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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.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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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?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
3D-Printing files
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Red »
Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:24 pm
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This post is to propose starting a list of files (maybe in the Tech Library here?) for the 3D printing of various small parts for the FJR, which may...
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...One shot may be all you need...Now it's time to see if my switchblade print has finished.
Up close and personal is so nice. It's the way it was...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:45 pm
Any report on the Road 5 GTs yet?
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Hppants »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:22 pm
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Time for some new shoes. Who's got the Road 5 GTs, and what's your report? Interested in knowing:
1. Wet road grip
2. Longevity - how are they...
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Your decoder ring is in the mail.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:29 pm
BeemerBro buys an FJR
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Intech »
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:24 pm
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Well, talk about keeping it in the family. My younger brother has now bought my original FJR from my older brother. This should be interesting...
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Well, talk about keeping it in the family. My younger brother has now bought my original FJR from my older brother. This should be interesting......
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:33 am
Need a new controller for Aux lights
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Cav47 »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:53 am
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The device that Timmy made me was great, but I have been having a weird issue with the lighting. It was causing some feedback into the system and...
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...the “adjustable” waveform is created by a variable capacitor and a tank circuit; all likely housed in the thimble-sized package with rotating...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:10 am
Front end vibration. Forks wiggling at high speeds.
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BruinFJRguy »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:56 pm
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He all. Employing the collective wisdom.
My bars and front forks are vibey at high speeds, like around 90-100+ mph. (On the track. 8-) )
My wheels...
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The .95's are good for your weight, you're using a little heavier fork oil, the 4 clicks of compression seems (to me) a little excessive... is it not...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:05 pm
Not Today
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Blueridgerider »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:57 pm
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Winter has been nice to us in the southeast so far this year but not today. Well the recent flooding an tornadoes here have not been so great but the...
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I should have been a weatherman ! 10% turns into a downpour.
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Last post by Powerman
Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:00 pm
Who's the high mileage champion.
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bungie4 »
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:02 pm
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Whose the high mileage champion on this forum?
Rules.
Shut up. Were not asking about your mileage on 12 different bikes. Were not asking how many...
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Griff and I would love to see your 18. If yer ever in Greenville,SC I will pay for your breakfast at STAX. I don't ride high mileage, but I enjoy...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:47 pm
:..Aux Plug not working..:
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hANNAbONE »
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:19 am
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Glovebox plug on my 2014 A isn't working.
I've checked and changed the fuse 3A
Still no go.
The group have any ideas??
TIA
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That wire will handle 5A, so you can put a 5A fuse in it if you want... use voltmeter.... check any USB or device you have plugged into it. Should be...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:00 pm
Storage Space
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ice_station_zebra »
Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:44 pm
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Stripped all the tailpiece plastic off today and was surprised to see how much storage space there was under the rear seat, especially towards the...
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I just pulled the passenger seat in preparation for a ride. The mouse house is back and made from insulation again. I also found:
a bag of Rok...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:53 pm
Electrical Codes
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ice_station_zebra »
Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:51 am
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Question: I cant seem to find the definitions for the color code abbreviations yamaha uses in the wiring diagrams for my 2008 FJR. I have the shop...
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Here's your lifeline..... Red Green is one of my favourite guys!!
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:04 pm
Gen 3 FZ1 mirror install
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natehawk750 »
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:17 am
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When installing the fz1 mirrors on my 2015 the mirror bolts seem to be too short... has anyone else ran into this issue?
Mirrors came off a 2004 fz1...
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If you order FZ1 OEM, they need to be from a 2003-2005. As a much less cost alternative, you can order the EMGO's for the same year, direct...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Jan 05, 2020 7:12 pm
Christmas and Boxing Day Riding
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bill lumberg »
Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:24 pm
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Hope your holidays are as good as mine. Mine are pretty great. Most likely riding some tomorrow, maybe skyway. Late morning to afternoon thing....
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Wheatie would probably get one more ride out of that one. JSNS.....
Funny. I was thinking the same thing.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:15 pm
Two screws holding the saddle bag lock.
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danh600 »
Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:53 pm
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There are two screws holding the lock cylinder on the saddle bag.
One is lost and the other is loose. They have a weird head on them. I don't have...
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Back in 2007 when my bike was new I applied blue locktight to these screws. 10 yrs later I found one loose. Right now, go to the calendar in your...
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Last post by rbentnail
Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:18 pm
2020 FJR1300
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John d »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:33 pm
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Black, maybe it's dark gray
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Well, the USA 2020 FJR is the same as the 2019 FJR which is the same as the 2018 FJR... only difference is that the '20 is wearing the '15 color(?)....
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:39 pm
Accessing Gen I ECU Data
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NTXFJR »
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:25 pm
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Can anyone tell me how to access the multi function display and/or ecu parameters on a gen I ? I don't have the manual for it. It was brought up in...
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I have updated a previous post here to include Gen II codes along with the tables of Gen I codes.
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Last post by ionbeam
Fri Nov 29, 2019 1:12 pm
Broken saddle bag latch
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dcarver »
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:14 pm
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Well, the bag latch broke. The plastic arm is no more. I had seriously overstuffed the bag and the lid was very tight to the inner case. That plus I...
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Wait...it that Andy's bke?...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:04 pm
Touring Screen + Helibars + Vstrom handguards
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dem »
Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:13 pm
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Anyone have a combination that works at full lock on the medium helibars setting?
I have a CalSci barn door and it is no go. Either the helibars...
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I’ve tried the 20309 and the 20308. Personally, I think the 20308 and the Yamaha touring screen are as good as you can get these days. I’d lend you...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:14 am
Helibars User Poll
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bill lumberg »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:23 am
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For those of you that run helibars/helibridge, what position are your bars in? List height and inseam if you wish.
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I have the HeliBridge dealie. I didn't vote because I honestly have no clue what position their in. Probably all the way back though.
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Last post by bungie4
Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:48 am
Drive shaft service, been putting if off for too long.
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NTXFJR »
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:59 pm
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I've been putting off servicing my drive line and with 40k on the bike now I decided to take a look at it today since I had the wheels off for new...
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Wouldn't it be more mileage dependent? One person's every 3 years might be someone else's every 3 months .
I think not so much mileage as usage....
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Last post by rbentnail
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:51 pm
Check engine light sort of problem
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John d »
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:32 pm
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It seems now, that since I have left Canada and the bike is not overnighting in my garage, that it always has a check engine light on after starting....
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MAP and MAF. Here I thought it was Mass Air Pressure/Flow.
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Last post by Bounce
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:19 am
Top Triple Clamp
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Red »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:55 pm
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Riders,
If anybody has a Gen2 FJR Crown, Handle (fork top triple clamp) P/N 3P6-23435-00-00, Fiche Index #9 -
that is just lying around idle, I...
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Found mine - let me know who's is closest / cheapest to ship. I don't think it will fit in the small flat rate box, but can explore other options....
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Last post by Red
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:42 am
Suspension - why am I grinding hard parts - SPLIT FROM KICKSTAND PLATE DISCUSSION
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Intech »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:06 pm
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I had to give up my wynpro Bigfoot on the 2018. Too much scraping. I’d do a couple of these.
You definitely need to check your suspension then. Or...
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I didn’t have much of a problem with my Bigfoot until I started riding with the wrong crowd...
Nothing makes my day like a bunch of old guys talking...
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Last post by jwilly
Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:38 pm
2019 FJR Review
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garauld »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:42 pm
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Hot off the cyber press...
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Side loading bags are like side loading washing machine they are just plain unnatural.
Next there will be side loading buckets!!!!
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Last post by danh600
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:00 pm
Rider needs assistance-Utah on way to RR
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CraigRegs »
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:42 am
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Pulling into the hotel in Logan UT last nite heard a grinding sound from the ft. brake. Inside pad on left caliper appears to be shot. Left a message...
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Awesomeness!! See you soon. I’ll double check their work.
Use a torque wrench jackass!.
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Last post by Cav47
Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:46 am
Sightings in MO
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bungie4 »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:55 am
Sighting requested from the Sport-Touring.org guys
FJR VA plates in Cameron MO.
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Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:55 am
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