and once last year. Never made it as far as VT in these trips.

I find my heated grips are sufficient to keep hands more comfortable with modest temperatures (or wet). Heated waterproof gloves are the gold standard for comfort! I have a pair that I rarely use but they make a big difference keeping fingers warm to the tips as well as the backs of the hands...

You are replying to a thread that is three years old written by someone who hasn't logged into this forum for two years! (Yes, Pirateship.com is a lower cost alternative for domestic shipping in the US)

Come on now! At least use a couple of wraps of duct tape to protect the wheels. Anybody knows that much!

You can't get a finger behind it to push the pin out? Anyway, it probably isn't going anywhere but if you really want to get it out and can't access from behind, heat up a straight pin or piece of fairly thin stainless wire using a butane lighter and stick the hot wire into the top of the pin...

Battery and starter is definitely what I would have suggested first. Did this change come suddenly? Frustrating... Load test battery and then check starting amperes with a clamp-on DC Ammeter. Hope you figure it out (or sell to someone with more patience). Have you had compression checked?

Any more of a ******* comment than your statement, below? I would hardly call a collection of manufacturer's recommendations laughable. As for engine oil, I would change based upon mileage and not worry about going well over the 4,000 mile recommendation if I accrued those miles over the...

You obviously know far more than Yamaha engineers... From the owners manual (2011)

Generally, the GIVI SR357 rack is favored as offering the best topbox support without undue stress to the subframe.

Is that a "no crank" or crank without catching? You may have given up on it but I'm sure a prospective buyer would want to know details. Good luck with the sale.

All mufflers fit all years, but there is a design change (rear talecone) in the Gen III+. This is either Gen I or Gen II - difference being an additional catalyst in Gen II (doesn't affect performance).

Then probably not "worn out". The inserts will help if you find the highway drone to be too much. I prefer quiet!

How many miles are on the mufflers? I have no experience with these but I once had a set of Leo Vince slipons. They were quite a bit quieter with the inserts (although still louder than stock), but they got even louder as they got more miles on them. Fiberglas packing deteriorates after a...

Suspension (springs) in seat. Added for heavier loads.

Don't think you can safely ride it there? You might want to check the radiator fill level and check the fuse for the fans. I would leave your brake flasher and auxiliary lights disconnected when you take it in. (Disconnection of accessories is the first thing most techs will do before trying to...

Build info? (Rider height/weight?) Leather or vinyl? Asking price (assuming a trade for OEM stock seat in good condition)? Pictures?

I agree, but steam in the empty headspace of an incompletely filled cooling system can cause the temperature to register as hot. Disconnected fans could be an issue although I find that mine rarely come on unless ambient temperatures are warm and the bike hasn't been moving at all for at least...

Welcome! What model year FJR? Service manual is invaluable if you do a lot of your own work. Lots of info and experience here, so ask away if you have questions. Note that the forum search function works very well.