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I like the size and capabilities of the SH48 and SH46, but I think the SH39 matches the looks of the bike and SH36 cases best. Thanks for the replies and pictures. Not many people have the Yamaha top case I guess...

@wiggin what made you downsize from a bigger top box?

I'm finally going to pull the trigger on some SHAD SH36 hard cases. I want to get a top case as well but am having a hard time deciding which case to go with. I've been leaning towards the SH39 with the SHAD plate installed on the Yamaha rack. I like the idea that the SH48 holds 2 full face helmets, but that thing looks huge on the back of a FJ. Just looking for some comments, pictures and opinions on the 2 (or yamaha top case too). Does the SH48 look to big? Negatively affect aerodynamics? Is the size difference between the SH39 and SH48 even enough to worry about?

@Piotrek someone in Tennessee won the $421 million already hahaha

So I had a chance to run the bike a little bit today... all I can say is wow. I didn't realize how noisy the old tensioner was. There were times when I could hear it "clacking" which was obvious but I didn't realize how much chatter was going on all the time... I guess I thought it was the clutch making the noise, but now that I have to new tensioner installed it is noticeably much more quiet. Glad I went ahead and got that replaced...

Nice! Mine was replaced today. Have't had a chance to ride it. Definitely a bright red mark on the new tensioner... I hate not working on the bike myself... I hope everything was put in correctly, seems like an easy job and the tech that worked on my bike has a FZ-09 and replaced his tensioner so I felt like that was a good sign.

Looks awesome.... now clean those headers up! :-P

@piotrek I noticed that mine had done the same thing. Didn't really bother me because they still hold the windscreen so I left them for now.. cracks and all...

@fj09chris which kit is this?

It is mentioned in scanned document in very begining of this thread - tensioner kit 1: 90891-10272. Here in Czech republic it costs 1464 CZK, which is 58 USDIt consists of several parts including modified "tensioner assy 1RC-12210-09" which costs 3614 CZK (143 USD) if you order as a separate part... It is odd yet true Got ya.. I thought it may have been something different. My dealer called this morning to tell me that the kit had come in. So it took them a month and a half to get the part. Taking the bike up there next week to get the new tensioner installed.

Thanks @camthelurker for the feedback about the levers.. I didn't mention short springs, so I'm not sure what you mean by that.

What is the "repairing tensioner kit"? Do you have a link? Just curious.

I have a set of these sitting in my garage.. I went to install them one day but was worried that they would change the angle of the shifter and brake levers in relation to the pegs... Can you comment on that after your test ride? Did you notice a difference?

@cbr600 No all hardware associated with the OEM handguards is removed.. They are semi-rigid, with aluminum, metal and plastic woven into the guards so they stand up to highway speeds. Combined with the OEM heated grips that are awesome! Here are some pictures so you can tell how they are mounted. http://i.imgur.com/s7Dajh3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X1RStdf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2nUvj4D.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OrrU8PS.jpg

I was meaning to ask somewhere on the forum just how well motorcycle tires do in below freezing temps. I realize, compounds are generally softer (multi-compound types) than what is found on typical all-season car tires (single compound), but still... doesn't traction become compromised at some point? Rubber generally meant for summer doesn't do well in the winter, and vice versa... just asking. :| I have about 5100 miles on the stock tires.. I notice that when leaving the parking lot of my workplace if I get on it right away I can trigger the TCS, but generally after I make it down the road a bit I notice no difference in handling characteristics. I always keep the psi at recommended settings, but dropping a few psi as suggested by @pattonme might not be a bad idea.

@angelocorreia I live in GA so I can ride almost year-round. These Barkbuster Blizzards combined with the OEM heated grips are amazing.. I think I will be able to ride until it hits the low 20s Farenheit.

Same here, been almost 2 months. Bike is sitting sad in the garage on the battery tender. I'm still riding mine daily.. The cam chain noise Ive heard has been intermittent so I'm not too worried about it. If I start hearing it more often I will put it up.

Oh come on... your other ones turned out so good!

Put my Barkbusters Blizards on... supposed to be cold in the morning this week. http://i.imgur.com/8oYHvWG.jpg

Been a month since my dealer ordered my kit.. still waiting.

What kind of seat is that?

I have a set of these that I will be installing soon. Used them last winter and rode almost year round (live in GA)

I didn't use tape during the install and don't notice a difference. I'm just thankful for warm hands! They work so well I had to lower the values for each setting. Me too! Definitely a good purchase.

I used electrical tape on my left grip... I have nothing to compare it too, but I can say that both my grips heat up at relatively the same speed and as close to the same temperature as I can expect. Its not 100% perfect, but given all the complaints of uneven heating and the mention of the electrical tape "fix" on more than just this forum, I think it helps. For how long? Only time will tell... If you are skeptical just install them without using the tape and if the heat is uneven to the point that it annoys you, pull the grip off and add the tape... should only be a 10 minute fix.

@piotrek .. my bad, I see that now.