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I was gonna do some oil experiments to cut down on that whine. You are talking about that one at around 45-55. So did you used synthetic or regular oil. I am running 10w40 mobile 4T synthetic and whine is annoying.

50+ mpg every tank so far!! According to my "Fully app" keeps track of maintaince too. I have gotten an average of 52.8 for 1800 miles since I bought the bike mid summer. Now before you bash me for not riding correctly. It is more of where I ride, you won't get better milage riding anywhere. I do virtually zero city driving and stay away from traffic. Mostly back roads and small hwys. They tend to have posted speed limits of around 35 and less around here because of amount of corners which most of them are blind corners. Parts of the roads have no sun so they stay damp most of the time I wonder about some mold on these, and gravel washed out from driveways is common. So in reality I rarely see above 60mph which is fine cause I love to do do all the twists and hills and keep it at a pace I can enjoy the scenery. Love the foothills of the Smokies. I run b mode on these back roads much smoother in and out of corners and use regular grade fuel. The computer was flashed by a previous owner so I don't know if std mode is really std.

What there are actual people that wash their bike after every ride!!! I thought that was just the "fair weather under 1000 miles a year Harley types"

I am 6’2 and have 2touring shields I have used. A givi that is the bike now and a ermax. The ermax gives me more wind protection but the Givi has less buffeting. With the Givi the wind hits me in the upper chest shoulder area and keeps me cooler for summer. The ermax I will put back on when it cools off for more warmth. I will post pictures with a tape measure for height reference. (Sorry pictures contain to much data to post). I do like the looks of the tinted givi better. I think I will try one of those lips though been thinking about it.

You dont need a quick shifter. Don’t all the FJ09 and Tracers have fully messed transmission? My 15 does and I know some other models have it to. All you need to do is let up on throttle shift and re-throttle. So it does basically the same as an aftermarket auto shifter inside the trans.

I have a friend who has an older FJR 1300 and he was looking at my FJ09 and saying that the saddlebags are the same. He also mentioned that the side saddlebags have been known to come off (at least on the FJR) and showed me the fix of a pin through the bottom mount. I told him that I had not seen this on the FJ/tracer forum. Has anyone had or heard of the side bags coming off on the FJ??? Thanks

Hey guys original OP here. It has been interesting here. There has been some helpful info here and also some post to laugh about. I will tell you that I am not the type that goes for the keep the rpms high. I like too go on comfortable rides and enjoy the scenery, as there is a lot in the foothills of the Smokies. One thing I have noticed that around here they do not mark the corners and you it is not very often that you see the end of the corner. In fact what they do is put up a few 30MPH speed limit signs instead of a couple dozen “speed warning signs”, as there is no lack of curves and turns on the back roads just lack of straight roads. The opposite of from I moved From. That is why I chose the FJ. Last two bikes where a cruiser and a Goldwing that was not my style but was good for my wife. Anyway thanks for the replies. I think that the previous owner maybe put on cheap brakes. Thanks

Sure any engine will brake with enough rpm. In fact an engine brakes really well after you throw a rod! Its just what degree of engine braking to RPM you want to do. I would rather wear out brakes than an engine. But that is my view/opinion yours may be different and that is ok for this topic. I just dont want to buy a used vehicle from you.

I replace all the brake fluid and it did not make any noteworthy improvement in breaking. So yes the rear breaking on this FJ is weak. Next is the HH pads Some of you have talked about.

Yes I do slow down with engine but with slipper clutch or maybe the FJ doesnt engine brake as well as I am used too. Anyway I like to be able to a good firm tap on rear brake as you are just getting to a long corner or switch back and notice the corner tightens quite a bit.

Thanks guys I will get some Hh pads and why I dont think there is air. I will bleed the brakes, in fact I was gonna to put new fluid in and purge the old fluid out later in the year. So I will just do that now.

I am not talking lots of speed. I have found that using the rear with the way a bike suspension is set up that it also compresses the springs slightly so you can enter the corner tight.

I am not talking lots of speed. I have found that using the rear with the way a bike suspension is set up that it also compresses the springs slightly so you can enter the corner tight.

I am new to the FJ about 500 miles now. I noticed that the rear brakes are rather weak from what I am used to. My question is this normal for the bike or is it just maybe cheap pads from the previous owner. If it is normal what recommendations for a stickier rear pads. Otherwise I will just replace them with a good quality replacement pads. [ If I need to burn off a little speed just before corning I like using the rears brakes and It just seem to be way more effort than should be required.]

Just had this happen this morning it would start right up let go of starter then it dies. Tried a few things with throttle same thing. Shut off key turn back on ran fine. I chalked it up to not having key turned to on all the way. ( it is tucked down there not easiest to get to. If it does it again I will replace ignition switch.