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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1431876" data-attributes="member: 19880">Do the CCT, valve check and coolant change when you have a chance - makes sense to do the coolant/plugs/CCT and valve check at the same time. "Dogbones" don't get grease but the three bearings in the relay arm do. The front one is the most difficult to access - a few threads on it.Can't answer how high is too high revs for downshifting without breaking the tire loose - too many variables but nothing to worry about. Easily handled.Tires - far too many choices and opinions. Tires will get you somewhere between 4000 and 12000 miles - depends on what tires, weather conditions, road surfaces and (most important) how you ride. (What Metzelers are on it now?) Current favorites for reasons of price to handling to longevity seem to be (in no particular order) - Michelin PR4, Michelin Road 5, Dunlop Roadsmart 3, Pirelli Angel GT 2 etc. Read the threads and just get what feels good. (Some even favor Continentals or Shinkos - mostly price) You will develop your own preferences. I think I have tried most of them over the years. You don't need a 190/55 (180/55 is standard). The 190s are typically more expensive but will make the speedo a little more accurate.The FJR is a long way from a Ninja 500 but should be manageable. It is pretty well behaved on the throttle. The biggest difference is in the weight, not the power in terms of getting used to it. For ergonomics, consider aftermarket seat as #1. Might look at windshields too.Enjoy the bike and welcome.</blockquote>

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