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<blockquote data-quote="Teaster" data-source="post: 400915" data-attributes="member: 14251"><p>I have an 07 with 2500 miles on it and the headshake is on deceleration from about 50-40 then loaded bags that include a top case (yamaha brand) it's from about 50-35. I notice it even with both hands on the bars but only slightly. Trust me you do not want to take your hands off the bars bad idea. With one hand it's failry bad to make you want to ride with two hands. Two dealers later and three trips for the same issue it's still there. The factory tire is cupping and will be worn out in another five thoisand miles. Had the head bearing tight, new tire, balanced and it's still there. Yamaha customer service has been involved as well as a tech rep and they state "That's a characteristic of the FJR" it simply does it. I told them I thought it was design flaw and they stated I could trade it in. Of course I"ll get to eat $3500.00 in good ole US funds...lucky me. Thanks Yamaha for "NOTHING".</p><p></p><p>For those that say ride with two hands you must stay close to the house. Any ideas that do not require me to be an engineer I'd appreciate it. OR you if want an 07 FJR with the known characteristic let me know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Teaster, post: 400915, member: 14251"] I have an 07 with 2500 miles on it and the headshake is on deceleration from about 50-40 then loaded bags that include a top case (yamaha brand) it's from about 50-35. I notice it even with both hands on the bars but only slightly. Trust me you do not want to take your hands off the bars bad idea. With one hand it's failry bad to make you want to ride with two hands. Two dealers later and three trips for the same issue it's still there. The factory tire is cupping and will be worn out in another five thoisand miles. Had the head bearing tight, new tire, balanced and it's still there. Yamaha customer service has been involved as well as a tech rep and they state "That's a characteristic of the FJR" it simply does it. I told them I thought it was design flaw and they stated I could trade it in. Of course I"ll get to eat $3500.00 in good ole US funds...lucky me. Thanks Yamaha for "NOTHING". For those that say ride with two hands you must stay close to the house. Any ideas that do not require me to be an engineer I'd appreciate it. OR you if want an 07 FJR with the known characteristic let me know. [/QUOTE]
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