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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
Headlight bulb recommendations
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silverback »
Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:46 am
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I have tried all kinds of headlight bulbs and they all fail in a short time.
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I've been using these for the past 2 years and have been very satisfied. Not as bright as HID's but way more than the standard halogen's.
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Last post by Gramps
Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:18 pm
Gas Tank Cowling Post Repair
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fontanaman »
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:05 am
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In the spirit contributing something to the forum other than jokes and ride reports I offer the following.
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G found his way back..... kool!!
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Last post by fontanaman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:56 pm
2016 FJR1300 Check Engine Light On
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NTXFJR »
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:49 pm
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There are a couple of cel error light on threads that were started in the other forum. I thought I'd start one here too to keep things up to date...
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Okay, thanks
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Last post by Twigg
Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:05 pm
Well, that's that.
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bungie4 »
Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:58 pm
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49077km on the bike. Battery out, Stabil in the gas. Now is the winter of our discontent.
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No, Geezer, you spelled that wrong. I think you meant, Douche. You were calling Bungie a name, right?
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:09 am
2008 - Hard to start and keep running when cold
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John d »
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:21 pm
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Hard to start and keep running when cold.
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Kick ass
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Last post by ts3doug
Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:00 pm
Gen III Handling - Opinions
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OldButNotDead »
Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:15 am
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This is a question directed at Gen III riders who have had Gen I or Gen II FJR's previously.
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echoing the sediments (or lack thereof) on the Stock Bridgestone tire. Replacing with any of the Michelin PR-series will result in an improvement,...
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Last post by Hppants
Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:04 pm
Ride to Hyder
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jsaul53 »
Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:42 pm
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Is anyone contemplating the MTF rides to Hyder Alaska in May? I am tempted. I would leave out of Cheyenne. Fuel and tires are my biggest concern....
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I rode to Hyder last May from South Carolina. I had zero problems with fuel, longest stretch was ~170 miles. I was also able to make it on one set of...
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Last post by dkjkwood
Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:48 pm
2017 FJR ES
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0face »
Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:29 am
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Wayne:
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What about that police FJR in the background? Info? Photos?
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Last post by palerider
Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:31 am
Bike Brite Spray Wash
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palerider »
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:24 am
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Hi,
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We have an emergency drought situation so no outside water hose use allowed. I'm going to have to leave the mud and just go with a slow dirty bike.
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Last post by Mr Bill
Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:00 pm
release of 2017?
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palerider »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:36 pm
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Hi,
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2023 will be a twin rotor Wankle with belt drive and weigh under 400 pounds. ;)
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Last post by kieefjr
Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:50 pm
Time for tires!
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KMW »
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:49 am
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Well, just got back from 1778 miles over 4 days, and it's looking like it's time to start planning for some tires. The rear is to the wear bars in...
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Well, the A-spec Angels are on! I put about 50 miles on them so far. I think I'm going to really love these tires!
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Last post by KMW
Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:04 am
Paint source?
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KMW »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:51 pm
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Does anyone have a favorite source for OEM color paint? I picked up a Shad top case, and I'm building a rear tail rack that I can easily mount it on...
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OK, good info..... I think I'll just take my root beer brown side panel to a local place and get it scanned. I haven't seen anything that would be a...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:57 pm
2016 FJR announcement: Oct 6
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Yamahama »
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:23 pm
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Dunno if it's public knowledge already, or if it's not true, but heard it from the sales manager at a good sized Yam dealer. Looking forward to the...
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Thanks for sending a bunch of that white stuff this way, and looks like somebody in MN or Manitoba are conspiring to dump on us again today. Yep,...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:37 pm
A little experiment. Live Chat
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bungie4 »
Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:08 pm
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Give this a whirl. Enter your email address. It will send you an invite. Open the email and click the link. Live chat with the rest of the inmates.
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Okay, experiment number 2!
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Last post by bungie4
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:17 pm
New Color for 2016 - See it here First!
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Intech »
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:16 am
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Here it is! A Gen lV! You all didn't know that Yamaha and I had something going on in my garage!
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Or get dirt all over it........ jealousy will get you two nowhere!!
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:26 pm
She's fast!
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KMW »
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:22 pm
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A couple days ago I had a perfect alignment of the planets, and happened to hit a wide, flat, straight, open road where you can see for a few miles,...
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I couldn't enjoy going that fast with my wife shrieking in my ear.
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Last post by silverback
Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:34 pm
Holeshot Performance?
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KMW »
Sat Aug 22, 2015 1:12 am
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Just curious if anyone has used or is using any of the Dale Walker Holeshot Performance stuff? Particularly the pipes and the EFI Supertune Tuning...
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I've kind of wondered if Yamaha just did a really good job on this bike. I have read about smiting it the low end on the older bikes, but I have to...
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Last post by KMW
Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:10 pm
Battery
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usaffjr »
Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:07 pm
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I replaced my battery about a year ago before moving to Colorado Springs. It's been weak for the last six months. Never performed well in the cold...
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Disconnect at least one battery cable and trickle charge the battery overnight. Remove the trickle charger and let the battery stand for at least one...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:29 am
Best place to buy OEM parts is...?
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Mad German »
Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:58 pm
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Hey guys, where is your go-to place for ordering OEM parts? How's the shipping time? How're the prices?
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I envy you guys with great dealers. Mine will likely never see anything other than warranty work after my experience so far.
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Last post by KMW
Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:54 pm
OEM saddlebag locking tabs - one is longer than the other...?
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Mad German »
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:47 pm
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Hi all,
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Yep, I think you're right. I believe the long tab is the one that has jumped a tooth. I need to find out how to get it back to where it belongs. It...
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Last post by Mad German
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:22 am
LED Brake and Tail lights
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Italian Stallion »
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:07 am
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On my '09 VMax the bike came with LED brake and tail lights. WOW! You got to be blind not to seem them! On my 2015 FJR1300ES the brake and tail...
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Be careful with LED for tail light. I have seen bikes that replaced OEM with LED and they are not visible during the day time which might create a...
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Last post by Cougar8000
Thu Jun 18, 2015 5:52 pm
2012 Wiring Harness Question
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Cheesehead »
Sun May 31, 2015 9:28 pm
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Thinking about picking up a new 2012 hold over and wondering what Yamaha did to resolve the ground spider issue? Anyone out there with a 2012 or the...
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Depending on the bike's price, farkel list and condition, if they are anywhere close I'd get a Gen III. Why? Love the cruise control. Heated grips...
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Last post by OldButNotDead
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:12 am
Front fender splash guard
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Italian Stallion »
Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:01 pm
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I'm picking up a '15 FJR1300ES in the beginning of May and don't like the road debris that accumulates on the lower cowl behind the front wheel. On...
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Nice write-up on the install of the fenda extenda here:
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Last post by xcsp
Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:49 pm
Glovebox opening
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silverback »
Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:37 am
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First gen. Is there a way to inhibit the neutral interlock on the glovebox door? I'd like to open it when not in neutral so I can hit the garage door...
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Keep an eye on it there, that clear pocket can get hot. I only use the clear pocket on my tank bag for beef jerky.......I put the bag in there and in...
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Last post by clocklaw
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:03 pm
Valve shim size?
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ScottMDMC »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:09 am
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Hi all,
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The chain noise can be described as marbles in a coffee can
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Last post by Chuck35
Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:22 pm
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