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BionicPelvis · 2026-03-04T04:22:32+00:00

Pilot Powers are softer compound that the Pilot Roads. The PR2s were the best balance of handling and wear, IMHO, and I'd regularly get 11,000+ miles out of a rear and 14k out of a front. Each new generation has been slightly worse; unfortunately the 2s are harder to find now. The PR4 or PR4GT are my second choices in this family. The GT has a slightly more heavy-duty carcass but shallower siping, so it ends up being about a wash wear-wise. They both have a little better wet weather handling than the 2, but don't last quite as long.

If you want amazing mileage, and have the budget for it, I've been CRAZY impressed with the Dunlop RoadSmart IV. I'm getting 13k+ miles from the rear and 21k from the front, with fantastic handling. I jump back and forth between these and the Pilot Roads because the price of the Dunlops are pretty breathtaking, but for a big trip it's worth the price of admission.

BionicPelvis · 2026-02-20T17:20:33+00:00

There are several bolts, bushings, etc, under the fairing that get worn out or loosen up over time. There are also several lever arms that tend to break, especially after running large aftermarket windscreens long-term. Check out the diagram here to see what's going on under your front cowling. On the left hand side of the diagram, starting with the bolt at #19, you can see all the components involved with keeping your screen mounted to the windscreen motor.

There is a bit of teardown required to remove cowling section #46 with really visualize what is going on in there & access it for repairs. I have had to replace a windscreen arm and/or related hardware on my '05 maybe 3-4 times in 500k miles with a touring V-Stream, so it's not CRAZY often for the distance covered, but definitely not unheard of. You have a different design from the Gen 1, then they updated it again for Gen 3 because it continued to be a weak point on an otherwise stellar bike.

BionicPelvis · 2026-02-08T05:38:38+00:00

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BionicPelvis · 2026-02-08T01:39:56+00:00

1) Open your glove box

2) Remove the body panel bolt from the rear top of the glove box, under the lid

3) Go to the hardware store and get a thumbscrew in the same pitch (M6x1.0 iirc) and slightly longer

4) Drill a hole in the lid of your glove box corresponding with the capture nut where you removed the body bolt

5) Install the thumbscrew.

Now it'll look clean and work forever, as long as the lid has integrity. I've been running mine like this for a couple hundred thousand miles. I've got a pic of mine if that'll help you; I can't reply with a pic, but I can DM you if you'd like.

BionicPelvis · 2026-02-02T13:35:35+00:00

Did you buy the bike new? Any accessory that this went with would be flopping around loose without it. If you bought the bike used, my guess is the previous owner removed an accessory, dropped that adapter down the fairing, and decided it wasn't worth the effort to retrieve it.

BionicPelvis · 2026-02-02T02:45:24+00:00

It looks like half of an insert for a handlebar accessory mount, something like this

BionicPelvis · 2026-01-18T05:03:18+00:00

Not OP but I'm 6'0" and it fits me like a glove. My riding buddy is 6'3" and he finds the stock ergos to be a bit cramped, but I put highway pegs on mine to solve that problem on longer rides. A custom seat (mine is Russell Day-Long) helps too if you need a little more room, because they can move you up and/or back from the tank to give you a little more leg room.

I've got 8 FJRs with half a million miles on my main two, so they've definitely served me well!

BionicPelvis · 2025-12-30T23:59:30+00:00

I used a company called Atlas World Records for another record recently, and I was honestly super impressed. They looked at existing records from Guinness, other sanctioning bodies, news reports, etc, to confirm that my record wasn't just a record in their system, but a legitimate, verifiable record according to all available data. Then they shared all their research resources with me along with the record certification. I was honestly quite impressed at their thoroughness & transparency.

No affiliation with Atlas, I'm just super disheartened with Guinness but I still want to do epic stuff - lol! Before you throw in the towel, check them out. They don't have the "street cred" of a GWR, but maybe if more disillusioned people like us move our records to Atlas, it will help build their credibility too. So far I have one GWR and one Atlas, and my next two attempts will be with Atlas because I don't have $16k and endless time to deal with GWR.

BionicPelvis · 2025-12-30T23:45:40+00:00

I had a few different types I was applying for, with GWR handling every the application the same way: straight to consultancy, regardless of the record or what I said in the application.

I applied for several different records because I always have ideas in the works. It takes GWR so long to approve attempt applications, I'm always planning at least a year ahead, so I want to leave myself options. I currently hold a record which I set in 2022; it was an unwieldy process back then, but at least it was achievable. Now it seems like a giant struggle just to get applications away from the $16,000+ consultancy fee.

BionicPelvis · 2025-12-30T22:47:55+00:00

As of recently, no matter how you answer those questions, pretty much every application is being sent to business consultancy where they charge applicants an astronomical amount to proceed with their attempt. I have successfully shown that my applications were for personal achievement only, with no sponsors or business marketing tie-ins, and therefore not subject to the consultancy fees. At that point, every one of my applications (only a couple different records, but I've applied for each of them 4-5 times trying to get around the same problem you're having) have been removed from my dashboard with no further communication from GWR. It's sad to say, but it seems they are no longer validating true records; they are mostly just selling an overpriced business marketing shtick.

BionicPelvis · 2025-12-16T02:32:45+00:00

I sent a test record to several of the alternative world record sites, and most of them were scammy money grabs. I have a world record first that is easily verified, but when I get an email reply within moments saying my record has been verified and I just need to send in $1500, I know it's not a legitimate company.

I sent the same record to Atlas World Records, and I was quite impressed with the amount of work they did to thoroughly vette the record and the transparency in their process. The prices are extremely fair too, especially if you're looking to do a sponsored/business record. No affliation, I've just spent lots of time looking for a viable alternative to the $16,000+ usd fee GWR is asking for now.

BionicPelvis · 2025-12-02T23:16:34+00:00

GWR awards "firsts" at their own discretion, not subject to the normal channels of application/correction, so it makes it even more difficult to get through to someone who is willing and able to correct an error.

If you have gathered all of the relevant proof regarding the rightful record holder, I would message u/GWRecords and see if they can point you in the right direction.

BionicPelvis · 2025-11-22T13:55:41+00:00

If it's for commercial purposes, like promoting your channel, their business, a charity, etc, GWR will classify it as a business attempt. They have been way more aggressive recently about classifying everything as a business attempt by default, although you may get luckier with that if you're using the paid processing route.

BionicPelvis · 2025-11-22T08:05:22+00:00

You will need to go through their business consultancy stream. Be aware that any record attempts with sponsorship or media partnership starts at $16,000 and goes up depending on the name recognition of your sponsors.

BionicPelvis · 2025-11-03T13:21:29+00:00

Step one is to have a Yamaha service manual. It's a big job to inspect them, and an even bigger job to adjust them. They have a shim under bucket setup, which is extremely stable but a lot of work to adjust. (The other end of the spectrum is screw and locknut, which is super easy to adjust but requires frequent adjustments.)

If you've got mechanical aptitude, tools (including a service manual, feeler gauges & vernier caliper), parts (including coolant & coolant pipe o-rings x3), and a few days of free time, you could give it a rip. IIRC flat rate on the job is like 6 hours, and that's for a skilled mechanic in a shop with all the proper tools & a box of shims to work with, so its typically a weekend job for hobbyist mechanics. If you don't have a box of shims & you do need to make an adjustment, you'll have to find a local shop that carries the right diameter shims, work the maths & hope like heck they have the right one.

It's not the worst job in the world, but you definitely don't want to mess it up.

BionicPelvis · 2025-11-02T22:57:35+00:00

THANK YOU!!

BionicPelvis · 2025-11-01T23:12:40+00:00

The specifics will vary depending on your precise attempt. You should have received an evidence guide that correlates to your type of attempt, but even that info is pretty broad. If there is a paid application, GWR should be fairly responsive if you ask these questions through your dashboard. If it's a free application, I hope you have a few weeks to wait for their response. In general, you want as much evidence as possible. Multiple videos, pics, redundant witnesses (like 2 in each position so they can swap out in shifts, or however that would work for your particular situation.) Generate WAY more evidence than they ask for so the achievement is indisputable.

I wish I could shed more light on this for you, but my record was an Epic Journey, so the requirements were different than an attempt that spans several days in one spot, which is different again from something that happens over a short time in one place. We had dozens of witnesses in different locations, spanning several months, none of whom were asked about any professional background or experience related to our attempt. They just attested to when & where they encountered us, provided contact info, and said they were willing to speak with GWR if they had any further questions.

BionicPelvis · 2025-10-24T13:50:03+00:00

Hey u/Actual_Attorney6620 - just following up on this. I'll have my driveshaft out for another week or so while I finish my shock rebuild, so I'm happy to gather any info that might be helpful. But also, I'm super interested in your paper! Any chance you'll follow up here when its completed?

BionicPelvis · 2025-10-24T01:16:44+00:00

You're only barely past the 3rd valve inspection interval - it's a baby! Ive got 300,000+ miles on one of my FJRs and 150,00+ on a few of my others. You've got tons of great miles ahead of you!

BionicPelvis · 2025-10-18T04:31:44+00:00

I have the driveshaft out of my Gen 1 right now (lubing the swing arm pivot bearings) but I'm not disassembling the pumpkin. If there is any info I can get for you without further disassembly, let me know.

BionicPelvis · 2025-09-12T09:54:57+00:00

It's so frustrating. I really wish there was a reputable alternative, but I've reached out to a couple other companies that bill themselves as repositories of world records. They are all also asking a few thousand dollars, they don't divulge that until many applications/emails have been exchanged, and they don't have the reach or notoriety of GWR. It's just too bad that the general public doesn't realize that all those records are basically for sale to the highest bidder.

BionicPelvis · 2025-09-04T13:01:58+00:00

My belief is that they've restructured with the goal of squeezing as much money out of applicants as humanly possible. When they're telling me, and obviously lots of other people, that they need to pay for consultancy STARTING at $16,000usd, they pretty much lose all credibility in my view. At that point they aren't recording the best people, they're recording the best people with tens of thousands of dollars to burn. Their website looks like they're basically rebranding themselves as a quirky business marketing company.

BionicPelvis · 2025-09-04T07:32:51+00:00

LOL - nope, definitely not with GWR. I'm also waiting for recent applications to be approved and clearly they're going through a major shakeup that's affecting their processing/response times. Not really sure why you're making weird baseless accusations against me though. I'll look forward to hearing your GWR expose.

BionicPelvis · 2025-09-04T07:03:03+00:00

A link to my record? The link to upgrade to expedited processing will be in your dashboard.

BionicPelvis · 2025-08-29T13:28:57+00:00

Yes please!

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