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Considering a 2016 FJR, but concerned about tranny recall.
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<blockquote data-quote="JQL" data-source="post: 1456238" data-attributes="member: 87556"><p>The Michelin PR and Road series tyres on the latest Gen FJR does make the steering a bit heavy at low speed in my opinion. But the grip in all weathers is outstanding - I'd even go as far as to say <em>legendary</em>.</p><p></p><p>The FJ/FJR Owners Club workshop in the UK tend to use <a href="https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/pirelli-angel-gt-a" target="_blank">Pirelli Angel GT A</a> or <a href="https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/metzeler-roadtec-01-hwm" target="_blank">Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM</a> (<strong>H</strong>eavy <strong>W</strong>eight <strong>M</strong>otorcycle). They also have the <a href="https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/new-t32gt-bridgestone" target="_blank">Bridgestone T32 GT</a> but I didn't get on with those personally (they could suit your style of riding though). Whichever you opt for they should be GT or Heavy Motorcycle rated. For what it's worth, I'll be going for the Pirelli Angel GT A next time round as I don't need the sort of wet weather capabilities of the Michelin Road series any more as I'm retired now.</p><p></p><p>I have noted that, with the Michelin, if the tyre pressure is above 36 psi it tends to "<em>fall into the corners</em>" a bit more at lower speed. Rock steady and completely planted otherwise. For reference, I weigh about 180 lbs dripping wet and run the Michelin Road 5s at 38 psi front and 44 psi rear which suits my weight and style of riding (most of the time) - <em>"your mileage will vary"</em> as they say <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.</p><p></p><p>As to the transmission recall. Not something you need to worry about now as most Yamaha shops have had a lot of experience doing the work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JQL, post: 1456238, member: 87556"] The Michelin PR and Road series tyres on the latest Gen FJR does make the steering a bit heavy at low speed in my opinion. But the grip in all weathers is outstanding - I'd even go as far as to say [I]legendary[/I]. The FJ/FJR Owners Club workshop in the UK tend to use [URL='https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/pirelli-angel-gt-a']Pirelli Angel GT A[/URL] or [URL='https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/metzeler-roadtec-01-hwm']Metzeler Roadtec 01 HWM[/URL] ([B]H[/B]eavy [B]W[/B]eight [B]M[/B]otorcycle). They also have the [URL='https://www.fjownersclub.co.uk/product-page/new-t32gt-bridgestone']Bridgestone T32 GT[/URL] but I didn't get on with those personally (they could suit your style of riding though). Whichever you opt for they should be GT or Heavy Motorcycle rated. For what it's worth, I'll be going for the Pirelli Angel GT A next time round as I don't need the sort of wet weather capabilities of the Michelin Road series any more as I'm retired now. I have noted that, with the Michelin, if the tyre pressure is above 36 psi it tends to "[I]fall into the corners[/I]" a bit more at lower speed. Rock steady and completely planted otherwise. For reference, I weigh about 180 lbs dripping wet and run the Michelin Road 5s at 38 psi front and 44 psi rear which suits my weight and style of riding (most of the time) - [I]"your mileage will vary"[/I] as they say :). As to the transmission recall. Not something you need to worry about now as most Yamaha shops have had a lot of experience doing the work. [/QUOTE]
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