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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes

Last post by Hppants « Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
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by extrememarine » Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm » in Notices
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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?

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
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by extrememarine » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm » in Introductions

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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!

Wayne

Where is the “Off Topic” area?

You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...

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Starter needed

Last post by FJRPittsburgh « Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:45 pm
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by 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

Last post by FJRPittsburgh « Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:11 pm
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by 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?

Last post by gixxerjasen « Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:07 pm
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by 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
2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....

Last post by wheatonFJR « Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
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by D-Eagle » Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:02 pm
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There is always a thread on the future of our FJR around this time. So let's get started....

My prediction: With the powersports industry still...

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:D :D
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
New Article including the FJR

Last post by CollingsBob « Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:42 pm
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by 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

Last post by HotRodZilla « Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:24 am
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by 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.

Last post by Old Grizz « Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:49 pm
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by 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?

Last post by gitbox « Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:59 am
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by 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

Last post by escapefjrtist « Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:18 pm
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by 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

Last post by Hppants « Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:47 am
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by 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

Last post by raYzerman « Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:08 pm
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by 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

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:14 pm
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by 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

Last post by extrememarine « Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:25 pm
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by 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

Last post by GDSfjr03 « Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am
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by 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

Last post by rbentnail « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:44 pm
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by 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

Last post by 1911 « Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 pm
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by 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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Last post by 1911
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 pm
Scotty Kilmer talks about '05 FJR

Last post by John d « Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:33 am

by John d » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:33 am

YouTube video by Scotty. It's not 100% accurate but it is worth watching.

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Last post by John d
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:33 am
What Size Socket?

Last post by FJRPittsburgh « Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:33 pm
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by 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

Last post by raYzerman « Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:00 pm
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by 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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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:00 pm
Advice on Handling Anomaly

Last post by wheatonFJR « Tue May 17, 2022 8:54 pm
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by bill lumberg » Sun May 15, 2022 10:23 am
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My 2022 handles great- at speed, in the curves, on the interstate, but there is something up…

I left yesterday on the interstate, and started...

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My commute:

Looked good to me...though I didn't appreciate the Bird as you went by.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 17, 2022 8:54 pm
Pricing a (very) used FJR

Last post by bigjohnsd « Wed May 11, 2022 8:08 pm
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by bill lumberg » Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:24 am
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KBB is out the window. If you were tasked with selling a well maintained, fully farkled, one owner, 2018 FJR1300 with 100,000 miles on the clock,...

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K - so, after reading thru this thread I reckon my 06 with 180K will fetch about $325 to $350
I think I'll keep her next to the '21 Tracer I got a...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed May 11, 2022 8:08 pm
In situ greasing..

Last post by PhilJet09 « Sat May 07, 2022 1:23 am
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by CollingsBob » Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:05 am
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I lifted the bike a few inches off the ground yesterday with a chain hoist and straps wrapped around the seat mount casting and laid on my belly...

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If you take enough of the heavy stuff off, it’s a lot less dangerous. :D

I got these rear sliders a long time ago and they’ve been most useful for...
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Last post by PhilJet09
Sat May 07, 2022 1:23 am
Fuel pump not priming

Last post by dcarver « Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:58 am
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by Wheaton Jr. » Thu Mar 31, 2022 5:01 am
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Hello all,

I finally have a consistent work schedule that will allow me to get to riding more, but recently got a no start issue. I have Wheaties...

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If you're not in a hurry, I have a gen 1 tank and pump the FjRay gave me. I can pull the pump and ship to you IF you can wait for end of month. I'm...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:58 am
Audiovox CC Fail

Last post by dcarver « Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:32 am
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by dcarver » Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:44 pm
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..quit working on KrZy8 after years of use.

Replaced pad switch with NOS.
Checked ground, SAT.
Vacuum tank has integrity, no leaks.
Vacuum port has...

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Bought a MightyVac to test vacuum integrity.

Chose the right nipple, disconnected tubing at TB inlet, pumped the handle and...
NO VACUUM!

Checked...
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Last post by dcarver
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:32 am
Calendar Just Arrived

Last post by chazglenn3 « Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:06 pm
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by Blister_1 » Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:20 am

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The 2022 Calendar was just dropped off at my doorway. Every picture is amazing! Great job, Tim.

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Late to add my thanks for an awesome calendar!

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Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:06 pm

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