Powerband very different after minor mechanical work

[liljohn]

I was thinking along the lines that a sufficiently loose chain would change the relationship between the crank and the cams. I should have said valve timing, not just timing. But I'm just speculating. The only other things the mechanic did (as far as I know) was change the plugs and the coolant. But there is a definite performane boost - much snappier throttle response. Who knows? Maybe the plugs were a mess.

New plugs could do it, maybe he also did a TB sync?

I'd like to think he did SOMETHING else. The SOB kept my bike for two weeks and charged me $515, even though I supplied my own coolant and plugs.

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It's about time you found this site....

I'd say I found it about two weeks too late. I've owned about 10 bikes previously, but they were all naked. I could see all the mechanical parts and do most of the work myself. I don't even know where the damn air filter is on this thing. Just read about the Yoda riding position here, BTW. I'll have to try it. I have a very long torso (six-foot-two, but only a 30-inch inseam) and my back is killing me, even with bar risers. Is there a comfortable replacement seat that would lower my butt an inch or so? There must be another thread here someplace about lower seats.

 

[wheatonFJR]

...I have a very long torso (six-foot-two, but only a 30-inch inseam) and my back is killing me, even with bar risers...

Holy crap...were you a wrestler in high school?

I've got a 31 inch inseam and just support off the balls of my feet.

I think instead of bar risers, you need stock or lowers...you must have a VERY upright riding position (unless you have T-rex arms) which may be one reason your back hurts.

 

[liljohn]

...I have a very long torso (six-foot-two, but only a 30-inch inseam) and my back is killing me, even with bar risers...

Holy crap...were you a wrestler in high school?

I've got a 31 inch inseam and just support off the balls of my feet.

I think instead of bar risers, you need stock or lowers...you must have a VERY upright riding position (unless you have T-rex arms) which may be one reason your back hurts.

Actually, I wear a 36-inch sleeve and until I blew out my rotator cuffs, was a competitive weightlifter (I am proof of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens). Reaching the ground is no problem, thanks to my clownishly large (14) feet (insert your own penis joke here). If I lowered my bars, I'd be staring straight down at my front wheel. I figure I can't get the bars any higher without swapping cables and hoses. I otherwise love this bike, but it's not a very good fit. Let's not even discuss helmets. I wear an 8.

 

[RadioHowie]

...I have a very long torso (six-foot-two, but only a 30-inch inseam) and my back is killing me, even with bar risers...

Holy crap...were you a wrestler in high school?

I've got a 31 inch inseam and just support off the balls of my feet.

I think instead of bar risers, you need stock or lowers...you must have a VERY upright riding position (unless you have T-rex arms) which may be one reason your back hurts.

Actually, I wear a 36-inch sleeve and until I blew out my rotator cuffs, was a competitive weightlifter (I am proof of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens). Reaching the ground is no problem, thanks to my clownishly large (14) feet (insert your own penis joke here). If I lowered my bars, I'd be staring straight down at my front wheel. I figure I can't get the bars any higher without swapping cables and hoses. I otherwise love this bike, but it's not a very good fit. Let's not even discuss helmets. I wear an 8.

 

[dannymax]

...I have a very long torso (six-foot-two, but only a 30-inch inseam) and my back is killing me, even with bar risers...

Holy crap...were you a wrestler in high school?

I've got a 31 inch inseam and just support off the balls of my feet.

I think instead of bar risers, you need stock or lowers...you must have a VERY upright riding position (unless you have T-rex arms) which may be one reason your back hurts.

Actually, I wear a 36-inch sleeve and until I blew out my rotator cuffs, was a competitive weightlifter (I am proof of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens). Reaching the ground is no problem, thanks to my clownishly large (14) feet (insert your own penis joke here). If I lowered my bars, I'd be staring straight down at my front wheel. I figure I can't get the bars any higher without swapping cables and hoses. I otherwise love this bike, but it's not a very good fit. Let's not even discuss helmets. I wear an 8.

I'm 6' 5" & long waisted...normal lentgh arms but dainty little size 13 foot! Have the same problems, and if I elevate the windshield any it just makes it worse. Thought about a deeper seat but that would scrunch up my legs and just be a trade-off, at best. Doesn't really seem to be much of a solution that I can find, (already have the 1" riser blocks, which help but fall short of solving the bent over issue)....the FJR is such a great machine I'll just deal, I guess.