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Well there you go... The owners manual states to "Check" steering head bearings every 4,000 mi. not "re-torque", but since mine were loose at 600 miles and had the "clunk" on sudden braking I got a little paranoid. Exactly the answer I was looking for, tens of thousands of miles' experience in...

As the title says, I had mine loose at 600 miles, (new 2017 FJR ES) retorqued them as per factory manual and have been OK since. At 4-5,000 miles I re-did the procedure even though there were no symptoms or signs of looseness. I'm at 8,000 miles and the manual calls for a steering head bearing...

That is an interesting note Bill I purchased a Neotec from a Japanese retailer and yes, the shape is probably slightly different than its american counterpart. Also the chinstrap is quick release instead of the double D ring, something I like. I get a hot spot right in the middle of my...

Payment sent via Pay pal today Dave. Looking forward... Thanks!

Like McAtrophy, I wear gore tex gloves but with the gauntlet over the sleeves. As long as I keep my arms level or up, not a drop into the gloves, for hours on end... I suppose the other way works just as well, but the sleeves of my suits are narrow and stuffing the gauntlet in there would make...

Sleeve under gauntlet, but if its actively raining never bring down your arms at stops, etc...

And THAT, gentlemen, is where it counts!

Great tip! Just ordered one from Amazon. It shows the same part number as in Bryan's video on Youtube. This, in conjunction with Bryan's excellent how-to video (Two wheel obsession) makes it a snap to do. Thanks!

+1 I have had throttlemeisters on my Suzuki SV 1000 for 12 years and they still work and look fantastic. So when I got my new 2017 FJR I called them to get two "left" ones as the best looking pair of bar end weights money can buy. The guy said "no problem" and shipped them at a significant...

Thanks for sharing! I did look at the Versys 1000 while considering a new motorcycle, fantastic bike and reliable like Yamaha. In the end, however, the shaft drive, bigger range, electronic windshield, trip computer, build quality and looks of the FJR won me over.

Terrible news indeed. From my little time on this forum, I do remember his excellent comments, contributions and positive attitude. May he rest in peace.

This is awesome! Just getting started with my new 2017 FJR ES so it will be a while, but it comforts me to know there are events of this nature where I could get assistance from knowledgeable FJR owners in performing some of the more challenging maintenance items on this bike. A big thumbs up...

Hello Greg. Dan Garza here, a physician working in Laredo Texas and commuting to Monterrey, Mexico every weekend for the past 19 years. One hell of a ride you are planning, best of luck! Wanted to mention a couple pointers: Do go across to Nuevo Laredo as soon as you get here in the very...

+1 Excellent gloves! Fully waterproof (Goretex) and has an extra unlined chamber, not waterproof but very well vented. Really 2 gloves in one. Very pleased with them, quality top notch. I have other Held products and these things ooze quality.... Cheers,

Absolutely! Valuable info! Thanks!

25 miles is absolutely nothing, a free Yamaha trunk is quite worth it. Congratulations and enjoy your new ride! Daniel