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dingophil

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  1. Finished installing McCruise cruise control on my '15. Been looking forward to this pretty much since I bought the bike. Fairly easy install, and the provided instructions are very clear, so no need for a how-to.
  2. Well... Fixed it myself. Apparently I just needed to walk away for a minute. For those wondering the answer, gently pull the lower portion of the fairing towards you while turning the clip with a screwdriver. Slips right out!
  3. Looking for advice on how to remove the expansion clips on the lower portion of the inner fairing (pictured). On the ECU removal thread, they use a screwdriver, but I can't figure out how to make that work.. It just spins. I've tried gently prying, but don't want to break it. Any help is appreciated, I'm trying to install the McCruise.
  4. Great work on the fabrication! So you just lift the back flap to open the underside storage?
  5. Anyone have any updates on this topic? I know @PFJohns and @koth442 was looking at this. But I didn't see too many replies detailing success or failure. Very interested in this route.
  6. $100 is a steal if 1) you like how it feels, and 2) the seat is in good condition.
  7. Installed HeliBars handlebar risers, specifically for the FJ-09. I was going to do a "how to", but the instructions were so clear and easy to follow, that I don't think it's necessary. Took the bike for a spin, and the difference was immediately felt. No more reaching, a much more comfortable riding position, and it felt like I was in even better control than before. HeliBars Handlebar Risers Yamaha FJ-09 2015-2017 WWW.REVZILLA.COM Move your bars up and closer to you with a machined aluminum bar...
  8. Re-rotated the handlebars back. I rolled them forward as a failed experiment in comfort, but looks like I'll invest in some bar risers at some point. Installed KTM handguards. As many have said, it was incredibly simple. Had to adjust some zip ties, but that's about it.
  9. Don't let your "need to ride" overcome common sense and safety. I'd ensure that they are sending a replacement, send your defective unit in, and wait. Why play with fire?
  10. Order placed. Barkbusters is apparently out of the FJ-09 variant, so I needed an alternative. Does anyone have a link to bar end weights that work with both the bike and handguard? The most promising links early in the thread are old and no longer link to anything. Thanks for the help!
  11. Installed Grip Puppies and rotated the handlebar forward to alleviate right wrist awkwardness and hand numbness after about 45 minutes of riding. This put my levers in an extremely awkward position and made the OEM hand guards even more useless. Removed the hand guards and rotated my levers upwards making sure there was adequate clearance, then ordered Barkbusters Storms. Hopefully there won't be a problem on install with the angle of the handlebars.
  12. I'll be in Wichita Falls throughout the month of may. Considering bringing the bike, but not sure since the weather there turns nasty in about 10 seconds.
  13. Thanks for the excellent write up! Does anyone know if they also allow bar-end weights or sliders to be installed?
  14. Just ordered this last night. Long wait for it to ship, but looking forward to it.
  15. Took the BRC2 on a cold, wet, nasty day in Phoenix (ironic, i know). Bike performed very well in tight turns, emergency stopping, and agility course. Driver could have been much better, lol. Also had the opportunity to take my budget Bilt rain gear for its first spin. It works. All in all a good but cold day!
  16. I would be interested in anything that was both noise cancelling as well as blue tooth audio capable. Even more so if it's in the form of ear buds that will fit under my helmet. No chord.
  17. I have a Sedici helmet, and last time I was in Cycle Gear, they had pinlock for other brands, but not their house brand. But you make a good point. I need to do some more research. I appreciate the detailed response, it was exactly what I needed to know.
  18. I see a number of folks referencing Nikwax. Is it simply a hydrophobic treatment much like rain-ex, but safe for a visor? Does it have any anti-fog uses if applied to the inside of the visor? I realize the pinlock system is probably best for this, but sadly that's not an option right now.
  19. Sedici Strada Opaco. Full face, internal drop down visor. Decent weight, not super quiet, but not overly loud. I'm happy with the performance vs price. Sedici Strada Opaco Helmet WWW.CYCLEGEAR.COM It does not matter if you ride on the street or the track, the...
  20. Also, today I finished up with my DIY seat debacle. Write-up is in tech tips. Then I adjusted my front pre load to 6mm, and looking forward to my next ride!
  21. Been looking for ways to add the garage opener to the bike. Not much of an electrician though. I'm considering mangling a regular car opener somehow, so I can just change the batteries every so often.
  22. 2/2 Wire cutter and aftermath: Horrible seat. I gave up. I cut the foam out of the pan, used the wire cutter to clean up, and went back to the drawing board. Finally, I decided that I need professional help, lol. But I'm stubborn, so I glued the memory foam onto the factory injected foam and closed her back up! There is definitely tiny bit more give and I'm glad for the memory foam. But if I had to do it all over again, I'd take the sore spots and save up for a proper after market seat. Thanks for sticking till the end. I hope it was more enjoyable for you guys than "fixing" the seat was for me.
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