FJR cornering capabilities

[Cdogman]

Put the bike on the centerstand and raise the front tire off the ground (I used wood and a floor jack under the headers forward of the centerstand)

Move to the front of the bike the pull the now airborn wheel forward and rearward.. Is there a clicking sensation could be audible of just felt in the hand...

That us the fastcheck for loose stearing head bearings.. If it goes clicky clikcy time to re-torque stearing head bearing... It was the case on my bike

 

[Hit the Road Jack]

1) check / tighten steering head bearing

2) check / inflate tires (40F / 42 R)

3) zero out and re-set front and rear suspension. Find the full range number of clicks for rebound/compression and set it where you think it should be in that range. Ride and adjust to suit. Spring pre-load will help firm up the front and rear too. Factory setting could be anywhere.

4) If all of those settings don't improve things to your liking, you need a fork brace.

 

[trmn8er]

I have noticed that my FJR's front end feels real shakey and almost loose when I am riding Spirited in the corners. It is almost scary to me. Does anyone know if this is a normal FJR feeling or do I have something wrong with my suspension setting. I am 6'4 and 255lbs riding stock suspension in the stock settings. What can I do to improve the handling. I am a little broke because of a farkling disease that I am trying to overcome.

I had the same issue. I am 6'3, 240, and seemed to have the same issue with feeling a little mushy and wallowed a little coming into turns at a fast pace. I too listed to Jeff's advice and cranked up the front and rear settings, and this made a big difference. Also, tightened up the steering head as it was a little loose and had a clicking noise under braking. Lastly, when I changed over to the Pilot Road2's, that really helped me out. I can take corners with confidence, and the bike feels very stable at pretty high corner speeds.

Lately, I have been taking the bags off when I ride local, and that's another benefit as it seems I can feel the weight difference. Good luck and keep us posted...

 

[madmike2]

lacofdfireman, there is the distinct possibility that it's all in your head.

I'm just saying........

Nobody wants to visit that area of thought........ :dribble:

Then again...... :rofl:

 

[dduane1]

I have noticed that my FJR's front end feels real shakey and almost loose when I am riding Spirited in the corners. It is almost scary to me. Does anyone know if this is a normal FJR feeling or do I have something wrong with my suspension setting. I am 6'4 and 255lbs riding stock suspension in the stock settings. What can I do to improve the handling. I am a little broke because of a farkling disease that I am trying to overcome.

Would advise checking steering head,tire pressure.Beyond that you may be at your personal limit.

 

[RAVENRIDER]

Not only do you need to upgrade the suspension given your size, but if you still have a Bridgestone BT-021 up front, you need to upgrade that too. That tire was like riding on a Slip-and-Slide compare to the Michelin Pilot Road 2 I have on the front now.