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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
Brake Pads?
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griff »
Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:05 pm
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I will have to change the front brake pads sooner or later and was wondering what folks are doing. I see Yamaha pads and EBC HH pads, which are...
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My local dealer won't even stock OEM pads for FJR's, most people going with the cheaper EBC HH.
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Last post by Powerman
Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:00 am
Tapered Roller Steering Bearings
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Twigg »
Wed Nov 23, 2016 12:58 pm
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Doing this, with All-Balls 22-1003
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I used a Dremel with a grinder stone on it and cut most of the way through, as far as I dared without touching the shaft with the grinder, and then a...
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Last post by rbentnail
Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:59 am
battery keeps dying....
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kieefjr »
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:14 pm
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......on my garage door opener :D
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Most Solder Wick today comes with flux already applied. The link I showed is one of them. Always check the specs, though, before buying.
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Last post by Red
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:34 am
Gen 3 Coolant Temp
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bseelbach »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:16 pm
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Ok...In all honesty my plan was to comment on a couple posts to get my count above 5 and open the secret doors but I realize that much of the content...
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I had words with your old mechanic and it's all coming back to him now... he says you (we) didn't pour in too fast, and while we blipped the throttle...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:01 am
Oil consumption
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PhilJet09 »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:54 pm
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My '09 has 122,000 miles on it now and I'm noticing some oil usage. It's been gradual, but now I sometimes have to add a bit to keep the light from...
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My 07 with 116k on it goes from upper dot in sight glass to almost lower dot between 5k oil changes. I'm not too worried about it and will run it...
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Last post by Harald
Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:41 pm
traxxion fork preferred settings?
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wpbfjr »
Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:48 am
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i upgraded to the basic, non-progressive traxxion fork springs. is there a preferred basic setting?
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Depending on your weight and what springs you bought and what fork oil they used......... suspension preload should be set by determining the sag...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:25 am
Ignition Anti-Theft Bolt Size?
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0face »
Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:42 pm
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I'm going to take my ignition off and clean it out (it's getting sticky). I can't find the bolt size anywhere. Anybody know?
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My 04 would get notchy/sticky occasionally. I'd stuff a paper towel directly under switch and give it a good blast of contact cleaner followed with...
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Last post by bungie4
Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:59 am
Clock fails to keep time when ignition switched off
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Gazza »
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:53 pm
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The clock works perfectly when the ignition is switched on, but it fails to keep time when switched off.
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Not sure why the clock would retain a reading (i.e., powered such that it can), and yet not advance the time (perhaps different circuit than the...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:27 pm
Second gear skip
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silverback »
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:11 pm
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My 05 is starting to exhibit a second gear skip. It will chunk a couple times and then engage. It's been getting progressively worse and I am...
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It is likely the gear dogs worn..... big job to fix, pull engine, etc.. There is a thread somewhere on the other forum.
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Last post by silverback
Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:26 am
High prices on Pirelli Angel GT
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Mattthehoople »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:26 pm
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Hey guys,
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NO Mar is the shit. I am awesome at changing tires all thanks to 0Face :)
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Last post by Cougar8000
Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:43 pm
Grip Lock
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Italian Stallion »
Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:19 am
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I'm wondering how many of you have used the Grip Lock on your bike overnight when on a trip. I have and am disappointed that by morning I find no...
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I just try to keep my bike close by and a 9mm even closer. If I was gonna steal an FJR i would steal Bobs new 15 es JSNS
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Last post by Intech
Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:11 am
Oil Filter Gasket
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Italian Stallion »
Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:07 am
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I don't know if this has been mentioned here or not, and I apologize if it has, but on another forum that I frequent, this was posted, so I thought...
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Bump an FJR off the center stand? Only if you bump it with a truck, hard. Lol...
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Last post by Old Guy
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:03 am
Brake Pads
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ts3doug »
Wed May 20, 2015 5:21 pm
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i trashed a fork seal and didn't catch it until the brake pads got screwed.
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I found the number and ordered a couple of packages.
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Last post by ts3doug
Thu May 21, 2015 8:03 am
throttle response issue
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dmshanks »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:29 am
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Greetings; I have a rough throttle response from 1000 to about 3000 rpm. Once the engine is at operating temp and I slowly roll the throttle from...
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Nope. 2008 and up bikes were fixed of throttle issues. My '07 had never been bad. Kept it in check with properly adjusted throttle cables. Many...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:49 pm
Electrical issue
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fencer »
Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:19 pm
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The left hand control is all aflutter.
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S6 It is.
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Last post by SLK50
Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:08 pm
Gen 1 wind screen mods
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silverback »
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:46 pm
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My wind screen, which I believe to be stock, doesn't allow enough air at my helmet in the low position and in the up position creates a leeward rotor...
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I was looking at the mechanism yesterday and pondering the possibility of making some adjustments to the pick points to extend the range of the...
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Last post by silverback
Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:56 am
Rough Idle/Dies - Gen II
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usaffjr »
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:59 pm
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2006 FJR, ~23k miles, no engine mods, all recalls done (including wiring harness). I've owned it for the last 5 years/20k miles
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Turns out the thermostat wasn't leaking, but a hose was... badly. Valves were in spec... Will post readings later. Dealer went through front to...
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Last post by usaffjr
Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:53 pm
Valve Check Timing
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usaffjr »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:31 am
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With my bike not running right, the coolant leak at the thermostat housing, and 24k on the clock, I'm wondering if it would just be wise to let the...
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Mine 09 needed a valve adj at 36k. I will leave the adjustment to the dealer but I don't mind doing the check. If you or the dealer do it depends on...
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Last post by fontanaman
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:18 am
Coolant Leak?
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0face »
Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:50 pm
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I've had this very small intermittent coolant leak. It would only leak if the engine was cold and I started it for a few seconds and then turned it...
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Oh for fucks sakes you gawddam buncha gurlz!! Back when men carried our own balls ? We used to thicken milkshakes with mercury...
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Last post by silverback
Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:01 pm
2014 Service Manual
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okeefjr »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:39 am
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Is there any place to look for 14 service manual other than Yamaha Stealership?
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The copyright thingy we are talking is all a scam and doesn't really exist. You may do whatever you want! :o
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Last post by beemerdons
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:10 pm
Cruise Control and Short Term Electrical Sudden Death
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OldButNotDead »
Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:56 pm
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Hi guys, I posted the following on the FJRForum and I would like to get a fresh set of eyes on them.
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After I reseated the CC fuse, which was not all the way in, I did not have a single problem today. Even hitting some pretty big bumps had no effect...
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Last post by Geezer
Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:25 am
Mounting T30GT's by hand?
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Mattthehoople »
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:04 pm
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So guys,
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You know what? I didn't really investigate the MojoLever. I just purchased some tire spoons at Northern Equipment.
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Last post by Mattthehoople
Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:58 pm
Gen III TBS
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bungie4 »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:24 pm
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Holy sweet merciful shit is that a pain in the ass.
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Little tip: I marked the location of the adjustment screws on the fuel rail using a sharpie. Makes finding them much easier with the tank propped...
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Last post by bungie4
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:17 am
Fork Seals
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usaffjr »
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:47 pm
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So my right fork is leaking fluid. Fairly significant amount judging by how quickly the fork tube was converted in gunk. My Google-foo has shown...
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I had them replaced. Didn't want to risk messing it up right before the road trip... :-(
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Last post by usaffjr
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:02 am
Ingenuity is a mother, but cool.
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bungie4 »
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:22 pm
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Remove and install a tire using only zip ties.
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I've tried mounting a front tire for my ZRX like this, and it did not work out so well. :(
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Last post by Old Guy
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:08 pm
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