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Thanks for all the pointers on this issue. Now I just have to find the time to get out there and chase it down. My wife fell down a flight of stairs leading to a bimalleolar fracture. Surgical repair is scheduled. Between her care and 14 hour shifts at work my time is greatly limited.

Ok Gentlemen, my 2009 FJR is having speedometer issue. Started a while back but has become a regular issue now. The speedometer will rev up to a much higher speed than what I am going. I could be doing 35 but the reading is 140. Now it even follows the RPM gauge if I rev it. Thought it could be...

Spent yesterday on the bike changing oil, filter and removing/cleaning the shifter linkage. It was gummy on the down shift. Getting the bolt out was difficult due to the lock tight on it. Now it is shifting free and clear. The brake bushings are cleaned and lubed twice a year along with the rear...

Down shifting while coming to a stop made no difference and then I had no choice but to shift while stopped. Up shift was smooth as silk. All fluids (clutch, brake) were completely changed out last year and no problems until this morning. Will do a oil replacement on my next day off (next week?)...

My bike sat for a month due to weather conditions and being out of town a lot. Got on it yesterday and rode for 50 miles with no issues. This morning I got up for work and started out only to find it was not down shifting when I would come to a stop. Several tries to get to move down one gear...

Congrats on getting the hot redhead! You will enjoy the ride or years.

I think this bike will be a popular bike for Yamaha. It looks like a fun bike and will allow those who cannot handle 2 wheels but still give the thrills of a motorcycle. I would love to try one out.

One little patch of frost you cannot see and there goes your day...... Expensive slide but you are OK and that is important thing. I hope you get it back in shape soon!

I just finished the service on the relay arm for my 2009. It was the first service for this area. Now I remember why I regretted this on my 05. The bolts holding the dog bones were corroded in place. Had to drive them out with oxidizing dust falling out. Then came getting the center stand off...

No difference between my 2005 and 2009 models in vibration.

Congrats on the new bike! I don't have to wonder if the wife will get me anything for birthday/Christmas. Being single it is up to me so I can always surprise myself, lol. Good wife you have.

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the points with all of us. Bless you

I am a windshield shifter. I use the V Stream for winter riding along with V Strom hand guards to cut down on the wind chill. Once spring rolls around I put the OEM back on and take the guards off. I like the air flow when it is warm, lol.

Olympia goretex gloves if I am not using my WR Gerbing heated gloves. Summer time I let the digits be liquid cooled, lol.

I may be reading this wrong but I see it will not kick in unless you jump it. If it was the relay I would think jumping it would not make a difference as the relay is bad unless you are bypassing the relay.

It has two wheels, rolls when you twist the throttle and puts a smile on your face so you are not crazy. You already have the smart bike so get the HD, lol. Everyone likes the dumb blonde!

Sold! Thanks Craig

OK, I made a mistake when ordering my heated gear. Not looking closely at the description I purchased the permanent mount dual heat controller Gerbing brand. I did not want to mount it in my fairing so I turned around and purchased the portable one. Now I have the permanent one which I never...

I use Rotella T6 in my bikes and I do not want to go to the NERPT zone on oils,lol. Never did a clutch soak on any of my bikes. I just accepted the kerchunk as normal operation of a motorcycle. Live and learn and hopefully learn from others mistakes, I mean experiences!

My first bike was an Indian 50 dirt bike. Not much but it provided a lot of fun out in the country side. First street legal bike was a Yamaha 650 Special II. Maroon in color until I changed it, lol. Loved picking up girls on it!