Recent content by buf2phx

It's starting to cool down a bit in Phoenix. Someone out there needs an FJR.

There's gotta be someone out there that needs a nice bike at a great price. Anyone...anyone...Bueller????

Bump.

Higher mileage commuter bike needs a new home. Has about 90k on the clock. Suspension is due for an overhaul. Good condition for the age/mileage. $3,000/OBO. Happy to answer any questions, and will consider all reasonable offers. Thanks. Mike

And we both ride 08 FJRs. What a coincidence. :P Mike

Wow,what a relief. I thought you stopped them because I showed up at the last one. :rolleyes: My 40th birthday is October 2, so I think I have an excuse to celebrate at both. :lol: Mike

A recall has just been announced regarding the ground splice issue. My link Seems like a small number of affected units, but I guess the FJR isn't all that big a seller for Yamaha. If someone else already posted about this, I apologize. Mike

I stick pretty close to the 39/42 spec. A pound or two more on occasion. Mike

I got 18k out of the last set of Pirelli Angel ST tires. I liked em so much I put another set on 2 weeks ago. I'm hoping my new fork brace will keep the front from cupping like the last one did. Other than the cupping, I have no complaints. Mike

Did they give any indication as to how long the rework would take? I'm not sure if I still have the stock fork protectors laying around. Don't want my fork legs getting sandblasted here in PHX for too long. Mike

The Super Brace I got for my 08 AE also fits like crap. Maybe they're trying to actually get it right for the 10/11 models. At least it was cheap, that makes it a lot easier to swallow the poor quality. :assassin: Mike

Is it the general consensus to stick with OE, or are there some good aftermarket alternatives? While replacing my tires today I noticed one of my front pads is starting to get a little thin. Mike

So I managed to put a 2-3" crack in my left saddlebag. Has anyone had any luck repairing the bags,or do I have to live with it/replace it?? Mike

I've had mine for about a year and a half, and I'm very happy with it. I ride to work every day, year round, and it is my only jacket. I have a heated vest for the colder days. The construction seems solid. Fortunately I've never tested the crash reliablility. I'd buy another one. Mike

Yes, the rubber seals in the fairing slots. Mike