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Built in August 2004, described as a 2005 model, registered new here in the UK in 2006, my US-spec. Gen. 1. As the saying goes, 'It's had some work done'!! It's now got the following farkles (see what I can remember): MRA Vario screen with VSA-B extension Osram Nightbreaker Laser 200 headlamp...

The black Yamaha carrier plate is ABA-2D261-30-10 and by now, I think you'll do well to find one but it would be by far the easiest to adapt onto a third-party frame. The top case recall kit is 5JW-PLATE-KT-00 and includes the black plate mentioned above, along with a stainless reinforcing...

Got one on my 2005. Pre-load is just a ring above the spring. Unlock a grub screw, insert the 'key' (metal rod that comes with the shock) or an Allen wrench or anything that fits and wind it round till you get where you want to be. There's also a very useful ride height adjustment at the bottom...

So THAT'S where I'm going wrong...??!!!

Or any other Gen....!!!

Reminds me of a comment on the other FJR forum: 'nobody ever changed the stock seat and made things worse...'!!!

Completely agree! There's a strong chance that what's right for you is ONLY right for you!! I tend to think that the ones with the best chance of success are those made for YOU and in that respect, I think you guys in the US probably have more choice than here in the UK. Sargent make what...

Nobody better!!

Wish I’d seen this sooner! I’ve done a ton of research and experiment on this. I started with the stock screen, moved to an MRA Vario, then to a Loster (HUGE thing) then back to the MRA with the addition of a VSA-B extension. It’s a long and detailed story so I won’t bury this thread with it...

My FJR1300, registered in the U.K. in in March 2006 but according to its labels, built in August 2004 AND confirmed by Yamaha U.K. as a U.S. bike! Confused, or what??!!