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Hello, I have an FJ-09 2016 that I got 2nd and in 2017 (the model 2018, was the last sold in the country where I live). What I love of this bike, and maybe the only reason I keep it so far, is the CP3 motor; yet the suspension, is not good for me: too harsh and hard; after a long trip, its tired and you start not to get the fun of the bike, after 2 hours driving. A couple of years ago, a supposed suspension "specialist", sold me the idea that Racetech would improve significantly the driving experience, and calibrated springs for my weight (275lb) were to be used. So, front springs with gold valves, and rear shock spring, were changed. Result, no improvement at all; was indeed, a frustrating experience. Now, I'm considering to go full Ohlins, as I have read reviews that with this suspension, the experience of the FJ-09 is a whole new world of improvement. Its an important quantity of money for me, yet, out of some small issues with ergonomics, I think that with a comfortable, soft and functional suspension, the bike will be the perfect high way ship for me. The parameter I have of comfort in a suspension, is the softness of multipurpose bikes, like the old Tenere xt660z or the Honda XRE 300, which are very soft and comfortable; imperfections on the road are very good absorbed. I'm aware that these suspensions have a larger travel that the one in the FJ-09. Here, some questions for those of you that now have Ohlins (rear shock and spring, front springs, valves...): 1- Being 0 the worst, and 10 the best in comfort, how Ohlins qualify for you, in your FJ-09 ? (for me, the OEM suspension of the FJ-09, its a 4) 2- Do you consider that it is worth the money for the results you got on Ohlins, being this brand I think, the most expensive of all suspension options ? 3- In 2 years from now, my bike will be 10 years old (I don't use it that much, so I keep it in very good condition); from your perspective, is it worthy to pay Ohlins, for an old bike like this? Or you'd rather consider buying another newer bike? (even when the CP3 experience, is kind of unique). 4- Bottom line: are you much happier with Ohlins, in your FJ-09? Thank you!

Hi! I have an FJ-09 2016; stock suspension was very stiff for me,and uncomfortable in bumpy roads; a specialist in bike suspension recommended me Ohlins or Racetech springs, calibrated to my weight (275lb). I just installed Racetech springs and Recetech gold valves for the front bars, and "valved" the rear shock, adapting a Racetech spring there as well. When testing after I did not experience any improvement; was the same sensation as the OEM suspension. The parameter I had of comfort, was the soft suspension of multipurpose bikes, like the Tenere xt660z or Honda XRE 300, which are very soft and comfortable; I have been told the hardness is because the FJ has a sports nature and cannot be as soft as a multipurpose. Maybe my expectation was too high? Any thoughts? specially those of you that have had a change like this.

Thank you When I got the bike 4 years ago, indeed I did some adjustments on the front and back suspension. Maybe my body changed or I'm getting older, as those adjustments are not being effective any more. As you said, maybe will be good to change the springs, front and back. For the front bars, I'm being recommended Race Tech FRSP S3627100 springs + Spacers For the back shock spring, Race Tech SRSP 5815125 For the back, not sure if with the new spring will be enough to get the comfort I'm looking for, or I should aim to a full shock replacement by the Wilbers or the Hagon. Any advise will be wellcome and appreciated

I have 2 bikes, an fj-09 2016, and a Honda xre 300 multipurpose. The FJ09 It's my second bike of use. On the Honda, the suspension is very comfortable for me. I used to have a Tenere xt660z, and same, very soft and comfortable. I'm 1.91mts, 130 kgms. The suspension of the FJ-09 is just too stiff for me on secondary roads; here in Mexico, these roads are bad quality...and after a while of riding there on the FJ-09, you just get tired and fun fades away. I use the FJ-09 maybe once or twice a month, with a long distance travel maybe once a year, hence I would not invest much in a sophisticated suspension upgrade. The specialist recommends : 1. Springs upgrade in the front bars, and rear shock with Racetech springs. Only springs, not oil valves. 2. If I want more, then change the oil system in the front, and replace the back shock. Based on this background, would you think the only change of springs, can be bring a happy difference? I just want to be more comfortable on the bike.

The 3rd option was Race tech, the most expensive one

Hi, For my FJ-09 2016, I have been offered 3 options for the back shock replacement. The German Wilbers is in the middle price range, and the English Hagon, the lowest (half the price). Wonder if the Wilbers offers the double of quality and comfort than the Hagon?

Thank you all for your answers 👋 Took it to the shop today. Turned out to be the clutch sensor, in the left side of the handbar. Was very difficult to remove, as small screws there were extremity tighten from factory. Maintenance was done with anticorrosive liquid... And that's it.

Hi I have an FJ09 2016, 28,000 kms. Yesterday, on city commute, when stopping the motor for any reason, and trying to turn it on again, the switch was not working. No action at all... After trying 2 or 3 times, switching off and on the key, it worked back again. As if maybe the turn on button could have a false electric contact... Any ideas?

I got the Airhawk seat cushion. Additional to reducing butt pain for a long trip, it gave me one or a bit more of a centimeter higher on the sitting position... Was a good difference. Thank you, HGP61

Hi. For tall people like me (6'2"), the bike is ok for the first hour of driving, yet after that time, you start to get tired... The sitting position from the wrist up, it's fine as I did got handle bars risers. I have a Sargent seat, in the upper position. Yet as my legs are long, I have them too bent, and with the foot pegs a bit behind, like the usual sports bike. I miss the ergonomics of the old tenere xt660z... Was a tall bike for tall people, very comfortable. Any one of you with the same situation, has any suggestion on a possible modification or accessory in the FJ-09 to have it a bit more comfortable?

Hi, I know that fj-09 and T7 (tenere 700) are different machines... Yet wanted to know if any of you have tested the T7 in high way. Even when the FJ-09 has a beautiful motor in terms of power and fun, the new T7 is taller and with an excellent riding position for us that are tall (1.91 mts) and it's CP2 700 cc motor is very torquey, with up to 200 kms / hr max

Hi I have an FJ09 2016... Excellent conditions, 27,000 kms. In the last year, I have not used it much. I changed oil last July 2019 with Motul full synthetic... I heard that it can last around 10,000 kms. Yet, if I don't use the bike too much, viscosity is in degradation any way? Since last change I have had only 4000 kms, in around 6 months. Should I change the oil? Or wait until around 10,000 since last change?

Hi My FJ-09 2016 just turned 25000 kms this weekend. I just saw the rear sprocket and the possible need for change. Wear signs are already there. How long a rear sprocket last in kms? I had a tenere xt660z for 4 years, and sprockets were still well at 25000 kms

@texscottyd I just came back from the highway, after having the front wheel balanced. It was indeed, the solution. At 170 km /hr, the bike was flying smoothly... Fully recovered. Lesson learned, after changing a tire, balancing its a must. I'm happy 🙂 Thank you for the tip!

In a car when you change the tire for a new one, balancing is necessary. I mentioned it to them and they said was not needed for this bike, even when I just changed the tire recently. How truth is it?