2018 Yamaha FJR1300ES Bar Risers, Canyon Cages and top Case Installations...
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2019
- Installation of a Helibars handle bar riser plate a Givi top case and MC Enterprises Canyon Cages on the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300ES.
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BTW: Thanks for not swearing in your videos.... and yes, people notice and appreciate it!
It impresses me to see someone being able to do his own maintenance.
Good lighting, good audio, good content. Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for watching sir.... keep safe... :)
Thank you for the vid! Just picked up a brand new 2018 FJR yesterday. Cant wait to take it to Vegas and explore next month.
Well James you have very good taste in motorcycles. Enjoy that new FJR and ride safe..... :)
I think I've now watched most of your vids and have thoroughly enjoyed them all, Jon. You make the tech work look simple too!
Thanks Lee, I appreciate that..... :)
thanks sir.... :)
Nicely done!
On my ‘14 I read about potential sub frame cracking with a top box.
I installed “The Stiffy” support brace to hopefully prohibit that cracking problem.
I don’t load the top box heavily as well.
Just installed the Heli-bars just like yours on my 2018. I agree with you concerning routing the throttle cables and clutch cable under and between the forks tubes. Of course I didn't watch your video until after I installed them. Now I have to re-route the above cables tomorrow. Thank you very much for your video. Huge help.
Thanks and good luck sir.... :)
Congratulations on the new purchase. Always enjoy your vids, top quality and filled with useful info, not just a bunch of music or gibberish. I myself have Versys 1000 and must say its quite a bike. Keep us posted of how you like the newer version of the FJR.
Thank you Sir.... I too love the Versys 1000.. I am glad I got mine before they went to $18,000. :)
Thanks for the video. My Helibar kit arrived today to put on my new 2021 FJR1300 ESM.
Good to hear, I am jealous.... :)
well done! thats a sharp bike with some sweet additions. i sold my 2005 fjr when the kids were babies. now i'm shopping for a new one. i love the mods you have and the video! thanks!!
Hello there sir, glad you liked the vid... Good luck on your bike hunt... thanks for watching.. keep safe out there... :)
Congrats!!!! That is the exact same one I bought last summer, I am just lovin' mine. I added the Yamaha aluminum rack and trunk, touring windshield, comfort seat, gps, phone mount, and now adding the factory engine guards and the lower fairing extensions (foot protectors).
very nice.. you Sir have excellent taste in motorcycles. Ride safe..... :)
That is a nice looking ride! Really like the blue color. Can't wait to go alone for a ride.
Sweet Looking Bike..Miss my 07 FJR...
Nice work, definitely dont want brake fluid on the paint, it will orange peel the paint.
Great looking rig sir.
Thank you for the tutorial.
P.S. Nice looking workshop!
That was great. Thanks for the expert instruction.
Good job sir. Those canyon cages looks realy nice👍🏼
Thanks Sir..... :)
nice work , happy travels greets from Austria
Good to hear from you sir... keep safe out there and thanks for watching.... :)
Congratulations! You've converted your FJR into a cruiser.
I prefer to think of it as a hybrid..... :)
I've always enjoyed sports bikes but I've ride a Honda Shadow and I've been thinking of buying a HD or Indian bagger's but the Yamaha looks like the best of both worlds for me slick and sporty not some heavy bulky 900lbs. Cruiser. Great video.
thanks sir... :)
Man, that is a beautiful ride. Gonna be a hard choice for my next bike between the FJR, the BMW R1250RT, and the Honda Gold Wing (non-Tour model). Luckily I'm not looking to replace my current bike for 2-3 years, so I have plenty of time to think it over!
thanks sir, its always difficult making a decision on a new ride. I suggest instead of considering a GS or a FJR or a Gold Wing that you might consider a GS and a FJR and a Gold Wing.... :)
Ozarks Backroads haha, don't we wish it was that easy!
Very good presentation. Thanks for the information. Subbed.
Thanks sir... :)
Thanks for putting up this video. I am really looking hard at this bike (Actually, the non-ES version. I just don't see a need for an electronic suspension.) My only real concern with the bike was riding position/angle. Never rode a sport or sport touring bike before. Just standard and cruiser. Now I know if I end up getting the bike and down the line I don't like the riding position, there are mods to make it more like a cruiser with better lean angle.
I came to this exact bike from a Honda Shadow ACE 1100 cruiser. I can tell you it's different, but for me in only good ways. I broke my tailbone as a youth, so sitting upright to forward as opposed to leaning back added many hours to my riding day. where before i would become fidgety in a couple or a few hours, i can now ride for 6 hours or more very easily.
Thank You, well done and informative.
Thanks sir..... ride safe.... :)
I've been thinking about one of the two of the bikes you own: FJR or the Verses. It is great that you own both. What is your preference and why? What are your favorite features of both? Thanks for the videos.
I thought that I’d hate the flat blue paint but your bike looks great. Looks like the Baltimore Ravens jerseys. 😄
thanks sir... :)
Nice looking bike! Ride Safe!
You too Sir.... Thanks..... :)
very beautiful bike
Thanks for watching and keep safe.. :)
Nice bike. Too bad Yamaha couldn't squeeze shiny paint into the budget. 6th gear seems like a good idea, but I like the gear whine from my 2013 - sounds like warp speed approaching. Unsure about the 'cage' thing (unnecessary weight) or bar risers (shoulda got a GoldWing), but of course the rear trunk is a must-have. I do admire your nerve putting the big guy up on a Harbor Freight lift. Tried it with mine and won't be doing it again - scary.
I love your videos so thank you so much for doing these. I just bought the identical bike two days ago. Amazing bike with only 1700 miles. It was in the dealer a couple days before I bought it getting the 2nd gear recall done. Everything to me and the first owner seemed great until on my 40 mile return ride home that night I noticed a block from my home my left boot was covered in oil and so was the lower half of the bike including the rear tire (so lucky I didn't loose the bike honestly). Turns out the clutch slave cylinder oil seal popped out and was put back incorrectly by the dealer. After getting it picked up and trailed back by the dealer its supposedly cleaned and fix :( so they say. They put new Michelin tires on it, new brake pads a couple new panels will be replaced replaced as well.
For my trouble and probably to help dodge a lawsuit they are giving me pretty much whatever I want in accessories including labor. My question for you is primarily what should I for sure get? I'm 55 and 6'2 & I like everything you've done to your FJR and wondered how after a couple years your liking everything you've done and what would you change if anything. Probably my biggest concern was I noticed early on my one and only ride home that my right wrist hurt (arthritic from braking it 40yrs ago playing football) and wondered if riser bars would be the answer as I didn't have much the same issue with my Yamaha FJ09 and my past Indian Chieftain. Thank you so much for your consideration on these questions and hope to hear back when you get a moment.
Good to hear from you sir, sorry to hear that you had troubles. I believe you are correct about the handle bar risers. I consider them a must for the FJR. I use the Helibar riser plate on my FJR's, that makes a huge difference in comfort for me. If you only do one mod on yours I suggest putting on the helibar riser plate for sure. Good luck with your new ride and keep safe out there... :)
Love the paint broh.
Thanks for watching sir... :)
@jonsmith9892 indeed I love the FJR1300 and I love the color of that. I may have to upgrade 2 years and try to find one.....lol
Good to hear from you sir... thanks for watching... :)@@D-Almighty
Great video. Going through all your FJR videos. Keep up man and drop by when you can. :)
Is the new handlebar position not a safety issue?
Beautiful bike, I can't stand Blacked out Rims, but I guess they're the
rage.
Where did you get the canyon cages ?
Has anyone added a clutch line extension like the brake line extension?
I installed Helibars on my 2012 and your video really helped. Thanks a lot for all you do. It is appreciated. Can you post a picture of how you did your wire management on the clutch side. How did you wire tie the electrical wires?
Good to hear sir, I used copious amounts of zip ties on my wiring. Also you will need to remove the metal wire guides in the front of the upper triple tree so your wires wont get stretched to tight. Just take that off and pitch it... thanks for watching... keep safe... :)
Recall completed?
I'm glad I have long arms, this looks like a pain to change the bars. What a shame about that paint, I can't believe that did that to such a nice bike.
Nice job! :)
Thanks for watching sir... keep safe out there... :)
Really enjoy your vids ! do you think the helibars would interfere with a small tankbag at full lock ? or close to it? I got an sw motech 7 litre tanklock bag I would hate to give up. cheers!
Hello there sir, I have never used a tank bag so I really cannot say. The Heli Bar plate will move your bars back about 2 inches so you would know about that better than I... Thanks sir and keep safe.. :)
You sure know those FJR's pretty good. Very nice way to explain everything, also like your repair high bridge, did you make it or bought it? Is it mechanical or hydraulic. Thanks for sharing or your knowledge.
Pete
thanks sir, the lift is a Harbor Freight special, its hydraulic foot pump and air over hydraulic pump..... :)
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What brand of Highway pegs for the canyon bars are those ? I have the same canyon bars and have been looking for Highway pegs for them.
Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Those are the Kuryakyn ISO foot pegs with their universal magnum Quick Clamps for 1 inch tubing. They work good once I got them set where I wanted them... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
Good informative video I own a 2013 FJR and also installed canyon cages I’m 6’4” and was wondering if the heli bar risers would be beneficial for my size. How tall are you and how’s it been riding with them on?
The Heli-Bar riser plate is a must have in my opinion. I could not do those long trips without it on my FJR. It really brings the bars back and up to me. I am 6 feet tall , with the Heli-Bar plate installed the riding position is nearly straight up and totally relaxed... no pressure on my wrists. I say yes get the Heli-Bar.... Thanks Sir.... ride safe.... :)
Thanks for the video! Question: Yamaha has the option of a top case, why did you go with after market (GIVI)?
Good to hear from you sir. I used the Givi top case because I already had it. I use Give side and top cases on all my bikes so when I get a different bike all I need to do is get a Givi mounting plate and I can use any of my Cases. Good question... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there.... :)
I have the same top case. May I ask why you didn’t install the Givi SR357 rear rack? Forums list it as necessary to avoid cracks in the rear part of the frame. Some posts mention they got cracks by simply going over 180klm with an empty top box.
hello there sir, I have had 3 FJR's all with top boxes and have traveled over 100,000 miles on them most of the time heavily loaded with gear in the paniers and top box and I have never had any issues at all. I would not be to concerned about subframe trouble.... thanks for watching.... keep safe out there.... :)
Appreciate the timely reply. Although I just received the SR357, I’m debating returning it. Thank you for the feedback.
Love that colour do you have the paint code... Absolutely beautiful colour
Good to hear from you sir, I do not have the paint code for it... Yamaha put this color on a lot of their bikes in 17,18 and 19... Thanks for watching... :)
Great video. I love that bike, but it needs two things, a TFT Display, and self-cancelling turn signals.
well a rider that can turn off the turn signals might help but yes I agree... thanks sir..... :)
I believe that the ES model has self cancelling turn signals.
Great Video, just picked up a 2024 FJR ES 1300. Can you still remove the Oil Filter with the Crash bars installed?
Hello there sir, good to hear from you... congrats on your new ride... you have excellent taste in motorcycles... yes you can change the oil filter without removing the crash bars... no problem.... enjoy that new bike and thanks for watching... :)
Thanks!@@ozarksbackroads5484
I have a 2003 FJR 1300 and I have been looking for a mounting system where I can place my phone so I can use my GPS....do you have a recommendation?
yes sir, the Ram Mount is a nice option. You can get a steering head cap and ball , then mount the Ram Mount to the ball. Check on Revzilla, I think they have it all there..... Thanks sir....Jon Smith
Was that Black Canyon of the Gunnison and/or Ouray, Co in the intro?
yes on both counts sir..... :)
Been thinking of heli bar set up like this, do you get any bar vibration with those?
hey there, I used the Heli Bar plate on my last FJR and now on this one and have never had any issues with it at all. It make a big difference in the riding position...much better for the long hauls..... thanks for the comment.... Jon Smith :)
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I have cramps from the pressure of leaning on my wrists. This might be the solution I'm looking for.
@@johncooper8839 Hey John.. moving your bars back will definitely help... thanks for watching... :)
Hey John, another great video. Enjoy you! Say, where do you get those canyon cages for the FJR?😊
Hey there sir, good to hear from you. Those bars came from MC Enterprises but I do not believe that they are still in business. t-rex-racing.com has an engine cage and also panier cages for the FJR. I have a set of there panier guards... they are very nice. Good luck and thanks for watching... :)
I purchased a 2018 ES same color as yours. My transmission whines so much I am about ready trade it in on another cycle due to the transmission. I bought this for touring but I cannot put up with whine for hours at a time. I have asked the dealer check twice and both times said that is normal with this transmission. Does your transmission whine most notable between 40 to 65 after 65 wind drowns out the whine?
Hey Fred, I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your FJR. The 2017 and up models with the six speed transmission are much quieter than the earlier 5 speed bikes. I dont hear any transmission whine in my 2018 bike. I dont know what the issue is with yours but something is up, it should not have a lot of whine in the transmission or differential. Good luck to you sir.... Jon Smith
I've had the same issue since new with approximately 2000k miles 2018 FJRA..May just be due to Helicut gears ..will quiet down somewhat once transmission warms up
You've obviously never been married....
Good video Thank you!
Thanks sir... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 HeliBars HR09079 ?
@@kiber5006 yes sir you got it....thanks.... :)
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It looks like now you have to remove the left cage to change oil filter?
thanks for watching sir, no the oil filter is unobstructed. That would really suck if that were the case.... Thanks sir and keep safe... :)
what website did you buy your handle bar risers from?
I think I got the Heli-Bar riser from either Revzill.com or DennisKirk.com..... thanks sir.... ride safe..... :)
Thanks for uploading this I enjoyed watching, I have a 2015 FJR and was looking at putting bar risers on, I notice that at 3:17 into your video the bar retaining bolts are no longer in situ, how did you remove the lower bracket that has the larger retaining bolt. I have taken my bars off and it seems that the top yoke needs to be removed, is this the case or is there another way.
hello there sir, you are correct I believe that indeed I did have to remove the upper tripple tree to get those out. The Heli-Bar plate comes with new longer bolts..... Thanks sir.... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Could you please tell me what the bolt size is on the triple tree. I know it's larger than 34mm, but not sure if it's 35mm or 36mm. I live a long ways from the hardware store and I hate to get it wrong and end up buying extra sockets I don't need. Thank you sir.
@@rameylewis7730 Hello sir, my FJR is at the dealer right now waiting on getting the recall work done so I can't check for you but I am thinking that it is a 36mm nut. I do not believe it would be a 35mm as that is a very uncommon size. Thanks for watching and good luck... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thank you sir. I will buy the 36mm socket. Good luck with your bike.
Those canyon cages look really nice. Do you have a link for the company where you purchased. Regards to you sir.
yes sir, those are from McEnterprise.. you can check them out here www.mcenterprisesusa.com/products/search/dsp_searchForm.cfm Thanks sir... :)
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do you have the part # for the riser that you used in this video?
Hello there sir, Looks like the part number is HR09079 and you can view it here... www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/helibars-handlebar-riser-yamaha-fjr1300-2006-2018?gclid=CjwKCAjwsan5BRAOEiwALzomXyx-bUi5y5JLqQ5fcjBp9l7J_XUsIuuce4q0wg1wgydZQ6Kuxp1Z1RoCNO0QAvD_BwE
Thanks for watching and keep safe... :)
Lovely bike. I am currently looking at this bike as my next purchase. I am a relatively new rider and ride a Rebel 500 now. Is this a comfortable bike for 100,200 mile trips in a day? I sat on one and looked more sporty to me than touring. I am mostly looking for comfort, wind protection. Performance is secondary. Would you recommend this to someone who has a riding profile like me? or would a regular bagger or touring motorcycle is best.
Hello there sir... good to hear from you... I have always found the FJR to be a very comfortable bike. They are built for long haul touring and I enjoyed traveling on them. However the FJR is quite big and heavy and can be a hand full at times even for the most experienced rider. You might consider a bike that is not so heavy as the FJR... I have been on some bikes for the last few years that are around 500lbs and less and find traveling on them to be much easier and less stressful than muscling the big FJR around loaded with gear. There are a lot of new adventure touring bikes on the market now.. it is a buyers smorgasbord out there... any how that is my 2 cents for what it is worth... thanks for watching and happy bike hunting... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 thanks for your response. I am getting back to riding after almost 20 years and got the rebel 500 for some practice. I test drove the fjr and found that it was more sporty than touring material. I did not feel it was heavy like the Voyager I was looking at though I like that also. Voyager is pure touring and not sporty.
But I guess I have an idea now.
Is 3" inches back the only option with that plate?
Hello there sir.. good to hear from you. I believe there are 3 positions that the plate can be installed in... I believe the product description gives the position values.... You can always go to Helibars.com for the full specs... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)
If anything those rear cage bars would protect your side case right? Would the front cages protect the handle bears? I am looking at the 2019 or 2018 for my second bike. I have been riding my first bike for 9 years, a Suzuki GSX 650f. Nice video btw and thanks for sharing. I want my FJR in black. Since the A comes black and the ES is blue, the dealer told me that I could have it wrapped in black, so I may do that.
hello there, yes the front cages will keep the bars off the ground if the bike gets dropped. Good to hear you are looking at getting an FJR they really are a very nice touring machine.... Thanks Sir.... :)
the A stands for base model, and the ES is for the electronic suspension option. colors are available on both...
Joe Jenkins are you saying that the es is also available in black,? Because all I see and am being told is phantom blue.
Yes. The A and ES are available in black as well as other colors, but you may need to special order. I just test rode a silver ES two days ago
Joe Jenkins thanks a bunch! Saves me the cost of vinyl wrapping!
Hi Ozarks Backroads, where can we buy the Canyon Cages from?
Hey there sir, it looks like Canyon Cages are no longer being produced however you can get a set on front cages and rear pannier hoops at t-rex-racing.com I will be puting up a video on the instillation of their rear pannier cages in a week or two. I hope this helps... keep safe out there.... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thanks for the quick reply, sir. Just scoping the market for these as Ill be getting my first FJR in a week. 2016 FJR1300ES. Thanks for all the content you put up as Im a DIY'er as well and want to maintain the bike myself.
@@RitchES congrats on the new bike, ride safe sir.... :)
I’m stuck. Hope you can help. So, after lubing the throttle cables with CRC power lube, greasing the cable connection points and reassembling the housing, my throttle sticks no matter how many attempts (+20). Throttle remains open. Won’t slide back to zero. The round plastic between the throttle and housing is outside. Even tried it inside! I give up! Can you please solve the mystery?
Sorry sir I just found your post... did you get your throttle figured out... ?
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Yes I did. In addition to lubing the cables, greasing the grip and tightening the cable adjustment nut did the trick. Thank you very much for your interest. True gentleman! Best wishes for happy and safe trails from Toronto, ON.
Still have the same problem. Did you have an issue with the throttle not snapping back?
@@tsoukallos No sir I never had any throttle problems with my FJR's... sounds like something is not in place properly... probably on the throttle tube. You might remove the two cables from the throttle tube and verify that they move freely and the throttle will open and close easily. If it does then then problem is with the throttle tube assembly.... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 turns out I had the throttle cables squeezed against some other accessories cables under the tank at the t-bar. All good.
You have been riding for a long time on your FJR. Having said that, is your bike on the recall list for the 2nd gear and have you had issues thru all these years!?
Your opinion does matter to me and am sure, to many other followers of your channel who suffer from this anxiety. Thanks.
Hello sir, good to hear from you. Yes my FJR1300 was a 2018 model with the 6 speed transmission. All bikes with the six speed gear box manufactured up to November of 2020 were recalled. I had my dealer order a service kit for my bike back in January 2021. When the end of May 2021 rolled around and the dealer still had not received the service kit I contacted Yamaha directly to inquire as to what the hold up was on my parts. I was told by Yamaha that the service kits were all on back order and they had no idea when service kits would be available again in North America. At that point I decided to sell my FJR and get a different bike for this season which is what I did. I am hoping to pick up another FJR in a year or two after all this crazy crap ends and the world gets back on course. Most of the people that I have heard from that had the recall work done on their FJR's had good luck with the recall work. I only heard from a couple of people that had some issues with the service work. So if you have a dealer that can get the service kit for you I would say have the work done and then forget about it... Thanks for watching... good luck and keep safe out there... :)
@@ozarksbackroads5484 Sir, Thank you for the explanation. That makes me believe that, had you not heard of the recall (even though the issue has existed since 2016) you would have still been riding this prized possession.
Well, the point I am trying to make here (would love to hear your point of view as well) is that, people of our age group I.e. 50s, will not be pushing the 2nd gear that hard for it to break. And if that is the case, why bother have a dealership tinker with a factory built engine.
It just make me shudder every time I think of my 2020 FJR in the hands of local dealership, working on the recall...
At 14:55 “Three inches is a lot”. That’s what I keep telling my wife.
Does the fjr still offer that automatic transmission?
Hello sir, good to hear from you. The FJR1300 has never been available with an automatic transmission. You may be thinking of the Honda Gold Wing. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)
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@@foolishcoyote. You are correct sir. The AS model offers manual gear box with an automatic clutch system. It has a gear shift lever that functions basically as a quick shifter or can be shifted with paddles located on the left hand grip. So it operates kind of like a manually shifted dual clutch transmission but it is really just a manual transmission with an electronic clutch and gear changer. I did not remember that these were offered. yo can check out the detail here... teamthrottle.com/2018/11/15/review-yamaha-fjr1300as-2018/ Thanks for the info sir... :)
I really like the look of those Canyon Cages. But they don't make them for 2005 model
Hello there... I am sorry to hear that... wonder if anyone else makes something like them for your Bike?... Thanks for watching... good luck and keep safe out there... :)
Can you still get thr oil filter off and a new filter back on when you change the oil and can still fill the oil up with the canyon cages installed?
yes, no problems changing the oil or filter....thanks sir... :)
I would remove both motor mount bolts at the same time,
to save time, then never get either of them back in.... :)
ナイスなカスタムだと思います。日本より。
I gots me a fjr 19 think I'll do motor cage and foot pegs for the long haul
nice choice in bikes there Chad..... :)
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アメリカの住宅かな？？ 広いガレージにバイクが収まっているとは・・・
日本じゃ普通に無理だな。
とにかく安全運転でバイク生活を楽しんでください。
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ありがとう、はい、私はアメリカに住んでいます。日本ではガレージが小さいと聞いて申し訳ありませんが、少なくとも自転車には十分なスペースは必要ありません。安全を確保してください。
Spend some money on longer braided clutch and brake line. Looks half arsed. Its not hard too do and look better
MC Enterprises Canyon has died (( ... no cages any more
a sad day indeed.... thanks sir....
I never understood why someone would buy an FJR which has a specific seating position & then manipulate everything on the bike to change it. Why not just buy a bike that fits you better? All those add-ons make the bike look cheap. That little extension off the master cylinder would drive me nuts (the looks of it). But to each it's own I guess.
There’s far more to a motorcycle than how it fits you. The FJR has some really great qualities and modifying ones position to fit your body type is the proper thing to do to complete your overall experience. I have a 2014 FJR and love it and have changed a few things to customize it to my preference.
Any motorcycle is designed for an "average" (whatever that is) rider. If you ride many miles, you will eventually customize your bike, even if you have something like an FJR that is designed for the long haul.
Nearly every FJR rider (including me) changes three things:
1: The windshield. The stock windshield looks nice, but if you are taller than about 5'10, on a long trip (what this bike is designed for), the wind will beat you to death.
2: Handlebar risers. Many motorcycles will let you change handlebars rather easily. Not the FJR.
3. The seat. On all the FJR forums that I have been on, I have seen only two people that actually liked the stock seat. After my second long trip, 4100 miles, I gave up on the stock seat.
OB is coming from a 2013 FJR, so he already knows what works. If you are starting from scratch, here is how to do it. You take the stock bike and take it on a semi-long trip (1,000 miles or so). When you get back, you fix what bothers you the most. Repeat and fix what bothers you next. After you have done that 3 or 4 times, you should have the bike pretty well dialed in.
In my case, I got pretty lucky. I bought a barely used (630 miles) 2013 FJR in 2014. The previous owner had installed a different brand of handlebar riser plate that fit me perfectly. This is the first bike I have owned that after 3 or 4 hours that hasn't left me with a painful knot between my shoulder blades. I was younger then (I am 72 now); I just . . . endured.
First long trip that summer: 2700 miles. The wind beat me up. Ordered a taller windshield. That fixed that. I figured the seat was adequate. The 4100 mile trip in 2015 cured me of that. Got a better seat, not a great seat, but better, "better" defined as "a good 500 or 600 mile a day seat". My long trip (6000 miles) next year showed me that I am almost there. I am still debating if I want to lower the rider footpegs.
I have ridden (round trip) 1500 miles to eat lunch ("The Last Ride of the Year",
Dec. 30, 2016 to the Stagecoach Cafe, Stockton, AL.
Here is an old video about an FJR set up for long distance rallying:
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It is purpose built for the Iron Butt Rally, a giant scavenger hunt. If you cannot ride 11,000 miles in 11 days, you will not be competitive.
The FJR is a VERY good choice for this. In 2015, the FJR took first place and 5 out of 6 top places.
That has to be one of the most ignorant statements I have read. Not everyone is 5'-8", 175# with 30" inseam. Do you leave the car seat and mirrors in the factory position? of course not, you adjust them so you are comfortable, common sense.
@@betoney1 Ignorant? Really? Your analogy makes absolutely NO SENSE. So, let me ask you this. If you wear size 32/34 pants, do you buy pants that are 29/36? Then do you add fabric to the waist and cut 2 inches off the legs? NO. If you wear a medium t-shirt, do you buy an x-tra large and put it in a de-hydrator so it fits? NO, you buy things that actually fit dumbass. So, if you are 5 foot 3, don't buy a V-Strom 1000 or BMW 1250, etc. If you weigh 135 pounds, don't buy a 700 pound bike. I see this all day long in the biking community. Adding lowering links, cutting this off, putting this on.. you are compromising all the factory engineering that goes into that bikes overall function, PERIOD. So once again smartass, but a bike that actually FITS you. And, going by your car analogy with the mirrors and seat - you are talking about simply adjusting a factory installed part. To make the comparison you are so pissed about, that means you would be removing the car mirrors to install a "different" set of mirrors and removing and replacing the car seat to accommodate your preference. Apples to oranges my friend. If you can't see correctly out of the car mirror you hit a button, adjustment it for 2 seconds, and your DONE. Not remove the mirror and add a 2" extension to it. Anything making sense in that little brain of yours?
@@Airtouch67 I have ridden street and dirt bikes for over 45 years and modify them to fit me ergonomically. If I was a short person would I only buy a 125-200cc bike? if I am a big guy do I only buy tall adventure bikes? Of course not, that's why there are so many aftermarket parts available to tailor any given bike to suit different sized riders. If you find a bike that you like but it doesn't fit perfectly, no one would pass on a great bike, when the solution is simple and readily available. Common sense.