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Wessie, I'm with you - still here. US spec bike with hard bags and Givi top case, routinely run at or near limiter with a Large CalSci screen and have yet to find the wobble. Probably because I weigh 260. Once I reflash, I'll see if it's waiting for me. You replace your pads yet? Thinking of "HH" series EBC.

I think you mean Michelin PR2s, not Pirelli. I ran a couple sets of PR3s on my old Daytona and liked them a lot. Very good stick even in cold, good water rejection, and good edge grip (better than the D222, that's for sure). I don't know about longevity since I flatted the first set and sold the bike still wearing the second set, but it was certainly "good enough". I've heard that the PR4s aren't as good in some respects as the PR3s, so I'm planning to replace the D222s with PR3s as soon as I burn them up. I had thought that would be next spring/summer, but it's kind of looking like I'll need a new rear within the next month or so. jimf, what did you hear about the PR4's? Was looking at the PR4's as the front gives better stopping in the wet...

Jealous of that suspension set up!

Avoided assassination by jihadist deer on two separate occasions during an evening ride near Clifton, VA! Brakes worked great in ABS 8D - No problem with back brake locking, front pulled down nicely, could feel the pulses in my fingers. First attempt at taking me out was in a straight, second was Bambi coming off the bank in a corner. Stopped so fast the SUV behind me almost got me. I should know better than to ride the twisties at dusk in a forest, but was knobbing with light set up. Almost satisfied. Want lights bright enough so I don't "out-ride" them. Does anyone know if there's a brighter light for the stock headlight? Aside from that, I have four mods left on the bike's punch list - ECU from Nels, rear, front suspension and steering damper if needed.

Yeah! TCS Off for offroad stuff. Found out my Akrapovic titanium pipes decrease the clearance even more. Riding the FJ on dirt roads makes me miss my Honda 650 XLR some. But that is not what I bought it for.

Added Givi B47 Blade Top box/E 131 Backrest and Givi mount using spacers from stock luggage rack which was removed. Box holds a Bell EVO Revolver, gloves, etc with room to spare. Note added fridge in garage from last photo - for libations whilst toiling on the machine... Set up was "front wheel shudder tested" with 275 pounds of rider/gear to speed limiter on a well maintained divided four lane highway. No wobble. Think the Cal Sci windscreen made my wobble go away.

Rode mine today. New right wrist (post surgery) and fingers worked well! Going out again tonight .

Got in a great ride a while back - checking out dead end roads in VA. http://i.imgur.com/rtCQ2f5.jpg

trambo, totally off subject - what bag is that on the back? Will it hold a full face helmet?

SmartSox can be found at REI and other sporting stores.

Smartsox compression socks for long rides! SmartWool socks make boots fit like gloves and keep foot sweat down. Bonus is that wool works well to keep you warm but breathes.

Rode it! Now need to wash it since I got on some dirt roads.

Order66, They are Chinese - I ordered the long ones in silver. Took about 8-10 days to arrive. The levers are machined aluminum; the working parts are plastic. You will need to check the nyloc nuts making sure they are tight so they aren't wobbly. You will also need to take the bushing out of the stock lever and place it in the new clutch lever. Do not place the bronze sleeve provided in the lever at all. I like to run my controls with fingertips and have space between the brake and throttle. These levers are easier to reach than the stockers, with their Bullhorn shape. The clutch lever will hit the control housing if pulled all the way to the grip, which for me was just a matter of adjustment.

Put new Mad Hornet levers on, raised the CALSCI screen to the top and took a night ride. A Mode = Play Mode!

Can't wait for the video - BTW, the front brakes don't work if the tire is off the ground.

On my 600 mile service I opted for dino oil, as the bike isn't broken in until 1000, according to Yamaha. I have noticed the bike runs a little cooler than the first 300 miles. At the next change (4000 m/US) I will switch over to Motul or Mobil 1 10-40 synthetic. I expect it may run a little cooler/shift better with the synthetic. BTW, got 48.3 mpg on a run from DC to Richmond on HWY 1 today. I-95 was a bumper to bumper madhouse, so I bailed to US 1. A little slower, with some construction, but way less nerve-wracking.

Moved shifter up a bit to accommodate new boots, rode it like I stole it. Softened rebound damping to four clicks from hard on front, 3 half turns from firm on rear and it's much better on potholed twisties. Only a few more miles until I hit the magic number 1000 and can use the top third for "sustained operation greater than 6900 RPM".

Gents, they do seem to bed in after the first coupla times the ABS kicks in...

UPS delivered a new set of A Stars Scout WPs. Since it's been raining for five solid days and nights might as well go test 'em. Drawback to TCX X Rap WP shoes is that they are just over the ankle, so soggy pant legs drain into them. Won't hold their shortcomings against them, just plan for taller boots in downpours. The AStars required me to raise my shift lever to the top (size 47 EU) and they touch pavement a little quicker than the smaller TCX shoes. Not too hot and will keep out the weather. Still in break in phase.

hawkgt, would you buy the AStars again? Looking at the Scout WPs seriously.

30C. Not good. Had the 600 mile service done today. I'm parking mine in the shade!

jimf, you could become a supporting vendor and sell those. They look good. Did Rolling Thunder in DC with about 20K other bikes. The little FJ09 drew a small crowd in that sea of HDs...

Clint, nice job. What kind of glare reduction film did you buy?

Rode it to work!!! Installed the 20 buck water resistant version of a ram mount and made it so I can put it in the saddlebag when I get off the bike. Stuffed my Garmin Nuvi in it.

T-Rex sent me the entire FJ09 set instead of just the front & rear axle sliders. Called them and they sent me a shipping label for the extra parts I didn't order. Just dropped the excess parts off at the post office and installed the sliders and spools. Night ride tonight!