Now, I have a silly question. Is there any way that I can avoid dropping the bike while in the saddle? When the bike is going it feels right however when I stop, it feels top heavy.
before all, I understand is not the bikes fault. It's maybe my lack of skills.
The issue at hand is that the FJR is a heavy bike and, with the gas tank full, top heavy.
First, keep an eye on the terrain as you stop and always lean to the uphill side and support the bike with that leg/foot.
Second, should the bike get to a certain angle of lean while stopped, it's nearly impossible to hold it up.
THAT may be what you are making reference to. Many riders have NOT dropped their FJRs, some of us have (mine...recently in a ride in the CA foothills when I topped in a parking lot and put my left foot down..."ON AIR". I instantly knew it was going over so I simply stepped off....then picked it back up.) Sliders are your friend.