[cough] Umm, Phil... The reason they call them unicorns is not because they are difficult to find. That would be more like a Pangolin, or a Yangtze Finless Porpoise, or something.
They call them unicorns because they do not exist and never have.
What did you do to your FJR today?
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Aha!! I tried again (following your instructions this time) and sure enough, it can be done. But like you said the front of the seat is wobbly and there is a good size gap between the tank and seat.
I guess if you wanted to get rid of the wobbling up front you'd need to fab up some kind of support blocks that would be the same height as the plastic support frame, and position them underneath where the two rubber bumpers are on the bottom of the seat when in the rearward position. It would be right behind the ones that are on the plastic frame when in the forward (low) position.
I can see where that seat position would be good for keeping you from sliding forward, for those with longer legs that like to stay back on the seat. I might have to give that a try!
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clocklaw
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First, my Unicorn and I got out for a ride yesterday on the FJR......she's 3.1 crazy because anything less than that is a DUDE
Second, that video was of a local detective (Franklin Tennessee) so that just confirms that we southern gentlemen were the first to get it figured out.
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HotRodZilla
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Yeah, sorry Phil. 10 hot and .5 crazy? You married a man.
PhilJet09
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Took off the shock, replacing with a 2013 and lubing up the pivot points:
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08FJR4ME
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Changed the oil & filter today and rode it another 25 feet from one side of the garage to the other. Only 4 shifts. I had to back up twice. That's if Odots counting. We are getting close to launch. Wednesday might be the day. 06:30
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G Squared
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Had my 4k service performed, re torqued roller head bearings, signing up for advanced refresher course tomorrow for this Sun.
steve_g
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Removed the left side fairing for the first time. Did a coolant flush, replaced all the bleeders with speed bleeders and replaced the hydraulic fluids.
Everything went perfectly until the last screw (right side headlight adjuster knob). Dropped the screw, think it went in the right side fairing. Removed the adjustable air wing piece and the metal clip that the quick release clicks into fell apart (it was already broken).
So now I need to find a $0.05 screw for the headlight adjuster knob and a clip for the quick release bolt.
All in all, I'm happy to get the maintenance items done, but now need a few small replacement parts.
Everything went perfectly until the last screw (right side headlight adjuster knob). Dropped the screw, think it went in the right side fairing. Removed the adjustable air wing piece and the metal clip that the quick release clicks into fell apart (it was already broken).
So now I need to find a $0.05 screw for the headlight adjuster knob and a clip for the quick release bolt.
All in all, I'm happy to get the maintenance items done, but now need a few small replacement parts.
pista
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Changed the oil and filter, aired up the tires. Then took my wife for her first ride, and my first time two-up!
It was a short ride of perhaps 30 minutes. I didn't drop the bike and she is willing to go again!
It was a short ride of perhaps 30 minutes. I didn't drop the bike and she is willing to go again!
BigOgre
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Changed a burnt out tail-light.
That's an unorthodox way to get at those tail lights. 
BigOgre
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creg-ny-baa
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He's got the beverage(s) hidden somewhere...
G Squared
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Swapped out shield for dark C. B. Sport and put Yama tank pad on.
Redfish Hunter
Gone Fishing
Pictures? Where are the pictures? Are you so ashamed of the pink bike that you don't want to post pics?
supertankerm60a3
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Two days ago, I put Tech-Spec tank grips and saddlebag protectors on.
Yesterday, I replaced the old PR2 front with a new PR2. I only got 18,093 miles out of that one. Mostly freeway.
Yesterday, I replaced the old PR2 front with a new PR2. I only got 18,093 miles out of that one. Mostly freeway.
Can finally see some bare ground in the neighborhood and the driveway is clear again, so time for spring maintenance.
Did the lube service on the relay arm and swing arm bearings. Also did the drive shaft splines and universal joint. Which led to lubing the shifter arm. Also mounted a new rear PR2.
Next up is putting a new T30 GT on front wheel. And lubing the rear brake lever pivot. It may be time for a spark plug change, I'll have to check my logbook.
So happy that riding season is finally upon us after this cruel winter. First time I can remember not riding for this length of time due to weather.
Did the lube service on the relay arm and swing arm bearings. Also did the drive shaft splines and universal joint. Which led to lubing the shifter arm. Also mounted a new rear PR2.
Next up is putting a new T30 GT on front wheel. And lubing the rear brake lever pivot. It may be time for a spark plug change, I'll have to check my logbook.
So happy that riding season is finally upon us after this cruel winter. First time I can remember not riding for this length of time due to weather.
Rode her into work today and set my all-time-low temp ride.....16 deg F.
Wasn't too bad, but there were a few times during the 27 mi. commute I had thought maybe I should get heated gear.
Wasn't too bad, but there were a few times during the 27 mi. commute I had thought maybe I should get heated gear.
carlson_mn
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Gotta get heated gear here! Turn those 'acceptable, not too bad rides' into comfortable rides!
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