My old FJR ('06 Gen II with a bit under 80k miles) lost 4th gear while on a trip, so I traded it on the fly for a 2014 ES model and completed my trip. With the new bike I received some clear plastic pieces that look like they're supposed to self-stick somewhere. Anyone know what they are for?
Since I was putting miles on the new bike quickly (2,000 miles the first week), it escaped my attention that one of the front reflectors on the fork lowers fell off and was lost. The other was found to be loose. I'm now considering whether to spend the $12 to buy a replacement reflector and put both back on or just leave both of them off since there's a side marker light on the Gen II bike anyway. Question: How many of you just take them off and toss them? How many retain them for the life of the bike like I did on my Gen II? I might be able to find a replacement for less at a hardware store; the Stanley P/N is cast into the back.
I need a better, bigger rack for the rear of my bike for travel. Old bike had a Gerauld rack. Along the way of owning it, my previous dealer gave me a top case mounting kit. It should fit my new bike. I will not be mounting a top case, but using the flat plastic platform from the kit would suffice well and might even look better in my opinion as it would match the flat black of the wheels. I'm aware of the loading limit, but it'd hold everything I carry there (tent and sleeping bag). I'd have to add some bungee hooks, but otherwise, it'd save me the cost of a red painted (or should I get the standard black) Gerauld rack.
Right now my bike is 1200 miles away where my trip ended waiting for my return, so I can't step outside to look at it to answer any questions or evaluate answers. Thanks for any replies.
Since I was putting miles on the new bike quickly (2,000 miles the first week), it escaped my attention that one of the front reflectors on the fork lowers fell off and was lost. The other was found to be loose. I'm now considering whether to spend the $12 to buy a replacement reflector and put both back on or just leave both of them off since there's a side marker light on the Gen II bike anyway. Question: How many of you just take them off and toss them? How many retain them for the life of the bike like I did on my Gen II? I might be able to find a replacement for less at a hardware store; the Stanley P/N is cast into the back.
I need a better, bigger rack for the rear of my bike for travel. Old bike had a Gerauld rack. Along the way of owning it, my previous dealer gave me a top case mounting kit. It should fit my new bike. I will not be mounting a top case, but using the flat plastic platform from the kit would suffice well and might even look better in my opinion as it would match the flat black of the wheels. I'm aware of the loading limit, but it'd hold everything I carry there (tent and sleeping bag). I'd have to add some bungee hooks, but otherwise, it'd save me the cost of a red painted (or should I get the standard black) Gerauld rack.
Right now my bike is 1200 miles away where my trip ended waiting for my return, so I can't step outside to look at it to answer any questions or evaluate answers. Thanks for any replies.