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Dave - My 2012 seat moved to and fit my 2016 just fine. Your soul can be fixed. -Steve

Some thoughts to consider from another forum. -Steve

Historical (GEN I/II) footnote. My understanding- distribution to Yamaha Canada was thru Yamaha Europe. (Maybe it still is) Canada got immobilizers because that is what Euro bikes were equipped with. This is why some Gen II bits like the foot covers and the mirror mounted handguards were not...

My Yamaha Canada insider says that it may be that Yamaha USA has too many 2023/4 unsold units, as hinted above. Since its only a paint change, building ‘Canada only’ 2025 machines cant be much of an investment, Yamaha must have a bunch of immobilizers on hand. Now dont all you ‘mericans come to...

I appreciate there is a big difference between 2006 & 2016, but as far as failed headlights go, consider this - Thread 'Both headlights, at the same time?!' https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/both-headlights-at-the-same-time.181139/ (look at post #15) The key takeaway is, I think, sticking a meter...

Neither hater or expert. You did well, had the right gear on, (except now there is photographic proof why laced boots are not the best choice) and it appears you walked away. If the machine is a write off, this is the best time of the year to be shopping for a m/c. (silver lining). If you have...

You might consider having it scanned and turned into a .pdf file. Easy to search for terms etc. You can always print a few pages to take into the shop as needed when ‘only paper will do’. Coil binding is a better choice over 3 ring binder style if you stick with paper. -Steve

Are you recommending Yamaha Ring Free, or one of the many more reasonably priced alternatives? I’m still not convinced rings are the issue. I did use Motul Engine Clean the previous two oil changes. And since I am asking questions, is there a PAIR close off kit you recommend? -Steve

FJR rule - under 8 (mph) no frt brake unless frt wheel is straight! -Steve

This is my understanding. Comments about oil in the intake side are mis-guided. I am happy to leave it, as long as its working correctly, since it would cost $$ to remove. When I retrieved the bike today I asked my three questions. The plumbing is all reinstalled correctly, the cut off valve is...

LED lamps flicker at a rate the human eye cant see, but a camera can catch it, which is likely what happened to you in the first photo. -Steve

Whatever you purchase and where-ever you mount them, be sure to think about overwhelming your turn signals. FWIW, I think higher and further apart is better. -Steve

Yes, I just came back from a long hot 2 weeks. I am about to pick up the bike (tomorrow) so I will be asking - Was PAIR cut off valve eyeballed for cracks, proper installation? (Service Manual doesnt suggest any test) Proper connection of all the PAIR plumbing? Is crankcase breather hose routed...

Another thought. Pulling the O2 sensor - if its oily, this would suggest oil ring failure? -Steve

You are making my point. I have owned the bike since new, all maintenance has been done correctly. The oil consumption started about 20,000 kms ago. PAIR failure - what to test? a cut off valve? Crankcase ventilation- where to look? What further investigation might you suggest? -Steve

Motul 5100 for the last 2 yrs. -Steve

~120,000 km, ~75,000 miles. -Steve

Upon head removal (for valve check) I find this - The shop says the oil rings are the issue. Yes I have been adding oil between changes. Not much, 200/300 ml. once between changes. I would not consider the exhaust outlets as oily. Never see any blue smoke or smell 'oily' exhaust. My options...

Here you go. -Steve

R-Gaza is in Latvia. Not Russia. The T-Rex engine guards are better looking. YMMV. -Steve