Recent content by Jay in Ohio

Yeah, I will say that everyone was very cool.  No one was trying to intimidate anyone and there was only a little bit of hot dogging - which was actually fun to watch. I haven't completely written off a future track day, but it won't be a regular thing.  I am completely satisfied that I learned...

I forgot in my OP... My bike had a large, aftermarket windscreen that I use daily since I'm kinda tall.  I re-installed the original for track day.  The tall one was too shaky/flappy over 110mph, and somewhat intrusive to my space if I wanted to tuck. I'll be putting it back on now. -J

Thanks. I was the only one without either a track bike or something very "sporty".  The least-sporty bike on track was an FZ-09, I think.  Then me, of course.  I was also carrying too much fuel.  I had no problem hanging in or even gaining on the straights, but those are a small fraction of the...

First off, this was a great event! Very well-organized.  Pretty much 100% uptime.  Great coaches.  The track was in tip-top condition.  And a great group that I rode with.  Sunny and 80F. 2nd-ly, I don't feel that I need to go again.  My goal was to see how I would do with my bike (used for...

aka "Locusts" If you've been riding for less than 17 years then you probably don't know what it's like to get hit by a cicada at 70mph. They are large, noisy, hard-hitting flying insects. They are harmless - you can catch them in your hand - as long as you're not going 70mph. At that speed...

Mine has a similar support as this: (https://www.fjr1300.info/mods/givi.html) If it breaks, it will be as I cross the train tracks on my way into work. It seems like if they made the top case to fit a little lower it wouldn't see so much stress on the mountings. That adapter plate looks...

This type of thing has some promise. I think some of the weight would be shared by the side cases as well. They seem to be referred to as "tail bags" Anyone try one on their FJR? -F (I credit this discovery to those creepy marketing gurus who are monitoring my internet searches and...

Now we're getting a few ideas. I have the trunk usually for running my daughter around town for school or sports. Books and backpacks and extra clothes fit in the trunk, but we've had her softball gear bag wedged where she could hold onto it and partially sit on it, but it wasn't really solid...

Thanks. This I have seen, and I like it, but I would like to maintain the passenger spot. GO JACKETS! THWG! Before I asked my question I was already thinking I am going to have to improvise something. Maybe a rack of some sort to carry a common dry bag. Maybe someone has done something...

I currently have a BIG Givi trunk (55 liter?). I am spoiled to have that much cargo space, so now I don't want to be without it. I have a couple questions, though: 1. Why are all the trunks so high/tall? I realize they should be "helmet size" (mine holds 2), but are there any that are...

Did you make any suspension adjustments, or did you just use your everyday settings? Tire pressure? It sounds like a great experience. Thanks, -J

Just posting FYI... ^^^This would be my set-up IF the previous owner of my FJR had not insulated the left handlebar and made it 1" diameter under the heater. My solution was to install these (BikeMaster): (I had to remove the sleeve that adapts one of the pair to 7/8" dia. bar) ...then...

Thanks for that! I will flip through there when I have some time. J

Did you ever get a bike? I had test ridden an '07 AE, '08 A, and '09 A. The throttle issue was not an issue for me since I came off a jetted FZR600 (talk about abrupt throttle response). I ended up a little over budget on an '09 as it was the cleanest, had <15K, and had several extras that...

Late to the party, but no point in starting another thread. My recently-purchased '09 had a slightly bent right hand mirror bracket. "Oh, I will just take this side plastic piece off after dinner, straighten it with a crescent wrench, and pop it back on." And so it began... I got about 1/2...