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Started by incoherent , Mar 07 2012 04:53 PM

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#1 incoherent

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Posted 07 March 2012 - 04:53 PM



Today while I was doing some maintience chores I realized the lower fairing is adjustable to help take air off of your legs. I knew the seat, bars, winshield, and suspension were adjustable, but had no idea the fairing was. I really need to get an owners manual for this thing!

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Posted 07 March 2012 - 04:57 PM

I really need to get an owners manual for this thing!


You might try starting with the New Owners Read This section and other things we suggested you read when you signed up.

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Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:13 PM


I really need to get an owners manual for this thing!


You might try starting with the New Owners Read This section and other things we suggested you read when you signed up.

It's a great bike!


I read all of that, but didn't realize what they were talking about because the word "cowling" was used instead of fairing :glare: I guess I know now ;)

Edited by incoherent, 07 March 2012 - 05:14 PM.


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Posted 07 March 2012 - 05:50 PM

You can adjust the fuel consumption on this bike too. There's a variable adjustment pulley connected to the RIGHT grip. Turn the top towards you quickly, and leave it there, your miles per gallon go down. Barely move it at all, and your mpg figures go up.

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Posted 07 March 2012 - 06:20 PM

<snip> but didn't realize what they were talking about because the word "cowling" was used instead of fairing :glare: I guess I know now ;)


Do you mean the adjustable panels on each side secured with two fasteners? Correct term per Yamaha is "visor".

I used to run them in the out position until an, um, "advanced" 3 digit run and the left one blew off; my friend on his Buell 1125 had fun with that! - and of course he knows about it because I was IN FRONT of him LOL. So now I keep them in all the time. To be honest, I didn't notice that much difference anyway.

PS just about any online yamaha parts place will have a parts breakdown that you can decipher what all is attached to what, and learn the correct name per mother yamaha...

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Posted 07 March 2012 - 06:47 PM


<snip> but didn't realize what they were talking about because the word "cowling" was used instead of fairing :glare: I guess I know now ;)


Do you mean the adjustable panels on each side secured with two fasteners? Correct term per Yamaha is "visor".

I used to run them in the out position until an, um, "advanced" 3 digit run and the left one blew off; my friend on his Buell 1190 had fun with that! - and of course he knows about it because I was IN FRONT of him LOL. So now I keep them in all the time. To be honest, I didn't notice that much difference anyway.

PS just about any online yamaha parts place will have a parts breakdown that you can decipher what all is attached to what, and learn the correct name per mother yamaha...


"VISOR" seems somewhat strange to call it that but oh well. Now I know also what the dam things are called. From my observations when they are popped out they are functional up to about 40 MPH. After that, any heat that rises during the cooler months is just caught up in turbulence. it does function at lower speeds IMO.

Oh Yeah! Tire Presure is adjustable :D

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Posted 08 March 2012 - 07:17 AM

Oh Yeah! Tire Presure is adjustable :D

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So is the output of the headlight. Hi-beam, low-beam. Dayum...We're too spoiled.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 07:31 AM

Also, clutch and brake levers, headlight up or down....
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 07:44 AM

Steering works for me, left, right or straight ahead - too many options :rolleyes:

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Posted 08 March 2012 - 10:06 AM

Steering works for me, left, right or straight ahead - too many options :rolleyes:

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Posted 10 March 2012 - 05:57 PM

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Posted 11 March 2012 - 02:22 PM

I read somewhere that the vent under the instrument panel was adjustable.

Today I found that Yamaha says it is controlled by the height of the windshield. More reading here: AIR Management System

Almost forgot: Both the Left and Right mirrors are adjustable too! :detective2:
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 03:25 PM

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Posted 11 March 2012 - 07:30 PM

Don't forget the dB output of the horn...it's adjustable, too...from 0dB to about 90dB. There's a push-button adjuster on the left instrument cluster.

The side bags are adjustable...open or closed.

The fuel level in the tank is VERY adjustable, as is the oil level in the crankcase and DOT4 levels in the clutch and brake master-cylinders.

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 10:00 PM

The fuel injector map for each cylinder is individually adjustable.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 04:55 AM

I can adjust the gear ratios with two little levers on my left handlebar grip - one adjusts up while the other adjusts down.

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Posted 18 March 2012 - 06:38 AM

I can adjust the gear ratios with two little levers on my left handlebar grip - one adjusts up while the other adjusts down.


You mean\ THIS lever?

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Posted 18 March 2012 - 06:45 AM


I can adjust the gear ratios with two little levers on my left handlebar grip - one adjusts up while the other adjusts down.


You mean\ THIS lever?

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Posted 18 March 2012 - 10:10 AM


I can adjust the gear ratios with two little levers on my left handlebar grip - one adjusts up while the other adjusts down.


You mean\ THIS lever?

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That's the one Howie. Poor bastards!
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 12:07 PM


I can adjust the gear ratios with two little levers on my left handlebar grip - one adjusts up while the other adjusts down.


You mean\ THIS lever?

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I read somewhere that some FJR1300's come with a "clutch" lever. Very old skool. I wonder if a kick start is an option too?
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