Henchman

I have 7,000 miles on my Dunlop RS III's... looks like I have a few more miles still to go.👍

I have not experienced any wobble issues on current or previous bikes (Kaw 1000R, 2 Buell S3's, FJ-09). All my tires have been Dunlops. This includes speeds up to 130 mph on the first three and 115 on the FJ. All had OEM suspension, no steering dampeners, varying tire pressures and loads. I weigh 165 lbs w/o gear, so on the lighter side. Currently running RS III's on my FJ. To say that Dunlop is the problem and switching tires is the fix would seem an oversimplification of a more complex issue IMHO. YMMV.

Picked up my red 2015 FJ-09 in August of 2015, very happy with it. My last bike was a 2000 Buell S3 that I owned for 15 years and 40k miles... sold it after getting the FJ.

...clearly it's the beak. Mama eagle approves. I think you're right @piotrek, I recall now reading another post something about chicks being attracted to the beak.

Here are a few pics from yet another trip out to Lake Berryessa, this was on July 4. Looking east at the backfires being set to combat the Napa/Yolo county fire. This is likely as close as my FJ will ever get to an eagles nest complete with eaglets. My favorite ride on one of my favorite roads. My favorite ride in it's latest configuration.

Thanks @betoney - My bike and I are fine, and very happy to have avoided the feared "me and my bike tumbling down the road" scenario. I normally don't ride that time of day for that very reason. I've had a few close calls before, but never this close! I think the person in the oncoming lane was happy too that I didn't T-bone the deer and end up as their new hood ornament. "Another beer please!"

I'm feeling pretty blessed or lucky right about now... maybe I should hurry up and buy that winning lotto ticket?

I removed the "bat wings" a couple weeks ago and ordered some inexpensive bar ends. They arrived today so I installed them and went for a short ride... and tagged my first deer. Doing north of 70 mph with the sun in my eyes I didn't see it until it was in front of me - didn't even have time for anything to pucker - and I felt a very light bump on the front tire as it passed. Oh, and the bar ends worked just fine.

I have never experienced this on my always garaged 2015 CA model with 12k+ miles riding in 40-95 degree weather (knocks on wood). One of my Buells had a similar issue only when idling at a stop (idle = angry paint shaker) - turned out to be a bad connection inside the ignition switch. Replaced the switch, never happened again.

After more careful investigation it is clear now why I have never traversed Fish Rock Rd... it's the 5 miles of gravel. The only time I go off-road on a street machine is if I didn't execute a corner properly. (rofl)

You've got it. Maybe try Fish Rock Rd... I hear it's super fun?

Brett, ever done Skaggs or Fish-rock Rd? I remember them being super fun and pretty close to your area. Used to do Skaggs more often years ago, not as much these days... and not sure if I've ever done any of Fish Rock (heard of it), although it looks like its worth a try sometime!

Welcome to the forum Matt! There are a few of us around here, I hail from Santa Rosa these days. When I lived in the South Bay awhile back it was either the Santa Cruz mountains or Hwy 130 over Mt. Hamilton to The Junction for lunch, or continue on Mine Rd. to Livermore for a longer ride. Now it's typically either the north coast from Jenner to Stewart's Point or the Berryessa GP, depending on the temps. I rode out to Dillon Beach then down to Stinson this past Tuesday and was reminded why I more often ride to the north or east, and that is because there's just not as many people. And although I prefer to ride solo, a meet up would not be out of the question. -Brett

I recently replaced my chain/sprockets and went with an undampened front. I haven't put many miles on it since, but I don't notice any vibration difference one way or the other.

Completed the 12k oil/filter change and replaced the drain plug with a 2016 R1 unit, then grind/file to complete. I haven't had any issues down there, just wanted a little more peace of mind.