Recent content by keizerken

I had an 2007 FJR and it had a terrible whine that changed with engine rpm. The shop was at a loss until one of their techs asked a factory tech about it at a training session. He suggested a dynamic adustment of the engine balancer. They did it and it worked. Still had some whine but barely...

The Valkyrie battery is easier to access than the FJR. Just remove the seat and its right there. I owned a Valk for 5 years and now have an 07 FJR. I recently attached a pigtail to the FJR battery for my heated vest and it should work for a trickle charger as well, although I haven't tried...

I know there have been lots of posts on the stiff 07 throttle cable return spring. I have an 07 and have gone back and forth on whether or not to make this modification. Have any 07 owners out there made this modification and regretted it? I can deal with it the way it is, but sometimes...

I don't use the centerstand too much, but as others have said, its a combination of pushing down on the stand and pulling up on the bike frame with your right hand, assuming you're right handed. My word of caution is taking it off the center stand. I usually get on the bike and then rock it...

Lots of intersting comments and they are all appreciated. I still have the shimmy some two months after my first post, but it hasn't gotten noticeably worse. Just annoying at times. I did talk to a different dealer about it and they recommended installing an upgraded, stiffer spring. Said...

Yep, its ugly. A can of black spray paint didn't turn it into a pretty filter, but at least it is black and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

Thanks for all of the comments regarding the fork question. Sounds like experiences are all over the board. According to the shop foreman, they checked all torques, rechecked the wheel balance and all as it should be. I'm not prepared to jump into a fork rebuild at this point as the shimmy is...

Just had the 12000 mile service done on my 07 FJR. I asked them to check the front tire balance, which they installed about 3000 miles ago, because the bike has developed a shimmy or head slap around 50 miles and hour if you take your hands off the bars. I know, you're not suppossed to to...

I have an 07 and last summer it got in the mid forties. I had the new ECU put in last fall and since then have only managed in the high 30's. Not sure if its the new ECU or just the winter fuel and cold temps. Must admit, the right hand has a little something to do with it too. But, from...

Thanks. Saved me a lot of greif it sounds like. Another example of good info available on this board.

Do you know if this circuit would be adequate to power a Gerbing heated jacket liner? Have been thinking of the easiest place to connect the plug and this may be it. Thanks.

I have a 2007 FJR and the gas tank is getting scuffed where the crotch meets the tank. I've seen several decals, bras, etc. that are available, but want to be careful to select one that works well and looks good. Thinking a magnetic type might be best, but not sure. Any suggestions will be...

I know Salem is farther for you than Portland, but have had good experience with Power Yamaha in Sublimity, about 15 miles east of Salem, and just had a set of tires put on by Cycle Sports in Salem. Cycle Sports charges $15/wheel, on the bike, to mount tires whether you buy them there or not...

I can't speak to the 2003 because I've never owned one, but from what I've read, the engine heat can be a big issue, especially in warm climates. I own a 2007 ABS model and am very happy with it. Lots of power, smooth delivery, very little vibration, handles well and gets pretty good mileage...