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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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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
Throttle Abruptness
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bill lumberg »
Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:20 am
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2018 FJR. From off throttle to on throttle, there is an abrupt jerk, like rolling on goes from 0%-5%. Tour or Sport mapping. Not really noticeable...
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Bill - This detail:
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Last post by extrememarine
Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:24 pm
2018 Tail light Harness
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bill lumberg »
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
This thread is sort of a placeholder for anyone looking for a solution to the problem I encountered. As noted elsewhere, I pulled my admore light bar...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
Leave the linked rear brake pads alone?
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Hppants »
Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:53 am
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I use the front brake for about 90% of my stopping. The front brake pads on both calipers are near their service life. However, the pads on the right...
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Rayzerman - Thanks for the reminder of your previous Pin post. I even commented on it back then, but completely forgot when I needed that info....
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Last post by Harald
Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:12 pm
Heli Install on an ES
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bill lumberg »
Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:34 am
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With assistance, I installed a helibridge on my 2014 A very soon after purchasing the bike. The ES has more going on, and what looks like an extra...
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I put one on my 14ES and don't recall have any major issues. LMK if you need a hand!
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Last post by jwilly
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:48 am
Tire Changing: DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus
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ionbeam »
Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:18 am
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Perhaps we should start another thread - DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus - show us what you have, what you did, and what you know.
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Where do you live, I'd like to see how those Roadsmart 3s go on.
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Last post by Harald
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:40 pm
Flashing Cruise Light
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kieefjr »
Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:22 pm
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2013 model.
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This started happening on my bike yesterday too. Like kieefjr mine is also intermittent. I chalked it up to having nearly the entire front harness...
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:58 pm
Oil Change: Down & Dirty DIY
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0face »
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:22 pm
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Here’s a down and dirty Oil Change. I kept forgetting to take pictures. I purposely left the type of oil I used out of it so you knuckleheads...
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-13C.... burrrr..... I don't think grip heaters are gonna help you there, Bob....
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Last post by Hppants
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:43 am
Steering Stem Socket
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gixxerjasen »
Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:02 pm
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So, I did a search, here, there, and the other place. Seems this comes up every so often of someone needing to fiddle with the steering head and...
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I believe mine is a JustRoy socket... paid 20 something for it at the time, which was a steal.......
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:49 pm
Weird Final Drive Bolt Anomaly
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bill lumberg »
Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:09 pm
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Changing oil and final drive fluid today. No one has changed either but me, always torqued to proper specs. Today, when I removed the FD drain bolt,...
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Wheaton, regardless of where your damned tongue was I have no problem admitting it when you are right and I am wrong.
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Last post by Redfish
Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:09 pm
Saving KrZy8 - Heavy Maintenance
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dcarver »
Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:15 pm
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Sorry for redirect but can't figure out how to cut and paste from Drupal to this board.
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To loosen CCT, first turn engine to TDC #1, verify cam timing marks (arrows) on outboard side of cam sprockets (see pic in FSM). This is your...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:30 am
Highway pegs for Trex engine guards
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griff »
Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:28 am
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Thinking about putting some highway pegs on the Trex engine guards on my 14ES. Really couldn't find any good info while searching, so I am asking the...
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Twismfamily, I have the set off of my KLR for sale. I had stainless steel replacements made for the broken aluminum piece. Mounts and Pegs $50
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:50 pm
"Molybdenum disulfide oil"
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blind squirrel »
Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:58 pm
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Manual calls for using this in multiple places. Did a Google search and came up with everything under the sun. What is Molybdenum disulfide oil and...
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I don't know about anti-seize and rubber seals but I do know petroleum products will eat rubber. The seals on the rear drive most likely are not...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:15 pm
Feather edge on front tire..
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CollingsBob »
Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:13 pm
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The original front tire on my ‘17 has a raised centre area, with scallops down both sides..the tire has about 13,000km on it...Could this be a sign...
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8.000 miles on the stock front before scalloping? That mighty respectable.
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Last post by csi
Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:34 pm
Rear seal leak
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fencer »
Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:32 pm
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Looks like the rear axle is leaking after all, I dont think I can claim road grime any longer.
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Nope. I guess I just had an I cant believe its not butter moment.
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Last post by fencer
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:12 pm
Gen 3 mirror mount/stay broken
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Allen_C »
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:01 am
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As some of you know I had a low side accident Sunday and my mirror stay and upper fairing broke. I'm thinking I could replace both myself but need...
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I think that is the fastest 14 I have ever ridden with.
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:20 pm
What Does a Tire out of Balance Feel Like? I have one??
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D-Eagle »
Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:52 pm
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I just installed new PR4's on my 2014, they were installed on my wheels and computer balanced at a shop. Usually new tires get rid of the 45 mph...
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Glad you got it sorted.
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:50 am
Slow start - no hot start
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John d »
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:03 pm
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I suspect I'm in need of a new or rebuilt starter motor.
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Amperage is a difficult way to check starters. Amp draw is related to load and rpm of the motor. A slow highly loaded motor will draw more amps than...
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:18 pm
Rear axle tightning procedure
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CollingsBob »
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:40 am
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What is the difference between tightning the rear axle with the pinch bolts tightened vs holding the rear axle with an Allen wrench while tightning...
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The pinch bolt is not designed to hold against the pressure of the proper torque for the axle bolt. After having to helicoil repair a swingarm with a...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:58 pm
OEM Trunk Cylinder Lock Loose
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FJRPittsburgh »
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:48 pm
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I noticed when I stopped after my first day of my 2600 mile trip that my OEM trunk cylinder lock looked loose when I stuck the key in. I looked at...
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I'm in the no red camp also. Blue or even the purple small screw threadlocker would totally do the job of stopping those screws from backing out AND...
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Last post by Harald
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:35 pm
"Adv Tires" for the FJR
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bigjohnsd »
Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:02 pm
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Thinking ahead to Alaska 2019.
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I can't find a 120/xx-17 front in the Mitas?
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:08 am
Rear brake lever excessive travel
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CollingsBob »
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:54 pm
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I have what seems to be excessive travel of the rear brake lever on my '17 ES before the brakes start to apply. The bike is essentially new, I bought...
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Good advice here. After bleeding the brakes. Clamp the lever and the pedal to open the valve/port in the master cylinders. Tap the lines along their...
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Last post by bungie4
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:53 am
An Innovative Front Stay/Subframe Repair
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bigjohnsd »
Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:34 pm
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Thanks Norm Kern
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I can't visualize that the ends of the paper clip metal will spring into, nor what the purpose of the paperclip metal is in the first place? Is it...
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:09 am
Rubber drain plug in bottom of Accessory box
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CollingsBob »
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:54 pm
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I need to run a headphone cable from my iPhone located in the accessory box..Is the rubber plug in the bottom of the box to drain water out?...Can it...
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As said above, running a thin cable underneath the closed lid will not let water in. My iPhone power cord has run under the closed lid for over...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:25 pm
Variable idle speed - loping
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FJRoss »
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:42 pm
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Posted over there a little while ago. Thought I would see if anybody here had some insight...
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I have never had the airscrews out before. Is there any issue with losing bits. Can't really tell from the parts fiche but there is the screw, a...
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:50 am
Has anyone mounted a top box to the lid of the radio box?
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TDS1970 »
Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:54 pm
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Hi all,
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Bummer,
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Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:35 pm
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