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now the front is almost perfectly 'matched' in lifetime with the rear so I change both front/read in the same time. Cosmin, Maybe you keep the front in the air so much the wear equals out... Wheelies can be fun (?)

I love Michelins ... PR2, PR3, PR4 and Road 6 (never tried R5). I found they like to be aired up about 40 psi as they seem to ride soft (even the GT). I find them great initially, good in the middle miles, and still round @ the wear bars (6-9k mile avg). Wet or dry they are better than I am!!!

GOF, Congrats on your new seat! I also use a custom seat, but on long trips I add an Alaska Sheepskin over the top, or beads, or nothing on top and now you have 3 different seats in 1. Variety is nice, and the 2 covers don't take up much space in the saddle bags. Also, beads keep you dryer...

FJRs like a nice strong battery. Get a new battery (your choice of brand and material) and you will be golden!

KISS whenever possible. See post #8. 12" lead comes our a fairing vent hole (when I need it). Invisible tucked in the fairing ...99% of the time.

...and 2 ARE BETTER than 1.

Rocket, Many FJRs have run many different oils and no O2 sensor issues or Cat issues. We used to like Zinc to protect the valve train. I run T6 and/or T4 so I may save some $ and at 50/50 I get a nice 10/40 Synthetic Blend that's better than most. My 2003 has 75k and my 2013 has 55m and...

So JTH, How do the tires compare on similar FJRs? On dry roads? On wet roads? On curves? And mileage ?

If you buy a $10k , $20k or $30k motorcycle, and tires are the only thing between you and the very rough road ... i would suggest that $300 or so is not 'too much to pay' for saving your skin, maybe your life, and/or enjoying the ride!!! For the record I use Michelin PR4 almost...

I have the same pegs and love them on the highway. I fold the up and put the balls of my feet on the pegs (where they belong) during tight twisties. The washer allows for some fine tuning. I check them often with my feet, because I don't like the idea of draggin stuff either.

I just smiled a little wider when I read this. I too am shorter than average, but I found a slimmer seat is more helpful (and cheaper) than shorter one. The path of least resistance is actually to raise your butt. I knew a pro rider from ROK that stood under 5'0" . She had boots fabricated...

CR, Ross is SO right about NOT using 5w-30... probably has slippery stuff to mess you up. I read that Shell didn't want to pay for the JASO testing/registration of the cheaper 15w-40 Dino oil ... so it certainly works, is cheaper , a lot thicker, and not JASO registered. I've used both ...

Blame the Super Tenere as it requires the use of the shorter oil filter. Mama Yama was smart (cheap) enough to eliminate 2 over-lapping filters and killed the longer version. FJRs can use either size. K/N and others offer both sizes (depending on the year you specify). So I specify 2003...

Good folks pick on Dealers (stealers) all the time. Gotta have the lowest price + great staff, good location, shop equipment, even free loaners and/or storage. Gimme a break!!! Having a Sales/ service/ parts place available and friendly to walk-ins is the BEST! I always frequent my local...

You could add a cover ... like Alaska Sheepskin ... to add comfort and hide the hole. Or ... If you want a 'like new' set of seats I have them for sale in the For Sale section.

Technically ... the 2015 and 2013 s/b very similar (identical). They have the same engine, tranny, and mapping until 2016 when the 6 speed and the mapping may change after the 2nd gear recall. I got Ivan's Flash on my 2013 and I love it. I use his 3rd drive mode (normal ) and have an...

FJRs like to have a fully charged battery for cranking it awake ... especially in the cold. If you want to keep your FJR a long time, put in a Yuasa replacement. If you want to trade in the next year or 2, put in a cheaper aftermarket AGM. It should be ok. YMMV

I think he may be on vacation ... and/or dodging the Feds looking at ECU modifiers. I am very happy with my 2013.  Smoother shifts and unlimited CC!

Amazon had a nice price on 2 PR2s for $220 a day or so ago.   Rocky Mtn ATV had PR4 GT for $325 set ...  so I bought those.     YMMV

I bought the 'similar' Freeway Blaster horns @ NAPA.  2 different frequencies and sounds like my Buick. I seem to remember it came with a small L mounting bracket in the box.  Or you can make one from a 90' bracket.  Run a second wire over the radiator and wrap it well (wet spot).  No extra...