...I wasn't around when the 05 model came out(current bike) and wouldn't know if this forum was either but there seems to be plenty of issues going by the forum re the 13 and 14 models. Don't get me wrong, i'd still love a new bike but man!!...
Since I happen to have recently put together a few items about the Gen I and Gen II that could use some improvement I'll tack it on here. This is what the Gen 3 it going up against, every item has had lots of threads and posts in this Forum over the years.
OEM seats
OEM windshield
OEM handlebar position
engine heat
it's heavy
it's top heavy
wire harness failures
wire harness recall
ECU
recall [bramfrank detail minutia clarification:
free factory replacement for all involved '06 & '07 FJRs]
meter assembly recall
TPS recall
bad CCTs
AE shift bracket failures
AE shift bracket recall
the center stand is too hard to use
the center stand is defective and breaks
the side stand is too hard to use correctly
side stand switch exposed to dirt and sticks
throttle pulley not concentric
throttle control
ABS pump fails
drive shaft splines not lubed
relay arms insufficient lube
brake pedal sticks
shift pedal sticks
headlights weak, poor beam pattern
lack of conspicuousness lighting
brake lights don't strobe
front fender does not extend down far enough
no radiator guard
no OEM heated grips except on the AE
lack of throttle lock/cruise control except on the Gen III
insufficient storage capacity, often needs a trunk
no passenger back rest
no highway pegs
the stock exhaust
the PAIR plumbing
the front suspension
the rear suspension
the OEM tires
no OEM frame sliders installed
OEM paint colors
throttle body synch is off
superfluous badges, stickers and reflectors
no obvious good choice for oil
no obvious good choice for tires
no obvious good choice for spark plugs
no obvious good choice for batteries
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