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New Forum Member from Kent, UK

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#1 ·
Hi all,

Bought my first FJR in May this year, a 2012 sunset silver. Already put a Calsci Screen and considering bar risers, but what a bike!!

I live in Kent, UK, work as a motorcycle instructor, and use my FJR for work! Been riding since 1985, have had many BMW "RT" bikes, but made the move to Yamaha after reliability concerns.

Looking forward to many an hour on the forum! Best wishes to all,
Phil
 
#10 ·
Welcome to the forum Phil.
If you ride your FJR through the winter in the UK make sure that the rear suspension linkage is maintained properly.
There have been plenty of issues with these seizing up due to bad weather/salt causing the grease to be washed out.
Don't trust a dealer to do the job correctly, a lot do not as it is a big job (around 6 hours following the Yamaha guide) so check it carefully after a service to ensure that it has been done.
Apart from that you have bought a good machine, I am on my second one now and love it.
 
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