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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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Last post by Hppants
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
Thank You, DesignFlaw06!
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Uncle Hud »
Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:09 pm
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Some of you may know that my topbox has an “organizer” in it. I’ve enclosed the term in quotation marks because it’s a really homemade thing, created...
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Zombies don't sleep, brother. We just point the motorbike down a new Interstate. ;)
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:57 pm
2019 FJR
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Hppants »
Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:00 am
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Well, it's that time again! Time for all FJR Forum-ites to have the annual discussion regarding the upcoming new model of our beloved motorcycle....
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Is it too early to start talking about the 2020 FJR? I'd like to know about them because that's been my target, to pick up a lightly used one in 2023...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:44 pm
52,000 mile service - observations and lessons learned
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Hppants »
Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:52 pm
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Skip down to post #4 for lessons learned.
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On Sunday, I rode almost 500 miles with buddies. All is well with the bike. My fuel mileage is back up to what I expected, and I have no idea which...
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Last post by Hppants
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:11 pm
Man, she purrs like a kitten with a full belly
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Hppants »
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:31 am
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Got the motor back together Sunday after a valve check on Saturday. It took me virtually all day Saturday to do what many of you can do in an hour,...
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NIce, Bungie; you stayed with the purring like a kitten metaphor!
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:07 pm
ES fork and shock rebuilds
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griff »
Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:14 am
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With 115K on my 14 ES, I figger the rear shock needs some freshening up. The problem is, I haven't found anyone who rebuilds the FJR ES rear shock....
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I replaced that new shock with a rebuilt Wilbers snd absolutely love it. The difference is amazing. And I'd never get another FJR without either the...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Thu Dec 27, 2018 5:21 pm
Color opinions from all you Martha Stewart wannabees.
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Uncle Hud »
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:45 pm
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So here's something I've been ruminating during the past few months. What's your opinion?
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Again, late to see this, but I haven't been around much. Regarding wraps, I'll say this:
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:44 pm
Impact of service/freshening up on performance?
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BruinFJRguy »
Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:23 pm
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Getting ready to do a freshening up on my 2015 fjr1300 here in a little bit.
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Sox my 2007 HATES old plugs. If I tried to go 10k on them, I would get this weird vibration that I could not fix. As soon as new plugs were...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:51 pm
front fork rebuild
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philharmonic »
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:12 am
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My 07 FJR has been making funny noises for a long time, and now it's weeping fork oil. I also want to install racetech fork springs and, if possible,...
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Anyone in this thread easily offended should remind themselves that it could be worse and their name could be a verb.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:58 pm
End of season
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bungie4 »
Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:00 pm
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Battery is out, gas seafoamed, full tank, Russell of in the house. Done, finito end of season.
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It was 35F when I left the house this morning. It’ll be below freezing when I leave tomorrow morning. I may break down and install the heated gear...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:15 pm
Well, the 2018 FJR is out.....
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Hppants »
Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:16 pm
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.... and in my opinion, it is by far the ugliest FJR ever made.
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I've gained a lot of weight. I guess that makes me heavy in the loafers.
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Last post by palerider
Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:14 pm
Dual Clutch Technology for FJR, WHEN?
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lvideau »
Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:51 am
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I know there are a lot of motorcyclists who believe automatic bikes (DCT way of Honda and many premium high end sport cars) are not fun. They have...
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I don't need my electric solenoid shifted, thank you very much.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:46 pm
Should I be worried?
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Pat Mitch »
Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:10 am
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Just saw this, what do these tubes do?
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George Clinton FTW.
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Last post by bungie4
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:04 pm
Rubber Bit
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FJRoss »
Sun May 27, 2018 9:43 am
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While washing my new-to-me bike, a mysterious piece of rubber appeared. No idea where it came from but I am fairly sure it came off my 2011 FJR. I...
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Thread shitters!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:42 am
Roadsmart 3's good for 6,000 miles
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:07 am
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Festar's set of RS3 have just over 6,000 miles of spirited use.
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All I have to say is...
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Last post by 0face
Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:47 am
FJR Keyring Color Poll
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DesignFlaw06 »
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:30 am
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I've got some new filament coming today so I should be able to start mass producing the keychains. I'm just looking for an idea of how many and which...
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Look what I found. Black Cherry.
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:33 pm
Gave a shot at modeling a FJR keyring. First print attempt turned out alright
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DesignFlaw06 »
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:14 am
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My modeling skills are limited at best. To challenge myself a little, I tried doing a FJR keyring. There's still some work to be done, but I'm pretty...
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Hmmm, needs a top box. :D
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:12 pm
Sidestand == no start?
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FjrVfr »
Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:01 pm
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2012, original owner, less than 60K on the clock. The thing has been a Swiss watch.
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Iffen you hit reserve, count on 40-60 miles if you ride conservatively during that time.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:20 pm
Spark plug size
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Intech »
Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:13 am
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I need an adaptor for a leak down tester for the FJR. Is it 10 mm?
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Let me look for one.
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Last post by Powerman
Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:54 pm
Engine grenaded...
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Intech »
Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:50 am
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Well, got a call from my brother David last night. The 07 engine gave up the ghost at 104k. Still very young. It gave no signs of a problem. Just let...
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Yes, it sounds like an injector failed and filled the cylinder. I'm curious about how that created metal shavings in the oil. My SWAG would be that...
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Last post by philharmonic
Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:48 pm
Axle allen wrench
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CollingsBob »
Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:28 pm
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What size allen wrench is used for the front & rear axles?
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A cheap and handy solution is to get a 1/2 coupling nut from your local hardware store for about $1.50. The outer faces are at 3/4 which is a good...
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Last post by ShoopCE
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:33 pm
Rear diff oil level
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CollingsBob »
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:21 am
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I changed the rear diff oil, filled it to almost overflowing..then drained it after a ride, measured it and found it to be 175ml...I “borrowed” one...
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The fact that your oil is coming out looking pretty much the same as it did when it went in is a pretty good indication that
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Last post by FJRoss
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:42 am
Fork cap rebuild
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RTSR1/FJR »
Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:53 am
Rebound adjuster was leaking! 2nd time!
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Last post by RTSR1/FJR
Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:53 am
Windshield screw cover
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bungie4 »
Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:46 pm
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You know that little plastic cover that goes over top of your windshield screws. The one that's color matched and is about 3 wide and about 6 long....
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I wouldn't worry too much about that. From what the word is on the street, the organizer is always coming alone.
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Last post by blind squirrel
Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:16 am
Side bag delamination
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RTSR1/FJR »
Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:18 pm
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My side bag delaminated! Anyone know what to use to re-adhere? Was thinking RTV or Plastic Epoxy! Any suggestions!
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All! Right!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:26 pm
Help with clutch please!
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NTXFJR »
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:17 pm
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Please help me identify the typical clutch wear parts. My son's clutch is dragging and it's not the lever pump/ line which have already been bled. I...
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Thanks for the great feedback guys. I had forgotten about the lever adjustment cam and will have him look at it - Doh! However, I have a sinking...
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Last post by NTXFJR
Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:13 pm
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