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Well; It was the battery. It was a non yuasa battery, I ended up buying a yuasa equivalent, more $, same company. It's been almost a year and so far so good. They told me the chinese battery I 1st ordered should have lasted much longer, but I guess more$ means your getting quality, probably made in Taiwan/Japan.

Isn't the AIS used w/ the cat on a stock system ?

Will a remap give a problem to a stock exhaust w/ cat ?

I may use either Ivans or Vcyclenut for for remapping the ECU. Just not sure if a exhaust upgrade would be of any value if not needing to save weight or wanting to change sound, then may have to upgrade air filter, and if increased fuel could damage Cat. TNX...

Wasn't the snatchy throttle problem w/ the 15 models fixed in the 17 models ?

OK; I kind of figured w/ new map; I'd be getting a richer fuel mixture. Which tuner and which full system exhaust would be recommended for similar noise level ? I'll have to weigh total cost and figure if will be worth the expense. Would turning off the AIS and fuel cut off be only if cat removed w/ aftermarket exhaust ? TNX...

So is exhaust sound the primary advantage to exchanging an exhaust system or mod on air box and such if increased HP performance is not the goal ? TNX for reply...

2017 FJ-09 I'm researching any benefits for a remap of the stock ECU and additional suggestions sa. removing cat and IAS, and exhaust mods or replacement. I only notice snachy throttle at times, but may be other noticeable improvements not aware of. I prefer a quiet exhaust note. Thank You...

Well said; Thank you. I read there was someone here that had a harsh ride, and posted a modification of there valving and fluid choice. It may not be for everyone's needs.

2017 - Fj-09 Will be replacing front tire soon, and was considering to change fluid in forks after some long mileage and time. I originally purchased the Andreani cartridges from Fast Bike Industries set up for my weight and riding style. They were out of the recommended Ohlins 1309-0I w/ 19cSt, and instructed me to use the (Maxima 85\150 5W) approx. 16 cSt. at the time of installation, but since I've put some miles on this set up and always had uncertainty setting rebound and compression and used a Motool for preload settings. I talked w/ them recently, and they instructed me to set preload @ 30% trav.; Reb./comp. to 1-1/2 turns out together from bottom out and retorque triple clamps to 19nm top/17nm bottom. They told me I cant set comp/rebound as other manufacturers (in shop); that can be set only from riding(seat of pants). Sort of confusing. I don't have Ohlins fluid yet, but at this time w/ a short ride hard to tell if better on rough roads or handling. Also; would there be much difference if compression/rebound cartridges are reversed (opposite Andreani instruction) in triple tree, comp/left and Reb/Right ? Should I use the recommended Ohlins fluid ? Thank You...

I'd go w/ the pitbull if I don't need to add boards to lift forks forks high enough to clear wheels on my FJ-09 or any other long forked bike sa. any adventure style bike.

Well, I might just buy the best lift Amazon has to offer; and if it doesn't work ; I can return it. Either way, I'll call PitBull Monday to discuss.

Would a single compound tire make more sense, since I'm not putting on highway miles, and mostly cornering to get a more even wear? Seems I'm wearing the soft compound down rather fast; also would their be a problem to mix tire brands sa. a Dunlop Sportmax 3 rear w/ a new Continental road attack 3 rear tire ? Thanks ...

for these prices; you'd think these lifts would fit correctly. it must be the fact adventure style bike w/ the longer forks add to this problem; but these lifts should be adjustable, if not; why not just buy a lift from Amazon if have to fabricate height to make work ?

I've tried stands from Amazon w/ no luck. On other bikes I've had to use a board and jig it up and in to make it work, but no luck w/ the 17 FJ-09. I sold the stand from Amazon , and am looking @ the Pitbull hybrid dual lift. $$. The Woodcraft is slightly cheaper. Which way to go ? TNX...