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Not FJ related, but I am hoping to get my Raptor/Interceptor hybrid project on the road by the spring. We’ve made great progress on it, but still a lot of little details to get finalized. Initial impressions are that it will be a ridiculously entertaining hooligan machine.

Raptor/interceptor... please expound on this.. pics if available...

Absotively!!!!  Pictures and details, please!!!!!

Not easy pulling the brains out out your only friend. However, stocked to see what’s she’s like when I get her back. Really really torn between Ivan’s and 2WDWs. Have read extensively everything available in all sites and both webpages. I live in NY, 5 hours away from Ivan’s and even thought about driving my car down and making it a day. 2WDWs sates quick shift capable, where Ivan’s does not. But from what I can tell, anyone who has had the ability to do an AB test always says Ivan’s wins. I have a Yoshi pipe and KN filter. That’s it. Any nudging in either direction would be appreciated. I’ll leave the address off the box until I mail early tomorrow morning. 

You cant go wrong with either flash, both vendors are highly respected and have a near cult-like legion of appreciative fans.   
I live near 2WDW and had Nels tune my previous FZ1 with great results so I used them, though in the FZ1 community, Ivan is known as “The Man”.  

David Vcyclenut always sets it up for quick shifter, even if you don't have one (yet).  He's in FL and, if you pay for the expedited shipping, it can be as little as 3 days until you get it back.  He typically does same day turn around.

Hey @cha0s , did you ever make the mod's?  If so, how did it work for you?

It worked out pretty good. Huge improvement over stock and now it behaves like a sportbike. It's even better than my Speed Triple was. The R1 carts did not fit properly, so we kept the fork caps and had to fit parts of ZX-10R cartridges. I'm still working on setup as the front end will chatter under really hard cornering, but other than that, I'm very satisfied.

Thanks for the update.  It sounds like you had a good deal of development to make this work.

Did a few upgrades in the previous few weeks, but only just today got an opportunity to experience the results.
 
Replaced the worn out OEM rear tire with a Bridgestone T30 EVO, based on what I saw on this forum. Has a nice roll in, solid traction.
 
Took advantage of the Sargeant seat promo and got the basic front seat. Really need to sit back to enjoy this. Impacts many other dynamics. Been accustomed to always sitting forward. Need more "saddle time" to fully discern the benefit. Seat is firmer than OEM, but comfortable, especially if you sit back in the saddle.
 
Spent quite a bit of time messaging with @VCYCLENUT.com about exhaust options for the FJ. Finally went with the Hindle with his ECU flash. WOW!!!! Even with the limited conditions (SE Michigan spring and (lack of) terrain), the responsiveness and smoothness is leagues beyond the OEM. Everything that was good about the CP3 is magnified. Fantastic grunt down low, quick rev to redline, smooth, effortless response, "tearing silk" exhaust note, are all greatly enhanced! I briefly sampled STD and B modes, but otherwise stayed in A. So smooth, so responsive. See no reason to go back to the other two modes again.
 
Then I lucked out getting a Penske 8983 via an FZ-09.com private sale. It was originally for an FZ for someone "about 205 lbs" (about 20 lbs less than me) and was Stoltec Tuned!!!. I bought it from the second owner who also had an FZ and had done a couple of track days. So far, I made one minor adjustment to compression and it is fantastic.
 
Life is good!
 
 

 

 

 

I'm planning on installing Racetech springs, Elka piston kit and possibly have OEM Yamaha R1 cartridges machined and retrofitted. Price should be around 500$ of labor, plus parts. You can usually get the cartridges cheap, if you can find them from a racer who replaced them.

Hey @cha0s, did you ever make the mod's?  If so, how did it work for you?

http://i.imgur.com/tXVZBbZ.jpg 
Fyi.. I plugged it with a regular tar stick and rubber cement plug kit. I am getting upgraded fork cartridges and rebuilt shock in the next few weeks so I will ride it as is and do the suspension and tires all at once. Not really worried about it. No track days in my future. I will just keep an eye on the tire pressure and ride it like normal.

What suspension you going to?  Someone local?

That seat does look comfy and a lot more padding on the seat than the FJ09.

I gotta say the only time the FJ's seat bothered me was towards then end of a 260 mile out trip I took.  But, I race bicycles and if you've seen the seats on those, well... you get the idea. 
I now have 60 miles on the XSR and it definitely is comfortable.  I plan to do some longer rides this weekend to help eat up the break-in miles.

Hey cman, are you saying you got an XSR-09 in ADDITION to your FJ-09? A) Wayyyyy jealous
B) What's the comparison?  FJ better longer rides, XSR better city and Both equal but in different ways in the twisties?????
The CP3 is such a visceral motor, it seems it would lend itself to many applications.  ( I had a 2014 FZ.  Replaced it with the FJ.  Both are extremely engaging.  The FZ was most notable for its light weight (415 full tank), but the suspension was calibrated for someone under 175 #'s.  FJ has a great instrument cluster, center stand, ABS & TC and the suspension is firmed up, but could be better.  Both move through twisties quite enjoyably )
The "slipper clutch" looks interesting (never had one), but not really liking the reduced info cluster and no center stand of the XSR.
Tell us more.  Please......
 
 

That puts us about a hour apart. Have you ridden in the Pinckney area? I haven't, but understand there is supposed to be some enjoyable routes around there. It seems like it might be optimum to meet up out there and take a ride? I've been trying to make that happen.

Just remove the factory hand guards (mostly useless) and put on a set of KTM guards. About $70 shipped to the US, perfect fit! Took 30 mins to install, and blocks way more wind. Looks better and doesn't hit any aftermarket shield!

I also went with the KTM "style" hand guards.  Got them off ebay for less than $30.  They work great!  Much better than the stock guards.  However, I've rotated the bars forward and found that they would collide with the GIVI D2122S screen I recently got.  I had to rotate the bar a little rearward and all is well. 
The KTM guards are far better than the stockers, that are much too far forward of the bar/controls.

SE Michigan waiting for spring to come and stay! Its been a up and down winter with the temps.

Where abouts in SE MI?  I'm just North of Toledo.  Got my grey from HondaEast January last year. This spring is moving along much better than last year.  Been for a ride once already.  Would've been twice, but was ill for the most recent warm up 8(
Welcome!

 
This looks much better than Yamaha's 60th Anniversary edition of the XSR900.  Very Well Done!!
 

 

I used the Xcreen deflector with the stock screen.  It made a nominal, but noticeable, reduction in the noise level.  It was not sufficient for my liking and I'm still investigating some alternatives.  I've used the deflector mounted to the screen base, as well as trying an FZ-1 "Double Bubble" with some fabbed brackets (with and without the deflector).  So far the best (least bothersome) was just the deflector.  I'm 6' with a 32-33" inseam and ride with the seat in the upper setting.

Yep. 
 
"How does it work?". Please clarify..................
 
It deflects wind onto your upper chest and not head , thus removing buffeting and extreme noise . Is that what you want?
 
A previous post explains how I fitted it.

Bunyip.  What I meant by "How does it work?" is how is the "roar"?  Or are you one of the fortunate ones that don't seem to have that issue?

That's the low cost FZ-6 replacement screen?  Looks OK.  How does it work?

What did I do today with my FJ-09? Well.... I hit a deer at speeds of 40 to 45mph and stayed on the bike! She weighted about 65 to 70 pounds. Broke the front fender and the innermost faring on both sides as well as the nose faring under the lights. All in all I'm lucky. Its my 3rd deer and only time I've stayed on the bike by hitting one. So as the forms says "what did you do to your FJ-09 today?"

So if I hit another deer I'll stay on the bike? That sounds much better! Sounds like you hit a small one, that's good. Better would be avoiding completely. Do you want my username? I've actually hit 3 too, but 1 was with a car. 
Seriously, very happy that you avoided hitting the pavement. Well done!

What's with all the jihadist deer?  Same thing happened to me on my FZ.  Definitely didn't stay on the bike though.  Glad you fared so well.  Maybe you should consider buying a few lottery tickets.

Wessie I got the humour and knew you would see it coming right back at you!
Johan
I do that journey from time to time when I go to Excel, but being a tightwad I thought I would make my own light set up! this is based on experience of my last bike which was an old sprint RS which I loved but had terrible lights (the commute down 7 mile lane was horrible) So what I actually want is various lights such as the hand guard indicators, indicators with DRL for visibility and then some decent cree lights that are low down for illuminating the road. I want these on a switch but also linked to the high beam so that if I flash the highs people know about it.
 
but on the subject of the handguards I have just bought some Acerbis Dual road black guards. I have then bought the LED kit. I was just going to buy the cheap £30 guards but I liked the fact that you can take the spoiler off the Acerbis. I was also going to buy an amber LED strip to insert but thought I would rather but the proper insert as its shaped and then put some lighting gel in front to make it amber.
Oncer I get around to fitting them (along with all the other bits that are sitting in the garage I will post some pics)

This sounds quite intriguing.  Looking forward to the pics.  Currently, I'm seriously contemplating the KTM hand guards that doctore777 recommended.

ABS only applies to stopping.  Shouldn't be an issue for a burnout.  Traction Control however, will likely need to be turned off.  Let us know how it goes.

Race Blu would be one more if they sold it here in the States.  I've had to find ways of adding blue.  So far just rim tape and a bit on the side panels.  I'm looking to add braided (blue) brake lines next.

I don't understand why Yamaha won't bring the Race Blu to the States. =(

Because they want you to buy one next year when they bring it in as a "model update"
 
Then in 2017 they will bring along other gadgets from the Super Tenere & FJR, like electronic cruise control. All to make last year's model obsolete.
 
Cynic, moi?
 

 
But I'll have already farkled my current FJ and not likely I'd start over again.  Unless another jihadist deer gets me, again.

I've done a few things in the past several days.
1 - installed an MRA Xcreen Sport in an effort to alleviate the loud wind roar. Unfortunately, of limited benefit.
2 - replaced the pumpkins w/ some cheap China ebay LED signals and relay. Much nicer to look at.
3 - added wheel stripes and used a bit of the left over on the side panels. Adds a nice bit of color. Although the tape didn't go on the rims anywhere near as nice as it shows in the videos. I really miss the Blurple wheels of my FZ. I don't understand why Yamaha won't bring the Race Blu to the States. =(
http://i.imgur.com/bT2zwiz.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/W4KrirT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7byT5QN.jpg

I believe someone else did.  I recall seeing the pictures.  I'll look around for it.

Wish I could have.  It's not available here.  Got the gray instead.  Looking to add blue rim tape and some other blue farkles.

Wow!  Very well done