clint

You can see my TPMS setup in yesterday's post.

New tires! Roadsmart 3s as the Road 5s were a miserable experience with cupping and ramping after 2,000 miles. Oh well, I've got a tire machine, so "Quit your bitchin!". I truly view tires as consumables and don't think badly of Michelin. I think I'll try more rebound, yet I didn't have this problem with Roadtec 01, T30 Evos or RS2 that were previously fitted. I was running 36F/42R as my girlfriend is usually rides pillion. The Tiregard TPMS is a good system. I've mounted the sensors inside the tire rim using Doran Manufacturing valve stems with the lock ring.

First valve adjustment this past week! Not too bad as it's very well documented on the interwebs. 😉

The usual findings. Exhaust valves were tight, while intakes were within spec. I replaced all 6 exhaust shims and 3 of the intakes to get them closer to midrange. Finished up with a throttle body sync and good to go!

12 hours ago, duhg said:

Mine reads "SET -", but that is not what it does.  It took me by surprise, but I caught on.  I may have to change the markings.

"SET" does indeed set the speed and "RES" does resume.  But the acel and decel functions are swapped.  I don't know if I installed a pair of wires incorrectly, or what.

No, you got it right. Mine is identical. Set - sets cruise speed and accel. Res - Resumes and decels.  That's just the way the Brandon CC works anyway. Same controller, I understand, as the McCruise.

Aerostich Darien Jacket and Pants. Goretex gloves and boots!

I'd rather ride in beautiful weather of course, but if it rains, I enjoy it! Not need to stop, just keep on going. I absolutely love riding in a downpour, totally dry and protected. My own little cocoon. 

I've had the Slime brand unit for a couple of years now. Works great! $27.00

Amazon Slime Mini-Compressor

Love my CD shock! Be prepared to spent 30 min with them on the phone if you're ready to order. They want a lot of detail regarding your weight, bags, riding style, etc. These guys get it right and stand by their products. Been around for years in the mountains of NC.

I accidentally mounted one backwards on my hat while walking home one day.

20 minutes ago, Cruizin said:

Did you use that code and it worked? Where did you find that?  

Yes, it works. I've got a plug-in on my Chrome browser, Honey, that finds them for me.

20% discount code  TS10327207

59 minutes ago, open1mind said:

I had started an earlier thread wherein this group gave some good insights about a strange fastener that holds the front side panel on... I will paste that link below.  As that thread evolved, we started to discuss swaps of LED flashers instead of stock, and I think that  a separate thread makes sense.

Here's why- like others I hate the big orange pumpkins that appear on US bikes.  So I did some research using the always reliable Youtube.

This good fellow does a lot of work on his FJR, and more recently his FZ 09.  I watched carefully, and decided to order the Yamaha accessory LEDs that he installs in the video.  I like the look and the position light + brake light functionality.  

NEW YAMAHA OEM LED BLINKER PLUS FRONT YMEFLB2F0000

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Genuine Yamaha stylish indicators with unique integrated position light, a must have accessory for your Yamaha MT! NEW OEM YAMAHA BLINKERS LED PLUS FRONT. Unique design by GK...

I had my eye on that set of LED flashers for some time, but the reported failure rate scared me off.  The video link above is for a Yamaha comfort seat, not the LED flasher install.

I am looking for comfort pegs for my passenger that I can close when I am running alone. What would you recommand?

New shock arrived from Cogent Dynamics today, install was quick. Took it for a quick ride and very happy with the results.  

So, is the red dial at the top for rebound adjustment?  If so, how is it accessed when the shock is mounted?

If I only know what I know now, when I was younger...........! Good Judgement comes from learning from your bad judgment........

Hey everyone, 
Planning to do a couple trips this summer. 1 of them being from Toronto down to Tail of the Dragon. 
 
I have the yamaha hard cases, that each fit a full size helmet, but I was thinking it might be nice to get a good sized tail bag as well.
 
That way I'm not cramped for space and I get a backrest out of it.
 
Any suggestions? Looking for something 30L or larger.

Just curious as I've not turned anything up but does anyone know if a source to buy the factory seat cover material?

Added some bling to the forks...

Looks good... though that set screw is kinda looking exposed.

@clint ... if they cant see the blaring white LED headlights... they aren't going to see any indicators. They are very visible from the sides. To each their own. I understand the visibility concerns, but I don't think these have much of an effect on it. Also, everyone should ride under the assumption that nobody can see you and plan escape routes and emergency maneuvers accordingly.

I’ve had those on my FJ for 2 years. You can see them from the front fine.

I too have had them for a couple years. I think they are less visible at night with your brights on than in the day. I can understand the everlasting concern of visibility, but to be honest, I can't think of a situation where someone facing me really needs to know if my indicator is on or of a situation where this would be a safety concern.

I also ordered flush mounted Turn Signals which will be protected by the engine gaurds if the bike ends up on the ground.  
I got them both installed. Few before and after photos to see the Lights head on and a close up of the decals. Took all of 45 mins to get the lights and the Decals on.
 
 

 
 
 

New FJR1300 CC switchgear.

Which model year FJR1300 would work @clint ?