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Hi everyone, I am writing you with an issue noticed at my '06 Gen II related to rear brake versus trail braking. After previous experience with the CBR1100 Blackbird linked brakes (which I delinked and was satisfied with them - except for increased front dive under heavy front braking plus...

Dear all, For some time I felt the need for change regarding my bike and that was coming mainly from some extra power need. I even suspected some power loss but after a recent inspection (valves, spark plugs replacement etc) and after riding a similar Gen II FJR I realised it was just a false...

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has tried to put a Gen I final drive on a Gen II; from my info the Gen II has a slight longer swing arm and also different final drive ratio (for reducing a little the rpm and consumption). I don't know if the difference between the 2 swingarms...

Hello everyone, After reading many similar topics related to low mpg, I'm writing here hoping to find out a solution for my problem. Short story: in the past 10-15.000miles I noticed a mpg degradation and I'm quite sure it is associated with a slight engine power decrease. Now some more...

Hello everyone, I'm asking your help with an issue for which I didn't find similar topics on the forum: my bike started for some time showing a rough throttle response especially at starting in first gear. It is 100% a different symptom from the classical GenII throttle on-off roughness...

Hello everyone, Lately I heard some 'clunks' in the gear box; actually the noise can be heard only when driving very slow and when I drive with "sleeping clutch" (example: when almost stopped in traffic in second gear and sleep the clutch for avoiding changing to first gear and engine...

Hello everybody, Although I've made some search on the previous suspension topics I couldn't find a specific answer for my issues/concerns. I have a '06 FJR with almost 10.000miles (15.000km) and after I changed the tires with Michelin Pilot Power 2CT (which are light-years ahead compared to...

Hello everyone, Sorry if the subject was already discussed - I've searched in similar topics but haven't found a straight answer... My question is: which tyre is most suitable for FJR for best grip? I'm currently using the OEM Metzeler Z6, I ride mostly on curves and the front tyre scared me a...

Hello everyone, As I was writing recently about my intentions (https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=114261), I finally managed to fulfill my dream :) . The "chosen one" is a pretty BS4 Silver Storm 2006 GENII which has spent her life till now in showrooms. It has a transport...

Hello everyone, First of all sorry if there is such a topic already open, I've tried the "search option" but I haven't found one to answer all my questions. In March or April I'm going to be a happy (hopefully) FJR owner. My biggest concern is related to reliability and serviceing (I'm from...