Recent content by art miller

Easy fix is just replace rear tire with a 190/55-17 and your speedo will be accurate.

Hopefully the subframe the mirror is attached did to break. That is a very common thing when the mirror is impacted.

Wow, that is very generous of you.

I too had the FD on my 2014 modified by the same man in PA. I love the mod and would not discourage anyone from doing the same. Perhaps Kevin should check with the other FJR groups to see if anyone knows sho is now able to do this mod.

I have owned three FJR's since 2008 and had dealers do four valve checks and one swing arm lube. Never has it taken the ship more than six hours to complete a major service. I have always taken the bile in before the shop opened and let if cool down. By the time they took it in at 8AM I was...

I have been using Road 6 first set now has 9,000 miles and 3/32 remaining tread. I expect to get 12,000 before retiring them. I inflate front 39psi rear 42psi. I weigh 145lbs and ride moderate aggressive. Considering my weight I have never used GT's.

It is my understanding the OEM Yamaha oil filters have changed part numbers several times however the current OEM filter available is OK for any later generation FJR. Am I correct??

If I recall correctly, do not lube or use loctite on the bolts???

I too have used the Pazzo knock offs and they worked just fine but the color did fade. I moved up to the real thing, Pazzo and they are now 5 years old and look like new. If you are just looking for function go with the better grade knock offs. Keep they well waxed and they may not fade.

Did a web check and the outfit is no longer in business. There are other manufacturers of similar bar ends. None require batteries!!

This is an interesting discussion. I have had three FJR's, the first was stock and it took many niles to get comfortable transitioned from a cruiser. I read an article in one of the motorcycle magazines about proper siting position on a motorcycle. In short, it said there should be no weight...

It is my understanding from past discussions on this topic, the FJR U-joint has no service requirement. Also the splines should be checked for lube initially as many are delivered dry from factory. Once they are lubed it is not necessary to do it again as there is very little movement on the...

Is the pigtail that came with my Deltran Battery Tender Jr. adequate to power my Slime tire inflator?

For the record, the first producing oil well in the U.S. was in Oil Creek near Titusville, PA. August 27, 1859. Known as Drake well.

This is an interesting subject. Why is it the Japanese YUASA batteries last so much longer than those not manufactured in Japan? I had two FJR 2007's in the past and never had to change the original battery. My current 2014 was changed last year because it was not holding full charge after...