jimster

I've had one of the screens on since day one. Love it and wouldn't be without it.

I did the 10 watt running lights as well today.😀

I should be at both o those events. See ya then😊

Ah come on Joe😯

Hey! How ya doing? Long time no see. I'm planning NatSTOC. How about you? It would be great to see you there.

I'm sorry that I'm late to the party.....but I remember some talk about a year ago about having the 2015 FJ09 "flashed" in order to correct, or improve something. Do I need to have that done on my bike? And if so why? Thanks much

I've been lurking here for over a year when I bought my 2015 FJ09. So I apologize for not introducing myself back then. I live in Iowa City, IA and do a lot of long distance touring. Thanks to Joe and the STowners that I've belonged to for 11 years, I've gotten to know a great group of people that were into the Honda ST thing. I went to a couple of Suzuki DL 650 V-Stroms for several years. But then a good friend bought an FJ09 in Oklahoma. I had a nice trailer (he didn't) and we went to Oklahoma to pickup his bike. For me it was love at first site. and I had to have one. About a month later I found an almost new Red FJ09. And now after almost 10K I'm still in love, but lusting for a Tracer GT. Will this ever stop? Gosh I hope not. Anyway I'm so glad to be here with all of you folks that are also in love with the FJ09, Tracer etc. Thanks for putting up with me.😀

Iowa, Yep flat ass, Iowa. Thats why I have a sport touring bike. I can go to Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado, Texas, etc.. Anywhere but Iowa.😫

Very interesting. I've had other contacts with Tony. He's a top notch guy.

Thanks a bunch. Just what I was looking for.

So what was the end result????? Ya just can't leave us hanging, brother😳

I'm wanting to mount an FZ-1 fuse block under the seat. Problem is that there will be an MC Cruise already there and wondering if the FZ-1 will fit? And if you have some photos that would be great. Thanks much, JimSTer

About a year or so ago someone posted a do it yourself article explaining how to remove and then replace the pannier lids on the stock Yamaha panniers so that you can color code to the bike. I can't seem to find it now. HELP!!! Thanks a million

My Yamaha dealer kindly worked me into his schedule this morning and found the problem. I apparently installed the shoes incorrectly and while torquing everything down, I bent the inside shoe. However it seems to be working fine and I'm suppose to let them know if I want them to order a set of shoes that they didn't have in stock. Well, live and learn. And thanks to everyone who chimed in here to help out.

I suppose the rotor could be warped. The bike has less than 6K on it. Whats more likely is the dealer who mounted the tire bent the disk while mounting the new tire. Although I have spun the wheel by hand and watched the rotor spinning between the pads. I can't see any deviation while it's turning. I guess we need to get a precise machine tool to check that. And yes, I cleaned and greased the caliper pins.

Thanks for all the help guys. Took the rear wheel etc all part again yesterday. I wanted to make sure that all the important parts were properly lubed. While I had the wheel out I re-installed the caliper on the bike. I fond a piece of aluminum that was exactly the same thickness as the rotor. I put it between the brake pads and pushed the brake pedal until it closed on the aluminum piece. I let up on the brake pedal and the piston released the aluminum part. I tried this several times and it worked properly every time. I reinstalled the rear wheel and all the there parts. I double checked the chain adjustment bolts to make sure the wheel was square in place with the swing arm. I spun the wheel and stopped the wheel by applying the rear brake. The brake pad did not release like it should. I took it for a short ride and the disc heated up as before. This has been a tough one with no end in site.

Thanks a million for your input, BentAero. However I tried your idea but was unable to get the wheel cylinder to release. Darn it!

Both ABS sensors are snug in their proper place.

Thanks for the info BBB. I checked this and everything moves smoothly and looks clean. I noticed that rear brake reservoir appeared to be over fun and I took some of the fluid out. This changed nothing. I replaced the fluid as it was cloudy looking. Now I have the ABS, check engine and TCS lights on when I turn on the ignition. The TCS goes out but the other two stay on. I know the ABS light is suppose to go out after you start to move. I took the bike out into the back yard but the ABS and check engine light stayed on. HELP

Thanks so much for the info. I had the same thing happen on an older Honda. However this is a 2015 FJ-09. Do you think thats possible on something this new?

I removed the rear wheel on my 2015 FJ-09 in order to have a new tire installed. After re-mounting the wheel I needed to slightly compress the caliper piston in order to get the caliper onto the brake disc. I then buttoned up the wheel etc. However the brake doesn't want to "pump" back up to the former position and requires a lot of pressure to stop the rear wheel. And then the piston won't release the caliper. I have to pry it away from the disc before it'll release the wheel and allow it to spin again. The wheel will then turn freely again until I try to pump up the brake. Hopefully someone here has had this situation and found a remedy. Thanks a million. JimSTer

Thanks a million, Tusk I'll get em ordered.

What a pain in the ass! You spend $600 for a set of luggage and they still want $80 for a set of locks.

I bought a set of Genuine Yamaha Assesories side bags for my 2015 FJ-09 from Motosport. When they arrived there were no locks in the bags. I called them today to order some locks because they don't have them listed in their inventory. The rep tells me that they don't have locks to sell for these side bags. And he has no idea how or where to get them. I was hoping to get matching locks to the ignition on the bike. Absolutely zero. I have a Genuine Yamaha Top Case that has a lock in it. So why no locks in the bags. Hopefully someone here has had the same experience and can point me in the correct direction. Thanks much, JimSter