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  1. sullivan

    Drive train "crashing" when engaged on a cold engine

    Riding in the north when cold, a multi-viscosity doesn't bother me, whether 2 or 4 wheels. That's why they make it! I agree with Ross. 25 - 95 degrees, it's all good. Nobody freaks about using their car in those temps.
  2. sullivan

    Oxidation

    Bike bolts still intact at 1179 miles to Illinois from Maine. 1/3 of the way to OR. RoadSmart 4 are properly edge sticky as we cruise at 83mph.
  3. sullivan

    Oxidation

    Always at the last hour. Changing the tires and the 4mm allen rounded the abs sensor screw/bolt. Arghh. Fast forward that the first 3/8" external ezout failed. The second, Milwaukee from Hdepot worked. Thank goodness. Will use nickel never seize. Off to the Pacific Saturday after upgrading...
  4. sullivan

    Did I just create a problem or make my life easier?

    Excellent conversation, plus the link to the other sites' conversation. Thanks.
  5. sullivan

    The dreaded whine - questions

    All items very well said.
  6. sullivan

    FJRF013 - Transmission Recall for Second Gear (DE, UK, CA, & US) (2016-2020)

    They must have had a tech prep the bike with some disassembly. Full 26 pages of instructions given to me, calling for 15 hours. Runs fine. Nice to have it back.
  7. sullivan

    FJRF013 - Transmission Recall for Second Gear (DE, UK, CA, & US) (2016-2020)

    Done. The dealer brought a senior technician over from another location to do the recall. Less than a whole day! He was test-riding at 2:34pm. Picking up my '19 this morning, fingers crossed. Also did the brake switch? recall and the refresh.
  8. sullivan

    Extremely low MPG

    Forget the bars as it's only a rough guide. Miles ÷ gallons at fill-up. 200+ before I casually think of a gas station. Easy.
  9. sullivan

    Extremely low MPG

    44 is fine. 47 is a better day. Hit 50 going to CFR, once.
  10. sullivan

    PIAA 85114 twin pack horns

    Finally installed one of the two horns. Now that Yam has value-engineered the previous years' two horns to a single, I still want to go for it and add the second horn to the circuit as is.  I can't recall from previous posts if the gen 4/3.5/late model already has a relay or different amp fuse...
  11. sullivan

    FJRF013 - Transmission Recall for Second Gear (DE, UK, CA, & US) (2016-2020)

    My dealer won't order parts until the bike is at the shop.  Common story I've read for others on-line.  Sounds like Yam protocol for this situation.  Me? I'm still riding and they can have the bike after autumn foliage season.
  12. sullivan

    FJRF013 - Transmission Recall for Second Gear (DE, UK, CA, & US) (2016-2020)

    Just write it off, Dave.  I feel your $$ pain.
  13. sullivan

    Pulling to the left

    Common question.  Seems the majority of responses typically say the bike drifts to the right.  Try as I might, on my third FJR, it just is not a "no hands, Ma" bike.  Probably all the geometry of the axle shaft in relation to the forks, and fork angle.  Oh, well, no biggie.
  14. sullivan

    Steering Fall Away

    As Ross said, 2.5 is too low.  Don't forget suspension settings per "forum" f.a.q. as it helps the bike quite a bit, compared to Yamaha settings.
  15. sullivan

    Shifting AE Smoothly and Hesitation at Low RPM?

    Treat it like any other bike. My 08AE did wonderfully at the dragstrip (and later).
  16. sullivan

    Bike Pulls to left

    Both of mine have always slowly veered. Not uncommon from what I've seen from other responses.
  17. sullivan

    2006 ES not shifting

    Very clear response, 12Tinker. Having had an '08, I'm aware of the need to monitor technicians who probably don't have any exposure to the AE system. Nice of you to give your feedback and experience.
  18. sullivan

    Hourly rates at dealer

    Thanks, BigJohn
  19. sullivan

    Hourly rates at dealer

    Not disparaging the charge. Just wanted an average. As I have to pay sub-contractors, as well as billing the customer, per hour in construction, I'm quite familiar with the people/companies who penny pinch don't know their ass from the elbow. Part of my brain resides in the old days of...
  20. sullivan

    Hourly rates at dealer

    Up to it, yes. Time available, being in the commercial construction field, zero, after my forgotten house chores.
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