Panther6834

Big thumbs up on the PC-8, Jim Davis will/is producing a kit for the FJ-09. As far as the Steibel goes, Twisted Throttle has the Denali Sound Bomb. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/denali-soundbomb-split-dual-tone-air-horn Fitted one up on mine while the forks were off....not necessary to install, but very convienent. Went to Ace Hardware and got some 5/16 hose and a dual barb connector to get the compressor back to the under seat location. Works a treat! Like you (and others), I'm going to install the Denali Split. In mounting the horn, did you need to use any bracket? Or did it just mount up to the OEM horn location without the need of any bracket?

I can confirm that a CAN OBD2 scanner/reader, with a properly-wired 4-pin to OBD2 adapter cable, WILL read & clear codes on US 2017 Yamaha bikes. I have a 2017 FJ-09, and, after installing the MCCruise cruise control, it triggered the "Check Engine" light. Based on info from other people, I was under the (thankfully false) impression that the "only" way to clear the 'Check Engine' light on Yamaha's 2017 bikes was to take it to a dealer, as "official Yamaha diagnostics software" was the only thing that could clear the 'Check Engine' light. However, after reading some info, I purchased an Autel Tech AutoLink AL319 ($25-45), and obtained a Yamaha 4-pin to OBD2 adapter cable (you can purchase on from Amazon, eBay, etc) for $20-30US, or make your own), and gave it a shot...and it cleared the 'Check Engine' light without any problems. Before anyone else tries this, I suggest two things. First, download/install Autel's MaxiLink2 software. Second, update the AL319's firmware (*.bin file), as well as install the latest codes (*.aut file), all of which can be downloaded from Autel's website. All-in-all, the $45-75 you'll spend will be well worth it, as it's not only "reusable", but can also be used on any 4-wheeled vehicles you might have. It could potentially save you numerous trips to your motorcycle/auto dealership.

That would have been me. Rode 101 from San Jose, across the GG Bridge, up to Novato, then 37 to Vallejo, & 680 back to San Jose (with a stop at the Danville Starbucks Reserve). Technically, I'm not from the North Bay, although I do have family up that way, plus my job (professional chauffeur) does take me to the Napa area on a somewhat-regular basis. Looking to do another (ok, so the last time was back in 1999) ride up Hwy 1 to Mendocino, then 101 back south (probably 680 for the final stretch to SJ). Maybe you should consider heading to the South Bay, as there's some excellent roads in the Santa Cruz mountains (Hwy 9, 35, 1, 82, etc), not to mention numerous back roads.

Take it in? just change the oil and filter and check the tightness of nuts and bolts around the bike. I not exactly "mechanically inclined". Ask me to fix, or custom-build, a computer, and I can family do both...but anything beyond a motorcycle's electrical system, I know next to nothing.

I suppose that's a good way to test the cruise control. Hopefully you weren't in that awful south bay traffic. Ever done Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd? LINK No...a bit too far south. I have, however (on Kawasaki KLR650) ridden Hwy 1 up to Mendocino. I've only had the FJ for a little over 2 months, and am still in the "break-in" period. It's sitting around 550mi right now...I'm debating whether to take it in shortly after 600 mi, as some have indicated, or whether to wait until 1K mi, as others have indicated.

Technically, was yesterday, not today...but, calibrated my new McGuire cruise control (which I installed on Monday), and then went for a nice semi-long ride. Started in San Jose, taking 101 to 380, to 280, to 1, to the Great Highway along San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Then headed across the Golden Gate Bridge, continued on 101 northbound to Novato, then 37 to Vallejo. After that, took 680 back to San Jose, with a "rest" in Danville at the recently-opened Starbucks Reserve.

Since picking up my FJ a little less than 2 months ago, I've also considered tying lowering links. However, to save money, & to create a more comfortable ride, I decided to first upgrade the seat. When I say "save money", this is because I'm not very mechanically-inclined (although I am very technically-inclined, as in computers), and I expected to have to pay for the lowering link installation. Anyway, getting back to the seat, I was initially going to get Yamaha's Comfort Seat...and, for the great majority of people, this WILL be a perfect solution - the seat is lowered 3x as much as what the lowering links offer, plus you get a softer, more comfortable saddle. But then, I came up with a "better", more personalized solution...even though I knew it would cost somewhat more. I happen to live in San Jose, California, less than an hour from Hollister. For those not familiar, Corbin Saddles is located in Hollister. There are three ways to get a Corbin saddle: 1) Order from an online retailer, for which you'll get a stock seat in all black. 2) Order from Corbin Saddle's own website, for which you'll get the same stock seat, but in your choice of materials & colors. 3) Finally, if you live close enough to Hollister, or are willing to ride (or trailer) your bike whatever distance it takes to get to Hollister (when I was there, one couple had ridden their BMW from Washington, and another guy had ridden his Indian from Idaho), you not only get your choice of materials & colors, but they also custom shape the seat, to your exact specifications xxx including lowered seat height. I chose option 3. Not only is my seat covered in my choice of materials & colors, but the seat is also MUCH more comfortable than the stock seat, as well as the Comfort Seat...oh, yea, and it's also even lower than the Comfort Seat. The point is, if you're considering the lowering links, on all honesty, FORGET THEM. Do yourself (and your bottom end) a HUGE, and get the Comfort Seat...or, better yet, a custom seat from Corbin Saddles. With that last option, I guarantee you will NOT be disappointed.

I've had my FJ for a little less than two months now, and the Puig Touring Windscreen had not only been a blessing in disguise, but has (so far) proven to be the best aftermarket windscreen I've had. Granted, this is not my first Puig windscreen...I've used as Puig windscreen on 2 of my previous 6 bikes (2 other bikes had windscreens from 2 other manufacturers)...but, again, so far, it's the best. Next upgrade is to add electronic cruise control.

I know this is an "older" post, but I probably have the best answer to the original question asked. Nelson-Rigg worked directly with Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW, and several others, to design an adventure-specific full-bike cover. I give you (ok, Nelson-Rigg gives you) the Defender Extreme Adventure Motorcycle Cover, aka DEX-ADV. Depending on your bike, as well as what attached accessories you have (larger-than-stock windscreen, side cases, top case, etc, it will either completely cover your bike AND tires/wheels, or it will cover everything except the lowest few inches of the tires/wheels. I picked received mine last week (ordered via revzilla.com), and, with the Puig Touring Windscreen, as well as a Corbin saddle w/ backrest, it still completely covers the bike & tires/wheels, all the way down to the ground. Here's Nelson-Rigg's page: https://www.nelsonrigg.com/covers/defender-extreme-adventure-cover-detail.html And here's the ordering page from Revzilla: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-defender-extreme-adventure-cover I've used several different bike cover brads over the years, but I always find my way back to Nelson-Rigg.

Obviously, I can't say for how long Puig has included the brackets...after all, I've had my FJ-09 for less than a months....but, having dealt with Puig on other thing things, for those who ordered the Touring Windscreen prior to Puig including the brackets, if you contacted Puig, there's a decent chance they'd be willing to ship them to you, along with the additional hardware pieces (although they might request you to cover the shipping cost). They're simple brackets (4 pieces), flat, approximately 2-1/2" in length, and come with 8 bolts & 4 nuts (one end of each bracket has, essentially, a built-in "nut". I know there are those who don't like, or never liked, the design of the stock Yamaha hand-guards, but there are also those who really like them. It's for this latter group I suggest contacting Puig. So far, everyone who has seen my FJ in-person really likes the hand-guard design.

I don't understand why so many people have had problems with the handguards after installing the Puig Touring Windscreen. Additionally, there's no need/reason to order any 3rd party handguard spacing brackets. The Puig kit comes with brackets to move the outer handguard pieces further away from the bike. Once the brackets are installed, the outer handguard pieces are moved about 2" further out, & the bars can easily turn end-to-end without hitting the windscreen.