tried shifting to second before the turn but the back wheels were already on the painted area. PCV?
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El Toro
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There are plenty of guys who have gone down in a wet intersection when their tire hit the paint, so this may not be AE specific.
I'm assuming that PCV is probably Power Commander V.
gixxerjasen
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Power Commander V, either that or that inexpensive PCIII you see for sale in the classifieds. Running a different fuel map such as the Wally/useless pickes "Smoothness" map will take some of that hit out of the off to on throttle you are experiencing.
Telling someone to just get used to it will potentially leave them unhappy and dissatisfied with their motorcycle. I tried for a while and was having serious second thoughts about my purchase of my 07AE. After this thread....
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=145160&st=0&p=956934
I'm more than thrilled with my bike. Rode it to work this morning and had a smile on my face the whole time. It takes throwing a bit of money at the bike and a little time spent, but I'm very happy with the results. I wouldn't say my bike is 100% cured, but I'll throw out 98% or 99% for sure. My old Gen I FZ1 was certainly smoother but the carbs on those bikes have always been known for being nice and smooth and it was pointed out umpteen times with Yamaha released the Gen II FZ1 and it's horrible fuel injection system (Ironically the same year Yamaha released the Gen II FJR with it's issues)
The Power Commander V has replaced the III but that doesn't mean you can't still use one as I've got one on my bike. If you can spring for the PCV then go for it, adding the stuff for the auto tune would be nice for sure. Either way, good luck to you in your personal quest for smoothness.
Telling someone to just get used to it will potentially leave them unhappy and dissatisfied with their motorcycle. I tried for a while and was having serious second thoughts about my purchase of my 07AE. After this thread....
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=145160&st=0&p=956934
I'm more than thrilled with my bike. Rode it to work this morning and had a smile on my face the whole time. It takes throwing a bit of money at the bike and a little time spent, but I'm very happy with the results. I wouldn't say my bike is 100% cured, but I'll throw out 98% or 99% for sure. My old Gen I FZ1 was certainly smoother but the carbs on those bikes have always been known for being nice and smooth and it was pointed out umpteen times with Yamaha released the Gen II FZ1 and it's horrible fuel injection system (Ironically the same year Yamaha released the Gen II FJR with it's issues)
The Power Commander V has replaced the III but that doesn't mean you can't still use one as I've got one on my bike. If you can spring for the PCV then go for it, adding the stuff for the auto tune would be nice for sure. Either way, good luck to you in your personal quest for smoothness.
YummYam
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Real sorry to hear you came a cropper PSD, not an experience to relish I know and I'm glad there was minimal damage to you and the bike.
I really wasn't trying to suggest you have to live with the issues important to you re the bike but rather just relating my approach and what works for me, at least in the short term, in a similar way as El Toro related.
I personally had serious misgivings initially and although there is still plenty of room for improvement, eg PC V and G2, it was important to get past any lack of confidence in the technology.
Bike is still a joy to ride, I can't wait for the morning commute and you will feel the same given time and one or two mods.
I really wasn't trying to suggest you have to live with the issues important to you re the bike but rather just relating my approach and what works for me, at least in the short term, in a similar way as El Toro related.
I personally had serious misgivings initially and although there is still plenty of room for improvement, eg PC V and G2, it was important to get past any lack of confidence in the technology.
Bike is still a joy to ride, I can't wait for the morning commute and you will feel the same given time and one or two mods.
obijohn
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Paint is always slippery when wet... and since this is a new bike it may be that you haven't ridden enough to remove the new tire film and 'break in' the tire so that it grips the road adequately. I've noticed that with new tires, it takes a while to scrub the smooth surface off and put a little bit of a rough surface on the tire. What I often do is do slow S-turns on a road, leaning the bike but not putting any 'G's on it. Doesn't take long to put a good, rough surface on the tires... and works really well on concrete roads.
Glad to hear the bike is okay and the only damage was to your pride...
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Put some miles on the bike today and i got to admit this is one fun machine. Brushed off the pubes on the frame slider and all is good. Getting mor comfortable with the throttle. I ordered the g2 anyways for my mental satisfaction. Thank to all of you and i know i just need to give her a chance and she will make me happy.
bikerkash
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Using the rear brake with the AE is the key also use 2nd gear for very low speed turns.
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Ouch
I hate it when I hear of someone dropping their bike like that.
Psd2001, what you need is some quality seat time practicing throttle control at a slow meandering walking pace. Take an afternoon somewhere away from traffic and practice trying to keep up with your best friend when they take their dog for a long walk.
The AE can do it with training. Early on I was on a PGR mission once, in the midst of about 50 V Twins following behind a horse drawn cassion. We crawled like this for 7 miles in the summer heat. It was a good test for the cooling system too. That was several years before I modified my throttle tube.
Practice - have patience, you'll get it.
Brodie
I hate it when I hear of someone dropping their bike like that.
Psd2001, what you need is some quality seat time practicing throttle control at a slow meandering walking pace. Take an afternoon somewhere away from traffic and practice trying to keep up with your best friend when they take their dog for a long walk.
The AE can do it with training. Early on I was on a PGR mission once, in the midst of about 50 V Twins following behind a horse drawn cassion. We crawled like this for 7 miles in the summer heat. It was a good test for the cooling system too. That was several years before I modified my throttle tube.
Practice - have patience, you'll get it.
Brodie
gixxerjasen
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I've got a better idea. Volunteer to be a motorcycle escort for the Hotter Than Hell 100. Nothing like following a bunch of bicycles around for 100 miles at 17 mph average.
I did it last year on the FZ1, it was interesting but not my cup of tea, so I'm not doing it again this year.
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