2007 fjr

[fatt boy]

Hey All......I had heard that the older model fjr would burn you up around the ankles.....but i also heard they corrected this by doing some re-routing of something...this 07 i have gets hot on the ankles to about the calf.....gotta ride spread legged to pull in some air and cool off....

I thought this model and later diden't have this problem.....

Ive only had this bike two days....so maybe it just something ill have to get used to....

for those who know more than i do....please let me know...whats happen...

thanks

fatt boy

 

[Constant Mesh]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

 

[Ignacio]

Multiple choice:

Your Gen 2 is too hot. What do you do?

a ) Buy a batch of Jiffy Pop Popcorn. Crank the stove with your testicles on top of the popper. Gen 2 isn't quite so hot now is it?

b ) Buy a Gen 1 and ride it around for a week. Return to Gen 2. Same results as a).

c ) Quit riding around in Flip-Flops and Bermuda shorts.

d ) It's a 1300cc motorcycle between your legs...things just get warm....deal.

 

[RadioHowie]

A kinder, gentler reply:

It's a shame Yamaha had to make the FJR so uncomfortable for its riders. If they had done the right thing, they would have backed off the horsepower to about 95-100, and closed off the fairing completely to thre right, left and above the radiator, making it easier to route the heat down and below the motor, rather than out and to the sides.

They should also have put the catalytic converters in the exhaust cans to put that 800 degree oven behind the rider, rather than under him/her.

Riding an 04, without the heat fixes and air management systems employed on your superior Gen II FJR (06 and up), I can completely sympathize with you. Unfortunately, without completely redesigning the fairing system, you really have only two options.....put on your big girl panties, or sell the damn thing. There are some alleged heat fixes for the 02-05 (Gen I) models, but the Gen II is as good as it gets, considering the design and implementation. Welcome from San Diego!

 

[beemerdons]

A kinder, gentler reply:
It's a shame Yamaha had to make the FJR so uncomfortable for its riders. If they had done the right thing, they would have backed off the horsepower to about 95-100, and closed off the fairing completely to thre right, left and above the radiator, making it easier to route the heat down and below the motor, rather than out and to the sides.

They should also have put the catalytic converters in the exhaust cans to put that 800 degree oven behind the rider, rather than under him/her.

Riding an 04, without the heat fixes and air management systems employed on your superior Gen II FJR (06 and up), I can completely sympathize with you. Unfortunately, without completely redesigning the fairing system, you really have only two options.....put on your big girl panties, or sell the damn thing. There are some alleged heat fixes for the 02-05 (Gen I) models, but the Gen II is as good as it gets, considering the design and implementation. Welcome from San Diego!

You are a real jewel, RadioHowie! Damn me if you couldn't sell refrigerators to Eskimos, just how many GE fridges did you sell to odot anyway? A kinder and gentler Manatee Fecker!!!

jes' sayin'

 

[Bustanut joker]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

:rofl: :rofl: :lol2: Feckin' priceless!

:jester:

 

[RadioHowie]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

:rofl: :rofl: :lol2: Feckin' priceless!

:jester:

Actually, the original premise proposed by CM is only correct in that fat is a good insulation from the cold. In situations involving heat, fat is a terrific transference medium. Wanna example? Deep frying chicken. What is it fried in? Fat!

When that fat in your ankles begins to render down to a liquid form, your calf and ankle begin to fry. YUM!!!

 

[beemerdons]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

:rofl: :rofl: :lol2: Feckin' priceless!

:jester:

Actually, the original premise proposed by CM is only correct in that fat is a good insulation from the cold. In situations involving heat, fat is a terrific transference medium. Wanna example? Deep frying chicken. What is it fried in? Fat!

When that fat in your ankles begins to render down to a liquid form, your calf and ankle begin to fry. YUM!!!

RH, just how much 100% Agave Tequila shots (goofy juice) have you had this evening? I had better do a quick catch up with you!!!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

:rofl: :rofl: :lol2: Feckin' priceless!

:jester:

Actually, the original premise proposed by CM is only correct in that fat is a good insulation from the cold. In situations involving heat, fat is a terrific transference medium. Wanna example? Deep frying chicken. What is it fried in? Fat!

When that fat in your ankles begins to render down to a liquid form, your calf and ankle begin to fry. YUM!!!

Where the *** you get off using logic here?

It's the FJR forum ya dink faced donkey raper!!

Kisses,

:jester:

 

[fatt boy]

Too bad you don't have more of your fat liberally spread around your ankle and lower leg. Fat is a wonderful insulation.

God might love smart *****...i dont....

 

[Crash Cash]

My solution to the FJR heat problem was to buy an SV-650, and ride that.

But in the winter... ahhhh, that 1300cc heater core is soooo niiiiiice!

 

[64Y80]

I've got a 2007 and learned the same lesson, hot as hell on the shin and ankle, especially the left side. My solution, I brought out my chaps from my harley days, they work well at protecting my legs from the heat.

 

[Patriot]

before our new friend attempts shotgun blasts through cyberspace:

did you try the swinging door vents on both sides open and closed to see if it improves in one or another position ???

 

[Solo]

before our new friend attempts shotgun blasts through cyberspace:
did you try the swinging door vents on both sides open and closed to see if it improves in one or another position ???

Those wings make a difference? Mike, those wings are a pathetic attempt by Yamaha to get you Gen I guys to upgrade to a Gen II. (We may not be as fast, but we are comfortable riding in shorts and flip-flops....)

Fattboy, wear some proper boots and riding gear and the heat problems go away. See Patriot's avatar...NOT. He is still trying to live that down....

 

[ScottyUSN]

What gear are you wearing? The only time that heat on the low right side bothers me is when I am wearing summer mesh pants. Heating my leg from the top of the boot to the knee.

Even jeans keeps that heat off my leg.

 

[sonicspeed]

I sure miss Dogpile Friday's around here