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  1. droptail

    saddlebag compatibility years

    Will an '08 saddle bag fit on my '04? I broke the inner black housing on my trip to Pikes Peak recently, that I need to replace. thanks
  2. droptail

    saddle cuts my legs

    is it normal for the saddle to cut into the upper thighs a long ride? I'm normal proportionef good shape - tall. I'm on the road now CA NV AZ CO UT, and I don't want to sit down after a 500 mi day. Went to see the Piles Peak race.
  3. droptail

    hard start and engine dies

    Bike wouldn't start today after a few long attempts with a strong battery, and what I would call a normal starter rpm. I had it on a battery tender. I will say I have noticed my bike can be starter rpm sensitive, usually after sitting for a few weeks. Won't always fire even with I would say...
  4. droptail

    Pinout for OBD2 to FJR1300 ECU

    I want to install a car based OBD 2 real time data reader. Anyone do this? Thanks
  5. droptail

    AMA membership

    Is AMA membership required to do an IBA ride?
  6. droptail

    quitting/dying stalling?

    Saturday bike stalled leaving the driveway, I got it to re-start only to have it quit on me again, and wouldn't restart so I pushed it home and put it to bed. Drove it Monday in the warm daytime, returned in the cool eve, no probs. Today I drove it in out 90 degree heat and it started to miss...
  7. droptail

    what supports rear of Panel "D"?

    What supports the right upper black plastic fairing piece (inner 4 panel/Panel "D") fastener closest to the tank? This would be above the rear of the battery support frame/bracket. I believe the screw nearest the tank in the painted right upper fairing piece (BODY, FRONT UPPER 2) next to this...
  8. droptail

    my headlights are very bright

    Are the ('04) headlights extremely bright? Mine seem to light up everything around and above me at night, and piss off people in front of me. They cast a small light patch directly down to the front tire, then a main patch about 10ft in front that I use to see the road, and then a bunch of...
  9. droptail

    slipping under hard accelleration?

    Is there something typical of this bike that feels like it slips momentarily when getting on it hard from a low speed? I put a new clutch in not too long ago when all I needed was a master cylinder service. This slipping has happened at least once or twice before, some time ago. It feels like...
  10. droptail

    windscreen height at 90+mph?

    I will step my screen down about an inch for every 5mph (roughly) as my speed goes up from about 85 mph. That is where it really feels like its starting to push alot of wind. Plus I start to tuck down at higher speeds, and for other reasons. What do you guys do?
  11. droptail

    how does the OE fueling run?

    What AFR's do the OE Gen 1's run at high rpm WOT? Wondering if the inlet and exhaust are opened up,if they still want more fuel typically? Thanks
  12. droptail

    IAT sensor

    Anyone have any values off this sensor (beyond that in the manual)? Thanks
  13. droptail

    Lithium battery experience?

    What has been the results using lithium in our bikes? Anyone use it for some time without probs? Cold weather? Thanks
  14. droptail

    glove compartment/cubby lock ?

    Is there another name this goes by to research any typical probs with the electric lock? Mine seems to have stopped working. I can't depress the button, and can't latch the lid. Thanks
  15. droptail

    CPS crankshaft postion sensor location?

    Anyone know where the harness runs for the crankshaft position sensor CPS? Is it under the tank? Looking for a front/forward location, don't want to go back to the pcm. It is Gray/Black. Thanks
  16. droptail

    What is a plunger control unit?

    There is a small hot water hose item #13 called "plunger control unit hose 2" listed in the radiator section 6-1 of the Gen 1 service manual. What is the plunger control unit? Thanks
  17. droptail

    Water pump breather hose?

    Is this a vent as it seems to imply? Service manual shows it attaching into the right radiator pan. Wouldn't that be filled with low pressure coolant on its way back to the pump? Thanks
  18. droptail

    ignition cylinder removal?

    How to remove the ignition cylinder from the upper tripple? What kind of fasteners are they? Whats the trick? Haven't found it yet in the service manual. Thanks
  19. droptail

    anyone move handlebars forward?

    I have an '04 and would prefer leaning slightly more forward, rather than bolt upright due to my long arms. Is there any info for this? Thanks
  20. droptail

    need barend inserts for an '04

    Turns out my barend holders/inserts were removed and I want to put them back. I understand they will tap back in? Seems alot of guys have removed theirs in order to install aftermarket ones, so if you're going to throw them out, drop me a line
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