Recent content by rider47

I have the GenMar Risers and it made a big improvement in comfort. No cable/line change was required.

I have only owned a Gen II FJR. Each time I ride it, I am reminded of what a great bike it is. Buying used, either from a dealer or a private owner, it would make sense to have it checked out by a mechanic that you trust and to talk to the most recent owner about the history and maintenance...

Great overpants that are real good for cold weather.

I also just had the GenMar risers installed and for me it was a great improvement in comfort.

I agree and I am also skeptical. However, that is the only thing that was different and after putting in the more expensive driveshaft oil, the buzzy vibration was significantly reduced.

Yesterday I had a service done by the dealer and the tech changed the driveshaft oil but didn't use the oil that the factory recommends for the FJR but instead used the standard Yamaha driveshaft oil. I had beeen using the Yamaha recommended oil. After the service was completed, I rode the...

Thanks for the replies. I used a new washer on the drain plug and re-used the one on the filler bolt. No leaks so far.

How many times can the driveshaft drainplug washer/gasket be reused when changing the final drive oil? Thanks.

I had the Genmar handlebar risers installed on my FJR today and the added comfort is well worth the price of the risers. It is one of those things that I wish I had done right after I got the bike.

The FJR continues to amaze me for it's ability to do so many things so well.

My FJR had some buzzy vibes during the first couple of thousand miles. At about 2500 miles most of the buzziness went away and it rides very smooth now.

I have the FirstGear HT2 overpants and rode in low 40s rain yesterday and stayed warm and mostly dry except for a little water around the cufffs of my jeans which I think was my own fault for not securing the cuffs of the overpants tightly enough.

Very good review. You might just have a second career as a motojournalist. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

Another vote for Tourmaster Solution Boots. Very comfortable to walk in and good protection from wet and cold. Fit true to size for me and the only break-in was that at first, it was difficult getting them on and off.

Many times people will buy a seat and not like it, sell it, and try something else. It probably makes sense to buy the front only and while you are figuring out if you like it, you can find out how much it bothers you having the stock rear seat.