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You make a good point..

The general consensus is that an ECU flash is one of the better mods for the money available for the FJ. Having said that, my FJ is not flashed, and although the fueling/throttle is touchy and jumpy at low RPMs I have never experienced anything I would refer to as sputtering. When I think sputtering, I think misfire or something along those lines. You might want to get that checked out at the dealer before flashing to make sure everything is good to go first.

@adjuster I knew you would have something to say... haha

Unfortunately that seems to be how things work these days. Not every company, but probably most companies, would rather spend resources trying to prove the invalidity of a warranty claim rather than fixing the problem. I understand that as a company you have to have some sort of criteria for warranty claims to protect the bottom line, but by denying them so often you are going to hurt your consumer base and in the end hurt your bottom line.

Yamaha thinks not all need to be replaced. So why would anybody be in a big hurry to install another revised cct from Yamaha when it appears many here have already judged Yamaha incompetent in the design of multiple revisions and either incorrect or dishonest on whether they are likely to fail and aren't supporting owners in the way they like? How long will that newly installed cct be backed by Yamaha to reply to your strawman? What's that definition of insanity again? I don't disagree with you, just offering a different view of circumstances because your initial comment seemed condescending. When my CCT finally gives out, I will be putting a manual tensioner in myself so honestly I'm not too worried about which practice a dealer uses to justify the repair.

Exactly. Skip I don't think it's that cut and dry. It's a known problem and if you listen to Yamaha and the part fails out of warranty destroying the motor (worst case scenario) do you think Yamaha will replace everything? Maybe, but doubtful. Pretty sure @adjuster would have something to say about that. So maybe the "dishonest" dealer is actually looking out for the customer to avoid a more severe problem and repair cost in the future.

More for the rider than the FJ, but I got my Sena 20s installed and tested it on a short ride. No complaints, works as advertised, and I can't believe I waited this long to get one. http://i.imgur.com/kZ79UUT.jpg

Sorry for the bad luck... my dealer did the opposite. Didn't hear the noise but offered to go ahead and replace it since the VIN was in the range. Basically the mechanic took my word for it that I was getting intermittent chatter from the CCT.

I've noticed that too. Doesn't sound like what the OP is referring to.

It's pretty common for the half fairing to be slightly crooked. Maybe that's giving the effect of crooked handlebars.

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??