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Hi all. As the title says, Im new here and Im about to ask for some help with a few things that I cant seem to find an answer for. First up, the n00b questions:
I have an 06. Bought it sight unseen (well, to be specific I traded my Super Tenere for it, rode to FLA in the last tropical storm and swapped bikes in the driving rain, so neither of us did a whole lot of test riding or checking out of the bikes)
The PO did some goofy stuff, some of which I want to undo.
For example, he added 2 LEDs and Buzzers to the bars that stick straight up that blink/sound when the blinkers are on. I HATE them and need to figure out how to unwire them ASAP.
Also, how much should the windshield "bounce"? Is there anything I should do to lube the mechanism (it makes a noise when raising and lowering it)
Is there a simple way to get rid of grip heaters? Theres 2 sets on my bike...and I live in SC...
Should I be able to "hear" the electronics? (IE, theres a faint whine when the bike runs, which changes sound when I turn things like the driving lights and grips on and off)
When going from on throttle to closed throttle (using the engine to slow yourself), is it normal to hear what sounds like gravel being kicked up against metal (almost sounds like an exhaust leak or an exhaust spring rattling, but its stock exhaust and comes from up front)
Is there a place to find the caps that fill in the body when the bags are off?
On a lot of bikes, there are "must do" mods. On the KLR for example, you need to do the doohickey. Other bikes you have to swap the seat as soon as you buy it. Are there anythings I should look to do to mine?
The ABS light is solid on, but the brakes work fine (i have yet to get a pulse from the pedal no matter how hard I stop, but theres no sliding either). My dealership said the ABS ring in the front was crushed and binding up the front wheel, and they straightened it out and put it back together altho the abs light is still on. They also told me they could not connect to a computer to clear/check the codes. Any ideas?
Those are my n00b questions, but I have one that may sound...offensive. Please keep in mind this is just my opinion and Im asking for tips and help here!
So I dont like sportbikes, at all. When I put my S10 on the market, my goal was to get a Gen 1.5 Kawasaki Concours. I was suggested to get a FJR instead, being that Im fat. I come from a background of traditional choppers, goldwings, and dual sports. I dont like Harleys or most cruiser, and I REALLY hate crotch rockets (Long story, but to sum up I dont see the point in something designed to ONLY go fast. Same thing with cruisers that only get ridden for show)
I was very skeptical when I first got on the FJR. I had a longish trip back to SC with it, and the closest Id been to a bike like this was an FJ-09 I owned for a month. On the highway, the FJR was a dream. It was only when I went to get off the highway, and do slow, in town riding that I was seriously nervous. At one point, I almost dropped it trying to make a slow speed right into a parking lot.
This past week of ownership, Ive gotten a good feel for it, but it still makes me nervous. I dont feel completely comfortable on it yet, and would love some tips for riding this beast. I have a hard time getting good mpgs and keeping it below 80...in town....
Now, let me tell you about her:
'06, some minor wear and tear (nbd). 47XXX miles. Denali lights mounted under the mirrors that sit on SW Motech extensions. 2 sets of grip heaters (1 just on/off, one on a dial and supposed to be feckin HOT), those aforementioned LED/Buzzer dealios, the right HL adjuster was swapped for a cigarette lighter (adjuster is someplace behind the plastic), Barkbuster Storm hand guards, Vstream windshield (not sure which one, but at full up I get no wind), kickstand widener, ramball on the fork cap, givi rear rack with 44l monokey box, sargent seat, nautilus horn, frame sliders
I think thats all for her. I have a plan in mind for it in the long run, but for now I just wanna unscrew the things from the PO.
Pretty
Lights
If you look closely, you can see the antenna for the turn signal warning dealios
Controls for lights and heaters...
I have an 06. Bought it sight unseen (well, to be specific I traded my Super Tenere for it, rode to FLA in the last tropical storm and swapped bikes in the driving rain, so neither of us did a whole lot of test riding or checking out of the bikes)
The PO did some goofy stuff, some of which I want to undo.
For example, he added 2 LEDs and Buzzers to the bars that stick straight up that blink/sound when the blinkers are on. I HATE them and need to figure out how to unwire them ASAP.
Also, how much should the windshield "bounce"? Is there anything I should do to lube the mechanism (it makes a noise when raising and lowering it)
Is there a simple way to get rid of grip heaters? Theres 2 sets on my bike...and I live in SC...
Should I be able to "hear" the electronics? (IE, theres a faint whine when the bike runs, which changes sound when I turn things like the driving lights and grips on and off)
When going from on throttle to closed throttle (using the engine to slow yourself), is it normal to hear what sounds like gravel being kicked up against metal (almost sounds like an exhaust leak or an exhaust spring rattling, but its stock exhaust and comes from up front)
Is there a place to find the caps that fill in the body when the bags are off?
On a lot of bikes, there are "must do" mods. On the KLR for example, you need to do the doohickey. Other bikes you have to swap the seat as soon as you buy it. Are there anythings I should look to do to mine?
The ABS light is solid on, but the brakes work fine (i have yet to get a pulse from the pedal no matter how hard I stop, but theres no sliding either). My dealership said the ABS ring in the front was crushed and binding up the front wheel, and they straightened it out and put it back together altho the abs light is still on. They also told me they could not connect to a computer to clear/check the codes. Any ideas?
Those are my n00b questions, but I have one that may sound...offensive. Please keep in mind this is just my opinion and Im asking for tips and help here!
So I dont like sportbikes, at all. When I put my S10 on the market, my goal was to get a Gen 1.5 Kawasaki Concours. I was suggested to get a FJR instead, being that Im fat. I come from a background of traditional choppers, goldwings, and dual sports. I dont like Harleys or most cruiser, and I REALLY hate crotch rockets (Long story, but to sum up I dont see the point in something designed to ONLY go fast. Same thing with cruisers that only get ridden for show)
I was very skeptical when I first got on the FJR. I had a longish trip back to SC with it, and the closest Id been to a bike like this was an FJ-09 I owned for a month. On the highway, the FJR was a dream. It was only when I went to get off the highway, and do slow, in town riding that I was seriously nervous. At one point, I almost dropped it trying to make a slow speed right into a parking lot.
This past week of ownership, Ive gotten a good feel for it, but it still makes me nervous. I dont feel completely comfortable on it yet, and would love some tips for riding this beast. I have a hard time getting good mpgs and keeping it below 80...in town....
Now, let me tell you about her:
'06, some minor wear and tear (nbd). 47XXX miles. Denali lights mounted under the mirrors that sit on SW Motech extensions. 2 sets of grip heaters (1 just on/off, one on a dial and supposed to be feckin HOT), those aforementioned LED/Buzzer dealios, the right HL adjuster was swapped for a cigarette lighter (adjuster is someplace behind the plastic), Barkbuster Storm hand guards, Vstream windshield (not sure which one, but at full up I get no wind), kickstand widener, ramball on the fork cap, givi rear rack with 44l monokey box, sargent seat, nautilus horn, frame sliders
I think thats all for her. I have a plan in mind for it in the long run, but for now I just wanna unscrew the things from the PO.
Pretty
Lights
If you look closely, you can see the antenna for the turn signal warning dealios
Controls for lights and heaters...
Don't change anything until you've ridden 1,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. How do you know that you don't like it?<br />
