Recent content by Howardrg

Add 10 mm spacers under the "W" on the screen for less turbulance. otherwise nothing. take a few rides before you start with the changes that may never be required Seat for me and late wife good for all day rides Howard

If you could describe the unevenness as a "rocking horse effect" I would suggest that the previous owner may have fiddled with the suspension settings. Either the front or rear is set too hard/soft [unbalanced setting] The owner may have been a large overweight person and stiffened up the rear...

I think that as the Yamaha importers can pretty much price as they wish, we are pretty much screwed on price. The FJR is about $17,000.00 and the BMW $20,000.00 USD Howard Price of BMW is full house, all extras including paniers

Hey Skoot. I had parents and they were married [not like yours] When you visit you can take the BM

Have not seen much about the BMW K1200S on this forum since late 05. Are there any owners of both FJR and K1200S. Specifically an 07/08 model ? I have noticed over the years, whenever BMW is mentioned, the main gripe appears to be price. Currently FJR vs K1200s [full house, including color as...

For those of you with a wish list for the next generation FJR, now is your chance to voice your opinions. That is if you have not already received the request https://www.yamaha-research.com/mrIWeb/mrIW....Project=fjracc Regards

Did a search, did not find anything, so here goes :: Anyone have both the k1200s and FJR ? My arse is itching for a stable mate Would like some feedback Howard

HO HO HO Howard

The trial and error was using the stock screen I was fortunate at the time to have stainless steel washers made. There is no [additional] flex even flat out into or with side wind. Been using for the past 30,000 Kms Try this link [copy and paste]...

In 2004 when I picked up my new FJR, I noticed two things. The first was the front end "clunk" and the other was the turbulence and wind pressure on my back. The first was easy as it was a matter of tightening the steering head bearings, the second had me worried. The turbulence, me and the...

About 14 months ago I had the idea of doing a baffle ectomy. I had in fact ordered a set of Devil cans, so if I stuffed up the OEM it was of no consequence. With OEM's in place, one sharp pointed mild steel round bar and 4 pound hammer took care of the baffles from the rear. RESULT :: Noise...

23-11-07 It is now two weeks since Lynda passed away. The unbelievable [to me] is the number of folks that have posted messages of condolences. This has been a difficult time for me in many ways, as you can imagine. Lynda was more than a wife. She was my best friend and soul mate. I will...

'ZApillion' my wife and member of this forum has lost a long battle with lung cancer. Lynda passed away on Friday 9 th of November. Howard

Problem solved !!! Faulty SD card. Replaced all is well Thanks to all for your advice Howard

No Grey market import. Sold with South African maps loaded. The CD I would have expected to have an interface for setup via computer. It does not. Cannot find in instructions how to "open the map' Howard