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I installed one of Gerauld's kick ass seat backs
What did you do to your FJR today?
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Chiefblueman
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Well, it was yesterday, but finally got to ride it after being decommissioned for a few months. Back problems took me out for a while, farkling took the bike out for quite some time. Weather ranged from rain/hail 38* to 50* and part sun. Did a little over 100 mi. around the valley from North Bend to Sultan, I90 cruising @ 80+ to small backroads and twistys. 3 hours, no stops. No hard cornering, road conditions too varied. Got to test out all the stuff I learned about on this site.
Many thanks to this forum and all you guys that contribute info and how to's. Entertainment factor: high
Mods so far: AK20's, Penske 8983, MV Motorrad bar riser, Grip Buddies, CeeBailey +4hX+2w, Mondo Moto Led's, led instrument lighting, FZ1 fuse block, AIS removed, WynnPro blockoffs installed, unwound throttle spring, PR3's w/190/55 rear, Cox radiator guard, T-Rex sliders, bag and trunk reflector decals from Realtime. Yep, I been stimulating the economy a little.
All stuff I learned about here.
Changed coolant, iridium plugs, TBS, cleaned K&N, modded airbox, hardwired for battery tender. Even put washers under the bar weights so they are in contact with the bar. Eliminates the effect of the rubber mount allowing weights to actually do something. Again, all stuff I learned here. Tech threads and photos were invaluable. Again, thanks.
The result of all this? I didn't know how good these bikes can be! Engine is much smoother at all rpm (yes, I used all the rpms)
Used to feel quite a few vibes through the pegs and seat, now hardly any. Right hand and arm used to ache after 30 min. After 3 hr I could go another 3. Bars are as close to dead smooth as I've experienced. CeeBailey is OK, big hand on the back over 80mph. I have a Cal-Sci, it's marginally better but is butt ugly imho. Rifle,here we come! That'll make 4 screens in the arsenal, maybe should sell a couple.
The PR3's so far are the shiz. All tendency to fall in on corners is gone. Yep, I'm running 42 psi front, 44 rear. Same as the PR2's that came off. Pr2's still wanted to fall in a little. The 190/55 rear does not affect turn in. In fact, turn in is better than it was. I know, new tires vs. old, but she turns in as easily as my FZ1 with new PR2's and Traxxion Dynamics suspension.
Still needs a seat though. When I bought it last summer it came with a new < 300mi Canyon Close leather seat. I need a Canyon Far. I can flat foot with bent knees, I need distance to the pegs. Thank goodness you guys told me about Russell Day Long. I may be on my way to the most expensive gen1 ever. F**ck retirement, I can plan to work an extra year
So, what did I do to my FJR? I reaped the benefits of being a member of this great forum and applied those benefits to a great bike and made it even better.
Oh yeah, gen1's rule, gen2's drool, gen3's just dribble a little
Many thanks to this forum and all you guys that contribute info and how to's. Entertainment factor: high
Mods so far: AK20's, Penske 8983, MV Motorrad bar riser, Grip Buddies, CeeBailey +4hX+2w, Mondo Moto Led's, led instrument lighting, FZ1 fuse block, AIS removed, WynnPro blockoffs installed, unwound throttle spring, PR3's w/190/55 rear, Cox radiator guard, T-Rex sliders, bag and trunk reflector decals from Realtime. Yep, I been stimulating the economy a little.
Changed coolant, iridium plugs, TBS, cleaned K&N, modded airbox, hardwired for battery tender. Even put washers under the bar weights so they are in contact with the bar. Eliminates the effect of the rubber mount allowing weights to actually do something. Again, all stuff I learned here. Tech threads and photos were invaluable. Again, thanks.
The result of all this? I didn't know how good these bikes can be! Engine is much smoother at all rpm (yes, I used all the rpms)
The PR3's so far are the shiz. All tendency to fall in on corners is gone. Yep, I'm running 42 psi front, 44 rear. Same as the PR2's that came off. Pr2's still wanted to fall in a little. The 190/55 rear does not affect turn in. In fact, turn in is better than it was. I know, new tires vs. old, but she turns in as easily as my FZ1 with new PR2's and Traxxion Dynamics suspension.
Still needs a seat though. When I bought it last summer it came with a new < 300mi Canyon Close leather seat. I need a Canyon Far. I can flat foot with bent knees, I need distance to the pegs. Thank goodness you guys told me about Russell Day Long. I may be on my way to the most expensive gen1 ever. F**ck retirement, I can plan to work an extra year
So, what did I do to my FJR? I reaped the benefits of being a member of this great forum and applied those benefits to a great bike and made it even better.
Oh yeah, gen1's rule, gen2's drool, gen3's just dribble a little
Got the forks off and realized the left fork seal is leaking.
bgross
Recusant Infidel
Wow, you've been busy.Well, it was yesterday, but finally got to ride it after being decommissioned for a few months. Back problems took me out for a while, farkling took the bike out for quite some time. Weather ranged from rain/hail 38* to 50* and part sun. Did a little over 100 mi. around the valley from North Bend to Sultan, I90 cruising @ 80+ to small backroads and twistys. 3 hours, no stops. No hard cornering, road conditions too varied. Got to test out all the stuff I learned about on this site.
Many thanks to this forum and all you guys that contribute info and how to's. Entertainment factor: high
Mods so far: AK20's, Penske 8983, MV Motorrad bar riser, Grip Buddies, CeeBailey +4hX+2w, Mondo Moto Led's, led instrument lighting, FZ1 fuse block, AIS removed, WynnPro blockoffs installed, unwound throttle spring, PR3's w/190/55 rear, Cox radiator guard, T-Rex sliders, bag and trunk reflector decals from Realtime. Yep, I been stimulating the economy a little.All stuff I learned about here.
Changed coolant, iridium plugs, TBS, cleaned K&N, modded airbox, hardwired for battery tender. Even put washers under the bar weights so they are in contact with the bar. Eliminates the effect of the rubber mount allowing weights to actually do something. Again, all stuff I learned here. Tech threads and photos were invaluable. Again, thanks.
The result of all this? I didn't know how good these bikes can be! Engine is much smoother at all rpm (yes, I used all the rpms)
The PR3's so far are the shiz. All tendency to fall in on corners is gone. Yep, I'm running 42 psi front, 44 rear. Same as the PR2's that came off. Pr2's still wanted to fall in a little. The 190/55 rear does not affect turn in. In fact, turn in is better than it was. I know, new tires vs. old, but she turns in as easily as my FZ1 with new PR2's and Traxxion Dynamics suspension.
Still needs a seat though. When I bought it last summer it came with a new < 300mi Canyon Close leather seat. I need a Canyon Far. I can flat foot with bent knees, I need distance to the pegs. Thank goodness you guys told me about Russell Day Long. I may be on my way to the most expensive gen1 ever. F**ck retirement, I can plan to work an extra year:bike:
So, what did I do to my FJR? I reaped the benefits of being a member of this great forum and applied those benefits to a great bike and made it even better.
Oh yeah, gen1's rule, gen2's drool, gen3's just dribble a little:bleh:
Enjoy!
Nikk
Well-known member
Put my valve cover back on.
Pulled my forks and sent them out to GP Suspension for refresh.
Pulled my forks and sent them out to GP Suspension for refresh.
kamal
No longer frightened by corners!
If I ride down and buy you a beer/coffee, can I try out your Duc?I installed one of Gerauld's kick ass seat backs
Al.
ElliottM
Well-known member
I've mainly been lurking here, but this is what I did:
- Installed Flash2Pass - one of my favorite farkles ever
- Added reflective decals to side panels
- Disconnected windscreen auto return
- Installed FuzeBlock - still trying to decide what I will be powering off of it
snackbauer
Well-known member
Installed Ram cup holder.
Oregonian
Active member
Sure thing!If I ride down and buy you a beer/coffee, can I try out your Duc?I installed one of Gerauld's kick ass seat backs
Al.
OK : I think i have it worked out PIC 1 Outer Case
IMage 2
Image 3 Rear View Frame
Image 4 Mounted no rubber Bon base IM GETTING OLD
IOmage 5 Lid
Image 6 Rear View Lid
The Final View at the moment i forgot to put in the rubbers below the centre of the case inbetween the 2 mounts for the pannier
I did say im getting old.
Prior to the color change it was quite Daggy
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El Toro Joe
FYYFF
rode the dirty bitch to work today, 21 degrees on the ride in.
odot
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SoCalFJR1300
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When it comes to seats for longer riding without ass burn firmer is better.Also softer and narrower than a Corbin:
I had both the Sargent and Corbin seats on a ZRX1200 and I could ride further with the Corbin than the Sargent, the Sargent was softer.
So far the stock seat seems fine for me on the FJR.
airboss
Well-known member
Two SS1000s on a Corbin going for #3 in April at Moonshine.When it comes to seats for longer riding without ass burn firmer is better.Also softer and narrower than a Corbin:
I had both the Sargent and Corbin seats on a ZRX1200 and I could ride further with the Corbin than the Sargent, the Sargent was softer.
So far the stock seat seems fine for me on the FJR.
FJRay
Well-known member
I got it back together enough to start it but no joy. After much searching and reading I discovered that if you put the tip over switch on right side up it runs fine.
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
Installed the new bearings in the rear relay arm.
08FJR4ME
-WYNPRO-
Rode the black widow to work today. 28 F outside. I accomplished another feet whilst getting ready to leave. I put my helmet on the truck turned around and took two steps. Guess what happened next!
As i herd a noise and turned around it was sliding off the hood of the truck. So now I have to order some new parts for my helmet. DAMIT!
Is there a dropped helmet logo for my sig?
Dave
Is there a dropped helmet logo for my sig?
Dave
Chuck35
Well-known member
Today I tried the seal mate "fix". We shall see!
Chuck35
Well-known member
This box looks great!OK : I think i have it worked out PIC 1 Outer Case
If it were only black....and in the USA...
RadioHowie
I Miss Beemerdons!
Rode the black widow to work today. 28 F outside. I accomplished another feet whilst getting ready to leave. I put my helmet on the truck turned around and took two steps. Guess what happened next!As i herd a noise and turned around it was sliding off the hood of the truck. So now I have to order some new parts for my helmet. DAMIT!
Is there a dropped helmet logo for my sig?
Dave
You're welcome, Dave.
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