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  1. hoppycock

    Parts For Sale 2009 Yamaha FJR Parts For Sale

    hello from Wyoming! Would you happen to have the mirrors for the 09? I need the right one specifically but will buy both if possible, unless someone else wants it.
  2. hoppycock

    front brakes popping noise/small clunk when applying.

    Uncle Hud.   sorry I haven't been posting or reading lately. Just finished 45 days radiation treatment, cancer all gone, riding the entire time. 100 mile round trip 5 days a week.  noise is coming back on the front end and I haven't crashed and burned. Usually 75-90 up and down interstate...
  3. hoppycock

    front brakes popping noise/small clunk when applying.

    an update here. I took the bike to the Colorado shop and had it checked out. They re-torqued the steering head and did a complete check up on the entire front end. Did everything a shop should do, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels and all. Everything is tip top now! Apparently...
  4. hoppycock

    front brakes popping noise/small clunk when applying.

    I have checked the bolts and also center stand action as suggested by MCAtrophy. I still get the slight noise. Is It possible that the brakes shoes are worn out? I dread going back to the shop here in Cheyenne. I am going to stop and see the shop in Ft. Collins, Colorado on tuesday morning...
  5. hoppycock

    front brakes popping noise/small clunk when applying.

    thank you for a rapid response! I will head out to the garage and see how it works! I worry too much, probably, but I am commuting 100 miles daily 5 days a week. no problems buy I get anal over this stuff. thanks again, Hoppy.
  6. hoppycock

    front brakes popping noise/small clunk when applying.

    I recently had the forks rebuilt acct leaking and now I notice a small pop or clunk noise when applying the front brake. it happens only about 40% of the time. I checked all caliper bolts and all appears fine. I have had this shop do work before and like the Tech. New guy did this work and...
  7. hoppycock

    Cowling for cooling

    Anyone ever notice any difference in riding temp depending on the in/out position of the cowling? I tried in both, riding 430 miles west through Nebraska to Cheyenne wyoming, (89 degrees) and I noticed nothing. No increase/decrease of speed or my comfort level. Engine coolant temp never...
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