11-APR-2015
PIAA dual slim horns - Made in Japan
The stock single horn on the FJR was not adequate. It was a kind of 'beep beep' sound that car drivers did not even notice. I ordered and installed these horns and they are absolutely awesome. Now it sounds like a truck. I will get noticed.
I was pleased to see "Made In Japan" in the back of the box. I wouldn't even trust a horn to China.
11-APR-2015
The new dual horns
That's how they look like using the 2 existing bolts that hold the plastic radiator guard to hold the horns. I had to made a Y-cable so that the stock single POSITIVE and NEGATIVE wire now go to both horns.
11-APR-2015
Whistler CR90 Laser Radar Detector with GPS
I think I need a radar detector to keep me honest so I bought a Whistler CR90 Laser Radar detector. It has a built-in internal GPS and updatable red light camera database. It will warn of all red light/speed camera in all USA and also detects laser and radar.
03-APR-2015
Michelin Pilot Road 2 motorcycle tires
I always like Michelin Pilot Road tires since they first came out. From the original Pilot Road, it evolved into Pilot Road 2, Pilot Road 3 and now Pilot Road 4 (as of April 2015.) While I haven't tried PR3 and PR4 myself, but reviews did not find them exceptional so I stay with PR2 that I'm familiar with. Michelin is still making PR2 so I ordered a set from
http://rockymountainatvmc.com. The service and prices are the best and I received them in 3 days with free shipping!
My FJR has now 6200 miles so I will put them on in a few months.
01-MAY-2015
Custom LAAM seat!
The stock OEM seat was only good for about 1 hour then my butt went numb. So I sent my seat to Laam (laamseats.com) to have it custom made. Seth is the builder and he built the seat according to my weight/height and preferences (how low/tall I want it). The custom seat has much more and better support!
01-MAY-2015
LAAM seat - top view
The wings are the additional support for comfort!
Stock OEM seat vs Laam custom seat
I put this together so the difference between the 2 is clear!
FJR OEM stock seat vs Laam custom seat
27-FEB-2016
BlackPath 1" riser blocks
These 1" riser blocks raised the handlebars by 1". It makes the riding position more comfortable and it also makes the steering lighter as the handlebars are now more inline with my arms. It makes turning effortless. These blocks came with high quality grade 8.8 hardware and Nylok nuts. The stock OEM bolts and brackets need to be cut and removed.
30-JUN-2017
Fobobike Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
I ordered a set of 2 TPMS from Fobo. They worked absolutely great. The sensors send tire pressure data to the smartphone Fobo app 24/7 using low power Bluetooth. I like that the motorcycle doesn't need to be move for the app to display pressure. Now checking tire pressure before every ride is trivial.
30-JUN-2017
Fobobike content
The design of the packaging box is absolutely top notch, with cut-out for every components and even with a magnetic closure on the cover. Everybody should learn from Fobo how to design a packaging box.
05-JUL-2017
Fobobike installed with T-valve
I ordered the T-valve from Fobo so that I can fill air without removing the sensor.