Recent content by trialsguy

I’ve tried to covert several motorcycles to light touring bikes, over the past 20+ years. The wind protection proved to be the most difficult part. So… ended up buying and FJR.

The stock bike has 3 position settings for the handlebars, but the angle doesn’t change. Also - I agree with the other post that said - moving the bars forward or back will change how the seat feels/supports significantly.

In my original post, I forgot to mention why I was looking to swap foot pegs. I'm looking for more room from seat to pegs - to take some stress off of my knee and hip joints. I read on the other FJR forum that the top of the GW pegs are lower (maybe 1/2" or 3/4"?), but the bottom the peg is the...

Now I remember. That's where I saw it. Thanks.

What year Goldwing foot peg will fit 2023 FJR (with slight modification)? I believe I read the answer to this a couple of weeks ago, and after searching, I'm not able to locate it. Thanks!

Do I have a VRLA battery in my new 2023 FJR? If so, does it need a special trickle charger? The reason that I ask is - on page 7-24 of my Owner's Manual - it states what a VRLA battery is, and that it needs a special constant voltage battery charger. ? I included a pic of that page. But it...

Ok. I decided to buy these new. So how do I remove my want ad? Thanks.

The dealer installed the one screw/allen bolt on the bottom front of the fairing. This screw holds the right and left halves of the lower fairing together. Installing this screw made the ride quieter, with less movement of the fairing when riding over rough pavement. Compared to the Ninja...

That's the one that my dealer replaced last week. All is well now. Thanks all.

Wanted - T-rex engine guards, bag guards. Thanks.

No, I didn't hit anything in the 14 mile ride home. And it was not "one clunk". As I mentioned earlier in my posts, my bike made clunking noises whenever I rode over any pavement that was somewhat rough. I could also feel the clunking each time through my handlebars/handgrips. You may not be...

I was looking over my new 2023 FJR, and notice a big gap at the bottom of the front fairing. There are no fasteners or clips to hold the right and the left halves together. It this how its supposed to be? Or is there something missing?

That's possible. On my 25 minute ride home from the dealer, I did notice that I could watch the front suspension work up and down while riding. I was attempting to "see" what was clunking. I was not successful. Compared to my Ninja1000SX (which I usually rode with my custom molded earplugs...

The bike is super smooth and quiet when I ride on smooth asphalt roads. It clunks only when I ride on concrete roads with the usual seams and expansion joints and irregularities.

I'm taking it to the dealer at 3 pm today. Their service manger said that he will need to have it for several days in order to thoughly check it out and test ride it several times. Which is ok by me, since their is still a foot a snow on the ground here (but the roads are clear).