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Good find.

It's keyed to my ignition key. Factory equipment. Odd that they don't seem to be a part of the kit sold in the US. The Yamaha catalog has helmet locks for sale, but you're probably better off with the gun lock. Don't know why you're against taking off the seat to lock your helmet. I think it's a pretty good system and have used it often. Definitely not there on mine. That's unfortunate... I have a tail bag strapped on my FJ that sits on the rear seat. So the "remove the rear seat" helmet lock isn't a good option for me.

There are two. One is on the left side of the bike, on the frame near the passenger foot peg. The other is a cable you can attach to a hook under the passenger seat. The cable is in the tool pouch. Could you post a picture of the factory helmet locks? Just went to the garage to look at my FJ and there is no helmet lock that I am able to see.

I received my new foot pegs. I ordered a set of MT-09 street rally foot rests (basically super tenere foot pegs but designed for the MT-09) for my FJ from Yamabits.co.uk . They look like a straight swap. Unfortunately, I won't have time to install them for a few days, but will post some pictures once I get to it.

Thanks @suncoaster . I use a Puig touring screen with the deflector attached. I think it will still flex in turbulence l, but the fact that the stock mount has that much free play in it drives me crazy!

@suncoaster I've been meaning to do this ever since seeing your first post but haven't gotten around to it. I have a few questions though.. Does this mod still allow you adjust the windscreen up and down in all 3 positions? Only one additional hole per side needed? If you have already done a "how to" thread I must have missed it.

Loaded her up in the truck (along with my Dad's Vulcan Nomad) and headed to the mountains for a few days...

@stevesweetz Now my mechanic is saying that it's not a recall just a TSB. Guess your mechanic was right the first time. I swear that repair order sheet he showed me said recall on it though.

To the extent my title of "Guy On The Internet" allows me to say, I understand it as only if they can prove the APE caused the issue can they use that as a reason to deny a warranty claim. That's what I was thinking.. I might forego the "recall", order an APE unit, and install it myself. Just depends on how quickly I can get it in for servicing at my dealer.

I'm assuming installing a APE tensioner would void my warranty? Or does it only void the warranty if a failure is caused by the APE tensione itself?

I had the same thought.

From what my dealer's mechanic said, there's no official recall. You have to take it in and ask about it. However, it looks like the work can be done as warranty work (i.e. free to you) regardless of whether your bike is still currently under warranty (at least for the next 3 years). The mechanic remarked that they're going to have to order a bunch of these kits once the word got out. Its funny what dealerships tell people... My local dealer told me it was a recall so who knows. I was up there looking at some accessories and decided to walk back to the service department to chat with him about the CCT. He immediately told me to come in the shop for a minute and showed me an order he had for another 2015 FJ-09 for the CCT and the paper clearly said "recall" next to the part ordered. @rocky5000100 Regardless if Yamaha treats it like a full blown recall or not, I am a firm believer in personal responsibility. If you think you are having an issue, go initiate the conversation. Don't wait for Yamaha to contact you.

Ive been getting intermittent rattling from the cam chain tensioner so I will probably let them replace it with the new part at no cost to me... if that doesnt fix the problem I will be going with the APE tensioner.

Another step - June 17, 2016 A state Assembly bill that would allow motorcycle lane-splitting in California has moved closer to a vote. California’s AB 51, sponsored by Assembly member Bill Quirk (D-Hayward), intends to create guidelines for safe lane-splitting, a practice the proposed legislation describes as a motorcyclist passing other vehicles “by riding between them along the lane line.” On Tuesday, Quirk’s bill was passed by the Senate Transportation Committee with unanimous support, the lawmaker’s office said. It will go to the Appropriations Committee, to determine its financial effect. If it passes there, Quirk’s office said, the bill would proceed to the Senate floor for a vote, and if approved at that level move to the Assembly for a final vote. Even though this doesn't directly affect us GA riders, hopefully it will set a precedent for other states to follow in terms of getting something on the books.

Nice bar ends. Same grips too??

So true....

Nice!! I'm going to be heading up to that area at the end of June.. Its been about 2 years since I have last been so I'm pretty excited!

I really like my Sargent seat. Significant improvement over atock. I initially purchased one with the Carbon FX cover but felt it was too slick with my textile riding pants, so I had them recover it with the Performance Plus cover.

Although I don't necessarily disagree with you, its my understanding that Yamaha did not put limiters on the European models so Yamaha must have determined these bikes can run into the triple digits without major issues. I personally have not had any issues with a front end "wobble" (even took it up to 115mph indicated just today) but I can definitely feel the front end get light under acceleration and at higher speeds. I have thought the ride was a little harsh so I decided to fiddle with the suspension today. The sag on my front suspension seemed appropriate approx 39mm so I didn't mess with the pre-load on the forks. I did soften the dampening 2 clicks from stock. (I found that the dampening screw on mine has a total of 13 clicks of adjustment and stock was 6 clicks CW from all the way soft, So i am currently at 4 clicks from all the way soft on dampening). I didn't notice a change in the front end at speed (no wobble, just light) but did notice a slight improvement in how well the front end reacts to bumps now. I then put the rear pre-load to position 5 thinking that more pre-load in the back would help stabilize the front at speed (stock was set to position 4). However I felt that at position 5, the front end felt even more light and loose (still no wobble at 105mph indicated). So when I got back to the house I went the other way and put the rear pre-load to position 3 and took it out again. Surprisingly, it felt more stable with less pre-load on the rear. I kept it at position 3 and then softened the dampening approx 1 turn from stock to get rid of some of the harshness. First time messing with suspension on a motorcycle so I made 1 adjustment at a time and took it for a ride, came back made another adjustment, etc. FYI... 175lbs rider, 6'0", tank bag and tail bag (on rear seat) probably 10lbs combined

Like the tape, where'd you find that pattern? Also digging the tires. Did you notice much a ride difference with them? Looks like Motoinkz... check out design 5 (inner/outer tape) http://motoinkz.com/collections/frontpage/products/wheel-stripes-inner-outer-lip-design-5

I dont know for sure about the Protons, but when I installed the Motodynamic flush mount LEDs they were listed as "FZ6R / FJ-09" ... so I would assume its the same for the Protons.

the motorcycle isn't the only thing that gets hot... more importantly you free up space for another vehicle in traffic, and at stop lights prevent yourself from being rear-ended. I don't see how it's a "douche move"

@fattraxx Sargent just came out with one, but its pricey... http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Yamaha-FJ09-EM5-Backrest/

The reaction time is in reference to a human's ability to make adjustments once the tire has lost traction not the initial reaction to hit the brakes. I think that we are missing the point of ABS... it's there as a safety net, not to activate purposelfully. If the rider brakes optimally, the ABS will never kick in thus the bike will stop in the shortest distance possible. If a rider grabs the brakes so much that the brakes are in full ABS mode, then yes the bike will take longer to stop than if the bike was braked optimally without activating ABS. ABS is not there to be activated for the full duration of braking, although it can function that way if the rider input causes it, it is there so that when a rider is braking optimally and then you hit some crosswalk paint or oil on the road, you will not lose control and the bike has the ability to return to optimal braking. 99% of the time if a bike loses traction at the front wheel, the bike is going down. I agree that ABS is not as important for the rear as it is for the front. However, I think that an ABS equipped bike will stop shorter and safer than a non ABS bike simply because it allows the rider to brake optimally only activating once the rider has exceeded available traction.

Hey Georgia riders... I know lane splitting/filtering isn't legal in GA, but I'm wondering if anyone has done it during traffic jams or at traffic lights? Nothing crazy just slowly filtering through.. If so, did the police react? I'm a law abiding rider (except occasional speed :-p ) so I'm afraid to try filtering.. just been in a few situations lately where it was driving me crazy to have to sit in stopped traffic.