scldr2

I'm working with the folks at Barkbusters (Rideworx Pty Ltd) to get an application developed for the FJ-09. Hopefully they will put something together for us that will better clear the touring windshields, as well as offer better wind protection and impact resistance.

Over the past week I have made a few little changes> 
 
 
Made a little sunshade for the digital display- $1.60 cost of materials from TAP Plastics.  I used 1/8" ABS textured
 

 

 
 
Added the Givi monokey rack and mount


 
 
Adapted my old GPS mount from my Moto Guzzi
 
 

 
Tucked the tail light assembly up under the bike


 
 
Swapped out the stock mirrors for Aprilia Tuono (and many others) mirrors.  Requires adapters to change LH thread to RH thread.  Better rearward visibility for me.


 
 

 
 
Hey SCLDR2, bike looks great. . With the tail tidy, is this the standard tail piece and you have just converted it? If yes, how did you do it? I have had an r&g tail tidy installed as recommended by dealer and the panniers don't fit on with the standard indicators. Cheers
 
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I eliminated the metal extension and reattached the stock tail light assembly using two of the original mounting holes without modification, but had to elongate (slot) the two other holes to get them to mate up.  I made some bushings to space the assembly down about 3/4" under the tail.  New longer bolts were required.

 
 

 

I put a set of Acerbis Street hand guards on my fj and binned the Star Wars ones that came on it 

I have not done it yet, but was wondering about the Barkbuster Storm hand guards.  I put those on my KLR and loved them.  I'm not sure if the "frame" is long enough to reach around the switchgear controls.

Wow the bomber color is much more grey than on the site

 
 
That's what I thought too.  It's different for sure and its growing on me.

I like that much better than the rider/passenger seat previously posted. Are you able to move around on it, or is your butt stuck in the 'bucket'? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I can easily move around on this seat.  Lots of room, even for a larger size person like myself.

 

Yesterday I rode the FJ down to Hollister to have a new Corbin seat built.  One of the benefits of doing a ride in is that you are able to change the designs a little from what is normally offered.  I elected to make the seat in a monoposto style, covering over the passenger area in a flattened surface to better facilitate strapping on luggage.  I will never be using this bike for a two-up tourer.  And I went a little more outside the box and covered the seat in the "Black Bomber" leather.  It actually is more grey and has a bit of a vintage distressed look to it.  Mike Corbin made the suggestion to use the material and I agreed that the color worked well with the matte grey paint on the FJ.
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Over the past week I have made a few little changes>
 
 
 
Made a little sunshade for the digital display- $1.60 cost of materials from TAP Plastics.  I used 1/8" ABS textured
 

 

 
 
Added the Givi monokey rack and mount


 
 
Adapted my old GPS mount from my Moto Guzzi
 
 

 
Tucked the tail light assembly up under the bike


 
 
Swapped out the stock mirrors for Aprilia Tuono (and many others) mirrors.  Requires adapters to change LH thread to RH thread.  Better rearward visibility for me.