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Moriwaki ! Think I'll sticker that over my scorpion, another great name from the past. Cb400n. When we didn't need a bike called 'Adventure' to have one. Rode round France 2 up with camping gear on my Kwaka 250 triple. What a great picture.

I used a vango sigma 3 man. Reason being, that if it’s pissing down, you’ve got loads room to get changed and sit upright (on floor) Heavy at 4.5kg and packed is pretty big. However it’s rock solid in wind. You Can pitch all in one keeping fly attached, saving time, another reason why I used this one. With a lot of tents, you pitch inner with poles, then have to put fly over the top and peg out. A pain in the arse, and if it’s raining, the inner gets wet ! Other than that, if you want lighter weight and smaller pack size I’ve used a vango banshee pro 2 man, but it’s very snug ! I’m in uk, Vango just happen to make very good Waterproof budget tents.

Keithu, how do you find pulling away in first now ?

I now use the larger chair. A bit more bulk but a lot more comfort, kinder on my back after a day on bike. Mine’s a vango, no plastic joints and cheaper than others in the uk. With that and an exped ul9 Mat, I’m sorted for comfort.

So wrong.

Yes, mines a 2017 and no panniers, and No locks.

Anyone in uk wanting a pair, I have a s/hand left and brand new right in gloss black no locks.

Remember Lorenzo being lifted off bike after finishing 4th at Chinese GP ? A later scan showed he'd broken both ankles in Friday warm up.

I'm in the uk. See you about 12.00 tomorrow? I'll put the kettle on.

‘The MT07 doesn't accelerate faster than the FJ/Tracer, not at all, but it sure as hell feels a lot faster.’ I know where your coming from. I ride a 250 2stroke, hitting the power band feels like I’m doing a land speed record. Twitchy Small bike, brakes that are there just as a token gesture, tyres that are about the same size as my mountain bike, and a manic rattling noise. All adds up to a visceral ride, but in reality not that fast at all. Thing is, it puts a grin on my face every time, which is why I love some bikes, and not others (gs”s. )

Well, of you don't like quirks and you can wheelie a Goldwing, get a Goldwing ! Haha. When I get off the tracer and back onto my 20 yr old CBR, you wonder where progress has been made. Silky smooth throttle, gear change you can't even feel, no jarring over small bumps, a comfortable seat and way less wind noise. However, the Tracer is an addictive ride, and I forgo the quirks to get that fix.

But wheelies are ! Haha.

Bearings are £30.00. Well worth the fun to be had.

More worried about the road on landing.....

Yup, and It's a 250 in 400 colours. I ride it loads but no long distances. They drink fuel to say the least. The price of the 400's are ridiculous, and overrated, but most are restored to better than showroom and hardly ridden just in case they get a bit of dust on them. Shame. Anything from that era is going up, the lc's included. The price of nostalgia ! Try looking up the price of a restored Yamaha Fs1e 50cc if you want a real laugh. I need to build a time machine ! I did see an mt09 dressed with a lc looking kit, very nice.

Variety is the spice etc.

Texas, why not a fjr ? Proven and pick them up for a great price ? Not bashing goldwings, I have a 1500, I love it for its capabilities (chilled, comfort and luggage) and its classic that's actually useful, but not sure where the new ones fit in at their price point ?

As an aside when using a laser for pinpoint accuracy. A correctly aligned chain does not mean your wheel is aligned and tracking straight. If it does, bonus, but I prioritise wheel alignment, then shim rear sprocket for chain alignment if need be.

It's not the bike, or sprocket. The clue is you don't want front wheel to lift too high. Keep your arms straight. Get someone to video you, it will really help, as what you think your doing Is keeping your arms straight but chances are your bending your arms, nullifying the lift. With good technique, you'll be able to do this. It weighs more than my house...

36-42 ? In which case you've not had the best out of the Fj09. Also, why would you ever use a tyre on a heavy bike (fjr) without stiffer bias side walls ? Over inflating to compensate makes the tyre harder, which equals less grip, longer warm up times with a shorter lifespan. Same for your fj09. But heh, we all have our own way of doing things I guess. Try the lower pressures 36-33 and see what you think.

At last... I've been running these pressures on pretty much every bike I've had unless carrying pillion and luggage. People still insist that 36f and 42 r is 'what's recommended' and think anything different will cause the earth to tip off its axis.

You utilized the factory switch when you installed your lights. I believe the OP wanted to install a separate switch, which meant it was a bit more challenging instead of being a plug-n-play like you performed. -Skip Original poster said he didn't want to bother with a switch, just an easy way to do it...

Hi Wordsmith. Source is EBay, but I'm in uk so a link won't be any use. Just type in 10w Cree led 12v (as in previous pic) and it will give you some choices. As always, you'll get exactly the same item at various prices. I took a chance as they were so cheap,(Chinese) but, they have been brilliant 8-) for my needs. Good luck with the Rugby next week !

One of my Winter projects is to wire in some daytime running lights https://fj-09.org/thread/7491/denali-daytime-running-lights-opinions and plan on connecting them exactly as you did. I dont plan on using an inline switch, always on with the key. I just did the same install with my GPS on one of the spare connectors, works like a charm. I used inline switch, but, leave it permanently switched on, so little red light on switch is lit up. Then when I turn ignition on, the leds will just come on, like your sat nav. I only have these leds (pic below) so I'm seen by others, and they do that job really well, for very little money. Denali will prob be better if you want them to light up the road, but headlights do a pretty good job anyway.