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Are you sure it is the screen rattling and not the brake pads? While I agree there is movement back and forth on my '06 when the shield is in the lowest position (which seems to go away as you raise the shield), I don't notice any rattling. I do notice rattling from the brake pads in the...

Heavier? I would have thought just the opposite having never seen or felt any of this stuff. I wish Wayne would do a tour with the Cycle World Motorcycle Shows so I could see, feel and try on this stuff before spending the $$.

What were the reasons you chose the mesh instead of the 4-way stretch (Ultra II) kevlar? California temps?

Has anyone done a back to back test of the mesh verses the 4-way kevlar in hot weather? Since the 4-way offers better protection, I'd rather get that. But, if it's so warm that I wouldn't want to use it in the Summer (NY), it would be a waste of money for me. I'd like to use it for 3 seasons...

It looks like everyone here who has this stuff has the "air mesh kevlar" and not the "4-way stretch kevlar" variety which they advertise as stronger (from an abrasion standpoint) than leather. Asside from the increase in airflow, is there a difference in the protection factor (abrasion...

This makes sense since putting the side vents in the open position is suppose to deflect (cool) air away from the rider.

My second streetbike was a (black with orange stripe) '78 CB750F2. Had it for 8 years.

Ducati Multistrada.

I contacted Yamaha customer service when I first got my '06 last summer. They say: open deflects cool air away from the rider and closed doesn't. Therefore, open should be warmer and closed should be cooler.

I've come to the conclusion that it's probably best to learn how to service and install mods myself. I've yet to find a dealer on L.I. I feel I can trust in the service area and there are 8 Yamaha dealers within 50 miles of me! The name of the game seems to be big volume sales in the showroom...

All this trouble-free talk is making me re-think my decision to purchase the YES extended warranty. i only have until the end of this month to decide. On top of that, I can't find a dealer I can trust to work on the bike. Even though I got a recommendation from a member here as to a...

How did we get on the subject of wives?

HD guys only want to recognize other HD guys. Sport bikes and sport tourers are easy for them to ignore. But, the Jap cruisers are playing the copycat thing so well these days that it's making it real difficult for the HD guys to decide whether to wave or not. It's especially rewarding...

Hey, welcome back, Fred. How about an argument over the '06 fairing vents for old times sake. I'll start off. Open is hotter, closed is cooler ... :rolleyes:

North End Cycle, Indianna - $369 www.northendcycle.com

Oops. My agreement about not worrying was a reference to rattling pads, not rotors. I thought this was a common occurrence on '06 models. I'm not sure about '07s.

www.northendcycle.com ask for Paul. $369.00 48 months.

+1 Forget about it. It's a feature, not a bug.

Thanks for the tip, Joe. Of all the members who own FJRs on the Island, you're the first one whose been able to recommend a service tech. John

I'm still trying to find a dealer on the Island who I can trust to do service correctly on my bike. Any suggestions?