zachd

Looks super nice... what windscreen are you wearing... and does it work? It is a Puig Touring, and I love it!

Today I got new tires installed. Had a set of PR4's thrown on. A little steep on price, but hoping they live up to their reputation. Also squared away my light bar install, as well as my Nautilus air horn. Great additions to the bike.

Sedici Strada Carbon Fiber. Has a flip down shade. The top venting is on the louder side, so I keep them shut mostly. Very comfortable though. I had an Icon Airmada prior.

Today's farkle adventure included installing my $24 eBay shorty levers. I love em' since I usually brake and shift with two fingers anyways. I was relatively surprised how heavy and well built they were for being such an inexpensive product. Plus they look great on the bike. Install took about 20 minutes, and I had never done this modification on a bike before. I watched a very helpful how-to video here: This guy has a ton of how-to vids uploaded for the FZ, which translate over quite well to the FJ. Score!

Sure thing. The light mount is from a sponsor on here, Adventure Tech: http://www.adventuretech.biz/yamaha-fj-09.html The light bar is from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Intensity-Driving-Customized-Harness/dp/B00WGCZZXC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage The light is very functional, and has excellent output. I am very pleased with it. I had to do slight customizing to the mount since it was made for two individual lights, and not this LED bar I mounted. But it was easy peasy. Install took less than two hours from start to finish. The light comes with a super heavy duty wiring harness, with 3 relays and a switch. It was a bit long for the bike, so I cut off about 3 extra ft of cable running to the light. I think it looks and works great, plus I love being able to have the light amber or white.

Zach, any more info of those would be cool... Direct bolt-ins? No modification needed? Got link to them?They were a direct fit, the only modification needed is drilling out the rivet on the left side peg...which is necessary to put any aftermarket peg in. Other than that, they worked out perfect. The best part...the $11.50 price tag on them. Say GOODBYE to vibrations! Feels so much better. http://www.amazon.com/Tengchang-Footrest-FJR1300-xjr1200-xjr1300/dp/B00H5JOAXM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

I installed my AdventureTech light mount and LED light bar the other day.....Freekin love it! The light bar can be toggled between amber/white mode by the switch that was included with the light, which I discretely hid behind the left side handguard. Also, installed a set of Amazon rubber footpegs, which provide a vastly improved difference over the stock pegs. Also kind of hard to see behind the light bar, but I installed a Nautilus air horn....and HOLY MOLY this sucker is loud!!

Got my Amazon pegs installed today. The left side peg has to be drilled out since it is riveted, otherwise...they went in without a hitch. I reused the oem pin on the right side. Had to use the supplied pin for left side. I used the OEM springs for both sides. What a vast improvement over the OEM pegs. And at a whopping $11.50, you can't go wrong. Install took about ten minutes.

Here's a slight preview of what I did today. I got a few other things to install tomorrow so I'll update in here shortly. Bye bye MEEP MEEP [video src=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jATlmpK4c-I&feature=youtu.be]

I have these being delivered tomorrow. I will chime back in on how straight forward the install is. Several FZ09 guys had left good reviews, so we'll see tomorrow. They only cost me $11.50, so if they don't work out, at least I'm only out a few bucks.

Did you paint your exhaust tip??? If so, with what? I'm kinda digging it!

I'm down in Avondale....let me know if you wanna go for a ride sometime!!!

Could it be the colder temps? I have noticed that my mileage is lower and the coolant temp gauge doesn't get above about 140-150. The ECU is likely running a rich fuel mixture, thus reducing mileage. Should improve with warmer days.Here in Arizona, its been in the upper 70's all the way to high 80's for the past several weeks. Doesn't seem to have changed since warming up. Then again, it really doesn't get all that cold here right now. Perhaps it could also be the added weight from my luggage (givi top and side cases), but I really don't think that should have THAT big of an effect on it (5+mpg)

Hey some are an ass man, some like boobs. ...some like beaks, some dont. I happen to like the beak look. lol

Check out that front beak!!!!!! Just wish it wasn't so expensive. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BGPYMGU?keywords=fj-09&qid=1456379488&ref_=sr_1_18&sr=8-18

You mention you were getting 48+MPG......I used to get that no problem. All a sudden lately, I struggle to get 42-43 MPG average. Nothing has changed in my riding style. Bike only has 4700 miles on it. What do you think could be the cause of my issue? Does the dealer need to be looking at something for me?

Good for another 400 miles and an oil change when I got home.. I changed my oil.. There's a whole section of the forum called "FJ-09 Garage" and multiple subgroups for mods and tinkering messages.. This thread is in the General Discussions section. Sounds to me like you need to go put some good miles in... It might help your attitude... Did 435 miles yesterday to Kartchner Caverns outside of Tucson. Through rain, sleet, hail, and snow. Had a blast. Thanks

Serious question: Why do people post that they rode their FJ for "XXX many miles" as something they did to the bike? Technically speaking, its something you did ON, not to. This thread should be designated for modifications and tinkering only, there is a sub-section for rides. Post that info there if you feel the need. Let's not clog up this awesome thread with bs daily rides you went on. //end rant

Going either way on US 191 is a great ride, especially if you add in the ride along US 60 from Florence Junction to Show Low. I've gone that way myself, and I have to admit that I like it better when I start in the south from Morenci and head north to Springerville and Show Low. It just works better for me, since the more technical curves are mostly south of Hanagan Meadow, when I'm fresher. Mostly sweepers north of there. A pretty good extension to that ride is to push it east from Alpine, AZ over to US 180 in New Mexico and head south and then west on NM 78 till it curves you back into Arizona south of Clifton/Morenci. Congrats - sounds like a long day... It was a VERY long day...but so worth it. Yes, this is the route we took, heading out the 60 to safford, then up to three way, and then North on 191. A great back road to skip around greer was suggested by a local, Route 249. Its a great back road that takes you behind Sunrise Ski Resort. It was amazing, and also cut 30 mins off the trip.

Went on a bitchin' 599 mile ride, took 13.5 hours. If you are ever able to ride the Devils Highway (formerly Route 666, now renamed Route 191) DO IT. 123 miles long and over 220 curves! Absolutely amazing riding.

I'm sorry...but is this a serious question? To answer your obvious question, yes...plenty have. I opted for less expensive alternatives, Oxfords from Revzilla. I LOVE them. Look back a few pages, I posted a pic.

I installed my new LED blinkers, MotoDynamic Tail, Reflective Rim Tape, and installed my complete Givi luggage setup. Insane storage capacity now! The blinkers also double as running lights on both the front and rear. Oh...and yes that's my real license plate!

Yamaha Lowered Seat http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-LOWERED-SEAT-2015-FJ-09-/271725211434?hash=item3f4415af2a:m:midobHeD_K1IaCVY3iZGGaQ&vxp=mtr

The post above was spot on. Nope, doesn't slide at all, nor does it get very hot, even here in the scortching AZ sun. Sucks when you get caught in the weather though.

I finally got the remainder of my Givi parts from Italy. So I finished installing my sidebags. The only thing missing in the pictures is my Givi XS308 tank bag. Here's a quick pic. I'll have a more detailed thread in the coming days.