Pinned: JWillly Thread - share memories and pictures here please.
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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
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Folks- Jason’s family is soliciting photos of Jason, regardless of setting. If you have an issue with images from this thread being used, speak now,...
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Sat May 28, 2022 2:22 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
What did you do to your FJR today?
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Uncle Hud »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:50 pm
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I know this thread's been done elsewhere, but I enjoy reading about how folks customize their bikes, and I occasionally get inspired by some farkles....
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I know what you're thinking, he's got at least a 1000 miles left on that BStone...and I would tend to agree. But I hear jwilly in my ear saying,...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat May 28, 2022 4:12 pm
ES Rear Shock servicing
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raYzerman »
Wed May 18, 2022 9:12 am
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For all ES owners who may one day need it, I'm passing this along some info and where to get service.........
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For all ES owners who may one day need it, I'm passing this along some info and where to get service.........
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Wed May 18, 2022 11:09 pm
Advice on Handling Anomaly
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bill lumberg »
Sun May 15, 2022 10:23 am
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My 2022 handles great- at speed, in the curves, on the interstate, but there is something up…
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My commute:
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 17, 2022 8:54 pm
Pricing a (very) used FJR
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bill lumberg »
Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:24 am
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KBB is out the window. If you were tasked with selling a well maintained, fully farkled, one owner, 2018 FJR1300 with 100,000 miles on the clock,...
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K - so, after reading thru this thread I reckon my 06 with 180K will fetch about $325 to $350
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed May 11, 2022 8:08 pm
In situ greasing..
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CollingsBob »
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:05 am
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I lifted the bike a few inches off the ground yesterday with a chain hoist and straps wrapped around the seat mount casting and laid on my belly...
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If you take enough of the heavy stuff off, it’s a lot less dangerous. :D
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Last post by PhilJet09
Sat May 07, 2022 1:23 am
Dark Side Advice Needed
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NTXFJR »
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:36 pm
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So I decided to try a ct on the back for the Red Lodge run. I bought a 205/50-17ZR BFG. I went to put it on the bike tonight and there's a firm rub...
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I actually have a buddy on tour down your way now.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:15 pm
Fuel pump not priming
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Wheaton Jr. »
Thu Mar 31, 2022 5:01 am
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Hello all,
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If you're not in a hurry, I have a gen 1 tank and pump the FjRay gave me. I can pull the pump and ship to you IF you can wait for end of month. I'm...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:58 am
Odd problem with Canyon Cage
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Festus »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:13 pm
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I’m having an odd problem I can’t logic out. Gen 3, the Canyon Cages from the company that closed up, I forget the name.
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Mr. Festus is resourceful, I have faith!!
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Apr 10, 2022 1:02 pm
What Size Socket?
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bill lumberg »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:01 am
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What size socket fits the big ass nut on the rear axle?
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What size socket fits the big ass nut on the rear axle?
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Last post by N4HHE
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:47 am
Audiovox CC Fail
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dcarver »
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:44 pm
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..quit working on KrZy8 after years of use.
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Bought a MightyVac to test vacuum integrity.
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Last post by dcarver
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:32 am
Calendar Just Arrived
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Blister_1 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:20 am
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The 2022 Calendar was just dropped off at my doorway. Every picture is amazing! Great job, Tim.
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Late to add my thanks for an awesome calendar!
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Last post by chazglenn3
Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:06 pm
FJR bodywork repair and repainting business opportunity
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garauld »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:26 pm
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Hi - as some of you know, since I retired I have cut back on some of the farkle offerings I once made. I am currently still offering highway footpeg...
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Hi - as some of you know, since I retired I have cut back on some of the farkle offerings I once made. I am currently still offering highway footpeg...
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Last post by natehawk750
Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:03 pm
Blinkers not Working-Fixed….Thanks, Rayzerman
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LKLD »
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:39 pm
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So yesterday Marie asked me why I wasn’t using my blinkers. I always use my blinkers, so we stopped to see. The panel indicates blinkers flashing,...
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Backup was blown. Thanks, Ray!
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Last post by Bust
Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:35 pm
10/4/2003 - 15 Years
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wheatonFJR »
Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:38 pm
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15 years ago I walked into a Yamaha dealership in Downers Grove, Illinois...not knowing it would change the trajectory of my life.
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Don't post much anymore but this thread interested me.
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Last post by huron52
Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:37 am
How Much Did You Ride In 2021?
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SkooterG »
Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:04 pm
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2021. For many reasons, the first 8 months made it the worst year of my life. And unfortunately, I extended my recent trend of low annual Moto miles...
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I am addicted to peloton, and trying to figure out my approach for when it gets warmer and I move outside. I don’t want to take time to go to the mtb...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:00 pm
Picking up a dropped FJR
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Bugs »
Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:35 pm
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I was installing WarmNSafe wiring harnesses for my newly acquired heated gear onto a couple of my bikes. It’s cold here in Idaho, so I was moving the...
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Now try it on the downslope in a (loose pea size gravel) campsite (top of bike downhill from wheels). Stopped the bike and the ground felt solid....
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:40 pm
Hard to Smoothly Speed Shift with the 6-speed FJR
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SkooterG »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:46 pm
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After much trial and error, I have found it nearly impossible to speed shift the 6-speed FJR smoothly. Has anyone else encountered this?
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I'm trying to get used to my ESA Electronic Shift Assist on my new bike. Smooth up shifting into 3rd - 6th, 1-2 is a little snatchy unless at WFO....
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:59 am
2022 FJR1300 Announced
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SkooterG »
Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:30 am
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Back to Cobalt Blue. $200 price increase. No other changes I can see. At least they are still making it.
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In South Dakota the law requires the dealer to have the title in possession, there could be a consignment agreement with a broker as long as the...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:12 pm
Recall problems..
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CollingsBob »
Sun May 02, 2021 11:12 pm
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Today I sent the following letter to Yamaha Canada and Transport Canada..
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I thought this thread was about memory/cognitive issues.
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:59 am
ACF-50
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bill lumberg »
Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:59 pm
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As winter approaches, my thoughts turn to those few days a year where frozen precipitation, or the threat thereof, endangers my ability to ride every...
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Used in the aviation industry and i believe formulated by Lear. Good stuff as mentioned above.
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Last post by Spininprop
Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:39 pm
New FJR Questions
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Powerman »
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:24 am
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On the way home from SFO I thought about how awesome the 06 has been.
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Ha, I don't buy new bikes any more....... :P
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:06 pm
Gen 1 Engines
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:45 pm
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Can someone confirm if the Gen 1 engines are painted.
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Thanks folks
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:06 pm
Windshield bolt missing
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danh600 »
Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:26 am
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I still have the stock windshield on my 2013. It works fine for me. While cleaning the bike yesterday I noticed the top left bolt was missing. From...
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Thanks guys.
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Last post by danh600
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:42 am
Mirror on my 2020
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Yankees21 »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:25 am
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So yesterday I noticed the mirror was loose, was thinking it was the external nut. Its not, how hard is it, to get to the internal one, and has...
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Loctite isn't a problem as long as you keep it off plastic.... it can eat plastic. Put a drop on after the studs are through the fairing, or in the...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:53 pm
Cruise Control inop Gen III
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2ducs »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:05 pm
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Anybody ever have a flashing cruise control indicator? Mine did this on a short ride today and the cruise control wouldn't engage. The owners manual...
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Have had CC fail to engage once this year. Remembering the front brake light switch recall I pushed the front brake lever forward then the CC resumed...
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Last post by N4HHE
Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:53 pm
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