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wallycycle

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  1. I've paved road toured on my FJ since 2015 using hard luggage (H-B C-bow Orbit panniers, Orbit 54L Top box and Givi Tank-Lock bag). On a recent trip in mainland Mexico, I had to ride a road works bypass road for 12 miles. It was knarly and rocky, with some sand. I came away impressed how well my street tire shod FJ did. The seed germinated on the way home. This bike will make a good ADV bike, meaning not two track/single track dual sport stuff, but gravel and improved dirt roads with the inevitable short challenging sections. From the outset I already had a Higdonion Cage V1.0, steering damper and Matris front and rear. These are the changes I made, not just for ergonomics, but to better survive a dirt tip over. Mosko Moto Scout Panniers (robbed from my WR250R) mounted on a H-B Side Carrier Rack Pelican 1557 Rear Box on my existing SW Motech rear rack (The box is narrower than the panniers) Wolfman Soft Tank Bag Wider and Taller Pro-Taper Bar Pivot Pegz Double Take Mirrors Highway Dirt Bike Hand Guards Radiator Guard Michelin Anakee Adventure Tires Does surprising well on subsequent dirt test rides. I turn the TC off and run B mode.
  2. Just installed the MC Cruise Electronic Cruise Control system on my 15' FJ. Outstanding performance. Extremely smooth acceleration when tap RES to return to SET speed. Holds speed precisely. All regardless whether in STD, A or B power mode. The installation instructions are very detailed with photos of every step, including the body work tear down. Same for the calibration/diagnostic procedure that must be conducted after installation. One doesn't need to be an automotive electrician or journeyman mechanic. Just be methodical and have attention to detail. Performs better than the factory systems on my other two bikes. Once you experience cruise control, you never want a bike without.
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