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FJR Comparo
Download the Comparo file and zoom in repeatedly. Pick the factory equipment that you want, by the year of manufacture.
Tire age: Click the link and scroll down.
Tire Age
Electronic (ES) suspension is very costly to repair or replace, when the time comes. Manual components there will give you more options for handling.
I would prefer a five-speed over a six-speed transmission, because the five-speed is stronger, and the six-speed just puts six gears where the older FJR has five, with little change to the bottom and top gear ratios. Six gears can be somewhat better, but not much. I would not recommend converting a five-speed to a six-speed, to be done by local dealers.
You can download FJR manuals on-line. Previous Owner gets points for having manuals and service records, even a hand-scribble list of when (by mileage) work was done on the bike.
In the USA, have your VIN in hand, and you can contact the Yamaha mothership directly, by phone or on-line:
Factory Recalls
OR by phone: Yamaha customer service 1-800-962-7926 Real people, real chatty.
They will have the recall records for your FJR, and whether they are done or not.
Happy hunting.
