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Hit the kill switch when stuck in traffic
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<blockquote data-quote="Geezer" data-source="post: 1204886" data-attributes="member: 436"><p>Sampling of ambient conditions was done correctly on the Gen 1 and then changed for some reason on the Gen 2 FJR. Whether it was an intentional design change or an oversight by an engineer is something only Yamaha knows. It is not some new exotic technology. It worked fine for several years and then it was changed. The ignition switch was adequate on the Gen 1 but not adequate on the Gen 2. I can only guess why, and it was minor to some people, but not so minor to those who got stranded by it. The earlier version of the cam chain tensioner is perfectly fine for most of us, especially those who learned that it needed to be changed at some interval. The few who had their engine destroyed by having it fail will not agree that it is a minor issue. Designers, engineers, programmers, and everyone else involved in making motorcycles are human beings and by nature sometimes make mistakes.</p><p></p><p>I am not complaining about Yamaha in general or the FJR in particular. I love the FJR and will likely buy another one when I need it. I also am very satisfied with Yamaha. But no one can make a machine that is perfect, and even if they could the cost would be way out of line.</p><p></p><p>I realize my response has gotten way beyond the simple question the original poster asked, but my response to him was that I do shut off the engine for prolonged stops and I do it with the key, not the kill switch. My reason is to conserve the limited electrical energy available, in particular on the Gen 1.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Geezer, post: 1204886, member: 436"] Sampling of ambient conditions was done correctly on the Gen 1 and then changed for some reason on the Gen 2 FJR. Whether it was an intentional design change or an oversight by an engineer is something only Yamaha knows. It is not some new exotic technology. It worked fine for several years and then it was changed. The ignition switch was adequate on the Gen 1 but not adequate on the Gen 2. I can only guess why, and it was minor to some people, but not so minor to those who got stranded by it. The earlier version of the cam chain tensioner is perfectly fine for most of us, especially those who learned that it needed to be changed at some interval. The few who had their engine destroyed by having it fail will not agree that it is a minor issue. Designers, engineers, programmers, and everyone else involved in making motorcycles are human beings and by nature sometimes make mistakes. I am not complaining about Yamaha in general or the FJR in particular. I love the FJR and will likely buy another one when I need it. I also am very satisfied with Yamaha. But no one can make a machine that is perfect, and even if they could the cost would be way out of line. I realize my response has gotten way beyond the simple question the original poster asked, but my response to him was that I do shut off the engine for prolonged stops and I do it with the key, not the kill switch. My reason is to conserve the limited electrical energy available, in particular on the Gen 1. [/QUOTE]
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