Recent content by escapefjrtist

Anytime! If you have more questions or need an assist with adjustments, just post up. ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '18! ~G

The Penske manual is straightforward and very good explaining shock adjustments. Take it step-by-step and you'll have no trouble with it. Can't address using shorter dog bones as I've never used them. Lengthening the shock using stock dog bones would provide infinite adjustment (up to the...

Welcome from metro Seattle! What's the right number of bikes to own...one more than you have!! FJRs haven't changed significantly in recent years although with the '23 you're gaining ES suspension and a 6-spd transmission. Which bike to buy? Depends on your feelings towards a 6-spd and if you...

Definitely check sag. Start out with a minimum of 10mm of spring preload and see what you have. Add more from that point. I'd also recommend adding ~3mm extra ride height to slightly quicken turn in. The shackle height adjustment can be changed with shock mounted. Easy to fine tune the bike...

Unless you're a flyweight, a 700# spring is pretty light for an FJR. Regarding the OP, great suggestion from BkerChuck sending the shock directly to Penske for rebuild. I've had good experience with Penske tech support setting up a shock on my Tenere and they did swap a spring for me at no...

Looks like you have a 8983 Penske. I'd suggest trying the 900# spring first and if it is too much, replace it with an 850# spring. Replacement springs are inexpensive to purchase and easy to swap even with shock installed on the bike. For reference, I'm about the same weight and use a 850# for...

Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '18! ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle. Nice stable you have there! ~G

Welcome back and congrats on the new '23! ~G

Incredible amount of (s)miles, congrats Tony! ~G

Welcome (back) from Seattle-ish! Congrats on the new (to you) '20...enjoy the new ride! ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '11 ! Enjoy, you've come to the right place for all things FJR. ~G

I have a set of Pazzos (currently on Tenere) that I picked up used from the forum. Good levers, anodizing doesn't fade, work well and have plenty of adjustability. OTOH, I have several sets of knock offs (different colors, long/long, long/short, short/short) that were $30-$50 a set and function...

Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '19! ~G