Talk about issues and questions specific to the FJR here.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:26 pm
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?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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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
Pirelli Angel ST for $219
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fontanaman »
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:04 pm
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Pirelli Angel ST front and rear set available on Amazon $219.00 with free shipping That's right both tires for $214.00
The Angel ST was the...
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I wasn't gonna weigh in on another tire thread, but I will...... my experiences......
Angel ST is slightly softer compound than the GT, just might...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:20 pm
Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A
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Mossyrocks »
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:57 pm
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Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A. Will replace my 2007 with 118K. Looking for Mr. Shan from NY, just have some questions on maintenance and recalls.
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You just bought it and haven’t really explored its abilities, but are immediately throwing money at it to change per internet postings?
One way to...
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Last post by Mossyrocks
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:01 pm
Someone Added Weights To My Front Wheel
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WRThumper »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:51 pm
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Bought a ’16 ES back in May. Met the guy selling and took it for a test ride. My first comment to him when I returned was “Boy, that front end is...
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Tires are funny things. Bugnatr is even funnier.
I respect both my Minnesotan and my Wheaton buddy...and it KILLS me to say this, but my experience...
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Last post by Bugnatr
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:46 am
2023 FJR.
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danh600 »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:56 pm
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2023 FJR!
So Yamaha says there will be a 2023 FJR available in 2025. Weird way to go about things.
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The FJR1300 is no longer in production. It was discontinued prior to my buying my 2014 FJR, and before my 2018. And before my 2022. Good riddance, I...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:14 pm
Admore Light Bar
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Blueridgerider »
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:52 pm
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I replaced an Admore 11 inch light bar with the smaller 8 inch one. The 11 inch was fine until I did something stupid to mess it up the plastic cover...
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Do you still have the 11 inch bar? How bad is the plastic messed up on that?
I actually ordered a replacement smoked cover for it and it is in...
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Last post by Blueridgerider
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:47 pm
Long Term Preventative Maintenance
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natehawk750 »
Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:09 pm
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I have an unusual request.
I know that the FJR is rock solid reliable and accumulated High mileage well. I also know that for an FJR I've yet to...
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I do it all the time.... as long as the pads are in, pistons aren't travelling far enough to pop out, but you are exposing unused piston.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:36 am
Starter needed
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Intech »
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:39 pm
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I measured the current on my starter and found it to be >200 amps. I removed it and thoroughly cleaned and inspected it. It was dry, but full of...
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I got a replacement starter for my '05 from these guys a few years ago:
Pretty much the same as the ebay item listed above by Ray.... price is...
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:45 pm
Not Dead Yet! - 2023 Yamaha FJR1300ES
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DesignFlaw06 »
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:15 pm
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Looks the same as the 22, but it's around for at least another year.
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Well I get to eat crow as I predicted 2022 was the end of the line.
I hope you get to eat lots of them. Not a lot of meat there. :D
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:11 pm
FJR tools - rear axle nut - what ya got?
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Hppants »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:59 pm
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So on my trip last week, I had a rear flat. I destroyed the OEM wrench (using that term generically) for the 27mm nut on the rear axle.
Need to...
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The hatchet was for camping, but the back end works well as a hammer, and together with that flat head screwdriver you can turn a castle nut....
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:07 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
New Article including the FJR
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Atrious »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:07 am
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I saw this article and wondered if the FJR was included, and it was. Though the subjective information included in the article is spot on, I fear the...
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Yeah. Let's start with the FJR being capable of 172 mph!!
I’ve seen 275km/hr = 170mph indicated, which we all know is rather less due to the...
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Last post by CollingsBob
Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:42 pm
Bike Won't Start After Layoff
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sacramentomike »
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:00 pm
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I haven't ridden my '14 for almost a month--we took a 10-day cruise starting 9/23, and I got sick with Covid right at the end of that (after going...
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Hey Mike sorry to hear you got Covid. Recover quickly. Everybody here knows about letting the FJR warm up before shut down so to mercy from me!...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:24 am
A miserable day.
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Old Grizz »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:24 pm
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Tomorrow I was suppose to go for a nice 500km ride to another city for my grandsons grade12 graduation.
My wife, daughter and her 2 sons were going...
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My Amazon brake line showed up so I installed the hose. I went directly from the master cyl to the caliper. It was a bit of a fight as it is longer...
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Last post by Old Grizz
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:49 pm
2004 FJR misfiring - any further suggestions?
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raYzerman »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:04 pm
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We have an active thread on FJROwners if you want all the gory details over there.. Just a summary here......
I offered to help a local gent here...
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This whole project is going on the shelf until next spring
Well then... I guess that's that. :D (I really was hoping for a conclusion - love these...
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Last post by gitbox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:59 am
Fork Press Tool - home built
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raYzerman »
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:39 pm
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This idea spawned by earlier discussions of using a press to remove FJR fork seals..... so I built one on the cheap..... I bought a heavy gate hinge...
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Simple & it works. I like it. Nice job Ray!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:18 pm
Recall on a 2019
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justacrossthehill »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:46 pm
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Just inquired about a 2019 for sale and the guy said his VIN wasn't included in the transmission recall.
That isn't the way I understood that, could...
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The transmission recall includes all models 2016 through February 2020. The recall is transferable, so you could get it done yourself after you buy...
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Last post by Hppants
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:47 am
Symptoms of out of adjustment valves
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Festus »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:34 pm
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I just did the valve check on my bike at tech day and all was good. I recently rode Viper Dad's bike and immediately said WOW...something is not...
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Too many threads on this subject, we should get back to the first one and document every thing that has been done (or not done). I'm losing...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:08 pm
Aftermarket brake and clutch levers
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Festus »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:04 am
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Thinking about these. I have zero knowledge about what is out there. Anything to stay away from? I know a ton of them are from China. Anything...
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Wayne, so those are short levers? Or standard length? Shorts.
This cheapo set is at least 8+ years. You can see the color fade, but they are...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:14 pm
Headlight Problem
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danh600 »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:12 am
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So the other day I noticed the low beam is out on the right side. High beam works and everything else works. So I just assume I need to change the...
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That's confidence inspiring!
I need to get out after dark to see the light pattern. I want to make sure it's hitting the reflector correctly and is...
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Last post by extrememarine
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:25 pm
10/4/2003 - 15 Years
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wheatonFJR »
Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:38 pm
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15 years ago I walked into a Yamaha dealership in Downers Grove, Illinois...not knowing it would change the trajectory of my life.
I could fill a...
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Might as well add to the memories......
Well over 40 years ago I asked my grandmother for a loan to buy my second motorcycle, an RZ500 because the...
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Last post by GDSfjr03
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am
Helmet lock
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Boston »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 am
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I am looking for a helmet lock to mount on the bike. Not finding one on the interweb so here I am.
Anybody use one and if so can you point me in a...
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These ones mount on the square tube subframe near your current seat lock.
This. In that thread I posted pics of how to rekey the locks too.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:44 pm
Headlight
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danh600 »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm
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I was going to order some parts for the FJR. One was a headlight bulb. All the motorcycle specific sites say not available.
Is that a standard light...
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When I get access Dan,I will forward the LED light that I ordered, which is what Marty ordered awhile back.
Note on the aftermarket replacements....
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Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 pm
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Last post by John d
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:33 am
What Size Socket?
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bill lumberg »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:01 am
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What size socket fits the big ass nut on the rear axle?
Asking for a friend…. :)
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This one.
Thanks for the link Wayne! I didn't know they personalized them too! Fantastic!
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:33 pm
ES Rear Shock servicing
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raYzerman »
Wed May 18, 2022 9:12 am
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For all ES owners who may one day need it, I'm passing this along some info and where to get service.........
1. Weepage at the damping stepper...
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It boils down to undersprung and having to preload excessively to get you in the ballpark. If 10mm preload is 2-up + luggage, it's still a 685 lb....
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Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:00 pm
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