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I linked the excellent ABS test and maintenance post done by our dearly departed @ionbeam in #3, above. Test and Maintain ABS

Just make sure that what you are plugging does not exceed the fuse rating of the glovebox circuit. I believe that the glovebox socket is fused at 3 amps (12 V nominal). 36 watts or a total of 7 amps at 5 V. Plenty to charge a phone and a powerbank, if you want. Just don't try to run a...

A. Depends if your iPhone pigtail is designed for 12V. Most USB chargers run 5V so you would have to bring it down with some sort of an adapter. B. The glove box circuit is switched. I plug a USB cigarette lighter adapter into the socket and plug my USB charging cable into that. Provides...

The windscreen isn't stock, but you might be able to pick one up if that is what you want. I'm not familiar with Gen I screens, so I can't make a specific recommendation. Why not post a "Wanted" ad on the forum in the appropriate section. Someone might have a Gen I screen (OEM or aftermarket)...

ABS? If so, the early ones had some issues. It pays to change fluid (every couple of years or even annually) and "exercise" the system regularly on a wet or sandy parking lot or use a "jumper" to actuate. https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/test-and-maintain-your-abs-system.136000/ How many...

You are responding to a 9+ year old thread and to a tongue-in-cheek comment made by Redfish...

I have a Givi V46 and buffeting hasn't been an issue. (I also have the Givi SR357 rack which supports the case nicely and also helps strengthen the rear subframe to some extent. (Fairly easily broken aluminum casting in subframe if top box is overloaded.) I don't have any experience with...

A lot of controversy over balancing beads. Lots of people love them!

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The math is right although doesn't account for the "pinch" effect or the fact that tire wear reduces the radius (and circumference) over time. I wouldn't expect these to be major factors, but haven't done the calculations. If I REALLY want to know how fast I am going, I look at my GPS, not my...

I have narrow orifices in the ends of the tubes (not sure of the size, but less than 1mm ID) to reduce fluctuation which isn't as good as having a large enough air gap to prevent fluid from potentially entering the engine. There are better designs out there but this works OK, didn't cost much...

I use a simple four channel manometer filled with ATF. The throttle body synch has a significant effect on idle smoothness but not so much effect on overall performance. A good place to start with the TBS is to lightly seat all four valves and then open each half to three quarters of a turn...

Why is the engine getting so hot that you have to turn it off? Shouldn't do that! In any case, starters are most likely to have problems when they are hot. If the gauges are going off or the display is blanking out, it is likely because the starter is drawing an excessive amount of current...

A 190/55-17 has only about 1.6 % greater circumference compared to a 180/55-17. (About 1 mph difference at 60 mph.) As previously mentioned, Canadian FJRs seem to have a larger speedo error than US models - certainly more than the less-than 2% improvement for a 190 tire vs the 180. (As I...

Your Gen II numbers are pretty close to what I see. Exact numbers are difficult with the Analog meter. The accuracy of the speedo with the CT (compared to GPS) is remarkable. For prediction of the amount of correction you might expect with a tire change, the calculator linked (below) is great...

I thought it got vehicle speed from the rear wheel...

Nothing "wrong" with it. Speedometers almost always indicate a higher speed than actual. (Not just FJRs) Using a larger rear tire (190/55-17) will correct some of it (just a 0.8% (correction 1.6%) circumference difference). Some people use a "Speedo Healer" but the odometer accuracy will...

I have found it to be slightly high (on my Canadian Gen II) compared to GPS, but only a percent or so - less than the speedo.

Yamaha sells them, but I think in lots of three cylinders with keys but you willend out needing a separate key unless you re-key. If you can find a lock cylinder on eBay or from a forum inmate, lock "wafers" can be changed around or replaced to re-key to your ignition key. If you don't have...