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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.

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?

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?

can i get an assist in interpreting the VIN ranges? It looks to me like the VIN ranges have 7 numbers and mine appears to only have six? Drop off the first zero? somewhat confusing.

 
I had the same thought.

Finally! So will we get letters in the mail, or do we just take it in and say it's been loud? 
@badger

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.
 

getting silly:

Nice bar ends.

 
Same grips too??

 

... as many citizens are too busy watching Dancing With Stars or some other garbage to be involved in things that actually affect their lives.  Many of the changes you approve of were effected with the use of lobbyists as spokespeople for a cause.

 
So true....

Today I thrashed her up the Dragon at Deal's Gap.

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! 

Are they any good? I got the yamaha original comfort seat and its the same crap as the original seat... rougly 260$

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.

...This is a light bike, with higher CG than sport bikes, and shorter wheel base compared to full touring bikes, and aerodynamics simply not meant for triple digit (mph) speeds. These are the reasons Yamaha limited top speed....

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
 
 
 

More orange for my bike! 
Neon orange wheel graphics along with reflective orange staggered rim tape to light up at night.
 
Also added some Avon Trailrider tires.

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

For those who installed the Proton front flush LEDs, which is the one that fits the FJ-09, the FZ6R?

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. 

douche move if your bike is water-cooled

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.
 
 

Get a new Red 2015 FJ-09 tomorrow.  Planned additions/mods, mostly from my '09 Versys, are :  
- CRG Bar-end mirrors, perhaps remove hand guards and replace with KTM guards.
- Steibel horn.
- Givi Monokey racks ( on order ), Givi 46L cases.
- Connector for Battery-minder / heated jacket.
- Heated grips ( also on order, Yamaha ).
- Will wait on the seat, folks said the Versys seat was bad but I had no issues.  Hope it is also true for this bike.
- Front Fender extender, will glue/tape on ( no holes here ).  Used same strategy on the Versys and it held for 7 years...why change a good thing and I can't stand drilling holes in a new bike
- I also have a Powerblock that I might use, need to see space under seat, as well as some accessory lights.
 
Looking forward to this bike, it's been at the dealer for the past 2 weeks while the snow/rain/sleet persisted. 

Congrats on the purchase! You will not be disappointed. I went from a 2008 Versys to my FJ-09.  I loved my Versys, but as much as I loved my Versys, I love the FJ more.  Its all around a better, smoother, more powerful bike.... except the seat!! The Versys seat was like sitting on a couch compared to the FJ.  I hope that you find the seat on the FJ to be more accommodating than I have.  Currently trying to decide which seat option im going to go with. 

I definitely think that having the ability to decide when and where your ABS is active would he a good thing. I think that being able to set the strength of the ABS (like some TCS offer) would be better.
 
I still don't feel that it makes me unsafe to have it on the bike. @eeetea your example is unique given that you were on a road in a setting that you are familiar with knowing that you WANTED to break traction. I would think most people would appreciate not losing traction under braking when running over gravel, dirt. Although it's hard for me to say because I have only intentionally activated the ABS on the rear to feel it in action while I was on a paved road.
 
Either way, if you are for ABS or against it, everyone just be aware of it and ride safe.
 

...I hate abs, I think it's dangerous, and degrading to motorcyclists as a whole lol.

I understand wanting to have a bike in its pure form without having as many of the electronics.. but how does ABS make a bike dangerous?
 

I've got the same bag. I used it on my FZ though, not the FJ. It's a great bag. I actually have done 3 day trips with it no problem. 
 
Crazy though....I bought the bag when it was only $86.

I found mine "used" on Amazon for like $75.. looked brand new when I got it and had the original tags still attached.. 

...Found a perfect tail bag that fits the rear seat on the FJ09 almost perfectly... 
 
 

I like that OGIO tail bag.  I went with a bigger option and got the Nelson Rigg CL-1040-TP.  Its 29L expandable to 39L and fits the back seat pretty well.  It can even hold a full face helmet when expanded.  You can find some decent deals on Amazon for it if anyone is interested... http://www.amazon.com/Nelson-Rigg-CL-1040-TP-Black-Jumbo-Expandable/dp/B00AC6Y9S6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
http://i.imgur.com/DByzxuI.jpg
 

The other day I put some orange stripes on the FJ with some striping tape.  I also put Motodynamic flush mount turn signals, integrated taillight, and fender eliminator.
 
Today I put some wheel stripes to match the orange striping..