Recent content by HilltownDave

Hey, that’s great! Thanks! However, I assumed the factory paint was base coat/clear coat. Is the spray can capable of producing the same quality finish as the factory? Close?

Being a farm kid and CDL holder, I have to say there’s something badass about pulling a trailer around with my FJR, lol! Like the rototiller and rear PTO kit on my old Gravely tractor. Didn’t get used much but was just flat out cool. 🤣

The mechanics of the mirror are fine, thankfully. Just all scratched up. …which reminds me - does Yamaha supply the paint code or are we left trying to match it on our own somehow? The “color matching camera” that my paint supplier uses is incredibly unreliable (from past experience). Any help...

While we’re shedding tears here on the Forum, the other day my son backed my immaculate 2014 out of the garage to get to his 300lb. lighter V-Star and forgot to put the kickstand down. Dropped it right in the driveway. Mirror, front and rear crash bars, and handlebar end all damaged. Life...

Welcome from southeastern PA!

Wow, that’s dark

This steering head bearing issue has me thinking I need a little clarification. Is it true that: 1- some bikes manifest symptoms from the factory that leave riders scratching their heads until they finally pinpoint the issue, 2- some bikes may develop an issue over time and leave the rider...

Looks like you’ve got some miles to make up. Best get started!! …right after a fresh change of oil. 😃👍🏼

I feel a “tech day” coming up…

Welcome from southeastern PA! If you like giving the throttle a good twist from time to time and picking up a few items/groceries along the way, you just may have found a bike that suits you for the long term. 😃👍🏼

Welcome, make yourself at home, and enjoy the help/advice from some good people. 👍🏼

Welcome from the Keystone state!

Welcome from southeast PA. Best wishes finding a nice, clean, low-mileage FJR! 👍🏼

Welcome from southeastern PA! Yeah, if I ever added a cruiser to my garage I think a V-max would light my 🔥 👍🏼