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Are you looking specifically for noise-canceling earbuds, or are you interested in listening to music while riding without having to turn up the volume to drown out road noise?

I prefer sound-isolating earphones to noise-canceling earphones. The Shure SE215 blocks up to 37 dB of outside noise, and they have very good audio quality. They block road noise so well that you don't need to turn up the volume very high. They come with either wires or a Bluetooth receiver. 

The wires loop over your ears to keep them in place, and they fit inside a helmet.

14 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said:

Why pray tell is there the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower in conjunction with the Statue of Liberty

I get the connection with the Eiffel Tower but still I just don't get it

Someone please enlighten me

Those are famous towers or a statue in Europe and the USA. Tracer900 is now the worldwide name for the latest model of our motorcycle, is it not?

17 hours ago, wordsmith said:

Good - but how much???

The cost is $98.69 plus shipping from Babbits. link

Part number 1RC-21511-00-PD. Fender, Front UR FOR DRMK

On ‎10‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 7:00 PM, texscottyd said:

Did anyone pull the trigger on the red FZ09 fender yet? @betoney, @estell, @tktplz?? Just looking for confirmation on the paint match to the red 2015 US model FJ... I was debating on a carbon fiber fender, but am now thinking the solid red might be a better option.

I can confirm that the FZ09 red fender is a match.

I added red wheel rim stickers to my red FJ-09. I applied them by hand and I did not get perfect circles. If you insist on perfect circles then you may need to use a tool or a guide.

If you are standing back far enough to take a photo of my whole bike then it is not obvious that they aren't perfect. You have to focus on the wheel alone to notice that they aren't perfect. I do not insist on perfection in regards to bling so I am satisfied that they enhance the appearance of the bike.

By the way, I added a red front fender from a 2017 FZ-09 to increase the red content. It is a perfect match to the FJ-09 red. I'll add a photo of it to my gallery soon.

15 hours ago, Mr Moto said:

Having a little difficulty prying up what has been punched down into the shaft so that I can remove the 30mm. (Cannot seem to get anything in there to pry up) 

What di you use to pry it up?

I didn't bother prying up the indents. My impact wrench loosened the nut and pushed up the indents all in a fraction of a second.

I was too slow on the mural, but I went to the dairy and took the photo so I'll post it anyway.

It is located at a Darigold milk-collection facilty.

Did anyone pull the trigger on the red FZ09 fender yet? @betoney , @estell , @tktplz ?? Just looking for confirmation on the paint match to the red 2015 US model FJ... I was debating on a carbon fiber fender, but am now thinking the solid red might be a better option.

I have not ordered a red fender yet because I would rather spend the money on Terry's seat. If my black fender gets any sort of damage then it will jump to the front of the line to be replaced by a red fender. I have replaced the red "fairing" on the left side of the tank because it got scratched and bent, so I am willing to replace plastic parts that are slightly damaged. 
My birthday is coming soon and my wife advises me not to spend money before my birthday.
 

Here is what you get from a simple copy and paste of the FZ09 front wheel onto the FJ09 photo... black FZ09 forks and Candy Red fender. The color match looks good to me.
 

 

That looks really good.  Is this the same Lava Red as the '15 FJ model?  A little more red on the front of the bike adds a bit more balance.  If its the same color red, I might give it a try on my bike.

I have not seen them side-by-side, but Yamaha calls both of them "Candy Red" on their respective web pages. See the specifications section on 2017 FZ-09 and 2015 FJ-09. I would expect that they would use different names if they were different shades of red, but I don't know that to be true.

I do like the more red look. Mine's the 2015 Candy Apple Red model. ... 
I do like the extra red.......

You can add a candy red fender now. Get it from a 2017 FZ-09. Bike bandit has them for $116. I have come close to getting one myself. 

The reason 91 octane is recommended is due to the high compression ratio.  
-Skip

Yup high compression, which is why it boggles my mind you cats insist on trying to save a buck a fill up...

Our compression ratio is 11.5:1. Is that high enough to require high-octane fuel?  
I ran only high-octane in my turbocharged car because it had an effective compression ratio of 16:1 when the boost was at 15 psi. When testing 87 octane fuel in that car, the boost could be up to 8 psi without detonating. The effective compression ratio was about 12:1 at 8 psi. Our FJ-09 falls within that ratio.
 
I usually pump 91 octane into my FJ-09, but I don't sweat it if I can save 50 cents per gallon for 87 octane or if 91 is not available. Some places that I rode in Oregon only had 87. 
 
 

Removing the foam under the gas tank allows for more airflow to the intake. 2WDW measured a 6hp gain in the midrange after removing the foam. :thumbsup: That is what I was told while I was waiting for my ECU to be flashed.

Ooh... I think 6HP might be pretty generous... but the angry intake growl (10 placebo HP) is worth the mod.

I recall being told that it was a 4hp gain at the peak and 6hp in the midrange. But I don't see that much midrange gain in the published dyno chart. It looks more like 3hp. That is for the combination of their tuning AND removing the foam. The peak gain is a solid 4hp at the wheel. 

 

Removed and mailed my ecu, installed new air filter and now thinking about removing that foam under the gas tank. Does it really change something?

Removing the foam under the gas tank allows for more airflow to the intake. 2WDW measured a 6hp gain in the midrange after removing the foam. :thumbsup: That is what I was told while I was waiting for my ECU to be flashed. 

I have another data point in case it interests anyone. I just wore out a rear Metzeler Roadtec 01 after 7200 miles. In comparison, I got 8500 miles out of the original Dunlop and I got 11,500 out of the Michelin PR4. Next up is the Dunlop Roadsmart 3.

I say that Cycle News exaggerated the vibrations.
 
The only problem that I have with vibration is that the mirrors vibrate after you install the mirror extenders. They didn't vibrate without the extenders. It is not a big deal because I can see other vehicles even though I can't read the license plate. Without the extenders I could see only my elbows.
 
I have never had a problem with foot-peg vibration. I had tingling hands when I first started riding my FJ09. The grip puppies cured that. I removed them recently and I don't get the tingling any more. I bought better gloves in the meantime so that may have helped.

" a professional sports stadium or arena in the background

 
Century Link Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders
 

 
 
Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners
 

 
Next up: a photo of your FJ-09 with a police motorcycle. You get bonus points if it is a Yamaha. It is okay to ride to the police station and take a photo. It is not necessary to draw a speeding ticket to get the photo.
 

My recent chain and front sprocket combination is much noisier than the original chain and sprocket. The chain is a DID 525 VX Pro-street X'ring. The sprocket is a JTF#1591, 16 tooth. I purchased both from sprocket center. The sprocket does not have the OEM rubber damping. Next time I'll get the OEM-style damped sprocket.
 
Has anyone else had a noisy replacement for the chain and sprocket?
 

What year is your FJ? Please give us an idea of your riding style and maintenance intervals and stuff. It's nice to hear a positive story about valve clearances given all the horror stories we've heard lately about tight exhaust valves and ruined motors and such. 

2015 FJ-09 bought new in June 2015. I am not very picky with maintenance. I change the oil every 4000 miles with Shell Rotella T6. I apparently don't lube the chain enough, as I have replaced the chain and front sprocket twice. I replaced the brake fluid and the coolant on schedule. I replaced the cam chain tensioner with the APE manual tensioner. I have ignored all of the other lube items in the maintenance schedule because they seem to be excessive, but I'll probably lube the swingarm bearings next winter. 
As far as riding style: I don't consider myself to be very aggressive because I have never taken a performance riding course and never went to a track day. I enjoy full-on acceleration and lofting the front wheel frequently, but am glad when the TCS pulls it back down. The only times that I get to triple digit speeds are when I pass another vehicle, and I only need to pass one car to go from 60mph to triples. I use the FJ for commuting, day trips, and two or three day trips when I load it up with camping gear.
 

Got the valve clearances checked and spark plugs replaced. No shims were needed as the clearances were still within specs at 24600 miles.
 
I also decided to bite on Dunlop's $75 tire rebate and ordered a set of Roadsmart III from Rocky Mountain MC. The cost is $298 for two tires. The $75 rebate comes later. Then I committed myself to changing and balancing my own tires for the next several years by purchasing a set of Motion Pro tire tools from Revzilla. This
by Motorcyclist Garage shows the tools and how to use them. 
 

I can second this. Keyword is west. Eastern Oregon is seriously desolate. 

The S.E. part of the state is fairly desolate, but the N.E. part of the state has some truly phenomenal scenery and amazing riding.  I spend a LOT of time riding that corner of the state.
If you start in John Day, you will find great riding in every direction.
 

Bruce Hansen raves about NE and North-Central Oregon in his book. He rides a big heavy touring bike, but he still likes twisties. He likes open roads where he can see around the corners, which explains his preference for NE Oregon. 
 
 

This was as close as I could get to the clock. It was a busy time of day.

 
Next up: Your FJ-09 next to a park sign that is interesting, like a national or state park sign with a logo. Other park signs are okay too if the sign is not plain and boring.

I thought you had to take the cover off to make sure the chain didn’t skip a tooth when you replaced the tensioner? It sounds much easier if all you do is swap the tensioners.

I installed the APE tensioner a few weeks ago. Before doing so, I read much of the mega-thread on the fz09 forum that discusses the installation in depth. The purposes of removing the cover are to get a feel for the tightness of the chain, and to put some tension on it before rotating the crankshaft.  
The guy who wrote the installation instruction did not initially remove the cover. Then he rotated the crankshaft after the tensioner was removed and the chain skipped a tooth. Therefore, he recommended that everyone else remove the cover and put some tension on the chain before rotating the crank. However, you don't have to rotate the crank so you can choose to leave the cover in place if you prefer. Then your feel for the tension on the chain will come indirectly through the tensioner and not directly from the chain. 
 
 

The FJ-09 owners manual states that the battery is a VRLA (Valve regulated lead acid). It also states that a VRLA battery must be charged with a constant-voltage charger, and that a conventional battery charger will damage the battery.
 
Is your battery tender a constant-voltage charger?

Anyone else experienced this, and short of hardwiring a USB plug to my bike, any ideas on how to make this more reliable?

Yes, I had the same experience with the USB power adapter jiggling out of the 12V plug. You already guessed how I solved it. I purchased a second 12V plug and wired a USB power adapter into it.