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    Look what followed me home!

    Ross Have a look at Trailmax mission tires (Dunlop). I have a set on my DR650 and riding buds KLR 650. On these bikes 20000km will easily be achieved based on almost zero wear at 6000km. I have a set waiting to go on my Super Tenere
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    Ivan's ECU Flash

    You should get it , and do a review on TWO. Set up some comparisons with your buddy's FJR also
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    Ivan's ECU Flash

    So to be clear.....can ECU be finagled out without removing right side fairing. Can the screw be removed "through an access whole in fairing"? (not near bike to look, LOL) Other questions: How is fuel economy affected if at all. Is engine breaking reduced by any detrimental amount. Is the...
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    Funky Shifting

    Have you tried adjusting the rod linkage? Is it possible your boots toes are too tall and there is not enough clearance to return to center on some shifts depending on what your foot is doing. There is about 1/2" or a little better of adjustment from lowest to tallest shifter arm setting
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    First 2018 ES Used- Mine Now

    Saw the new 18 colour online and didn't care for it. Then I saw it in person at Daytona speedway during bike week. I really liked it (not as much as my Rootbeer. LOL. Have had more compliments on it than any other I have owned..........but then Most of the compliments come from people who think...
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    The Dunlop Roadsmart III compared to Michelin PR2/PR4GT Dilemma

    Forgot to Add. IMO on the street the biggest tire eating scenario's is high speed interstate, more weight/speed the worse it is, and trail braking, pushing hard accel/decel for long stretches. This would potentially halve the tire mileage I get.
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    The Dunlop Roadsmart III compared to Michelin PR2/PR4GT Dilemma

    I have run PR4 GT one set was enough. Have run 3 sets of Angel A spec. I have RS3 on now . tread depth measurement taken on top of wear bar in center most part of tread on NEW tire was F 4/32 and R 7/32. (same as new Angel or PR4). At 5000 miles the the F is 3/32 on wearbar and rear is 3.5/32...
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    Final Drive Re-shim/Tightening Backlash—Easy

    Just to add my 2Cents . I have never opened up an FJR drive but have messed with Concours a little. However I did at one time build diffs and trannies for class 8 trucks, and did many Toyota diffs installing lower gears and lockers. The principles remain the same..... If a backlash setting...
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    Tires for an Alaskan trip

    I think I would have to take my DR650 for a trip like that after putting a bigger tank on it. Don't think I would have the heart to put my FJR through that. Kudos to your riding skill (and a little luck) to pull this off.
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    Final Drive Re-shim/Tightening Backlash—Easy

    Just what kind of backlash numbers were you getting?
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    09 FJR--two-up floppiness?

    As has been stated, getting the suspension preloads set correctly and shocks dialed in is a good place to start. (The Gen 3 is a much better load carrying spring rate) Some tires have a sharper profile and bring the the low speed top heaviness issue more to the forefront, (while improving the...
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    Went down this p.m. on my way home from work

    The longer you wait to ride again, the more apprehensive you will be. When the horse bucks you off, get right back on, and learn from what happened. DO NOT FOLLOW too closely, it takes away precious reaction time that gets longer as we age. This is easy to say but requires discipline to...
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    International Distance Converter Missing on Gen III

    This is true. When I first got my MY14 I actually called Yamaha to inquire why I could not switch to mph when planning to ride in US. I was told this was not enabled. Blah Blah Blah. Stupid on Yamaha's part.
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    Ported Head

    I have a friend with a C14 who delved into, what if's, with his bike .He is a much experienced engine builder. Shoodabenengineering.com Many threads on the journey on COG forum With remapping work (lots of it, on road, not on dyno) he was able to totally transform a stock C14. It all started...
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