Touring EU on FJ Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Thought i'd share the most recent mod i've made to the FJ. Ive added a backrest for the longer rides. I have not yet put it to the test as we are still under restriction here in the EU. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy Knees Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 You know it's not a harley right. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 2, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted May 2, 2020 39 minutes ago, Touring EU on FJ said: Thought i'd share the most recent mod i've made to the FJ. Ive added a backrest for the longer rides. I have not yet put it to the test as we are still under restriction here in the EU. Good job fabricating. I like a DIY solution. Keep us updated on how it works for you out on the road. I like the blue paint in the honeycomb 'intake' area, I covered mine with silver mesh. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touring EU on FJ Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 hour ago, betoney said: Thanks for the kind words @betoney. I will keep the thread updated on how it pans out. Have made any holes for added induction on the honeycomb? Or is the mesh just for aesthetics? Looks good either way. The lights you have installed in the location of the turn signals, are those driving lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 2, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted May 2, 2020 @Touring EU on FJ - Mine is purely for asthetics, I wanted something silver to contrast the black. The lights are X-Arc turn signals, I have them installed front and rear. They are aluminum, nearly indestructible and arguably the brightest LED signals available. X-Arc Lights - the brightest LED Brake lights, turn signals, tail lights 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touring EU on FJ Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 @betoney, looks great either way I was just curious. It is nice to see someone going beyond the typical wheel and body decals and doing something a little different such as the mesh over the honeycomb. Just placed a set of those X-Arc turn signals on order! They seem to be a very quality product! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 2, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted May 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, Touring EU on FJ said: @betoney, looks great either way I was just curious. It is nice to see someone going beyond the typical wheel and body decals and doing something a little different such as the mesh over the honeycomb. Just placed a set of those X-Arc turn signals on order! They seem to be a very quality product! You will need something like this to mount them. Yamaha Turn Signal Adapters Spacers for Aftermarket Stalk Type Indicators Front or Rear Yamaha Turn Signal Adapters Spacers for Aftermarket Stalk Type... ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touring EU on FJ Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 1 minute ago, betoney said: You will need something like this to mount them. Yamaha Turn Signal Adapters Spacers for Aftermarket Stalk Type Indicators Front or Rear Yamaha Turn Signal Adapters Spacers for Aftermarket Stalk Type... I've got cheap aftermarket signals on there now that used the same set-up as these you have linked so I'm sure they'll be compatible with the X-Arc's. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted May 3, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 Nice jobs but from your limited photos, I'm not clear on the details of how it will function. More pics and maybe a model astride the bike would be helpful. However, it looks like it forces the pilot too far forward / upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted May 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 8:12 AM, Touring EU on FJ said: Thought i'd share the most recent mod i've made to the FJ. Ive added a backrest for the longer rides. I have not yet put it to the test as we are still under restriction here in the EU. Nice work. I see the Yamaha logo on the backrest pad. What model is it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touring EU on FJ Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 5:28 PM, 2and3cylinders said: Nice jobs but from your limited photos, I'm not clear on the details of how it will function. More pics and maybe a model astride the bike would be helpful. However, it looks like it forces the pilot too far forward / upright. @2and3cylinders - I will be sure to leave some updates/feedback upon testing. I am a fairly slim rider who utilizes primarily the front portion of the seat. I did many test fits prior to choosing the position so lets hope works well! Additionally, it swivels up and down, hints the large bolt in the center, so position is adjustable to an extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touring EU on FJ Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, keithu said: Nice work. I see the Yamaha logo on the backrest pad. What model is it from? @keithu- thank you for the kind works. The pad is from a Yamaha top case. The 59L model I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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