What Did You Do To Your FJR Today?

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SoCalFJR

Discussion Starter · Mar 23, 2014 (Edited)

I changed windscreens from a Cal Sci Sport tinted shorty to a Cee Bailey plus 2 tinted reverse flip.

Big difference in quality.

The Cal Sci had very rough edges, looked like it was cut with a hack saw and not finished or polished.
The Cee Bailey had a much better finish with the edges polished nicely.

Went for a ride today and I like it!!

Wind protection for me is better than the Cal Sci especially with the screen up all the way.

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Whooshka

· #3,241 · 3 mo ago

sarih919 said:
Good

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Good. Well said. Can you expand on that? Good as in great buy or good as in goodbye scammer!

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idbxs32

· #3,242 · 3 mo ago

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Completed my 1st valve check for my 2015 at 26440 miles. All within spec, so no shim changes needed. I did replace all the items mentioned in the manual. Getting the valve cover back on was a chore. I did remove the upper coolant hose. I also removed the right handlebar to get the slack needed on the throttle cables. I have the Helibar risers on. I now do see why this is an expensive maintenance item at the dealer.

A big thank you to all those who documented their findings on the forum.

Nice gasket view from the upper coolant hose access. Also a picture of the right handlebar disconnected to
get the much needed clearance.

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BeardBarreBokeh

· #3,243 · 3 mo ago

Installed MV Motorrad riser plate. Once I had a socket big enough to remove the POs aftermarket steering head nut and replace it with a factory one, it was MOSTLY straightforward. However, I don’t know how mechanics with giant meat hooks for hands do it. I was barely able to get a couple of steps done that involved reaching between the forks and cowling but just barely. Did it mostly by feel.

But, all done! And loving the new arm position.

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JamesNC

· #3,244 · 3 mo ago

JamesNC said:
Finally got around to putting on the N20302 that came with the bike.
I wondered why there was a pack of new fasteners in the box but as I removed the OEM screen, I saw it only had 4 of the 7 screws holding the screen on
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I'll test it out tomorrow, looks like it'll be overcast and ~ 50º

OK, so I tested this Vstream out today, ~100 mile ride and... I'm not really into it. I was all excited when I put it on yesterday since the stock one I have is kind of beat up and this one is fresh and clear. I really wanted to love it, wanted to be blown away by how "quiet and calm it is sitting behind it" like other folks I've seen rave about this screen but it really doesn't seem to suit my riding style. I felt unexpected buffeting behind cars and had noise at speeds I didn't have with the stock. Also, the size just doesn't seem natural to me when in the top position. If I were to spend all my time at 45mph puttering along the BR Parkway then this might just be "perfect".

Maybe I'm just strange but I think what I need is a new, unscuffed, OEM screen or the like.

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BeardBarreBokeh

· #3,245 · 3 mo ago

I didn’t care for the vstream I tried either. Tried a cali sci and liked it a little better but still not great. My ideal solution ended up being the stock screen with a Puig clip on on the top that I can adjust as needed.

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northsouth

· #3,246 · 3 mo ago

BeardBarreBokeh said:
I didn’t care for the vstream I tried either. Tried a cali sci and liked it a little better but still not great. My ideal solution ended up being the stock screen with a Puig clip on on the top that I can adjust as needed.

That is exactly the set up I found works best for me as well. I’ve been through all kinds of screens.

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Whooshka

· #3,247 · 3 mo ago

JamesNC said:
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Maybe I'm just strange but I think what I need is a new, unscuffed, OEM screen or the like.

Maybe I'm strange but when I ride I want to feel some wind, hear a little noise. I like all the visceral stimulus. If I want to be in a bubble I'll take the car and sit in air conditioning.

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hornbendr2

· #3,248 · 3 mo ago

Thanks for the review, James. I also like to hear the motor and transmission wine. Tried earplugs but I lost the feeling.

hornbendr2

· #3,249 · 3 mo ago

Got to have the feeling!

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John_Atkinson

· #3,250 · 3 mo ago

b-bike said:
Started building aluminum brackets that will go under the mirrors on my 2015 so I can mount two PIAA's.
And the left bracket will also hold a Ram Ball for my GoPro.
Of course I'll take pictures of each piece.

b-bike, I’d love to see any pictures of the PIAA mounts you make…

John_Atkinson

· #3,251 · 3 mo ago

Bill Lumberg said:
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Washed them both. Swapped the floorboards over to the new bike. Went to swap the heat/air pump leads to the battery of the new bike, and lo and behold, the dealer had (during uncrating and initial assembly) already installed a fused lead (SAE, but I already have a coax adapter) to the battery. How cool is that?

So I installed one additional lead, because I like to have two.

Later, FedEx delivered my bag “pucks”. Yamaha f-d up and deleted them from their program, relegating them to an accessory. The dealer, even though the bike doesn’t have (the supposed-to-be-included) bags yet, did not hesitate to order a set of pucks- despite it not being their omission. They declined to charge me for them.

Later, because my schedule is crazy right now, I called and asked if they would please ship them, if I paid for shipping.

I was told that Parts would have to call me, and asked if I was okay with that. I said sure.

Two minutes later, the parts manager called, said they had all my info, and they were shipping them at no charge, just not to worry about it.

Those pucks arrived today. So now I can have bags on the “old” bike and the new bike at the same time.

Good customer service and communication from Mountain Motorsports, Mall of Georgia, for sure. Props to Juan Reyes, his partner Eric, and whomever I spoke to in their parts department. In this day and age, for them to work together and rush me what was, essentially, corporate Yamaha’s problem, was pretty cool.

I’m quick to share a negative experience, so thanks for indulging me as I share a positive one.

Bill, what are the lights that are on the bike on the left?
JA

Bill Lumberg

· #3,252 · 3 mo ago

Clearwaters.

John_Atkinson said:
Bill, what are the lights that are on the bike on the left?
JA

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John_Atkinson

· #3,253 · 3 mo ago

RaYzerman said:
You don't have to remove the tank, just loosen the rear bolt, remove the two screws up front and hinge it up..... make a prop stick from 11" piece of wood. If you lift up the rear portion of the foil insulation pad, unplug the green and white fuel pump connectors, remove push pin, the connector is right under there.... if you go whole hog, you could remove the T-bar and foil pad.

Bill Lumberg said:
Clearwaters.

Nice.
Darlas or Ericas?

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Bill Lumberg

· #3,254 · 3 mo ago

Ericas.

John_Atkinson said:
Nice.
Darlas or Ericas?

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wczimmerman

· #3,255 · 3 mo ago

I rode 561 miles across MS, TN, AR, and MO yo meet my newest grandson (number 3!) just born last month. Riding back today.

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Reserector

· #3,256 · 3 mo ago

Started on the rear. Tire, pads, shock, TPMS, t-stem, check bearings, clean and lube shaft splines with moly paste for good measure.
Got about halfway yesterday and should finish today.

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rbentnail

· #3,257 · 3 mo ago

Reserector said:
Started on the rear. Tire, pads, shock, TPMS, t-stem, check bearings, clean and lube shaft splines with moly paste for good measure.
Got about halfway yesterday and should finish today.

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Looks like you didn't pull the universal joint to lube its forward splines. I don't do it often but given I ride in the rain more than I'd like to, I do look at it once in a while.

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Reserector

· #3,258 · 3 mo ago

rbentnail said:
Looks like you didn't pull the universal joint to lube its forward splines. I don't do it often but given I ride in the rain more than I'd like to, I do look at it once in a while.

I pulled the chunk and lubed the splines on the end of the shaft.
I'll have to plan the u-joint for the next tire change.

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red

· #3,259 · 3 mo ago

Reserector,

While spline lube is a good idea, I would say the U-joint is probably okay as is. Availability of parts there may be an issue, and the U-joint very rarely fails, if ever. It's a simple case of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Even if the U-joint failed someday, eBay usually has several of good units for sale, and for less money than your time and trouble would be worth.
My US$.02 worth . . .

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RaYzerman

· #3,260 · 3 mo ago

The design is such that the driveshaft is spring-loaded at the pumpkin end and keeps the splines at the middle gear and U-joint fully engaged. Greasing the splines prevents corrosion and any excessive wear, perhaps reduces noise. The FJR splines are hardened well and don't seem to wear much, but good idea to grease them.

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