Well, I'm going to add my experience, observations re: The "Infamous non-existent twitchy throttle response coming off idle" problem. I just did $1000 worth of damage to my new (to me) 2006 FJR1300. I made a "quick 180 from a parking stall (or attempted to) There was 2 empty stalls next to me with curbs bordering the front and sides. Plenty of room I thought. Well although I had noticed the "twitchy throttle" ala the engine killing at most stop signs, I had not researched the problem on this site yet. Yes, it was my fault. I should have known to keep the R's up above 1500 and "feather the clutch" to avoid having the engine DIE unexpectedly on start up. OR I could have done the "Trials"/motocross solution and stood up on the outside peg and balance the gravitational forces involved with a full right, slow speed turn. But I didn't I just assumed the engine would continue running under light throttle control and the bike, being so maneuverable, would be a piece of cake to make such a turn. I also should have taken it to a large parking lot and "practised slow full handlebar maneuvers" until I had "dialed" in it's idiosyncrasies. Especially since I have a 29" inseam and can hardly reach the ground, with both toes when a straddle the bike. Well, here is my empirical evidence.. The frigging motor coughed once and died, leaving the bike (and me) to the fate of gravitational forces while leaned over hard. There was not time to react except to tuck and roll as the bike instantly fell over. $1000 later, I have learned my lesson. I will raise myself 2" or lower the bike 2". I have taken all the slack out of the throttle, which was considerable. I will do the throttle spring mod. I will do the Barbarian mod. I will get risers or the equivalent for the 2006. I will get a Rick Mayer or similar seat. Yes, even though it gripes me I will get a PCIII/USB and get it custom mapped if necessary. I will also get a real electronic cruise and throttle lock. I had planned on some of these. Oh I should disclose that this all happened during the first week of ownership. I should have ridden my cruiser while building the learning curve, but the FJR was/is such a rush to drive!!
I am, I think, a little upset with the FI on my 2006 FJR. It has a serial number of A000071, indicating to me it is an "early 2006".
Most of all I am sick that I have so damaged my FJR, which BTW I love to ride. It is an awesome machine and although not perfect IMHO in those areas discussed above, I will do what it takes to "correct" them. Why? Because this is the most fantastic MC I have ever owned and will, after fixing it's problems, be the perfect bike for me and my plans to tour the USA after retirement.
I do find (yes, I know I'm just a "FNG") there is very little tolerance by some on this forum. We can't all be really special people such as engineers or brain surgeons, or quantum physicists, but come-on, we have a brain and we do have common sense.
I must say, coming from the VTXOA (sponsored by an evil Honda dealer/entrepreneur) I have to conclude that it was/is an awesome forum with over 20000 members and unbelievable tech support. God knows the X needed modification and I truly appreciated all they did over there to help me out. I also made some good friends and enjoyed my conversations there. The admins were professional and polite, while maintaining "family values". A thread was established for heated/nasty political or other discussion, but even there civility was enforced.
The only thing we have in common is our FJR's. How we "mod" them or ride them is up to us. I will not make judgements of those coming from "crazy sport bike" venues (Although having driven professionally for 18 years in the SF Bay area I must say most of the really crazy behavior on the freeways is being performed by sport bike riders.) Also most of the bodies I get to drive by with CHP slickers over them are sport bikers and some cruiser drivers. . I would expect to be treated politely on this forum even though I am 60 and come from a "cruiser" background. Heck, in 1964 when I bought my first MC the only sport bike I can recall was something like a beat up Harley Sportster.
Well, I ramble. But the short and long of it is Yes! there is a throttle problem with my 2006 FJR1300 serial number A000071. I will fix it and it will be the perfect bike for me.
