jeddye Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Well, Scotts Valley, but pretty close to Santa Cruz. Picked up my new to me 2015 FJ on Friday, and damn do I like this bike! I've had my eye on them for a couple years, but resisted the urge for some silly appreciation for carbureted bikes. I'm pretty much over carbs now, and really enjoying everything the FJ has to offer. More range, luggage, and the engine, I love this engine! Previous owner was great, she didn't do anything to the bike except add some custom seat covers (which look kinda gaudy from close up, but the actual colors are muted so it's not terrible). I'll be re-covering the seat at some point bringing it back to black. She also made the original rear tire a perfect square, so I'm tossing on a set of PR4's tomorrow. Other than that the bike is bone stock! I plan on doing minimal upgrades: low profile drain plug, skid plate, radiator guard, extra lights/ reflectors for the rear, maybe crash bars, and at some point in the distant future black out the fake carbon (vinyl wrap?). So far I've put 400ish miles on the thing, and liking the bike more and more as I ride it. It's going to get a lot of work as a commuter, but hopefully also some good miles this winter on a tour somewhere (Baja?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panooch Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Welcome and congratulations on your FJ purchase. Keep in mind, mirror extenders if your elbows keep getting in the way. Also consider 2WDW ECU flash as I'm sure you'll be lovin the twisties in your area. Helps with the engine braking which the CP3 engine seems to overdue with stock ECU flash. It also smooths out throttle response a great deal. IMO Everyday's a good day when your able to ride 15 FJ-09 - 2WDW ECU flash, Givi SV201, Nelson Rigg tail bag, OES sliders, Koubalink extenders, Ermax Sport, Vista Cruise, OEM seat mod, (smiles) 07 Honda ST1300A (sold) 06 Kawi KLR650 - Big Gun full exhaust, Corbin, Givi, PMR racks, carb mod (keeper) 97 Honda VFR750 - Traxxion Dynamics, Penske, Givi 3 piece, carbon exhaust (keeper?) 20+ years of snowmobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeddye Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Good tip on the ECU flash! My preferred commute route involves a lot of 2nd gear turns and I've found the engine braking to be a bit much. Not bad, just a little more than I'd like, especially going downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted September 29, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted September 29, 2017 Welcome aboard, I agree with panooch on the mirror extenders, a must to see behind you. I also would consider changing the windshield, and you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camthelurker Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Welcome Jeddye, I'm over in Aptos. I have stock seat available if you want it. Barter always works for me. Ride safe over 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanburnham Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Awesome! I'm in Soquel. I saw a gray FJ going through the Point today, don't know if that was you. I've a got a red FJ with Ohlins suspension, GPR exhaust and a 2wheeldynoworks flash. ABSOLUTELY worth it. Let me know if you want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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