2018 FJR - 3 Years in

[Drduct]

3 years and I really enjoy the bike , with the following exceptions .... I find the front end heavy, and lacking stability, coming of a s1000r, when I put the fjr into a corner I do not have the same confidence, when straight up I find the bars wobbly for lack of a better word ....... has anyone else found this ? How have you corrected this ?  I have tried Dunlop roadsmarts, Bridgestone t30, Pirelli angels , not happy with any so far, considering Metzeler next, has anyone used and happy with ? Which model ? ....... look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts ..... thanks in advance

 

[RossKean]

I have been quite happy with Roadsmart 3 for the last several tire sets.  Never loved Michelns (especially the fronts) and had issues with the only set of Pirelli Angels I ever ran.  Have run a bunch of Bridgestones over the years and have a set of the new T32 GT waiting for the current Roadsmarts to wear out.  I have found Bridgestone to be decent value (BT023, T30, T30EVO and T31) but preferred the Roadsmart 3.  Will probably try the Roadsmart 4 the next time.

As far as your concerns with handling, what tire pressures are you running?

Have you checked that the steering head torque is set properly?

 

[chazglenn3]

Yes, tire pressure is very important on this bike and not what the manual calls for. 42 front and 42 rear works great for me!  I'm currently running a Bridgestone T31 EVO GT on the front and a T32 GT on the back. I have also run Pirelli Angels with the same pressures with good results.

 

[RaiderBill]

I think it depends on what your are used to, if your bike is in good condition anyway. I always thought my fjr was so easy to steer, turn, handle compared to other bikes mostly cruisers. Then I bought a 2018 zx14 and it turns and handles much better but not the brakes and they are even brembos on the zx.