Popular Post olddawg Posted January 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 1/3/20 4yrs and 9 months from purchase. Slowing down some, I'm getting old, 5/20/20 207,000 miles . Edited July 11, 2021 by olddawg update 7/20/2020 215,000 miles 8/31/20 update 7/6/21 250,000 miles 220,000 10/1/20-224,000 9 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, olddawg said: Amazing accomplishment, and it sounds like you have many miles left to ride. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, olddawg said: 1/3/20 4yrs and 9 months from purchase. Congratulations, that is quite an accomplishment. That averages to over 3,500 miles every single month, where do you ride to? I mean, are you still riding to new destinations every month? ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, olddawg said: 1/3/20 4yrs and 9 months from purchase. @olddawg - That's some distance! Please tell us what, if any, issues of significance have you had over this time/distance with the machine? 200,000 miles would have to be a good test of a machine's durability in any one's language! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 8 hours ago, dazzler24 said: @olddawg - That's some distance! Please tell us what, if any, issues of significance have you had over this time/distance with the machine? @dazzler24 - On page 2 of this thread he mentioned normal routine maintenance but needing to replace the fuel pump at 53,000 miles. At the rate that I ride (14-15k per year) it would take me about 15 years to achieve the same milestone as @olddawg. I would be thrilled if that is the only major issue. 1 1 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 7 hours ago, betoney said: @dazzler24 - On page 2 of this thread he mentioned normal routine maintenance but needing to replace the fuel pump at 53,000 miles. At the rate that I ride (14-15k per year) it would take me about 15 years to achieve the same milestone as @olddawg. I would be thrilled if that is the only major issue. @olddawg; @betoney - Now don't I feel foolish!! How'd I miss that!? Sorry folks, I'm going back to my rocking chair and hot chocolate. ....And now that I've actually read the entire thread properly 🙄 I agree, great milage for very few issues. Good news all around for the rest of us who have these machines. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, dazzler24 said: @olddawg; @betoney - Now don't I feel foolish!! How'd I miss that!? Sorry folks, I'm going back to my rocking chair and hot chocolate. We ALL have our Homer moments. 😎👍 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted January 14, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, betoney said: We ALL have our Homer moments. 😎👍 @betoney - thanks. The worst part is I had actually read this thread some time ago and thought it all sounded familiar!! I've got no excuse! ... Except maybe I can blame it all on another Homer moment... 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Olddawg I’m glad you made that mark. Please keep going and keep us informed. I’m proud to have the same license plate back as you. Edited January 15, 2020 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post olddawg Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) To answer, do I still ride to new destinations . Sometimes, most of my rides are between 100 and 400 miles. I am 77 yrs. old and don't like to be gone overnight I have only done so twice since I bought the bike. I have done one Iron Butt SS1000 and ridden every mile of every highway in Oklahoma. Even the short rides are great, I've never had a boring ride and hope I can do this many more years. Now about the bike. I bought the bike new April first 2015 at K&N Yamaha Tulsa OK and they have done all the maintenance . They have been great and gone above and beyond to keep me on the road with very little down time. There was a factory recall on CCT and it was replaced twice . The third time it was replaced with aftermarket manual adjuster, no more problems but had to replace cam chain. Replaced fuel pump at about 50,000 miles. I wasn't stranded, it would only run about 30 mph. Replaced stator at about 150,000 miles. Valves set five times , plugs, air filter, throttle body check. Changed to V Stream windshield after two years. It is much better. Everything else is stock. I am impressed by what didn't go bad . It still has original clutch, all bearings, fork seals and does not use any oil or leak any fluids. Thank you for your interest and kind words. Slowing down some I'm getting old, 5/20/20 - 207,000 miles . 6/25/2020 212,000 7/25/2020 215,000 miles Edited July 27, 2020 by olddawg Just remembered shock had slight oil leak and was replaced about 170,000 13 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted January 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted January 16, 2020 @olddawgThat is some impressive mileage 👍 I'm assuming Yamaha factory oil filter and oil (synthetic or Dino) as the Dealer did the servicing? He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddawg Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Yamalube all the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hey Olddawg, That’s damn impressive. You getting any more miles on these days. I guess the FJ must be as capable as the FJR at lasting many miles. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted June 29, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 11:39 AM, olddawg said: To answer, do I still ride to new destinations . Sometimes, most of my rides are between 100 and 400 miles. I am 77 yrs. old and don't like to be gone overnight I have only done so twice since I bought the bike. I have done one Iron Butt SS1000 and ridden every mile of every highway in Oklahoma. Even the short rides are great, I've never had a boring ride and hope I can do this many more years. Now about the bike. I bought the bike new April first 2015 at K&N Yamaha Tulsa OK and they have done all the maintenance . They have been great and gone above and beyond to keep me on the road with very little down time. There was a factory recall on CCT and it was replaced twice . The third time it was replaced with aftermarket manual adjuster, no more problems but had to replace cam chain. Replaced fuel pump at about 50,000 miles. I wasn't stranded, it would only run about 30 mph. Replaced stator at about 150,000 miles. Valves set five times , plugs, air filter, throttle body check. Changed to V Stream windshield after two years. It is much better. Everything else is stock. I am impressed by what didn't go bad . It still has original clutch, all bearings, fork seals and does not use any oil or leak any fluids. Thank you for your interest and kind words. Slowing down some I'm getting old, 5/20/20 - 207,000 miles . 6/25/2020 212,000 You are Great! Your chassis and systems must be wearing out a bit, and I don't know how your tush can stand the stock saddle and thus likely are in far better shape than me, and I'm +10 your junior! You also must be retired. Lucky Old Dawg! I'm still working and must do so for a while due to circumstances BMC. If I had the time and money I'd always be on my FJ, as it's only getting on and off which is an issue for me. I'm waiting till the fall to get spine surgery, and then hopefully by spring I'll be GTG! I lost the summer of 18 and most of 19, and now, so far, half of this year due to work and maladies. Keep at it kid, you're an inspiration to all of us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddawg Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thank you, good luck and God Bless . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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