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Anybody have their front fender break at the screws right in front of the fork tubes on each side? Is this a warranty issue? Thanks, Jim

I know this has been discussed but here we go one more time. I have a friend that's telling me all about the new FJR for 2014 he has been reading about somewhere, that's all new 1400 cc, yada, yada, yada. I told him I don't think so. Anybody see anything about this? Jim

When I adjust the brightness on readout screen (Gen III) does the text get brighter along with the background, or just background? In the sun I can't tell any difference. Jim

Has anybody heard the horn on the GenIII? I didn't think so. Jim

O.k., I'm sure this has been beat to death, but humor me if you will. Is the Y.E.S. worth the cost in your opinion? Jim

So can someone fill me in on 2013 CC speed fix. Has Yamaha fixed it, if so, what vin did it get fixed? Jim

I forgot how quickly black wheels get dirty. I put 300 miles on 013 and back wheel is filthy. If I had my druthers, I will take unpainted aluminum. Am I alone on this? Jim

So is it so that Yamaha wants us to accumulate some miles before using full synthetic oil in new bike, Or is this a myth? Jim

Does the Gen III really need a tbs at 600 mi.? Seems to idle just fine. Jim

The owners manual says to have dealer replace headlight bulbs. Just wondering if anyone knows if it is more difficult than Gen II. I had the shroud off to add battery tender wire but did not think to look at access to bulbs. Thanks, Jim

Has anyone tried to get to the battery on the gen III ? It seems to be more difficult than gen II. Thanks, Jim

I have 35K on my 06. I'm wondering if I keep this bike too long, will I lose a lot of value for trade in? At what miles will it no longer matter? Thanks, Jim

I need to change my left bulb. I read about difficulty, is this because they take off panels (ABCD) like the owners manual says, or is it because they have a way to change bulb without taking off panels? Thanks for comments Jim :rolleyes:

The clear coat back behind the rear seat on each side above tail lights are worn dull from straps (from my rear bag) flapping in the wind. I have tried cleaner/polish, and that doesn't do it. Any ideas on how to bring this area back to a shine? Thanks for any comments. Jim

Anyone see the article in Road Bike Magazine (March/April) about John Ryan riding an 05 FJR with 170 K miles, from Prudhoe Bay to Key West in 86 hours and 31 min., beating the old record by 10 hrs. I don't think the IBA is going to recognize it as a record because, for safety reasons, they say...

When I had my rear tire changed at Yam dealer, he said shaft spline lub is not on list of things to lubricate. The owners manual does not list it either. Any comments. Thanks, Jim

How many miles can I expect to get out of my brake pads? Average riding and braking. Thanks for any help. Jim

There is a label on my new Yamaha touring windshield, telling how to clean it properly. I don't want to do any damage to shield, but want it removed. What should I use? Thanks for any help. Jim

This is a new name windshield to me. There web sight looks like they make for about all bikes. Anyone using one ? If so, what size and style ? Thanks, Jim

If I take my fjr to shop for some work, (say valve check) would it be proper to offer them my shop manual to follow? I know they don't have manuals for all the bikes they work on. I'm sure they can get any help they need online from Yamaha, but do they take the time to do it ? just wondering, Jim