New FTR R Carbon 2022 Questions

M9Carbon22

M9Carbon22

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Hi All,
Just got the new FTR R Carbon 2022, I had a couple questions.

1 - Anything I should know about that's bike unique? Things to watch out for?
2 - What parts have you changed about your own and why? Also future plans? year specific or fits all?
3 - Temps on Dash relating to engine. What is the expected numbers in celsius? I briefly saw someone mention temps going down slightly as the bike gets broken in?
4 - Australia Specific which Insurer and how much?
5 - Australia Specific which fuel?
6 - Locking up the bike for city commute, what are you using to secure it?
7 - Maintenance is there anything that "goes" quick?

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edgelett

edgelett

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M9Carbon22 said:
Hi All,
Just got the new FTR R Carbon 2022, I had a couple questions.

1 - Anything I should know about that's bike unique? Things to watch out for?
2 - What parts have you changed about your own and why? Also future plans? year specific or fits all?
3 - Temps on Dash relating to engine. What is the expected numbers in celsius? I briefly saw someone mention temps going down slightly as the bike gets broken in?
4 - Australia Specific which Insurer and how much?
5 - Australia Specific which fuel?
6 - Locking up the bike for city commute, what are you using to secure it?
7 - Maintenance is there anything that "goes" quick?

www.instagram.com

Alex Jelfs on Instagram: "FTR R Carbon 2022 looking fine! #ftrrcarbon #ftr1200 #ftr"

23 likes, 4 comments - mediocre_luls on July 22, 2021: "FTR R Carbon 2022 looking fine! #ftrrcarbon #ftr1200 #ftr".
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hey welcome! I'm in Adelaide, where are you located?
Congrats on the new Carbon RR they're great looking bikes.

I have a 2019 model which has a number of diferences to the 2022 but I can comment on a few things for you:
3) During summer on my 2019 I would get close to 100 in city traffic. Commuting during winter at the moment, I haven't seen it get over 85 Celsius.
4) I insured with MiBike (which is Yamaha) as that's who my dealer uses. When my renewal was up, i looked around at several others but none could offer me the same rate and coverage of gear, and in particular none could offer me agreed value rather than market value. I have made a significant number of mods since i got my FTR so agreed value was important to me. i pay $427 a year
5) i use 98 in mine.
6) i got the Indian disk lock, park in the city most days with no issue
 
M9Carbon22

M9Carbon22

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edgelett said:
hey welcome! I'm in Adelaide, where are you located?
Congrats on the new Carbon RR they're great looking bikes.

I have a 2019 model which has a number of diferences to the 2022 but I can comment on a few things for you:
3) During summer on my 2019 I would get close to 100 in city traffic. Commuting during winter at the moment, I haven't seen it get over 85 Celsius.
4) I insured with MiBike (which is Yamaha) as that's who my dealer uses. When my renewal was up, i looked around at several others but none could offer me the same rate and coverage of gear, and in particular none could offer me agreed value rather than market value. I have made a significant number of mods since i got my FTR so agreed value was important to me. i pay $427 a year
5) i use 98 in mine.
6) i got the Indian disk lock, park in the city most days with no issue
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Still learning how to use this forum. Thanks! Apparently I am the only one in Canberra who has one. the Manual had me confused with the fuel. Also did you take all the white tags with barcodes off the parts?
 
edgelett

edgelett

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M9Carbon22 said:
Thanks! Apparently I am the only one in Canberra who has one. the Manual had me confused with the fuel. Also did you take all the white tags with barcodes off the parts?
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I think the manual recommends 95? i find better mileage with 98 though, and given I split my riding between 2 bikes I figure I'll use the good fuel in case it has to sit for a few weeks.

I took the 'fuel warning' message off the tank (hair dryer) but no i haven't gone over the whole bike removing white tags at this stage.
I honestly don't notice them haha.

yeah you probably are the only person with one in Canberra - there's not too many around, especially the 2022!
 
Breto

Breto

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M9Carbon22 said:
Still learning how to use this forum. Thanks! Apparently I am the only one in Canberra who has one. the Manual had me confused with the fuel. Also did you take all the white tags with barcodes off the parts?
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Hey mate, Canberra boy hey…man I spent a lot of years there…she’s bloody cold down there at the moment man…mind you I rode most of my years in the ACT rain hail or snow. I’ve always used Shannon’s mate…they have been consistently good to me over the years with all my bikes. Agreed value and just let them know what mods yo do. You need to spend around a grand a year on them to keep your agreed value up there but I’ve never had any dramas with them. They also cover your gear and helmet as well. I don’t ride mine anywhere where I have to leave it out of my sight so can’t help with the lock thing. I do use the steering lock it comes with though and I will chain it up to everything if I leave home for long…👍😎
 
edgelett

edgelett

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oh one thing to add in relation to maintenance - stock tyres.
Mine 'went' quick cause I got rid of the bloody things - they sucked for twisty riding haha.
Some people found them to be great though. And I also find some people chew through them quickly, others get thousands of KMS on them. like over 5k.

As to what is 'unique' - the 2022 and 2019 have VERY different exhaust systems. On the 2019 you can remove the cat and add a link pipe and slip on.
the 2022, the cat is welded on to the headers. So your only options are slip on after cat, or full system.
And sadly, there is only 1 full system for the 2022 at this stage which is the Toce full system. You can't use 2019 headers as Indian changed the rear header design.
I'm sure Akraprovic and others will come out with alternates over time but it's so new the Toce is the only option.

Just be aware, that tuning a 2022 is a lot harder than the 2019 too.
Breto and I both have the Toce, but cause we have a 2019 we were able to tune via a PV3 and tuning file from the USA.
WIth the 2022, tuning is a lot trickier especially here in Aus. the PV3 won't work due to the ECU software so your only option is to send your ECU overseas or see a specialist who can dyno tune it for you
 
M9Carbon22

M9Carbon22

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edgelett said:
oh one thing to add in relation to maintenance - stock tyres.
Mine 'went' quick cause I got rid of the bloody things - they sucked for twisty riding haha.
Some people found them to be great though. And I also find some people chew through them quickly, others get thousands of KMS on them. like over 5k.

As to what is 'unique' - the 2022 and 2019 have VERY different exhaust systems. On the 2019 you can remove the cat and add a link pipe and slip on.
the 2022, the cat is welded on to the headers. So your only options are slip on after cat, or full system.
And sadly, there is only 1 full system for the 2022 at this stage which is the Toce full system. You can't use 2019 headers as Indian changed the rear header design.
I'm sure Akraprovic and others will come out with alternates over time but it's so new the Toce is the only option.

Just be aware, that tuning a 2022 is a lot harder than the 2019 too.
Breto and I both have the Toce, but cause we have a 2019 we were able to tune via a PV3 and tuning file from the USA.
WIth the 2022, tuning is a lot trickier especially here in Aus. the PV3 won't work due to the ECU software so your only option is to send your ECU overseas or see a specialist who can dyno tune it for you
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What tyres did you change too? What's better about them? would they be valid for the 2022?
 
Breto

Breto

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You’ll get mixed answers to that question my man…for me I went for the Continental RA3’s. 120/70x19 front 160/60 x18 rear. And a set of fender drop brackets to drop your front guard so it looks that little bit more sexy. A few of us here have gone the RA3’s but there are other brands out there and many of the members have had success with other brands. I think there maybe a Tyre thread here somewhere man…so for me the main thing was handling, grip and the general production method of the RA3 that sold me…changed the bike totally and they make great track tyres…👍😎🇦🇺
 
Breto

Breto

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But also remember you’ve got 17’s on the new one so your Tyre choice is way better for that size…👍😎
 
edgelett

edgelett

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M9Carbon22 said:
What tyres did you change too? What's better about them? would they be valid for the 2022?
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You know I totally forgot the 2019 comes with different tyres to the 2022 until I read this lol.
we had Dunlops which tried to be a trail tyre. You have Metzelers.

Like Breto, I got Continental Road Attacks in the sizes he mentioned.
I got those because they are a lot better in the wet, more sport touring and far more confidence inspiring than the original Dunlops I had.
I found the Dunlops really sketchy in the wet especially.
but you should have access to hypersports etc.
and I'll be keen to hear how long those Metzelers last!
 
Breto

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You have the option to run the super sticky Pirelli super corsa’s…very very nice Tyre…not much in the way of longevity but man they stick like shit to a blanket…💩😵‍💫👍😎
 
K9F

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For the 2019s the Avon Spirit STs are also available and are classed as "Ultra-high performance hypersport touring tires." I have them fitted and they too are very good at keeping your wheels firmly planted in adverse conditions. Personally I think there is sufficient tire choice for the 18/19 wheel combination without the need to source 17" wheels because tire choice is deemed limited. It's not really!
 
M9Carbon22

M9Carbon22

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DoingOK said:
Welcome aboard. I'm #144. Your bike is great and requires absolutely zero modifications of any kind. Enjoy the ride. :cool:
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I'm #052. Also I am already past that point. I got some Rizoma parts fitted initially and a tail tidy (which sucks actually, gonna get a better one)
 
kiwi dave

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K9F said:
For the 2019s the Avon Spirit STs are also available and are classed as "Ultra-high performance hypersport touring tires."
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Not available for me when I decided to replace mine. Instead I went with the tyre shop recommendation of
Battlax Sport Touring T32s (R191207BRT32F & 181606BRT32R).

Difference was chalk and cheese (in a very positive direction!)
 
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