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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!
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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
FJR mechanic in LA area
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palerider »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:36 pm
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Hello,
Does anyone know of a good FJR mechanic in the LA area?
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OH, you meant Los Angeles. Nope. Don't know anyone in Los Angeles except Charles Manson and OJ Simpson.
IF y'all know those two, should we be...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:49 pm
Rear Shock Groan
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baowow »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:56 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the rear shock groaning? It sounds like my knees on a cold winter's day. It's a 2015 with about 5k miles and...
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Forgot to update. After letting the Yamaha mechanics look at it, it was the pivot points that needed greasing. Hasn't been an issue since
Sent from...
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Last post by baowow
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:44 pm
How did MCL driver foot peg lowering kit work for you?
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Yamahama »
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:18 pm
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I've done the analysis using cycle-ergos.com and it looks perfect, but a few questions if you've used these:
Were you able to make adjustments to...
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They work great. Adjusting brake and shift takes less than 2 minutes. World of difference. After switching to a Laam, I was raised high enough that...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:48 am
What fork oil shall I use?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:25 pm
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Good evening, I am about to do the seals on my 07 FJR, I pulled the forks off, have the seals, but no matter all the searching I've done on this...
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On my Gen 1, I went with exactly the same: Honda 5W, 100 mm. Made a huge difference in dampening performance.
Don't forget to clean up the exposed...
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:31 am
G2 throttle tamer with Oxford heated grips?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:18 am
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Has anyone used the above setup with any issues? I just purchased an 07 and I hear good things about the G2 in regards to throttle response, and feel...
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Please clarify, experience with both . Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking? Yes, experience with both the...
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Last post by Redfish
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:29 pm
Sick '07AE
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extrememarine »
Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:08 pm
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Did anyone see the '07AE that was advertised for sale in Ohio? Had issues - wouldn't run 'right'...
Chatted with the buyer tonight - Joe - in...
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Bob, Andy, the guy who runs the FB page for the Virginia riders is who went to get it with him. The guy (Joe) is in that VA group on FB if you want...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:12 pm
Quick question...
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silverback »
Wed May 03, 2017 9:20 am
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What size is the hex on the steering head stem nut?
Thanks!
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What do you have in mind?
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Well, I want to see if it works first...
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I...
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Last post by Ptackley
Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:30 am
Has Yamaha Gone Too Far with Electronic Suspension?
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Twigg »
Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:56 pm
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I now post in both forums that still like me, so I am copying this here to give everyone an equal opportunity to abuse me, or simply add their own...
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Thanks, but I'll just stick with my '03!
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Last post by RTSR1/FJR
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:52 pm
Co Mod
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local40 »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:26 pm
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Anyone done the co mod? Was it worth it and would you do it again? Also did you find any long term affects?
Thanks!
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Best Co mod you can do with your bike. Does nothing for your bike but does much for you. :D
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:16 pm
FJRs in the wild.
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silverback »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:53 pm
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One of these things is not like the others...
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You don't have to be an Engineer to maintain your Harley....but it helps!
It also helps to drink a lot. I hear you can solve a lot of problems...
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Last post by silverback
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:05 pm
TCS
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silverback »
Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:45 pm
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I don't have an FSM for the 2014 yet, so I am wondering how exactly the TCS works.
Does it just prevent wheel spin or does it work in conjunction...
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I wondered if it had some other sensors as well. The FJR isn't keen on spinning the rear wheel from my experience, only lifting the front.
I've...
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Last post by Sath182
Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:38 pm
Things to check while the wheels are off?
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Bigfoot »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:07 pm
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Removed the wheels to get some new rubber installed. I wish I could have gotten some more miles out of the rear but heading to Arkansas to play next...
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Got the tires mounted and the wheels back on the bike. Everything checked out good. I took it for a quick test ride around the neighborhood. I was...
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Last post by Bigfoot
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:13 pm
Pilot Power 2CT
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Intech »
Wed May 24, 2017 9:16 pm
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Who has experience with this front tire? I am stuck with one as that is what Rocky Mountain ATV sent me instead of a PR2. I am heading for Yosemite...
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For the record the trip total was 7322.9 and both tires held up nicely. Still a couple K left in both. Also for the record HRZ, the T-30 EVO's had...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:24 pm
Gen 3 headlight bulb number
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Hppants »
Sun May 21, 2017 2:37 pm
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Can anyone tell me what the headlight bulb number is for the gen 3 bike? I like to pack one under the seat for bike tours. I can fix that on the run....
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On a side note, for the NHL playoffs I've been a Nashville Predators fan..... great game last night to eliminate the Ducks.
Noticed that you...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 23, 2017 11:24 am
It lives to see another day
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NTXFJR »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:20 pm
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My son bought my '04 last year when my '16 came in. During Father's day he and his '04 blessed me with their presence all weekend to black it out. It...
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And a reason for being grouchy all the time too!
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Last post by Redfish
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:13 pm
Help Needed Please Gen I Gas in the Oil
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NTXFJR »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:36 pm
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I bought this bike in Oct '15. The po was not exactly forthcoming with information, but it ran great when I did a shake down ride with it and the...
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Agree with ray. Pull the plugs and examine. Then do a dry and wet compression test and report the numbers. No point in guessing anything more.
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Last post by Hppants
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:01 pm
2006 abs issue
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Travis »
Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:19 pm
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Hello, I am new here and need a little help. I have an 06 I was wondering if someone could help with an abs issue. My light intermittently comes on...
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The ABS light will come on if your rear brake pedal is sticking because it doesn't expect the rear brake light to be on continuously. Too late to...
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Last post by Harald
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:18 pm
06 fjr electrical issue
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ScottMDMC »
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:01 pm
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Hey all,
Just had the bike out for one of my first spring rides. I stopped at the store for the wife and when I started the bike back up all the...
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Agreed. What is concerning is that I know mine were all touched last winter (January 2016) and were good. All but S6 were coated with contact paste...
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Last post by extrememarine
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:40 pm
Saddlebag latch screws
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Uncle Hud »
Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:35 pm
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Are your saddlebag latch screws loctited?
This morning, like a thousand other mornings, I pull into my office parking deck and open the starboard...
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This been known since 2002/2003.
Caint y'all read???
Yes, and despite what some seem to think, it is NOT in the predelivery instructions for the...
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Last post by griff
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:46 am
CA DMV Motorcycle handbook
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palerider »
Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:25 pm
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Hi,
I was at DMV today (because I'm a masochist), and I picked up a copy of the Motorcycle Handbook. Something I found interesting:
California...
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Ok, that was only funny because it was so true!
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:58 am
That stand thingy
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thatsfunnyhuh »
Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:07 am
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Ok, so as some of you know I just got my FJR and all i've ever had before is sport bikes so nothing has ever had that stand thingy under it. I have...
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I might think that's brilliant. I'll ask my wife.
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Last post by palerider
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:16 pm
remove left side fairing gen ii
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palerider »
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:24 pm
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Hi,
Does anyone know: Is it possible to remove just the left side of the gen2 fairing?
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Jasen, when changing the oil, remove the lower screw, pull fairing out and put your oil filter box there to hold it away from the engine. Pretty...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:40 pm
Sales Numbers
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OldButNotDead »
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:59 am
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I've been trying to find FJR sales and/or production numbers for either all or GenII and GenIII. I know I have seen them somewhere but Google...
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I would like to know how many Gen I's were sold in the USA, how many Gen II's and how many Gen III's.
There is a report by the Motorcycle Industry...
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Last post by OldButNotDead
Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:18 am
Will an FJR saddlebag handle a turkey?
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specs95t »
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:18 pm
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Seriously, has anyone tried to transport a medium sized frozen turkey in a saddlebag?
Not joking!
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:)
Good one.
Well I ignored this thread for as long as I could, but finally, I cracked :D
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Last post by Twigg
Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:35 pm
admorelighting lightbar and givi-box lights
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palerider »
Thu Dec 01, 2016 6:16 pm
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Hi,
With distracted driving increasing, being seen is more important than ever. My Givi E52 box's built-in incandescent lights, never terribly...
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Unless you provide them a good aiming point...target fixation and all.
Thanks. That's my concern exactly. Drivers here (Los Angeles) are already so...
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Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:23 pm
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