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I've had 3 FJRs. 2 with ~50K miles. So I've run most of the popular "sport-touring" tires over the years including Avons, Metzeler, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Dunlop. Based on those experiences as well as that MCN review, I'm going with the RoadTecs 01s this time around. I like how the...

Interesting subject timing-wise. I've got nearly 10K on my Angel STs. They've been great, but too much straight-line freeway commuting. Handling has fallen way off the last 1K because they're squared-up. I've used many combos with 2 FJRs & 85K or so total mileage. Angel STs have been my...

On my '04 they pretty much needed syncing every 5K. Now on my '08 and using Morgan Carbtune ('04 used mercury-type), I've checked the sync every 5K, but now with 30K, I have not once needed adjustment. Carbtune registers each cylinder about 22 cm/Hg @ idle and they may vary from 21-23, but no...

I absolutely concur. I have it all buttoned up & everything looks/sounds good. I'll give it 500-1000 miles though before I declare complete victory :lol: I was lucky, no shims needed. #1 thru #3 intakes all at limit though (.006), #4 @ .007. Exhausts were better & closer to middle...

I know to replace coolant every 2 years (and some do it sooner), but what about shelf life of an unopened container? I've got one thats probably 3 years old and wondered whether to use it or recycle.

I've been wondering about this. On my '04 they pretty much needed syncing every 5K. Now on my '08 and using Morgan Carbtune, I've checked the sync every 5K, but now with 30K, I have not once needed adjustment. Carbtune registers each cylinder about 22 cm/Hg @ idle and they may vary from...

Thanks for the responses, good info. I'm starting to get my head around this. I'll report back & hopefully be able to encourage others who are contemplating this :) BTW - these responses get hard-copied & put in my "FJR Notebook" :D

I do all the maintenance & accessories, but found valve check/adj daunting. After my '04 fiasco w/the dealership, I decided to DIY on my '08. I've got her stripped, but looking at the service manual & Torch's instructions from the other forum, I'm unclear at the actual check. A couple...

Looking for confirmation on fork oil level with the bike on the centerstand, caps & springs removed and forks fully compressed (or as fully compressed as can be on the centerstand). Is there a large difference in oil level versus when the forks are pulled off the bike and fully compressed? My...

I have: stock/OEM valves & US-1 fluid. Best I can figure, I'm about 6mm too short on my spacers - with 6mm more that would give me 45mm sag @ 3rd line exposed so I'd have room for adjustment. Next time in, perhaps I'll add washers or is it better to buy & re-cut spacers? BTW - ride in to work...

More great info & advice. Thank-you both. I'm learning slowly but surely. I’ve printed and added this thread to my “FJR Notebook!” I've changed several fork springs in the past, including my '04 FJR, without problems. This time though has been another story. I am looking forward to...

Hmmm...very interesting. So, I'm out re-measuring sag & the numbers are substantially different than when I originally measured 500-1000 miles ago. Now, 1st line preload is 45mm rider sag!! WHAT?! Well, seems to confirm a couple of my thoughts over the last month or two, that the spring is...

Thanks for all the replies. This has certainly been a learning experience. I've replaced springs several times in the past on different bikes without issue (including an '04 FJR), but not this time! Because increasing the preload really helped, I thought I'd try Race Tech's recommendation's...

I've been eying the Gold Valves since my '04, but just can't pull the trigger! Yes, adding preload/reducing sag has helped a lot. I need to measure but it should now be around 39mm (2nd line showing). I reset rebound to 20 clicks out (of 32). Compression still @ 16 out (of 22). The bike is...

I've got at least 500 miles on new RT fork springs. I've been up and down the range as far as external adjustments go at what seems every possible combination in 1-click increments of Preload, Rebound & Compression. Countless hours of online research. Overall the ride is good, but I think the...