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Tech section strictly for the FJR. Everything from oil changes & suspension setup's to removing sheep hair from hard to reach places on the bike so that your wife never finds out.
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
Stupid Aux Fuel Question
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bill lumberg »
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:27 am
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Short of MSR fuel bottles, what is the best way to carry extra fuel without giving up the rear seat and topcase? I use a topcase all the time. But as...
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I looked closely at the giant loop fuel bladders.
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Last post by NTXFJR
Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:55 pm
SOLVED: Helibars throttle binding
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dem »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:39 pm
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Alright, I'm baffled.. my 2014 came with the HeliBar riser plate installed by the PO, it seems to be installed correctly (throttle cables routed...
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Fool. There are cameras in that place.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:11 am
Strange tire wear
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Toter »
Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:21 pm
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I have a 15 ES. I purchased it used with Dunlop Roadsmart 3's with according to the previous owner about 2,000 miles. The bike is completely stock...
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Looks like the last set of Dunlops for me at this point.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:53 pm
Broken Givi Mount
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RacinRay »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:52 pm
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I noticed my top case moving around a bit so I took it apart and found one of the tabs completely broken in half. Glad I didn't lose the case!
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My local welder fixed it up good. He ran a bead down the entire length of the tab and welded the break on both sides and ground it flat. He also...
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Last post by RacinRay
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:37 pm
Touch Up Paint
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Toter »
Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:47 pm
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Does Yamaha sell touch up paint? Or can I get a good match via an auto parts store? 2015 Gray color.
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What size roller do I use?
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:23 am
handle bar risers, which one
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montaseri »
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 pm
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Hi,
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While the Helibar requires an extension, the connections are quite secure as any of the banjo fittings and bleeders. It doesn't look the prettiest,...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:47 am
Need to order rear wheel.
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Prestone »
Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:15 am
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Need new rear wheel and need help figuring out what can't be transferd over from the old wheel. I assume all the bearings, but what else. Thanks in...
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I usually keep my eyes peeled for FJR parts from various sources..... if I find one you'll be the first to know.
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:02 pm
Tips for Changine Fork Seals/Bushings, Gen 3, A-Model
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Hppants »
Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:51 pm
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Just went through this project, thought I'd throw out a few tips that were not apparent in the Service Manual. This is not a hard job, and you don't...
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Well, that's how it should be done... and can be as a one-man show on a Gen3 that has enough spring pressure to keep the cartridge from spinning...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm
2018 - How to check TPS
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:47 pm
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I was able to check and replace the Throttle Position Sensor on my old 2003.
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Listen to ionbeam....
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Last post by dcumpian
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:53 am
Looking for a used relay arm
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Hppants »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:05 pm
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Some may know that I’ve had some slack in y rear suspension for a while now. Brought the bike to a friends shop this morning and we put it on the...
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PM sent
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Last post by Snowflake
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:45 am
Front ABS Random activation.
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0face »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:57 pm
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I put new pads on before I left on this trip. All good for over a thousand miles.
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We will call the OFace recall!!
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Last post by Intech
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:41 am
Rear Shock Needs Help
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BikerGeek »
Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 am
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Sooze and I were all pumped up to knock out the States of Confusion Tour this weekend. We hopped on the bike a bit ago and headed out.
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I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:08 am
Tapered Bearing Torque ?
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Powerman »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:48 pm
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Heated, froze, used a BFH to seat the bearing. Got some serious air and seated them more.
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My All Balls tapered head bearing tq is 17 lbs. I started at 25 lbs and it felt like a low tire the way it wandered around (to tight) then backed off...
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Last post by ReRose
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:45 pm
Gen 1 overheating - Fan not switching on. Plus I'm new here
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BaZZR »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:11 am
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Hi. New to the forum and the FJR. Saved the bike from going to the auction so price wasn't bad and as it has been stood I am expecting a few issues....
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If we haven't heard anything in 2 years I assume it's either fixed or the bike has been scrapped.
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Last post by ionbeam
Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:17 pm
Michelin Road 4GT tire pressure(s)
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CollingsBob »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:37 pm
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This is my first set of road 4 gt’s...I set the tire pressures at 40/42, then headed west for Vancouver. The front felt “floppy”, like the front...
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I run 40/40 or 40/42. Longest lasting tires I’ve ever run. Which is nice, because they’re the best handling tires I’ve ever run for this bike.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:30 am
Update-fixed...I hope I don't, but I might have a malfunctioning ABS block
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wheatonFJR »
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:10 pm
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I was over at Griff's getting speedbleeders installed and getting the old out and the new in. I have real brake lever action now. Old stuff was...
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Oh, there is. Jwilly and I went once, via slab. We came back and never touched an interstate. I don’t know if I could ever recreate that route.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:50 pm
2019-08-16 KrZy8 Engine Autopsy Results
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dcarver »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:25 pm
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2019-08-16 KrZy8 Engine Autopsy Results
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Always insightful listening to the 'beam.
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Last post by bungie4
Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:37 am
Side stand movement
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Spininprop »
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:26 am
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Up on the center stand, i pull my side stand back and noticed it has a good bit of play pulling and pushing strait out from the bike. I removed the...
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My 14 and18 both had the same play. I know this because I’m lazy and usually irrigate and lube the sidestand using that “play”.
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Last post by Spininprop
Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:36 pm
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Last post by NTXFJR
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:43 pm
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:31 pm
Replace rear view mirror stay
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Brock864 »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:06 am
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Hi all. I did a search to see if anyone had posted on replacing the rear view mirror stay and it returned no results. I have done a little research...
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With or without help, 2 1/2 hours for that job gets respect. On a mission? I'll say! Well done, Gents.
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Aug 06, 2019 1:13 pm
Valve cover cam chain slider - Needed or Not?
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dcarver »
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:39 pm
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Is this rubber needed? How in the world would cam chain EVER get loose enough between the sprockets to hit cover case? And if so, how much OTHER...
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FYI ignition coils can be replaced with individual coil on plug setup if you're so inclined...
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Last post by FJRoss
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:43 pm
OH CRAP - valve cover rubber wedged in cam chain tunnel
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dcarver »
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:16 am
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This piece
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Carver - don't you have enough good roads to ride over there? Dude - panic not. Just leave it and take the Strom for now.
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Last post by Hppants
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:21 pm
Paint
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Brock864 »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:10 am
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Is there anyone in the upstate SC area who has any experience with a good auto body painter? I'm looking for someone to fix some scratches on my 14...
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I just left the rash. Gives me stories to tell. Plus, at resale time, I save the cost of repairing. Theirs a reverse psychology going on when you buy...
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Last post by danh600
Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:58 pm
2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture
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dcarver »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:30 pm
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2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture.
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Cool! Did you ever work at a nookie plant?
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:38 pm
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