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Miscellaneous data points: I've never had a strap-on blow off the bike. I have had a magnetic get loose from a large gust of wind. Dirt will eventually get under the strap on base and work like rubbing compound on your paint finish. Regular removal and cleaning is a must. No matter what type...

Quit yer bitchin! At least you were on your way HOME. You need to have that happen on the way TO work and then have to spend all day explaining yourself. Don't ask how I know :rolleyes:

Find some black rubber hose with the ID and OD you need and slice off a piece the correct thickness.

IMO, not a good idea. In my distant past I was in charge of R&D for a company that made gaskets and other sealing parts for motorcycles. While most rubber parts are black, there are so many different types of material, all with different chemical, thermal, mechanical, etc. characteristics that...

You seem to be blaming Yamaha for the price and they may or may not be fully to blame. Yamaha sets a suggested retail price, your dealer sets the actual selling price. Many dealers have computerized management systems that have a pricing function. The system is parameter driven and takes the...

That's a cool idea! I wasn't too happy to stick that velcro patch on the body work knowing how hard it would be to get off later without damaging the paint. I think I've got some of that rubberized flexible magnetic sheet stashed somewhere and I can give this a try. Thanks!

I got my 2007 FJR back in Feb and I cruised this forum and put about 12,000 miles on her 'as is' before deciding what needed fixing. I got it all back together a few weeks ago and have put down some more miles and can now report in with some miscellaneous thoughts, hints, how-tos, and...

Where exactly "under the fairing" did you put it? I have the same unit and was going to put it centered and right under the nose, but after measuring the fender/fairing clearance and looking at the fork travel spec, it did not look like there was going to be enough space left for it at full...

I have the Hot Grips and used their dial type controller for exactly that reason. With changing air temp, changing speed, different pairs of gloves, etc. two choices is not enough variability. With the contoller you'll be like Goldilocks and find the setting that's just right!