Dave Clark Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Hi. I'm picking up a 2015 FJ-09 in matt grey with less than 8k miles on Tuesday. Noticed several items on my test ride that I'll be dressing ASAP: windscreen, hand guards, footpegs, and GPS mount. All suggestions are welcomed. FWIW, current ride is a KTM 390 Adventure. Previous bikes were a WR250R, V-strom 650, and Kawasaki Super Sherpa. The KTM replaced the WR for adventure trips (such as BDR's). The FJ-09 replaces the old Vstrom for sport touring duties. Thanks! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted February 6, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted February 6, 2023 Welcome to the forum. On the main page scrool down to FJ-09 Tech Tips/How to's 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmailhos Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Welcome. I haven't been on this forum much since I got my 2015 (red) in the summer of 2019 but the older models are great and could be had for a bargain for a while. I think I could have sold mine for twice what I paid for it when all the craziness was going on but I kept it in the garage. Love Spokane by the way. I was out there last spring. One of the few places I might want to live in WA state. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 6, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 @Dave Clark- Welcome! It looks like it’s been about a month, so I’m curious what you think of the FJ so far? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clark Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks for the warm welcome! Since I bought my bike last month I've ridden it exactly...once! The weather here in Eastern Washington is still cold and snowy. We got another 6 inches just a week ago and in fact, it's snowing as I type this! But I think these are the death throes of winter. In the meantime, I've been learning more about the bike, going over it with a fine-toothed comb, checking fluids, filters, chain, etc. Also started the farkeling process, so far ordering footpegs, bar risers, GPS mount, mirror extensions, kickstand foot, windscreen and new handguards. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 7, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 3:55 PM, Dave Clark said: I'm picking up a 2015 FJ-09 in matt grey with less than 8k miles on Tuesday. Noticed several items on my test ride that I'll be dressing ASAP: windscreen, hand guards, footpegs, and GPS mount. All suggestions are welcomed. The 2015 is notorious for having a snatchy throttle, while you are snowed in is the perfect time to send the ECU in and get it flashed for smoother fueling. Both 2wheeldynoworks and Vcyclenut are right here in Washington and have same day turn around. 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted March 7, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, betoney said: Both 2wheeldynoworks and Vcyclenut are right here in Washington Huh... Vcyclenut moved I see. 😒 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 7, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 57 minutes ago, piotrek said: Huh... Vcyclenut moved I see. 😒 Yes, I believe he moved about a year ago. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clark Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, betoney said: The 2015 is notorious for having a snatchy throttle, while you are snowed in is the perfect time to send the ECU in and get it flashed for smoother fueling. Both 2wheeldynoworks and Vcyclenut are right here in Washington and have same day turn around. Thanks for the tip. I'm going to need to ride mine more to get a good feel of what you're describing before I spend $300 on an ECU flash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 7, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted March 7, 2023 Vcyclenut is $200 I believe. Add HH+ front brake pads and SS lines all around, a saddle, OEM slip assist clutch kit, adjustable levers, SW-Mototech skip plate, some form of case guard to your list! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted March 8, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 4:55 PM, Dave Clark said: GPS mount I like the Cosmo, and if you're doing the windscreen anyway: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174883459224?hash=item28b7ddd098:g:kjcAAOSw8GtZQUiM Also, you might want a skid plate and/or do the oil plug mod. The oil pans on these bikes can crack easily if you kick up the wrong rock or slam into a speed bump. 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clark Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, knyte said: I like the Cosmo, and if you're doing the windscreen anyway: https://www.ebay.com/itm/174883459224?hash=item28b7ddd098:g:kjcAAOSw8GtZQUiM Also, you might want a skid plate and/or do the oil plug mod. The oil pans on these bikes can crack easily if you kick up the wrong rock or slam into a speed bump. I ordered a Ram mount that looks almost exactly like the one in your link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284441073152 I wasn't planning on a skid plate for this bike. Is cracking the bottom of the case from road debris that common on this bike? And what's the "oil plug mod"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clark Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Currently in the mail: Parabellum Flyscreen KTM Adventure hand guards Bar riser/bar back AdventureTech Mirror Extenders and Kickstand foot Rubber padded footpegs GPS mount and Zumo XT mounting parts Next decision is protection. Fenda Extenda's front and back and a radiator guard are part of the plan but there are almost too many choices for side protection! Can't decide between Givi crash bars, smaller crash bars, or a combo of sliders and case covers. I won't deny that looks do play a part in the decision. After I installed a big skid plate, SW Motech crash bars, and bark busters to my V-strom, it looked like an ADV bike - and it never left tarmac! It was overkill for the way I road that bike. I'd like my FJ to maintain a cleaner, road-only look but I can't ignore the apparent protection full blown Givi bars provide. Alternative suggestions in this area are appreciated. Edited March 8, 2023 by Dave Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 20 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: Vcyclenut is $200 I believe. Add HH+ front brake pads and SS lines all around, a saddle, OEM slip assist clutch kit, adjustable levers, SW-Mototech skip plate, some form of case guard to your list! Seems to me he needs to change the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 8, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Rick123 said: Seems to me he needs to change the bike. Please clarify your comment. There are at least a dozen more mods also commonly made to street bikes less maybe the skid plate. A 15 FJ09 per the hop manual is due for brake line (and clutch cable) replacement. The stock brake pads are GG, fine for the rear but they have no place on a bike like a FZ/FJ/XSR/Tracer! An OEM slip/ assist clutch is relatively inexpensive and greatly reduces lever effort, improvs shifting and adds more than a of safety especially in wet conditions. Next up would be front & rear suspension "recalibration"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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