ugar-6
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After 9 months of not having a bike. I finally joined the ranks of FJR owners. Yep, after 2 days and 1650 miles, I got my brand new 2008 FJR AE back to the house late last night. I couldn't wait to ride her this morning but then I ran into issues. First issue, battery was drained so it had to be charged. Second issue, the little plastic fairing that coves the battery is a brute biotch to get back on. Next, two of the windscreen screws would not come out and stripped. The dealer had to take the windscreen off to get it in the van and I guess they put the screws back in the holes a little snug. These are crappy plastic screws anyway. However, only two of them were stripped so I put the windscreen back on with the remaining 5. I'll get the dealer to remove the other 2 at first service. It is holding fine for now. Then, my next backrest wouldn't fit correctly. The screws are the right size because I tried them. When you put the backrest plate down and then try to put the bolts in, it feels as if they want to strip so I guess with the plate down, the screws are not lining up correctly. The wife was bummed but she rode anyway. Finally, I looked at the lower part of the engine inside the fairing and it looks like the metal has cracking on the outside. I've included the picture, let me know if any of yours is the same or if this is something I should worry about. It is not leaking or anything. O.K. as far as riding. I LOVE this thing. It is so much more comfortable than a sport bike and the heated grips work great. The shift has a little more hesitation than I remember on a test ride but nothing that bothers me and is just as fast as standard shifting. She handles well and the wife is much happier on this steed than on my R6. Anyway, can't wait to play with her more. Please let me know if the engine is a concern or if it is natural.
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