Highway Hero: YAMAHA FJR1300A Custom

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Here is a "YAMAHA FJR1300A" custom by Webike community user "Ta-bou". The owner, who mainly rides for camping trips and on winding roads, has switched from a DUCATI Diavel Strada to this YAMAHA FJR1300A, a bike he had always wanted to own. With the addition of YAMAHA Pannier Cases and a GIVI 47L Rear Box, the bike offers more than enough storage capacity for camping trips. The rear box also features a GIVI LED Stop Lamp Kit, enhancing safety during night rides. For the exhaust, the owner opted for a Two Brothers Racing Slip-On Exhaust. All Two Brothers Racing exhausts are crafted in the USA, TIG welded, and built with a passion for style, performance, and sound. He also installed a one-off baffle to achieve a pleasant sound that isn't too loud.

What he particularly enjoys about the FJR1300A is that it can accelerate powerfully from low RPMs in high gear without worrying about stalling. It is also fast and easy to ride on highways, making long-distance touring less tiring. Additionally, since the ECU has been reprogrammed, the acceleration in S mode (which provides a sporty and powerful ride) is very satisfying. The only concerns are the 289kg weight, which makes lifting and pushing the bike difficult, and the wide seat, which makes it challenging to touch the ground. To improve stability, the owner installed SSK Heavyweight Handlebar End Sliders. While it does require some physical effort and technique, once the bike is in motion, the weight is hardly noticeable, and the high cornering performance makes it a fun bike to ride on winding roads.

Looking ahead, the owner mentioned, "There aren't many custom parts available, so I don't plan on doing much more. I just want to take good care of it and enjoy it for a long time."

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