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owle

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  1. I don't have a 2017 model but i like to see posts that can help a lot of people, that's the good thing about forums like this one, the sharing of knowledge. Well done dbeau.
  2. Easy, you repackage it in Fancy 2lbs boxes, call it something like "No More Vibes" add some instructions, with lots of wild claims on how technically advanced your product is, and retail it at $49.99
  3. And we all know the FJ-09 can't go 1100 miles without a gas stop, so figure 190 miles per tank, and 15 minutes for the stop and fill-up, that means 6 stops for gas for a total of 1.5 hours, so now you have 1100 miles / 14 hours (actual riding) = 78.6 mph. Impressive indeed........ David, i find your maths impressive. i started to work it out but gave up, to complicated for me, i'm not that bright. micah, if David's maths is correct, that is indeed impressive, do tell us the full story.
  4. rain, that meter looks a very good fit/match, do you have a link to were you got it?
  5. Wordsmith, i see you are in Australia, the land of a billion sheep, try a sheepskin pad in conjunction with a seat that is modified to be flat in shape. A cheap option to try.
  6. I use one of these https://www.wheelies.co.uk/p15342/Kryptonite-Keeper-Value-Key-Cable-Lock-With-Bracket.aspx i have used this small type of bicycle cable lock that you can get from any large supermarket for years, thread it through the chin bar and on the FJ through the passenger grab rail with the helmet on the seat.
  7. Mine yesterday in the north Yorkshire moors, 250 mile ride, fish and Chips in Hawes, great days riding.
  8. Has any one actualy purchased and fitted these: www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Chain-Adjusters-Tensioners-2013-2016-YAMAHA-FZ-09-MT-09-Tracer-FJ09-RN29-/391500754244?var=&rmvSB=true. I would be interested in hearing comments on the quality and usability. The reason is i purchased these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192114163592?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT i was sceptical as to the quality for the price but was happy with them when they arrived, i couldn't see the difference from the last set of leavers i purchased for another bike that cost four times as mutch.
  9. I have used Aria Tour X4's and its predecessors since 2003 https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/1250 ( link provided so i don't get in trouble from teacher ) I don't use the peak these days, i really should try a different helmet, as i'm sure things have moved on in the last 14 years, trouble is i didn't get on with full face helmets, when the Tour x came out i hadn't seen that type of helmet before so tried one on, it didn't feel as claustrophobic as full face helmets of the 80's, 90's that i didn't like. I really like the fit, the wide vision, the vents, it's just so comfortable and i can wear it all day with out any discomfort. It's coming up to that time when i should replace my helmet, so i'm finding this thread very interesting, so keep posting and keep the links coming so i don't have to copy and paste.
  10. Thanks for the first hand experience with the TKC's. I had never heard of them heating up before and causing any problems. I'll have to be conscious of that if I find myself on any long high speed stretches. Would you happen to recall the PSI you were running them at? I work in the tire industry (non MC), and based on the speed rating of the TKC's, I can definitely see constant operation near their speed rated limit would build up some significant heat, perhaps running them at or near their max PSI rating could help that situation. For road riding front and rear 29 PSI, 21" front and 17" rear, heavy duty tubes, tubeless tyres run on tubed rims. I didn't realise until i started to think about that trip that it was in 2009, 8 years that's a long time ago, and i haven't used TKC's since. It would be interesting to see how you get on with TKC's on a bike with the power delivery of the FJ, Keep us posted if you can. Thanks owle.
  11. Redfjniner, just taken a look at your pics, you have a wicked sense of humour, don't think i could have seen the funny side of the situation at the time, well done glad you are OK.
  12. I have used TKC 80'S in the past and they are a good tyre for Gravel, sandy or dry dirt, but pretty useless in muddy conditions. The grip they offer for road riding i found good, as has been said the front has a tendency to feel like it will let go long before the back when you try to push hard in the twisty's . One thing to be-aware of is if you travel long distances at high speed on them the heat build up seems to accelerate ware dramatically. On a trip to Morocco to play in the sand i got the ferry from the UK to Spain and then travelled on the back roads down through Spain no Fast riding, on the return journey i had to change the rear tyre in southern Spain as the tyre had lost a chunk of rubber in the rocky conditions in the atlas Mountains. The new TKC was shot when i arrived home after a high speed ride through Spain and France, 2000 miles all at 80/90 mph,( high speed for a big trail bike ) the front tyre looked like it had started to melt very uneven ware in the centre of the tyre. i know you guys in the US travel big distances to get to the interesting bits. Haven't checked if Heidenau K60 tyres come in sizes to fit, but they are a good compromise for off-road grip/road mileage.
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