Zolton
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Hi everyone. I've just made a deal on a mint '06 FJR but haven't picked it up from the seller yet. I currently own an '04 Suzuki SV650 (naked) and have done a fair bit of modifications to it. They've been a mix of performance improvements and long distance riding modifications. Turns out...I like to tour on the little beast, which is why I now own both the SV and an FJR. My girlfriend has expressed a keen interest in joining me on my adventures and the SV isn't the best two-up distance machine so I did my homework and here I am. I've never ridden anything larger or more powerful than my 350lb, 75hp SV. It goes like a shot and is great in the twisties but this is a big step up I know.
O.K. First off, this FJR is a beauty with 10,000 km on the clock and about 100 coats of wax. The previous owner babied the thing big time. It comes with a Corbin Smuggler, a rad screen, different grips, re-worked seat and custom made lowering links (machined from high grade stainless).
The questions; How much lowering is too much? I know there is a safe limit to lower any bike. This guy says the bike is about 3/4 inch lower measured at the seat. I may install the stock links to check out the height diff myself. Is this a reasonable amount to have an FJR lowered? Secondly...I currently have a smallish Givi top case (30 liters) which I have mounted to a spare passenger seat and pop it on and off the SV when ever needed. It's a "Tour E30" and comes with the monolock #076-M5M mounting plate (a universal fit unit). Givi says I need a Monokey #076-SR357 mounting plate in order for this particuar top box to work on the '06 FJR. The friggin mounting plate is $30.00 more than the cost of the top box! Do I really need this mounting plate, or will the one that came with the top box work on the FJR?
I'll have lots more questions once I get my little hands on the bike but these will get me started. Thanks for your help.
O.K. First off, this FJR is a beauty with 10,000 km on the clock and about 100 coats of wax. The previous owner babied the thing big time. It comes with a Corbin Smuggler, a rad screen, different grips, re-worked seat and custom made lowering links (machined from high grade stainless).
The questions; How much lowering is too much? I know there is a safe limit to lower any bike. This guy says the bike is about 3/4 inch lower measured at the seat. I may install the stock links to check out the height diff myself. Is this a reasonable amount to have an FJR lowered? Secondly...I currently have a smallish Givi top case (30 liters) which I have mounted to a spare passenger seat and pop it on and off the SV when ever needed. It's a "Tour E30" and comes with the monolock #076-M5M mounting plate (a universal fit unit). Givi says I need a Monokey #076-SR357 mounting plate in order for this particuar top box to work on the '06 FJR. The friggin mounting plate is $30.00 more than the cost of the top box! Do I really need this mounting plate, or will the one that came with the top box work on the FJR?
I'll have lots more questions once I get my little hands on the bike but these will get me started. Thanks for your help.
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