dangerzone2

Thanks for all of the great info. I'm waiting for a system like this that has slightly better video quality. Not being able to read license plates is a no go for me.

It's all relative. My other bike is an older KTM 690 supermoto (huge single cylinder). Saying the FJ vibrates is an absolute joke to me.

I'm stuck between the Angel GT's and the PR5. It comes down to if the additional cost of the PR5 is worth it?

Looks good! You're going to add some slack to that chain, right?

Easy Bay (Pleasant Hill) here! Berryessa Lake area has been my go-to rides lately. I still have yet to really check out the Santa Cruz mountains

Just checked the specs for the CX-5 and the max towing capacity is 2000 pounds. Generally, 10-15% of the weight is directly on the hitch (tongue weight) which would give a max tongue of 200-300 pounds. Of course, tow ratings are very conservative, however, 450+ pounds will probably be too much. Worst case scenario you just get some dank wheelies out of the CX-5!

Depends on the battery / bike combination. I had a Li battery I could start in near freezing weather after being outside overnight. But a buddy who kept his bike in a garage couldn't start his bike sub 40 degrees. In his case I figured it was more a picky Triumph Daytona 675 than a battery (that bike hates starting in cold weather... ask me how I know lol). My KTM 690 has a Li batt and its a pain in the ass. Granted, turning over all 650cc's at one time is much harder than spreading the displacement out over a few cylinders, regardless, the thing is picky under 50 degrees. I got it down to turning the ignition on and high beams while gearing up, then low beams and hold the "flash to pass", then it usually cranks no problem. If I had to buy a battery for my FJ, there's no way it would be a Li. Saving a few pounds is not worth it for this bike (IMO)