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wow, Brandon is closed? I have seen some talk of issues with the CC but I dont know any specifics and I have not experienced any issues. That does not inspire confidence though....

Maybe it has something to do with this  - https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/4052626/Rostra_Precision_Controls# 
Can anyone dig deeper?
 

I had my ECU flashed by Mr Ivan (http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz09.htm) during his holiday sale (10% off, so basically the shipping was free) and got it back last week. While the tank was propped up and it was still raining, I figured I may as well install the Brandon Smart line cruise control I've had for a while.  
I finally got out for a test ride a couple hours ago. The flash can be described with one word - sweeeeet! "A" mode is no longer a jerk, but really smooth and a strong build from the start, I really like it. "A" and "STD" modes really do feel like there are real throttle cables all the way, like your wrists and the throttle bodies are more solidly connected.
 
The cruise control is excellent right out of the box, very impressive. This the first time I've had real cruise control on a bike, and I think my right upper limb is going to like it.

Do you know why Ivan is $150 more than 2WD (...I think)? Is the $350 what you paid? I am starting to take aim at a cruise solution. Looks like Brandon is out of business now?

I see what you mean about Brandon - "BUSINESS HAS CLOSED AS OF 11/18/2016" - Anyone have more info? Maybe another source for smart line? Cruizin?? Smart line has other products, so I would think it would be available elsewhere. 
2 wheel holiday sale price was 279.95, so I assume his normal price is pretty close to Ivan, no? As I mentioned, Ivan had 10% off for the holidays, so I got 35 off.
 

I had my ECU flashed by Mr Ivan (http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fz09.htm) during his holiday sale (10% off, so basically the shipping was free) and got it back last week. While the tank was propped up and it was still raining, I figured I may as well install the Brandon Smart line cruise control I've had for a while.
 
I finally got out for a test ride a couple hours ago. The flash can be described with one word - sweeeeet! "A" mode is no longer a jerk, but really smooth and a strong build from the start, I really like it. "A" and "STD" modes really do feel like there are real throttle cables all the way, like your wrists and the throttle bodies are more solidly connected.
 
The cruise control is excellent right out of the box, very impressive. This the first time I've had real cruise control on a bike, and I think my right upper limb is going to like it.

 Changing the stock chain tensioner with APE manual adjustment also reduced vibration. I did all these things shortly after I bought the bike because it needed them, and was just lucky to find the end result is almost vibration free bike. YMMV.

what is the "APE" adjuster you are talking about.....

Wander thru this thread - http://fj-09.org/thread/3832/bulletin-m2016-chain-tensioner-noise 
BTW - the "search" button along the top of the page can be very useful.
 

joyrider, get in touch with pattonme! 

http://fj-09.org/thread/2576/product-offering has some info 

 The downside is as a one piece I have to unlatch the whole seat to get to the battery tender.

Have you considered letting your tender cable dangle outside the seat slightly, then you could access it easily. A dealer in Temple City added that to all the bikes he sold when I got my Concours 14, and it was really handy and not a problem at all. 

Added a couple rivco highway pegs to the sw motech crash bars -
 

 

 
Found the angle/position to be different from one side to the other on the crash bar down tube - has anyone else noticed this?

Looks like a bad overbite to me.

If you like it, do it. I assume it's your money.

Having fun playing with my Sena 20s. Sounds great and adds a new dimension to my riding. Went for a ride this morning and ran into a buddy of mine on his way to work on his DR650. Followed him to his job, chatted a bit and then rode some more listening to tunes and enjoying the experience. Life is good...

What speakers did you use? 

This is something I've never been able to figure out. An OEM oil filter runs less $12.00 on-line. A Bosch 3323 (good filter BTW, but I had one failure on a Bosch on my Van) runs about $8.00 now days. If you chance the oil & filter every 4K miles it comes out to about 1 penny per mile to run the OEM filter! Really? You're quibbling over $20 in 20,000 miles? Don't eat at McDonalds 3 times in the next 3 years and you're money ahead. :-) Geez, why even question it?

I've never been able to figure out why folks spend more money on a particular brand without meaningful data.  
Having none, and not eating at McDonalds, I don't any reason not to buy [insert brand name here]. That includes the Bosch (which is $6 online).
 
 
 
 
 

This is one consideration - 
As provided previously, here is a lot of good information on the subject - http://calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Filters.html#OilFilters
See the section labeled Filter Bypass and Anti-Drain Back Valves
 
Important to us, as we have a horizontally mounted filter, is the material of the anti-drain back valve. Is yours silicone or plastic?
 
 
 

I was told this week by a Yamaha dealership mechanic that the Yamaha filter does not have a by-pass, or maybe it was the flow-back valve, in it since the valve is now in the motor. Can someone confirm this? 
I've been a fan of the Bosch 3323 on my FJR and was going to use them on the FJ09 but now wonder about having two valves in the system.

If 2 valves (if the internal one actually exists) was going to cause any trouble at all I think Yamaha would have warnings in various places in the owners manual and probably on the bike somewhere. I don't recall seeing anything like this. Most filters have the valves as far as I know. 

Took my daughter on a 80 mile ride. She was a little uncomfortable on the Corbin seat. I think she's just not used to riding as I like my Corbin since I had it re-foamed to softer. Bike runs fantastic! Even with two up (around 375 lbs.total). The more I ride the FJ09 the more I'm happy with my choice.

Maybe it needs to break in a bit too. Depending on how much she weighs, that could take a while. Though at 375 lb total, I suspect she may weigh enough to break it in over a few hundred miles. 

With most of the US plates, you can almost just punch through the plate with a pen since they are so thin.

In CA our plates are reasonably thick durable aluminum, and last for many years. I suspect you would do some serious damage to a pen while trying to poke a hole through one. Unless it was a James Bond pen of course. 

I'll have to give my exhaust a scrub and see if I also no longer get black spots - that would be nice.

The black spots are a result of the catalytic converter. It is designed to convert harmful engine emissions to CO2 and water. The water combines with the normal carbon output and gives us black spots on the area around the muffler exit because it is a low pressure area. You can see this dripping out of the tailpipes of cages when they stop for a bit.
 

IMHO in pic 3 it appears that the seat was made specifically for the FJ09. 
On red bikes without the side cases is another thing.

How about this? http://i.imgur.com/fPPkeiH.jpg
 
The variety of possible combinations is quite impressive, all for the same price.
 

IMHO in pic 3 it appears that the seat was made specifically for the FJ09. 
On red bikes without the side cases is another thing.

Here's their seat with the red piping, but with the side cases unfortunately, all I could find real quick. 
http://corbin.com/yamaha/yfj09r_2t.jpg
 

Swapped the Yamaha Bolt's clutch actuator over stock's. Lighter pull, however longer throw as well.
 
 

Do you have the stock clutch lever or an after market model?  Is the longer pull a problem at all? 

OH, ALRIGHT!!!!! 

Anyone have a link for this?

This is the closest I could come, but it doesn't seem to look the same to me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Side-Kickstand-Stand-Extension-Plate-For-Yamaha-MT-09-MT09-2013-2015-/291603824262?var=&hash=item43e4f13e86:m:moSYXSgC3a23HyToZSJZTbA&vxp=mtr 

As provided previously, here is a lot of good information on the subject - http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Filters.html#OilFilters
 
Important to us, as we have a horizontally mounted filter, is the material of the anti-drain back valve. Is yours silicone or plastic?

Installed a side kick stand bigger foot print plate. Got it on E-Bay for $10.00 and change U.S. holds in place with three Allen head screws.

Installed the same on my bike. Solid billet product! 

I think it would look better if the screws and washers were painted black before installation, but that's just me. 

Anyone ever bought these in the US?   
Looks like they'd fit the 2016 Grey color scheme really well.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folding-Extendable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-For-Yamaha-MT-09-MT-09-Tracer-2014-2016-/112050234046?var=&hash=item1a16b6e2be:m:m5CIcRIUEVJkBrM0vyMkOYg&vxp=mtr
 
My hesistation is the:
"Attention: Import duties, taxes and carges are not included in the item price or shipping chargest.  These charges are the buyer's responsibility.  Pleases check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional cost will be prior to bidding/buying. 

I've bought a good number of things out of China, and have not had any trouble with these types of charges. But I'm in the U.S., so YMMV if you aren't. 

Bought them and am not too pleased with the rain covers: first ride (4 hours) 1 leaked, the other one... well have a look for yourself:
 

Since the rain covers aren't mentioned on their site, but water proof zippers are, I suspect the covers are not meant to be on when riding, but if the bags are left in a sustained rain? 

Fitted a Kappa K47 topbox. It came with a mounting plate and bolted onto my existing rack. I bought the pillion backrest for it as well.
 
Took it up to about 130kph (private track)
and didn't notice any difference. Its large enough, fits one helmet, not two.
Now we can do 2 up trips with luggage.
I might investigate adding brake lights into the red plastic "eyes".

 
Also adjusted the headlight, it needed about 40 quarter turns lower.

Looks like a great place for added brake lights - maybe something like these - http://www.hyperlites.com/.  I've had other riders come up side at a light and ask me about them. 

California Assembly Bill 51 would re-affirm the California Highway Patrol’s authority to issue lane-splitting guidelines for the state’s roadways. This important legislation is now scheduled for a hearing on June 14, 2016, in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. ...

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.