I just picked up an FJR1300 and ordered the engine/luggage/front axle kit from T-Rex. I'm pretty sure I can install on my own but have been a little intimidated by it. Thank you so much for putting this series together and sharing! It's helped me get a better idea of what the experience is going to be like (I might call in professionals for the engine guards because some of it looks kind of tricky, but think I can do the rest easily enough at home on my own).
@peterm2644
4 ай бұрын
Brian your videos are awesome and helped me so much with the installation of the trex engine and luggage guards.Thank you sooo much!
@AZLetendre
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@kevinlauzon7665
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos. All your videos assisted me immensely with installing the T-Rex Luggage Guards, Engine Guards & Front Axle Slider on my 2019 FJR1300ES. I am still waiting for my fairing decals from Real Time. The panier decals I ordered from Real Time came in within a week. The Fairing decals have been shipped to twice to me by Alex since Oct 8 (according to both tracking numbers) & I still have not received either package. Good old reliable US postal service. I received my T-Rex N69-13EGCombo 2013 - 2020 Yamaha FJR1300 / A / AE / ES Engine Luggage Guard Crash Cages Front Axle Sliders kit. It took a while for everything to get across the border to Alberta because T-Rex had never done a NAFTA Certificate before. I had to send them forms & explain how to fill them out so I don’t pay duties on USA made products. That’s why we have NAFTA. I finished mounting all the components in the kit last week. I have 2 concerns with the quality/fitment of the kit. Both concerns are on the right side of the bike. The luggage guard & engine guard on the left side of bike fit PERFECTLY. The luggage guard on right side fits OK put the plate attached the luggage guard is NOT centered on the bottom of the pipe. The right engine guard on the right side of bike has the attaching bracket at a slightly incorrect angle so it will not sit in the middle of the space in the plastic fairing & it currently rubs on the fairing panel. The right side bracket rubs on the fairing as the angle of the tab does not match the fairing angle. So when I contacted T-Rex about both the luggage guard & engine guard fit & finish on the right side, they replied as follows: "Thank you for the pictures, I see you are a very keen observer. Unfortunately, our welds are made by hand, therefore, there are instances where human imperfection will arise. We do apologize for not meeting your expectations and you are more than welcome to return the kit for a refund if you would like. Please let me know if you would like to proceed with the return so that I can make note in our system." I responded as follows: "I was hoping I could just exchange the parts that don’t fit all that well but ONLY if T-Rex knows the new parts would in fact fit better. If the replacements are going to be the exact same, there is no point going through all the hassle of returning & re-shipping. I was hoping I could get some reassurance form T-Rex that the parts I received are not to T-Rex’s current standards. I suppose, T-Rex would have to try some right side pieces on an FJR1300 at your factory to ensure the components fit in a better (centered) manner." "Unfortunately, we do not have an FJR here at the shop to test fit on. Our primary design focus is to eliminate the need for modifying the bike and with this being said, it appears that our product does fulfill this focus point. In regards to the minor imperfections, as stated previously, unfortunately, these are hand welded and human imperfections can arise. With this being said, we do not feel that these minor imperfection compromises the integrity our of guards in anyway, therefore, we would conclude that they do meet our standards."
@leiferiksson1785
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, next step is to tip the bike over. Not just to verify that it will protect the bike (it will, I got the same on my FJR) but more to train how to push it back up on your own. It took me some time to figure out the right way to do it. Do it a couple of times so you now you get the hang of it.
@AZLetendre
3 жыл бұрын
I have picked up my old Connie a couple times, a Ninja when I learned to ride, and a Sportster for a friend. I don't plan to lay this one down on purpose, but thanks for the thought.
@leiferiksson1785
3 жыл бұрын
@@AZLetendre I was thinking mostly as a message to all. If you know the best way already then I guess you do not need to test this. However, this bike (FJR) is heavier than most, it is good to know you can lift it up yourself. Then you can be more relaxed when the bike tip over, e.g. not trying to stop it with one leg (you might get injured).
@tonyknowler3055
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian Thanks you Regards Tony
@Whoooora2024
6 ай бұрын
Next…. Training wheels !
@AZLetendre
6 ай бұрын
Um... No. If I wanted training wheels I would buy a trike
@stevensmith6406
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video Brian. However it seems that the pillion must have their feet placed quite forward on the pegs.
@AZLetendre
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, my wife says she doesn't even notice them. I thought the same thing but it's not an issues.
@travelinben1966
3 жыл бұрын
True, but it will prevent the bags from getting scuffed or scratched from a boot.
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