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Thinking about adding cruise to the old '07. Probably not willing to fork out $1,200 on MC Cruise. That's more than the KBB value of the bike! Spotted Rostra electronic/servo Universal for roughly $300 with a controller switch. Anybody already done it?

I've had enough problems with "premature" things in my life. The 2016 Blue may be the same color as 2006 Blue, but the paint on my particular bike has been and continues to be noticeably "soft" and showing multiple locations of premature wear from abrasion. So much so that my 2007 with 160k...

Simple - 2007 Gen-II - I would like to have the replacement Headlight Relay (On/Off) in-hand before I tear it down. Yami schematics and service manuals don't have item numbers that match the parts diagrams. Parts diagrams don't have a description beyond "Relay". Does anyone have the part number...

I perused around and didn't see where there has been any specific discussion about methods for removing/re-installing the Gen-III fairing pieces (aka Tupperware). I also checked with a couple Yamaha dealers who were also freakin clueless (big surprise there). The Owner Manual actually has some...

Just a quick note to those of you who remember Grumpy. Had the privilege of visiting with he and Snow White both today. They are doing well. Grumpy is working hard to regain motion in both legs, and as he himself put it, Snow White is the driving force that keeps him motivated. I'm sure he...

I don't care what it's called in the Yamaha manual. I don't care how many times it's been referred to that way. That adjuster on the front forks, up top, the 17mm hex with the lines... IT'S NOT PRELOAD!!! Preload is the tension/pressure that's applied to the fork springs as everything is...

Just a quick post to say hello to so many that I have spent so much time with, both online and in person. I'm still alive and still riding, still wrenching on FJRs, but not spending nearly as much time online nowadays. It's funny how familiar the NEW discussions are, and how much they read like...

Just wondering who's FJR I pass about a zillion times a day? I work along Westinghouse Blvd and keep forgetting to stop and ask. That's next, because I'm not shy, or just plain stupid, or both.

Thanks to you all for sending well wishes to Grumpy. Please keep them coming. I wanted to take this moment to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays in whatever form best fits your beliefs. Ride hard, ride safe, and whenever possible... ride an FJR! :D

The "official" GMRS/FRS radio channel for EOM-11 will be Channel-7 (with no/zero sub-channel coding). Carry on!

If anyone has a spare fuel pump assembly to look at, I would greatly appreciate talking to you so we can look at both together, over the phone, and compare a few things. Working on a bike that was downed recently. Fuel gauge flashed constantly. Removed the pump & gauge assembly. Only thing I...

Surprisingly, I get asked fairly often about my PC-3 map/setup using the Remus exhaust. There must be more Remus-flavored koolaid drinkers than I realize. I have the exact same setup on both my 2006 and 2007 FJRs. * PC-3 with Power Commander's stock map (Stock Exhaust, Stock Air Filter, O2...

I may be able/willing to use pieces from a Gen-I throttle body if the price is right. Mostly I need bushings to help with the rebuild of my 2007 throttle body.

Metzler RoacTec Interact Z8 I like them enough to spell "tire" their way. :) Four(4) questions prevail in tire evaluations: Q1. How much do they cost? Q2. How well do they handle? Q3. How long do they last? Q4. How well did they handle before you found out how long they last? A1...

I know a Pirelli Diablo Strada and I know exactly what to expect from that tire on an FJR. I'm still in therapy for withdrawals when Pirelli announced the Strada discontinued. And like many others I latched onto every Strada on clearance I could afford, especially the fronts. The past couple...

THIS GROUP BUY IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED EMAIL WITH FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. IF NOT, PM Me. HA The Ohlins YA-036 is identical to the YA-707, but DOES NOT include the remote preload adjuster. This is a great shock for solo riders or those doing only occasional 2-up...

I was attempting to help someone having problems with Gen-I handling and typed this thing up on another forum. Thought it might actually help someone else, so here 'tis... If you are having difficulty obtaining the handling you desire, there may be something wrong with your suspension. You may...

The first attempt to wash the possessed beast resulted in cleaner running down the windshield and forming "666" on the surface. Eerie growls emanated from underneath the tank and REDRUM appeared across the tank. So here was the solution... 1. Park the beast between a Suzuki SUV and trashcan...

I'm not sure exactly how to express these thoughts without violating some guideline. But if I do violate something, I trust Iggy will promptly close the thread for me. 1. The FJR uses the same tried-and-true valve technology as many of Yamaha's other "racing" motorcycle engines. From a...

For those who participated in the recent Ohlins/Cogent Suspension Group Buy... I'm starting this thread to provide some basic information along with my personal recommendations on settings. 1. REBOUND - Some of you received Ohlins shocks with spring rates influenced by my personal knowledge of...