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No, they most certainly do have to come off. Gen 3 uses 12mm bolt heads. Also might remove clip tying hoses to fork. Just remove calipers from from legs do not disconnect hoses. ABS sensor should be removed from carrier plate on bikes so equipped. IIRC it's a 4mm hex key. 6mm hex key for fork...

I found myself in a situation where it was necessary I ride a Suzuki Boulevard C109R for 30 miles one day, and 30 miles back several days later. In between it was my very deliberate decision not to ride at all if it meant riding the Suzuki. Happily back on the FJR which feels like a 125 in...

Stapled my front Seat Concepts foam and cover a couple weeks ago. Just got around to doing the rear today.

Am pretty sure I didn't cause the CEL, 10,500 miles of experience. Tech said a firmware update was coming but couldn't say when. But they are ready having spent two days updating their laptop.

Took my 2016 in last week for gasoline odors first thing in the morning when sun warms cool bike. Dealer couldn't find anything, or smell. So I came to pick it up Saturday morning. Don't remember CEL when I first started the bike but it was there in the first 1/4 mile. So I u-turned. And...

"It's the economy, stupid." Few feel prosperous enough to purchase new motorcycles. And why bother with a 2016 when a 2006 is so good!

After 10,500 miles mine is in the shop for gasoline odors first thing in the morning when sun hits it. Shop gave up, I suspect their noses have most gasoline sensors burned out. Didn't get out of parking lot before my first FJR CEL. After several more hours they decided they have to call Yamaha...

This "review" reminded me of a candidate's "locker room talk" and other fish stories in that it appears to be crafted on the fly to boast of one's virility and conquests. Came away feeling sorry the reviewer doesn't enjoy life or the opportunity to ride. Seemed to have a lot of deliberate...

I attended several years in Atlanta. Early years were great until (was "then") the trials demonstrations were replaced with "steel ball of death" kids acting badly on small motorcycles, many other aspects similarly disappointed. So I have no interest in going back. And not surprised the tour is...

None expected. Its just that I was surprised this tire failed. Hauled dirtbikes 250 miles the prior week. Fortunately failed at only 62 MPH (track log on GPS). Considering the 2 tires on the ground and spare were same age I decided it best not to try to risk 325 miles without spare, and finding...

I could be the Philips are actually designed and not just thrown together. The Philips actually submitted to reputable testing laboratories and certified to meet applicable standards, laws, and regulations. Or it could be priced high simply because many don't believe they are getting the best...

The most expensive suite of clothes I own is my dirt riding gear. My Sunday Going To Meeting Clothes! I use a plastic wire tie to anchor elbow pads to chest protector. This has been the best and only way I've found to keep them up on my elbows. A fannypack is tied to the front of my chest...

I could be worse. You could have only gotten 25 miles from home before turning around.

When the whole package is done for LED it works great. Am very happy with the OE (Original Equipment) LED headlights on my 2016. If only we still had sealed beam headlights then a retrofit would be practical. SilverStar ULTRA? One is mistaking increased light output with better. The brighter...

Doubt it. The full DOT approval requires matching reflector and lens. Many fly-by-night retrofit headlight vendors claim DOT by using components which have DOT approval but not in the way the vendor is applying.

I put 50 psi in it an hour prior. Was only down to 45 psi after many months. When the trailer is put up against the wall of my carport this tire was facing west into the afternoon sun. Only thing I can think of. Pretty sure I didn't hit anything on the road. I checked for cracks, nails, and...

No, we turned around. The Subaru Outback was moderately full of stuff "for a comfortable weekend". Decided if one tire fails in 22.8 miles then I can't trust it's sisters without spare for another 325 miles. 13" trailer tires are not the easiest to find, have always had to order in the past.

Well, it was the first time on trailer. The Subaru was new January 6 and has 3100 miles. The FJR was new April 1 and has 10,080 miles. This was to have been the Subaru's longest road trip todate. Trailer hauled dirtbike 110 miles Sunday, and another 120 on Wednesday. I can't count the number of...

22.8 miles into 350 miles round trip. Checked everything Wednesday, tires had no visible cracks, 50 PSI as specified. Bearings good. Ready to go, I thought. Heck, I have at least 10,000 miles maybe 20,000 on this trailer with no incidents. Until today. New Seat Concepts seat on the FJR. New...

Well darn it, I only made it 22.8 miles from home. Discretion being the greater part of honor when I got the spare on the trailer we turned around and headed home. Decided we had no business trusting the remaining two tires for 350 miles when one had already failed. Never mind I have perhaps...