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I appreciate the feedback. Even the caffienated ones. I got the FJR with only 4000 miles on it. I want it to go more than 100,000 miles so am cautious about treating it right for lowest maintenance costs as well as safety. I typically shift around 4k RPMs as it just feels right. Nice to know I...

I noticed that the fuel injected engine is much more stable with the clutch out at low speeds. Low speed turns with the Suzuki SV650s made me feather the clutch to avoid stalling. The FJR is easier to handle at slow speeds with the clutch all the way out.It certainly seems odd that a motorcycle...

I was reading the 2005 manual and it indicated that upshifts should be done at the following speeds: 1st -> 2nd: 12.5 MPH 2nd -> 3rd 19 MPH 3rd -> 4th 25 MPH 4th -> 5th 31 MPH I've been riding a Suzuki SV650s before I got my FJR and the bike would stall below 2500 RPMs. At these...

Yesterday I bought my first sport touring bike. The intention is to get out with my wife on the back for some fun adventures and trips. The bike came with a JMCB-2003 CB/Intercom. It has hard wired connections for the driver and passenger. Unfortunately the bike did not come with headsets for...