user 98149
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Hello everyone,
My wife and I are new owners of a 2005 FJR ABS that we purchased in Ventura, CA two weeks ago with approx 51,000 miles on the odometer. Our plan is to wander around the country for a few weeks with it, eventually making our way back to NYC where we live. We’re excited to join the community of FJR owners and to enjoy some of the long-distance adventures that so many of you have already had.
We’ve already done over 1,200 miles on the bike, but we’re still getting used to being on a bike this heavy, especially two-up and fully loaded with luggage. (My first and only other bike is an MT-03, which is quite a bit lighter.) We‘ve already learned the hard way how easily this bike can tip over at low/no speeds and welcome any suggestions on how best to manage such situations.
Some questions for all you experts:
JP
My wife and I are new owners of a 2005 FJR ABS that we purchased in Ventura, CA two weeks ago with approx 51,000 miles on the odometer. Our plan is to wander around the country for a few weeks with it, eventually making our way back to NYC where we live. We’re excited to join the community of FJR owners and to enjoy some of the long-distance adventures that so many of you have already had.
We’ve already done over 1,200 miles on the bike, but we’re still getting used to being on a bike this heavy, especially two-up and fully loaded with luggage. (My first and only other bike is an MT-03, which is quite a bit lighter.) We‘ve already learned the hard way how easily this bike can tip over at low/no speeds and welcome any suggestions on how best to manage such situations.
Some questions for all you experts:
- Any recs for replacing the left rear view mirror, either Yamaha or aftermarket? The mount broke during a tip-over, although the mirror still works and isn’t in danger of falling off.
- Are there better windscreens for riders around our height of 5’8”? The bike came with a large National Cycles VStream windshield which reduces buffeting when fully extended, but at speeds over 75mph it seems to create quite a bit of turbulence.
JP
My preference as far as windshield is Rifle. As far as mirrors some switch to FZ1 mirrors. I've mounted mine on extenders but no problem just replacing what you have. Just my 2cents. 
