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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
Tire wear and scraping pegs
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Festus »
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:33 pm
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Well there's enough there to start a holy war on some forums, but not here!
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So if one has good body position and suspension is correct and pegs still scrape... then a leanier bike is necessary?
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Last post by glory racing
Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:25 pm
Yamaha Tall Shield Review
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Blueridgerider »
Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:43 pm
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I bought my 2016 about 3 months ago and found with the stock shield the wind noise/buffeting rather excessive even with earplugs so I bought the tall...
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What I did for the Honda is order this deflector (the wider one), and it clamps on securely and is fully adjustable. The acrylic does not appear to...
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Last post by jblanken64
Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:53 am
Clutch Lever Setting
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bill lumberg »
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:50 pm
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Stupid question warning:
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Once the cast is on, the fingers will be all together. Right now, waiting on the swelling to go down enough to allow for a cast. I figure giving the...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:50 pm
MCL Fork Brace
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chazglenn3 »
Tue Aug 06, 2019 1:38 pm
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I recently acquired a MCL fork brace when I purchased a used front end for parts. Also got lucky and the forks had GP Suspension internals in them!...
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Actually the middle one looks just it
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Last post by chazglenn3
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:47 pm
Front end shake.
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danh600 »
Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:14 am
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I am noticing a little more head shake on the front end. Generally it just if I let go of the handlebars at around 45mph or decelerate. If I am...
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A post of mine from another Forum and another time:
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:46 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:34 pm
Plugs
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silverback »
Fri May 17, 2019 11:02 am
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What kind of spark plugs are preferred for the FJR? Any that work better than others?
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Do not torque spark plugs.... if you use anti-seize, just a bit on the first 2-3 threads... they need a good ground to the engine so don't insulate...
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Last post by silverback
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:41 am
Do you suffer from saggy pegs?
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jwilly »
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:39 pm
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I've noticed that my pegs seemed to be sagging a little bit lately. Tonight I pulled my left side peg off to inspect and below is what i found. 2016...
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Hmmmmm. yeah. that's it. riding two up. Couldn't have anything to do with someone we know dragging that peg around the corners at all, could it?...
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Last post by Swp
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:29 am
MCL/Blackpath bar risers
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CollingsBob »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:43 am
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A small downside to fitting a RDL seat is a slightly greater lean to the bars. I’m considering bar risers...Do either the MCL or Blackpath risers...
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If I had known you were considering risers, you could have tried my Genmar risers out with your seat on my bike when I was there. No extensions...
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:01 pm
Left control assembly hole size?
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griff »
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:45 am
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I am trying to figger out what the hole size that has the plastic cap on it on the left control assembly. I think it is M10 1.5, but I am not sure....
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Yup, looking for a purty mat blue 2018. NOT! :lol:
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Last post by jwilly
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:47 am
How's Wheatie?
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FJRPittsburgh »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:03 pm
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Hey Mark! How 'bout an update on your healing progress? Hope you're doing well. It's got to be hard to look at that 2013 sitting in the garage and...
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Be sure you have a full tank of Petro, we all know how those spins work out.
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Last post by Bugnatr
Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:42 am
Any concerns about buying this bike?
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Festus »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:45 am
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There's a 2014 on FB for sale. I have a family member looking for a FJR.
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Is it an ES or an A? From visual inspection, the higher moment of inertia is toward the top of the forks on the ES model which would require higher...
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Last post by silverback
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:37 am
First Time- ABS Light Flashing
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bill lumberg »
Fri May 17, 2019 8:05 pm
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Today, I was around 30 minutes into my hour commute home, and I looked down to find my ABS light flashing. Immediately recognizing the potential...
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Bill, have you attempted cleaning of the clutch and brake lever switches, i.e., spray contact cleaner to ensure the plungers are free, etc.... this...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:06 pm
Oil leak from sensor?
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specs95t »
Sat Jun 01, 2019 4:16 pm
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As I was about to change the oil on my 2004 Gen I, I noticed some oil on the case between the oil level sight-glass and the oil filter. The wetness...
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Looks like a Bosch filter on there.
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Last post by specs95t
Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:05 pm
2014A to 2018ES Rambling Drivel
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bill lumberg »
Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:05 pm
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This post will likely be a waste of your time if you already have a current rev, 6 speed, ES bike. Heck, it'll probably be wasted reading for anybody...
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First valve check in 11 months? Ride on, man - serious respect!!!
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Last post by Hppants
Thu May 30, 2019 1:32 pm
Bent Rear Wheel
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RacinRay »
Wed May 22, 2019 9:26 pm
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I got back from a great 5 day trip through the Appalachians and removed the rear wheel to replace the tire. Once off the bike, I noticed a small dent...
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I used a piece of wood and a hammer to straighten out the dent. Most of the dent came out and I had a new tire mounted and balanced so all is good...
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Last post by jwilly
Tue May 28, 2019 5:06 pm
Small crack in headlight
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Spininprop »
Mon May 20, 2019 7:37 pm
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2016 year but i assume it doesnt matter. Did a quick wash and found a small dent and small crack in the headlight lens. Feels like a pin head size...
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I have some weldon4 on the way to seal the crack. I think putting it in with toothpick will work as i should only need a hint of the stuff since the...
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Last post by Spininprop
Wed May 22, 2019 11:38 am
Brakes
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silverback »
Sat May 18, 2019 9:25 am
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So, I got brake pads in. They are EBC Double-H pads. Thought I was ordering stock pads. Ugh.
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Around here, the EBC run about the same price per package as the Yamaha Gen II pads. Difference is that Yamaha includes two per pack - requires 4...
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue May 21, 2019 9:22 pm
15 ES Forks
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Powerman »
Sat May 18, 2019 12:59 pm
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Buddy just bought a clean 15 ES with 20K. Complains of front end looseness, shop checked stem bearings as OK. Front tire has some cupping. Looks like...
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He tried all the settings. I rode it after drinking.
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Last post by jwilly
Sat May 18, 2019 9:56 pm
16k maintenance question
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CollingsBob »
Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:18 pm
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How many folks build the frame out of cast iron pipe like the one made by Bryan Glynn to hold up their bikes while they perform the centre stand etc...
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I have a tall 42 steel sawhorse with extendable legs that fits right over the rear end... as far as rafters don't worry much you're only lifting 300...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu May 16, 2019 6:58 pm
2016 Gen3 Check Engine Light
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Mlazicki »
Thu May 09, 2019 4:02 pm
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Replaced the battery today, start it up, check engine light is on. How do I clear this? Thanks.
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2 Fault codes in ECU: P0606-ECU Internal Malfunction and P1600-No signal between ECU and IMU. Cleared and reset, all is fixed! CEL is gone and ES...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Tue May 14, 2019 2:49 pm
What's different about this '13?
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Viper_Dad »
Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:15 pm
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Jolene is one unique '13 with an incredible story... but can you spot what's different about her? This one's for you, Wheaton!
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I'm not gay either, but $20 is $20.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 07, 2019 5:12 pm
Looks like I have a new FJR rider in the family
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Abercrombie FJR »
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:03 am
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Well, we have a new FJR owner in my family. My oldest son Jordan, who some of you may have met or rode with at the Red Lodge Rendezvous in 2016,...
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Nice...but it's red Pussy Pink :stickpoke:
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:50 am
Problem after valve adjustment
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BkerChuck »
Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:41 pm
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On Sunday with the help of another FJR owner we did a valve check/adjustment on my Gen II. We found 2 intake valves at the very minimum clearance and...
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There ya go, cool!
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:46 pm
Valve Adjustment Issue
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Auburn »
Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:10 am
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I am splitting off the other valve adjust issue thread as I am having a slightly different issue now.
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Perhaps a little water in the fuel? That's why I use Seafoam as a stabilizer... has isopropanol in it. Glad you got it all sorted!! Yeah, maybe run a...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:45 pm
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