desertfjr Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yep. They all have the same inner mounting points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonicks Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Great! Thanks for confirming this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justplainbill Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I am curious about what bag-related decisions have been made by those coming from an FJR to the FJ. Did you sell the FJR without bags and use them on the new bike? Did you switch to the FJ bags or an aftermarket setup? I have a 2004 FJR that is probably worth somewhere in the area of $4,000. With the new bags costing roughly $800 that represents 20% of the value of the FJR! Of course, it is likely that the FJR without the bags would sell for less than it would with them. That is the trade-off that I am trying to quantify.. I had the same dilemma just two weeks ago; bought the FJ and struggled over whether to sell the '05 FJR with or without the bags. Decided to keep the bags because I tried to sell it last year, asking $4500 and dropping to $4000 without so much as a nibble, I set the price at NADA trade in ($3850) and it sold on craigslist in three days. Now, the weather that weekend was fantastic (no snow, no rain) and I left the aftermarket 31 liter top case and threw in a large tank bag and set of soft saddlebags so my buyer got plenty of storage and was happy. For me, it was a good decision. Check my next posting -- I encountered a minor glitch installing the FJR bags on the FJ that I haven't found mentioned elsewhere on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfjr Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ummm...you forgot to buy this and the bags are flapping around at the bottom??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 awesome use of arrows (rofl) 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justplainbill Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Ummm...you forgot to buy this and the bags are flapping around at the bottom??? Nah, not this time. Ran into an alignment problem with the saddlebag latch (activated by the handle) that slides into the FJ hanger's receiver and prevents the saddlebags from being removed. The latch was offset from the receiver about an eighth of an inch making it difficult to get the latch into or out of the receiver. I used a grinder to thin the latches (and shortened one) so they fit in more easily. Not a big deal but it was a surprise since I hadn't seen it mentioned before. (I did take photos and was prepared to use arrows to highlight the problem, but don't do Photobucket or Imgur so that's out.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfjr Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Ummm...you forgot to buy this and the bags are flapping around at the bottom??? Nah, not this time. Ran into an alignment problem with the saddlebag latch (activated by the handle) that slides into the FJ hanger's receiver and prevents the saddlebags from being removed. The latch was offset from the receiver about an eighth of an inch making it difficult to get the latch into or out of the receiver. I used a grinder to thin the latches (and shortened one) so they fit in more easily. Not a big deal but it was a surprise since I hadn't seen it mentioned before. (I did take photos and was prepared to use arrows to highlight the problem, but don't do Photobucket or Imgur so that's out.) Actually we have addressed this issue. The solution is to insert bushings on the upper mount bolts to spread the upper mounts. Never seen it solved with a grinder but cant wait for pics of your solution. There are many ways to skin the cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justplainbill Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Being guided by the "if it don't fit, get a bigger hammer" maxim, my solution was to use a grinder to thin the top 12mm or so of the latch from 8mm by 1.5mm to 6.5mm. That allows the latch to slide into the receiver without binding. It was also necessary to trim the top of the latch on one side so it doesn't jam into the receiver bottom as you lift the handle - which was causing a further binding of the latch. All fixed now. I have a few other photos but they probably aren't needed to illustrate the fix (though they do illustrate the problem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member tigger Posted February 29, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi there Just pick up a new set of fjr1300 cases for £275.00 no locks of Gumtree here in the Uk just waiting for the side stays from France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonicks Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 have any of you encountered a bit of play with the bag mounted on the fj? I brought one of my 2004 fjr bag to the dealer to try it out on the floor demo and while it worked fine installing it, There was a little bit of space all around the rubber gromet near the passenger peg and the whole bag could be lifted up like half an inch or so. Nothing to disengage it really. It's just my first bike with side cases and I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should look for some kind of fix. On a side note I am one step closer to getting my bike as I've been approved for financing and the top case has been ordered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member clint Posted March 5, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 5, 2016 have any of you encountered a bit of play with the bag mounted on the fj? I brought one of my 2004 fjr bag to the dealer to try it out on the floor demo and while it worked fine installing it, There was a little bit of space all around the rubber gromet near the passenger peg and the whole bag could be lifted up like half an inch or so. Nothing to disengage it really. It's just my first bike with side cases and I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should look for some kind of fix. On a side note I am one step closer to getting my bike as I've been approved for financing and the top case has been ordered! I don't have any play where it slots into the rubber bumper at the footpeg, but yes, the whole bag can be lifted up maybe 1/2 inch. Perfectly secure really. Piedmont of NC '15 FJ-09 '94 GTS-1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonicks Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 thanks I appreciate the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibine Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi just installed the FJR case support arms that included the cross brace. Just wondering the cross brace flange is taller on one side than the other. Which side points out, tall or short ? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Tall flange goes toward the rear of the bike. (Rear brake line sits on it IIRC) -skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibine Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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