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For flyingzo6--here's a link for the back rest. It bolts right to the luggage rack. Doesn't interfere with anything. https://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Pas...est_p/12001.htm Terry J

The Beartooth and Chief Joseph Highways are right in my back yard, about an hour away. I ran the Beartooth on my '08 FJR about six or eight times over the last two summers. It was a swoopy little mother and a ton of fun to run on all those curves. But it was never comfortable. I've got banged...

I added a Yamaha touring windshield to my FJR shortly after I bought it because the sport shield was just way too small. The touring shield has been okay, but I still get a lot of noise and buffet even when it's full up. I was looking at a Cee Bailey +4/+2. My question is this: Is +4 based on...

Hosted on Fotki This is one of my favorite views of my FJR. I've added the touring windshield and some risers, but the most noticeable addition is the Premier Cycle back rest. Bolts right to the luggage rack. My wife pronounces it "pretty comfortable." Just looks swoopy. Terry J

Hosted on Fotki Got a few "farkles." I've added Gen-Mar risers, a Yamaha touring windshield (which is still kind of short--time for the aftermarket), and a Premier Cycles back rest. Got about 4,000 miles now, and am getting comfortable with it. Still needs a set of Grip Puppies. Got better with...

Somedays I feel like I'm trying to learn to ride all over again. I really am enjoying my FJR except for one thing: the throttle seems jerky. As I'm getting ready to enter a corner, I twist on the throttle as smoothly as possible and I still get a "clank" from the driveshaft. Sometimes the bike...

Well, I finally had a chance to do more than ride to work. I run with a touring group full of old farts with about 5,000 years of cumulative experience on motorcycles. You oughta see 'em throw around those big Hondas and Harleys. We did about 200 back road miles yesterday just as a shakedown...

Okay, maybe I'm a slow learner. I printed off the pages on the "Yoda Riding Position" and have found out that I'm more comfortable that way. But I'm still getting sore wrists, especially the right one. Admittedly, I haven't had much opportunity to get used to the bike (I got it the day after...

Hey, I downsized from a big Yamaha Venture (look left) and bought an FJR a month ago because I was tired of horsing 900 pounds out of the garage. I'm still getting used to the idea of a bike that both accelerates and DEcelerates like this one, but it is truly a great motorcycle. This is my...

Don't mind at all--same as you. 6-2. I'm wearing earplugs, which I didn't before, but I find that I'm a lot more comfortable with the taller shield. I still get some wind. It's not the sail I had on the Venture, but I think it's doing a great job. Did a little riding this afternoon and went down...

I had a couple of small dealer prep issues on my new '08, so I had my bike back in the shop at only 490 miles. They took care of some little leaks, and did the first nut tightening and oil change. While they had it, I had Gen Mar risers and the Yamaha touring windshield installed. Makes an...

You'll have to adjust to some changes from a luxury tourer. Welcome back to the world of motorcycling. JRO, this is wonderful information. Thanks for taking the time to share it. I even went over to the BMW site and copied that Yoda discussion. Super. Should make adapting to the FJR a LOT...

Hosted on Fotki There I was, minding my own business, cruising down the super slab all by myself. Then I looked down at the speedo and realized I was going 90+!!!. These bikes are so smooth you almost can't tell. I best start paying attention. What a great little motorcycle (remember, I'm used...

Probably not the answer you're looking for, but that depends entirely on the weather after Labor Day. Generally, Wyoming will close from their side first, but expect snow anytime after the first of September. We've been caught in the snow that late and, depending how fast the temperature drops...

This is one of the better videos on riding the Beartooth Highway because it shows more of the lower end while you're climbing the mountain. Riders are on a pair of Buells. https://youtube.com/watch?v=izRS8s6uvkg The other side of those guard rails drops at about 75 degrees. You can get DOWN...