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Hi, I got the Spiegler kit from Sportbiketrackgear for the FJ09. They included Dot 4 fluid and brake cleaner, and free shipping. Fit fine. Being able to adjust the fittings was very helpful. Quite the ordeal to change though. Patience is required..... 😁 Going to bleed shortly. Pray it goes well... See ya bill

Hi, I have 2018 R1M rotors, MC, and Calipers on my FJ09. It's time to replace the pads. EBC FA380HH Double-H Sintered Front Brake PadsEBC FA228HH Double-H Sintered Front Brake PadsWhich one?I can't find a definitive explanation.Thanks bill

Hi, my error.... I have 2018 R1M rotors, MC, and calipers on my FJ09. I will ask on another thread..... Thanks bill

Hi, EBC FA380HH Double-H Sintered Front Brake PadsEBC FA228HH Double-H Sintered Front Brake PadsWhich one?I can't find a definitive explanation.Thanks bill

Thank you 1moreroad. The pictures are very helpful. see ya bill

Hi Salish, The radial design and larger piston of the R1 MC provides better feeling and power. There are a few threads on the site where braking improvements are chronicled, very good reading. Variations on rotor size, MC, SS lines, and pad composition. see ya bill

Thanks for the update. Needing to update gear soon..... see ya bill

Hi, Anyone use this protection? Comfortable? How much larger do pants and shirts need to be? Thanks bill

Hi, A few pics....

Hi 2&3, I have a 2018 R1 MC, nissin. The original hose fits, but it's slightly farther away than original. I had to release from the hose from a clamp for it to work. I'll take a pic tomorrow and post. See ya, bill

Thank you Betoney! see ya bill

Hi Betoney, Just to be clear..... You have a r1 MC and purchased a Spiegler kit for a FJ09? And rotated the MC connection a bit to fit? On my bike I was able to attach the FJ09 stock hose end to the R1 MC, but had to unfasten the clip holding the hose. Still a tight fit..... but works... Thanks bill

Hi, I want to replace the brake hoses with SS braided lines. I have a 2018 R1 Master Cylinder instead of the stock MC. What brand did you select? Did you call and request a custom length and angled end for the MC to ABS unit? Anyone just bypass the ABS totally? Thanks bill

I watched the CW review. Every left curve was a shower of sparks.... Lean angle minimal..... See ya bill

Hi, Just received... Arai Corsair x, ghost red. First Arai...... Hoping all the girls swoon. Haha. See ya bill

D&S, Sweet! Excellent looking! How many hours of preparation did it take? See ya bill

More pictures please!!!!

Hi David, Thank you for the update. I originally thought I could remove the clutch basket bushing(inner race) and needle bearing but was concerned about the needles falling out of their cages.. ( didn't know the construction of the bearing). see ya bill

Oh, I forgot.... Attach the oil pump chain on the gear prior to installing the repaired clutch basket. Install the oil pump sprocket and secure to the oil pump, 106 in./lb. Torque to the bolt. (Check that the flats on the pump shaft are mated to the sprocket correctly)

Hi, 2015 fj09. Had a buzzing/ zzzzzzzz/ vibration at idle, off throttle, low speed, and 4-5k rpm maintained speed at low load. Reading many posts on this and fz09 forums I concluded the clutch cushions were loose and sloppy. So..... The clutch disassembly and reassembly is covered well in other posts. I suggest using a dowel rod to keep parts in their proper sequence. Be sure to put rags or paper towels in the gap between the oil pump and interior engine sump. Can you imagine how unhappy you would be if debris or parts fell into the motor! 1. To slide the basket off the shaft the oil pump sprocket has to be unbolted from the oil pump. I probably had 3/32" play between the basket and driven gear due to cushion deterioration. 2. There are eight 6mm x 20mm rivets holding the basket to the driven gear. I used a 40 grit flap wheel to remove the rivet heads and punched out the rivets. Could not source 6mm rivets. 3. The 6mm bored holes would be perfectly sized to tap for M7 bolts. Could not source M7 bolts. I decided to either use .250 rivets x .875 length or 5/16"-18 x 3/4". Could not source .250 rivets. Decided on 5/16"-18 bolts. 4. There is a clearance issue between the oil pump chain and rivets to consider. Measuring the clearance between the oil pump chain and driven gear backing plate was approximately .135" to .140". Any fastener must finally fit. 5. The next decision was bolt head type and material. Button hex socket head, socket hex head, din 7991 flathead hex socket, hex head. Material, stainless, steel, g2, g5, g8. Decided on hex head grade 2, steel. 6. I had a 3/4" flat steel plate and drilled and tapped for the bolt, 5/16"-18. I screwed the bolts into the plate and using a 40 grit flap disc, shaved the bolt heads to .125" thickness. (Gave me a solid secure base to hold the bolts while grinding) 5. I drilled the clutch basket bosses with F drill and tapped with the appropriate tap. I drilled out the holes on the driven gear backing plate to 5/16". 6. Clean, clean, and reclean all parts. 7. Install the cushions on the bosses. Factory cushions have letters on one side and are installed in the up, or visible, position. The Hinson replacement cushion kit,CU216, are not marked. The bosses are also tapered that you know assembly is correct. 8. Install the two steel rings between the basket and driven gear. The flat ring goes first against the basket. The tapered ring (think concave spring washer) is next. The concave towards the basket. Next in the assembly is the driven gear. Then the backing plate (which is marked OUT, visible to you). Add a drop of red loctite to each bolt and assemble. Torque the bolts to 106 in./lb. (I torqued all the 5/16"and M6 bolts to 106 in./lb.) 9. Reinstall the clutch basket in reverse order and your done. I installed the slipper clutch kit. To be clear, the vibration inherent with the triple is still there. (That what we like) The offensive vibration is gone. see ya bill

Hi, Hinson clutch cushion kit: CU216 ain't cheap, but Yamaha doesn't sell them. See ya bill

Hi, 19500 miles.... Replaced the clutch basket cushions. There was plenty of radial movement between the drive gear and basket due to worn cushions. Installed the slipper clutch kit ( thanks partshack). The buzz/vibration when in neutral, and between 4-5k is gone. I hope it's gone for a long time.....😁 See ya bill

Hi, there's a regional forum ( in this site) where you could make an inquiry. I'm north of Evansville. See ya bill

Hi, where are you located? See ya bill