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SkooterG, Almost any tubular sheathing is good, when installing on new wiring runs. I'm not a big fan of that stuff, unless it fits the wire bundle fairly well, and then you will need compressed air (and maybe baby powder) to get the wires inside. Even then, the ends of the sheath should have...

I agree, but I would add that it is never too late to defend your wiring. You can get split-sheathing, which can easily cover existing wire runs. Choose a size that overlaps itself by half a turn, when holding the wires. You can also get spiral-wrap, to gather and protect wires in bundles...

LoknLode, Welcome from the boonies of Utah! Pull up a seat, and relax among friends.

Here is another mod to reduce heat on the Gen 1 FJR. Note: I found this, but I do not have a Gen 1, so I can not vouch for the effectiveness. The link is not secure, so everything there is at your own risk. I would not expect great result from this minor mod, but then again, maybe every little...

Gary, PM incoming.

Tim, Those links I have are busted, too. Did you try the Wayback Machine? They may have "snapshots" of those pages from the past. Start with the newest, if you have choices there. They may not have the direct link, but a post that mentions those links may still connect to the right pages...

Waldo, Factory recalls are free maintenance. Have the VIN in hand, and you can contact the Yamaha mothership directly, by phone or on-line: https://www.yamaha-dealers.com/public/web/techpubs/nhtsaPublications.html Yamaha customer service 1-800-962-7926 They will have the recall records for the...

Azuqui, Yamaha has the records of all recall work done on your FJR. Have your VIN in hand, and you can contact the Yamaha mothership directly, by phone or on-line: https://www.yamaha-dealers.com/public/web/techpubs/nhtsaPublications.html Yamaha customer service 1-800-962-7926

Azuqui, Check the Cam Chain Tensioner for a green dot. Old CCTs will not have the green dot; they are known to be weak and may fail completely. Change out an old CCT soonest. I would not ride the FJR with an old CCT there. You do not need to dis-assemble anything to check, but a strong...

The OP wanted to know his true gas mileage. Forget the bar gauge. I have a 2008. Does this approach (from an earlier post) not work, on a 2006? Here is a direct, real-time gas mileage readout:

BigBlue, https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/proud-new-owner-of-an-fjr.179450/post-1448801 https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/proud-new-owner-of-an-fjr.179450/post-1448802

BigBlue, Check this link, and Search by your VIN: https://library.ymcapps.net/library/om/app/index.html?baseCode=6150&langId=02 Download the .PDF and a copy shop can print it from a flash drive, as a booklet.

BigBlue, That top bar on the gas gauge is not equal to the bar spacing you get from the lower bars, because the top of the tank is domed a bit. I believe you can choose to see the digital display showing your present gas mileage constantly in real time, on one line for the display. On my FJR...

BigBlue, If the FJR falls into turns, the front tire is under-inflated for your weight. If it stands up in turns, needing effort to hold a turn, the front tire is overinflated for your weight. The rear should feel planted, but not harsh. 40F/42R is a good starting point; at your weight...

Ice_station_zebra,

BigBlue, The FJR is somewhat top-heavy. You may not notice this in flight, but it can be a handful in the parking lot. With the good mileage of the FJR, you can get by with just half a tank of gas (or less) at first. When the last segment of the gas gauge is flashing, you still have maybe...

Martin, Welcome to the FJR sandbox! Pull up a seat, and relax. There are separate (different) heat fixes for the Gen 1 on the left side, the right side, and the under-tank heat blanket. You should find these posts on one or more of the FJR forums, but I have a Gen 2, so I'm no help there...

BigBlueF1, Welcome to the FJR sandbox! As for buying the bike, search far and wide. Don't get "tunnel vision" on any one bike. Many FJRs come home in a trailer or truck. Mine came shipped from the MidWest USA. The Fly'n'Ride option is popular, here. Tempest will search every CraigsList in...

Derpies, Until you decide on lowering, and maybe beyond that, you should always park the FJR where you can ride out going forward. Backing up, especially if that is an uphill back-up, is very difficult for most FJR riders. If I must park where there is a downgrade, but with no way forward, I...

If you have a cap-type socket wrench tool, and it does not fit the oil filter tight enough to work, clamp a 2x4 to the workbench, with the 2" side upward.. Put one of the socket flats directly onto the end of the board, and dent the one flat inward with one good shot from a ball-pien hammer...