WindsorPhil

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On 11/23/2019 at 12:01 PM, 2and3cylinders said:

Is this the kit you installed and if so, how is it's wind protection?

STORM Handguard - Single Point Bar End Mount (threaded) - Barkbusters

 

Did you need the below adapters and it looks like you added spacers inboard of the BB bar end piece?

Barkbusters Adaptor Kit Yamaha FZ-07 / FZ-09 / MT-09 / FJ-09 / Tracer 900 / XSR900 / FZ-10 / MT-10

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Yes, I did buy those and they fit perfect!

The bars mounted perfect without risers. I did shorten each end by about 35mm. Had to re-route some cables but it works great. You definitely sit back in the seat now with a slight bend in the elbows. The stock guards are ugly, especially when the bars pull back so much. I did change to Barkbuster Storm handguards with the single point mount for Yamaha's. Looks and feels great!

And yes, they are wide but feel great to me. Being this wide you have a lot of leverage. Easier to hold steady on rough roads and the bike does feel lighter. 

I am at 3-4 & 5 with mine. I also changed to BarkBuster Storm hand guards.

Just installed a pair of Pro Taper EVO Dirt Track handlebars and LOVE IT. In my younger days I was a dirt track rider here in Canada and still have that riding posture and feeling. I always felt the stock bars were too flat for my liking. I tried a pair of Renthal bars last year with the mounting area risers, but still wasn't quite happy. Decided to order these bars and I am delighted with the results. I did need to do a major re-routing of cables and brake lines, but was able to make everything fit properly. I did cut 1" per side off the dirt track bars and threaded the ends to accept the stock bar ends. I now sit properly in the new Terry Adcox seat I bought last year. Comfort for my personal size and weight is now optimized. 

My Cree lights are mounted to the original reflector brackets near the brake caliper. They work perfect and light-up the roadway perfectly at night. My riding group says they look great from a distance also. No issues with coming loose from vibration or going out of alignment yet. I wired them to the original leads under the headlight where the OEM lights would be plugged into. They stay on all the time with the key switch.

I removed the original standard grips using and air gun on the open end. I also removed the Yamaha heated grips using the same method when I changed handlebars. There is a lot of discussion about this online, but is very easy to accomplish. I even removed one grip with an airline when I still had the screw-in fitting on the end of the handlebar, it came off that easy. I use hairspray to wet the handlebar or throttle insert when reassembling.

How much are you asking and where are they?

I mounted mine to the reflector bracket down by the front brake calipers. Works perfect as they are strong brackets.

Try accelerated Technologies in Buckhorn Ontario. Get ready to be impressed.

Spring it for your weight immediately to get a big return. I have a post from a company in Canada that does a rear shock upgrade well. Stoltech, a vendor on this site does springs well as well as a drop in cartridge and oil. Both are the economy way to go. A rear Ohlin and drop in Ohlin cartridges are the high end way to go. Greetings from Windsor. Also check out Michigan Sport Toring Riders for like minded riders. Well organised 270 plus members that are active.

I have about  1000 KM on the rebuilt shock and I am very happy with the results. Fixing the rear means you need to re-spring the front at the same time. Accelerated changed the OEM shock to the correct spring for my 230 Lbs, but without the front end getting stiffer springs it would not have worked as well. A great experience all around!

Schberth C4 or a Shoei NeoTech

Welcome from Windsor Ontario Eh?

I added roll-over bars to mine, but it didn't help when it fell over in the garage and dinged the tank. After seeing a friend crack his engine cases in a minor low-side slide and destroying the motor, I added crash bars. In his case the bike was a right-off due to the cost of new engine crankcases. The Ebay crash bars are just over $100 and look good on the bike in black.

UPDATE: I just spend the weekend on my Terry Adcox seat and can report I am extremely happy. I have never been this comfortable on any motorcycle in the past, ever. I highly recommend anybody with an FJ-09 or Tracer to send your seat to Terry! 

Just took a 1st ride today with my new Faco windshield. For me it works GREAT! I am 5'10" tall and with the Faco windshield in the high position the wind coming over the shield contacts me just above my eyes. Just enough to make the venturi effect work for the vent in the top of the helmet but not enough to push my head backwards. Its the 1st time I have been able to ride the bike with my face shield partly open without getting a blast in the face. Highly recommended for looks, function and so far no buffeting.

Just took a first ride today on my new Terry Adcox seat. WHAT A PLEASURE. Although I did go very far today my 1st impressions were astounding. Hats off to Terry for a job very well done!. I can repeat what others have said about Terry and his wife, they are a pleasure to deal with, great value and a happy backside!

I just received my stock Showa shock back from Accelerated Technologies in Buckhorn Ontario (near Peterborough). They did a complete teardown service, re-valve, changed the spring for my weight, added a radial bearing under the spring and re-assembled with synthetic oil and nitrogen. I was very impressed with the professionalism with how they handle their business. I was contacted twice by the technician and asked very intelligent questions about my riding style and where I think the shock did meet my needs. They are a full service suspension facility with a great team.

I can't speak for the end result yet, but wanted the group to know there is an alternative to the OEM rebuild in Canada at reasonable rates. Expect about $425 CDN plus shipping and tax.

acceleratedtechnologies.ca

On 9/29/2018 at 8:34 PM, gomer said:

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Came across this whilst trawling another forum: 
https://www.amazon.it/CUPOLINO-CHIARO-2015-16-spessore-cod-28435/dp/B01MQVA066
 
Apparently made by an Italian company called FACO.  Google translate on the above page shows very favorable reviews and the price seems very reasonable compared to other offerings.  I also found it here for only €45: https://tinyurl.com/y88oehlf
 
Anyone on here tried it?
 
CS

Tried to buy it but won't ship to Canada. Looked like a good deal with great reviews. 

Gomer...If you copy the description from CaptainScarlet into the search bar on Ebay.CA  it will find it on Ebay in the UK. From there you can order and it will deliver to Canada. Mine just got to FedEx today

I ordered new spring for mine from Stoltech. Their advice was to use 5W if revalving the front end and 10W if we are just replacing springs. I have the springs but won't get to gauge the results till spring.

Ordered mine today! I like the looks. Hope it works well?

Conrats and welcome to the site. I am in Windsor Ontario