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I've got 4x NGK CR8E plugs, new, still in box. I believe these fit all years, although Yamaha may be spec'ing something slightly different for the very late models. These are the standard non-iridium models. They seem to go for about $4-$5 apiece most places - I'll mail them to you...

SOLD I have a old set from my long-gone 2005 FJR I'd like to get rid of. They're in essentially new condition except one bag has a approx. 6" separation of the fabric along one top zipper seam. (Note to others, don't overpack and then use the zipper to compress.) But they're useable "as is"...

Rok Straps are great, but I don't grok how the non-adjustable models are very useful; I'd strongly suggest only getting the adjustable models. I've got a few of the fixed-length models (I think a couple shorts and a couple mediums), and unless you have a load where the length you need EXACTLY...

This stuff? https://www.shop3m.com/60455044044.html?WT.mc_ev=clickthrough&WT.mc_id=shop3m-AtoZ-Super-Weatherstrip-Adhesive - Mark

After a respray on my blue 2005, I need to re-glue the center rubber trim strips back on my saddlebags (the ones with "Yamaha" in the middle). Anybody done this? Or know what might work well? - Mark

This one of those questions with lots of opinions, but nobody has any data. The generally bandied about guideline is five-years, but there are a lot of factors which could make five-years a bit too long in certain situations and way too short in many others. If the tires look good and you're...

This is all stuff you can replace and perhaps might need to replace, but FWIIW, I recently did the valve check at 27K and didn't replace anything. I don't think Yamaha specs that any of these gaskets or o-rings need replacing. Everything buttoned right back up with no leaks or problems. And...

I'll just add that while still a great ride, this road has progressively been deteriorating over the past few years and is extremely rough in spots with huge frost heaves - we're talking four-inch heaves in some corners. Don't get too frisky - I've got a friend that is still in hospital rehab...

Yes, the Rossi move to Ducati is pretty much a done deal with Nicky as his partner. Spies will take his place at Yamaha next to Lorenzo and Honda has signed Stoner to ride with Pedrosa. So where the "aliens" are going to be next year is pretty much set. - Mark

I agree, get one that is an exact fit - whether you go aftermarket or a dealer battery, this is not hard. All the web sites have detailed specs. I disagree wtih the assertion that cheaper batteries, as a rule, aren't as good. My experience is that there is virtually no correlation between...

Tony, good info and these three make the most sense and would be consistent with Yamaha's current position and problems in the market. The FJR isn't that far out of the hunt in the sport-touring class and if they could hold the price steady, I think it could soldier on for a few more years, in...

First, lose the attitude. I'm not saying it is always the battery and if battery is known to be good or has been recently replaced, then it wouldn't be my first thing to check. But I can count several times when electrical weird problems have turned out to be completely and totally fixed by...

If the battery is at all suspect, you start electrical troubleshooting by replacing it as they are cheap and tend to be the most likely thing to have problems. I've seen a lot of strange problems like this end up just being a bad battery. - Mark

I'm with you. If you do the job every year or two, I don't see why you need to do anything but do a few drain/refill cycles with water (bringing the bike up to fan operating temp each time), then drain and fill with the A/F mixture. That's what I do and it only requires removing the left dash...

Steering dampers might slow down the no-hands 40mph "wobble" but they won't prevent it. And the FJR (and heavy touring-oriented bikes like it) typically have conservative-enough steering (rake, trail, etc.) with enough inherent stability that they don't require dampers. Dampers are spec'ed...

All bikes have a resonant frequency to their front ends that is divergent at a certain key speed, typically around 40mph. It's a random thing and while new tires, perfect steering head bearings, careful suspension setup, perfect wheel alignment, correct tire pressures, and proper weight...

Certainly the general economy is hurting Yamaha sales, as is the dollar-yen situation. But I also think Yamaha's product decision makers share much of the blame for how badly the company is doing right now. They've been remarkably gun-shy to come out with new exciting products and they've...

They can claim this because, quite simply, it IS a maintenance item. From the OM: Steering head bearings - check bearing assemblies for looseness. If they want to get hard-core about this, they can deny warranty coverage unless the owner can produce documentation that these bearings were...

Expense is part of it, but balls actually work better when new and properly adjusted as they have less internal friction. Rollers are more durable and hold adjustment longer. There are always tradeoffs and what is "best" depends on what you're after. - Mark

I think these new six-cyl BMW's are going after the Goldwing, not the C14, FJR, ST13, etc. - Mark