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Yeah, for slab-droning it probably won't matter much. Low speed stuff (parking lot, garage, etc.) could be handfull as well as any quick avoidance maneuvering (deer, etc.). Dan

While the shape looks good (nicely done), this is going to make the bike much more top-heavy. If I were to want to add fuel capacity, I would want to somehow find a lower location. Dan

I use these instead: They are a Gold Wing accessory. I'll look and see if I have a part number or link... Edit: Found it. I ordered part number "BBH15407 Trunk Cubby Net for GL1800, GL1500" from "CycleGiant.com / WingStuff.com", $7.99 each. Dan

2012 Center Stand (Gen II): 2013 Center Stand (Gen III): My understanding is the difference in the foot pad (at least) makes the Gen III easier to get on the stand. I know mine is a piece-o-cake, even fully loaded for the long haul. Da

I prop the plastic away with a short piece of PVC pipe: Then I tape a small piece of tin foil to the engine just below the filter: Keeps things neater that way. I also have a small plastic squeeze bottle with kerosene in it that I use to hose off any residual oil after I'm done. I like...

I seem to remember having to do that when I removed the left side fairing before. There is going to be a lot of time spent taking things off before I actually start the valve checks. Dan

Excellent advice, thank you! It is these little pearls of wisdom that certainly come in handy. I will be removing both the left and right side plastics since there are other things that need to be done while it is on the operating table. Dan

Yeah, I got the valve cover bolt washers just in case. On the ZRX engine mentioned above it was actually the valve cover bolt washers that would take a compression set, the result was a leaky gasket. Gasket was probably okay but I replaced both to solve the problem. I don't have any problem...

Yes, I will document my step-by-step starting with the plastic-ectomy. Stay tuned... Dan

Yep, I ordered (and received) the valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, CCT gasket, coolant pipe O-rings and the rubber washers that go under the valve cover bolts. Also OEM spark plugs. On some bikes I've worked on (Kawasaki first Gen Concours for instance), the valve cover gasket never...

I have a 2014 A that just turned over 27,000 miles and I ordered all the parts for the valve check (gaskets, spark plugs, etc.). They arrived the other day. So I'll be diving in over the next couple of weeks and checking things out. I'll be replacing the coolant and brake/clutch fluids also...

From a November 8, 2012 review at Motorcycle.com (https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2013-yamaha-fjr1300a-review-91462.html): "Engine internals are largely the same as before, with a few notable changes. The engine now sees sleeveless cylinders and low-friction piston rings. EFI...

They had gleaned this from talking to the Yamaha technical representatives when learning of the enhancements that the Gen III series had to offer. Dan

Early road tests of the first Gen III model (2013) reported a slight increase in the horsepower at the crank from 145hp to 147hp. Dan

I like this version of an ST1300 much beter: Dan

What ever happened to "normal" looking headlights? The frowning robo-cop looking headlight turns me off. Dan

It is the main reason I bought my 2014 A model. That, and the integrated electronic cruise control. Nice double whammy. 27,000 miles later and I couldn't be happier. Dan

Same here! Me and a couple of riding buddies were in the vacinity of Ballarat (the ghost town in the Panamint Range near Death Valley) when a couple of F-18s came roaring by hot-dogging it. They saw us and decided to give us a mini air show including some full AB buzz jobs right over the top of...

This makes a lot of sense, good analysis. The only thing I wonder is why they didn't just use the brake light switch (and subsequent circuit activation) as a trigger to interrupt the cruise. This is how the Audiovox works, cruise disengages as a slave to the brake light actuation. My biggest...

I discovered the exact same issue. In my case, I felt that it was taking way too much front braking before the brake light would come on. In stop & go traffic where I was only using the front brake, the brake light was not coming on until I was braking moderately (not often enough). So, I...