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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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He was larger than life 2 years ago and still is today. Thank you, Mark for sharing your rememberence with all of us.
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Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
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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Thank you - link updated!
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:16 pm
Hump Day Pre Dawn Follies
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bill lumberg »
Wed May 19, 2021 5:37 am
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Headed into the office early. Light traffic. Most stations still without gas. And wouldn’t you know, I encountered a Karen. In this case, it took the...
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Holy Fuk is right!!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:51 pm
1st Cold Start Has Changed
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Hppants »
Tue May 04, 2021 1:33 pm
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For the past 5,000 miles, if the bike sits for more than a few days, on the first start in the morning, it will not start unless I apply a small...
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Well, yesterday (after a 1 week layoff), it started totally normally.
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Last post by Hppants
Sat May 08, 2021 7:53 am
Book time for fork bushing change?
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Angus_McL »
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:43 pm
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Anyone know or have an educated guess how much time the dealer would throw at a fork bushing change? I've got the forks off the bike and the first...
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I sure hope Shore Cycle appreciates all the business we are giving them.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:16 pm
Quick question Gen 1
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tim ferrell »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:25 pm
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New bike to me, changed all fluids, new CCT today, started her up and drove a little ways with no fairings or mirrors, all seems to be functioning...
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Thanks for all the replies. I will consider it normal. I had just done the CCT so wanted to confirm. The bike certainly does GO! I can't wait to get...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:14 pm
THAT'S what i'm talkin' about...
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tim ferrell »
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:16 pm
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That was what popped into my head during the ride today.
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I mean the whole trip, not to get there..
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Last post by tim ferrell
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:22 pm
Parts Shipment US to Canada
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FJRoss »
Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:24 pm
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I would normally order stuff from my local (Canadian) dealer. If the price difference between the dealer and on-line US parts places is extreme, I...
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I didn’t realize that. Odd.
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Last post by FJRoss
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:45 pm
swingarm pivot bearing lube?
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tim ferrell »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:49 am
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I have a 2003 that I bought used, and as I get into different tasks, I have come to realize that the previous owner(s) were not quite as persnickety...
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Well, now it is blue Yamaha coolant. And yes, the clutch fluid was the worst of the three. All clear now...
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Last post by tim ferrell
Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:10 am
D&H/Cullman, AL
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bill lumberg »
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:20 am
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According to their FB page, D&H changed ownership on or before 12/11/2020. Anyone bought a warranty from them since then? Wondering if the sub-$400...
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Has anyone had the transmission recall performed at the new D&H?
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Last post by N4HHE
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:19 pm
Cost comparison. What did you pay for your NEW FJR
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fencer »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:24 pm
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in 06 I paid too much 13,000. Otd.That was before I learned about D and H.
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Well it looks like D&H are no more.
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:30 pm
Period Maintenance - Brake Hoses
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BlueStar »
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:42 pm
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Hi All.
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I'm one of the weird guys that replaced the brake lines. In 2016 I installed a Galfer s/s line kit on my 2012 FJR with 30000 miles on it. That's...
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Last post by morecowbell
Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:42 pm
Suspension advice wanted please
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NTXFJR »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:42 pm
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So I got to looking at upgrading my suspension. I've logged 58k on my stock suspenders and things are getting tired. I really notice it when...
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I bit the bullet last week and ordered a 8975 shock along with their fork springs rated for my weight. I too turned my head while pulling out the...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:42 pm
3rd Luggage Key Cylinder - Where is it?
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BlueStar »
Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:36 pm
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Apparently Yamaha includes a third key cyclinder keyed accessory lock for future needs. The previous owner said he didn't have it in the...
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Just an FYI... the locks are not that secure. They’re easily “raked” and opened.
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Last post by 0face
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:24 pm
2013 recall front brake switch
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danh600 »
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:36 am
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Probably old news.
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The service manager at the dealership I go to has an older FJR. So we get a long fine.
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Last post by danh600
Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:37 pm
Gen 1 and Gen 2
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tim ferrell »
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:30 am
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Are the differences between these two generations significant in real world riding as opposed to on paper? Would appreciate input from anyone who has...
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Amen Tom!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:35 pm
Taking the FJR off-road
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Bugs »
Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:37 pm
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Here’s a question for FJR riders who occasionally take their bike off-road. I have 7K miles on my ’18 FJR1300A with stock suspension and tires. This...
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Taken May, 2016, approx loc: 34.70833, -83.35243. Street tires.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:07 pm
2006 Fuel pump relay location?
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dcarver »
Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:50 pm
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Read conflicting info... anyone know for certain?
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I don't think you have a fuel pump relay problem. Fuel pump is working.... flow may be another matter, but doubtful that's it. You're on your second...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:13 am
Mr. Ed's Seats??
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kieefjr »
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:03 pm
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I've tried quite a few seats and know of all the popular brands but is a new one on me.
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They are very popular here in Oregon. I have sent a number of my customers there and they are very happy with the results. I know they do ride in...
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Last post by fjray
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:15 pm
2021 FJR is out - one more year!!
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Hppants »
Tue Nov 17, 2020 1:34 pm
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Can't believe I'm the first to report this to the forum:
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That number seems plausible to me... going back to our other thread about how many were made.... however, whether a final number gets revised for...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:55 pm
broken 2nd gear recall
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palerider »
Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:31 pm
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I sold my 2006AE, but I stilll follow FJR news. I'm told there is a recall on 2016+ models because 2nd gear might break. (December 28 2020 NHTSA...
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In the interest of keeping the discussion consolidated for this topic, I'll point everyone to this thread as suggested above and and close this one.
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:55 pm
Is it time to replace my FJR?
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CollingsBob »
Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:07 pm
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2017 ES with 53,682km...Farkled all to hell incl. Russell Day-Long. My wife asked me the other day if it was my dream bike, and added quickly that if...
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I've seen posts like this a couple times: If you love your FJR, don't test ride the new GoldWing . So far I haven't been tempted, but its a new year....
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Last post by Snowflake
Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:31 pm
Off Season Posts
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FJRPittsburgh »
Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:58 pm
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After reading all of the active topic posts, I think it's pretty obvious that many of us on this continent are in the off season as far as motorcycle...
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Lived in Idaho Falls through a winter and always had blankets, flashlights, water, and Powerbars in the car. Also didn't drive out of town after dark...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:19 am
FJR1300 recall..
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CollingsBob »
Mon Dec 21, 2020 7:46 pm
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I received my recall notice today.. I stopped in at Wildwood BMW/Ducati/Yamaha here in Winnipeg to see about getting the recall work done. The...
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The core of a successful business relationship is trust. Screw with it, break it at your peril.
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Last post by Hack
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:33 pm
Information on older Garmin zumo upgrades
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fencer »
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:57 am
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I found a company that can expand internal memory/ repair older 550 660 etc.
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I found a company that can expand internal memory/ repair older 550 660 etc.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:18 am
Panel Illumination
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Red »
Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:21 pm
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Riders,
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For me, among the top of the list of Desired Mods Never Done is a dash light dimmer switch. The glare from the reflections in the windshield at night...
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Sun Nov 08, 2020 8:21 am
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