Harley guy here..

[Fontanaman]

I have an 09 without a cruise control and it works fine.

I use a Go Cruise. It uses the break lever as a stop; just open the throttle and push it to the brake lever with one finger. Just do a web search to find it at your favorite store for $20 and it is an easy install. I also use a Throttle Rocker. Between the two I don't get cramps and hand pain.

 

[infrared]

The USA gov't says I have MPGs (as in, two) for my car, those two being one for the highway, and one for in town.

Do you believe everything the government says?

Mcatrophy,

Never said I believed them.

Anyways, every time I took my highway MPG into town, I lost it.

Cheers,

Red

 

[RadioHowie]

Is that what they call a "Carverpotamus"?

Christ, what a barge!

 

[James Burleigh]

Do I have to say farkle?

No. I never use it. I think it's a silly word.

 

[James Burleigh]

This is a niggly thing, but it's "RPM" without an s. It stands for Revolutions per Minute and an extra s would make it Revolutions per Minutes.
Enjoy the forum!

F**k, Ig, if I knew we could correct grammar, I'd a been all over that sh*t years ago!

 

[mcatrophy]

This is a niggly thing, but it's "RPM" without an s. It stands for Revolutions per Minute and an extra s would make it Revolutions per Minutes.
Enjoy the forum!

F**k, Ig, if I knew we could correct grammar, I'd a have been all over that sh*t years ago!

Fixed it for you

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[BkerChuck]

That is what at our dealership we refer to as a Geezer Glide

 

[CA G-Man]

This is a niggly thing, but it's "RPM" without an s. It stands for Revolutions per Minute and an extra s would make it Revolutions per Minutes.
Enjoy the forum!

F**k, Ig, if I knew we could correct grammar, I'd a been all over that sh*t years ago!

I think it's a new rule. I'm pretty sure there was no correction the other 614 times or so the same mistake has been made.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Afjrforum.com+RPMs&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=u_4rVOz7M4bBoATU4ICQCQ

 

[Beary]

Thanks, I will get these two items to get started. I just put in a purchase for the OES long sliders.

Rode a few minutes yesterday, gotta fix that auto-retract.

Beary

I use a Go Cruise. It uses the break lever as a stop; just open the throttle and push it to the brake lever with one finger. Just do a web search to find it at your favorite store for $20 and it is an easy install. I also use a Throttle Rocker. Between the two I don't get cramps and hand pain.

 

[AKjitsu]

Thanks, I will get these two items to get started. I just put in a purchase for the OES long sliders.

Rode a few minutes yesterday, gotta fix that auto-retract.

Beary

I use a Go Cruise. It uses the break lever as a stop; just open the throttle and push it to the brake lever with one finger. Just do a web search to find it at your favorite store for $20 and it is an easy install. I also use a Throttle Rocker. Between the two I don't get cramps and hand pain.

You might also take a look at the Kuryakyn throttle lock. I've used them on a bunch of bikes, to include a Gen I and a Gen III FJR. Extremely easy to use while underway. And if you adjust the tension correctly, it's easy to make small throttle adjustments for changes in gradient.

 

[art miller]

Beary, In the interest of your safety, I would not purchase a throttle rocker. You are a new owner of the FJR and as you may have learned it has a rather touchy throttle. On slow maneuvers you can accidently hit that thing and send the bike surging out of control. You will be better served with a throttle lock of some sort.

 

[Feejer Monkey]

or trade it for a 2013 and up for CC

 

[Warpdrv]

ThrottleMeister also has a unit that works pretty nicely....

I'd suggest the rougher black variety over the smooth finish, which looks nice but is slippery at times...

They are good lockers and double as heavy bar end weights - that with the grip puppies made my bike very nice to ride eliminating any vibes if you have any.

https://throttlemeister.com/app/inventoryapp/yamaha/inventory_view/88-0-325-1.html

https://throttlemeister.com/features.html#bottom

 

[Beary]

Beary, In the interest of your safety, I would not purchase a throttle rocker. You are a new owner of the FJR and as you may have learned it has a rather touchy throttle. On slow maneuvers you can accidently hit that thing and send the bike surging out of control. You will be better served with a throttle lock of some sort.

Interesting. Ok I'll wait on the throttle rocker until I get use to the throttle. I just ordered the Go Cruise just to get started, but I will see how it goes. I am also considering one of the third party cruise controls for a winter project.

Great stuff guys, thanks.

Beary

 

[Beary]

Here's a question, This is my first bike with a center stand and I'm having a bear of a time getting the bike up on the stand. Am I doing it wrong or do I just need to work out some more? I was told to just pull strait up.

Beary

 

[BigOgre]

You're lucky it's not Friday

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Start here.

 

[Fontanaman]

Beary, In the interest of your safety, I would not purchase a throttle rocker. You are a new owner of the FJR and as you may have learned it has a rather touchy throttle. On slow maneuvers you can accidently hit that thing and send the bike surging out of control. You will be better served with a throttle lock of some sort.

Interesting. Ok I'll wait on the throttle rocker until I get use to the throttle. I just ordered the Go Cruise just to get started, but I will see how it goes. I am also considering one of the third party cruise controls for a winter project.

Great stuff guys, thanks.

Beary

I respect the concern for safety - don't ask me how I know but I didn't crash so all is good. Position the throttle rocker low enough on the hand grip and you can avoid unexpected and unwanted twists of the throttle.

 

[Old Guy]

Here's a question, This is my first bike with a center stand and I'm having a bear of a time getting the bike up on the stand. Am I doing it wrong or do I just need to work out some more? I was told to just pull strait up.
Beary

Here's a helpful video

https://twowheelobsession.com/2014/09/08/get-yamaha-fjr-1300-es-bike-centerstand/

 

[Warpdrv]

DOH - Old Guy got me beat by 30 seconds.... LOL

Good job man.... !!

 

[Tyler]

Seriously, though how far are you from Arkansas? Some of us natives could show you some terrific roads.

There's a gathering coming up this weekend in case you hadn't seen it.

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/158576-2014-hootervillearkansas-october-2-5/