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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
Tank bolts......OH #$#@!!
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Steel_Gin »
Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:56 pm
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I can't believe this happened but it has. I have always been careful removing the two hex bolts that are at the top of the tank and can't point to a...
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The ones that I have to be careful about are the two short Allen bolts that hold the plastic tank trim in place. VERY easy to get these going at the...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:13 am
Gen 1 Fork Rebuild
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Festus »
Mon May 31, 2021 8:38 am
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Looked like a good set of videos on doing the rebuild. Some interesting tips. I hadn't seen it before and couldn't find where it had been posted...
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My Formula 409 squirt pump is 20 years old. Put away wet after use.
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Last post by N4HHE
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:16 pm
Mystery part...
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FJRoss »
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:57 pm
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Not the first time this sort of thing has happened. Last week I found a small stainless steel washer on the garage floor and I have no idea where it...
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Found it!!
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:04 pm
Gas Cap Ball Ectomy
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Canadian FJR »
Sun May 23, 2021 1:02 pm
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I know there use to be several threads on this but I spent the last two hours looking and can’t find them.
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Or
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Last post by dcarver
Fri May 28, 2021 11:28 am
Cooling problem
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FjrVfr »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:46 am
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I've got a Gen 2 (2012) with about 80K on the clock. In 4th or 5th gear at speed everything's fine. My temp gauge reads 4 or 5 bars out of 10. When I...
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I may try that though I don't know of a good radiator shop offhand.
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Last post by BikerGeek
Mon May 24, 2021 1:43 pm
Spokane, WA area service
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RodBarnes »
Sat May 15, 2021 4:45 pm
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I moved to near Diamond Lake, WA (USA, Zip 99156, North of Spokane) and wonder if anyone has recommendations for a reputable mechanic for servicing...
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Well...... there is this annual event called a tech day in Auburn..... not sure when the next one is, but if you hang around with those knowledgeable...
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Last post by Auburn
Sat May 15, 2021 9:39 pm
TBS port Rubber Caps and Clips
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FJRoss »
Sat May 01, 2021 10:27 am
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What does anyone use for replacements for these? On-line parts place quotes:
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1/8 /3mm good, 5/32 OK too. I have used leftover caps from SpeedBleeders. You'll find the ones at the auto supply are much thicker wall, no worries...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat May 01, 2021 9:15 pm
Valve Check Time!
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FJRoss »
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:35 pm
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I bought the bike (used) three years ago. The previous owner did a valve check at 42,000 km (26,250 miles) and didn't make any changes. I have...
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It would actually be difficult to be more than one tooth off with a shim or CCT change.... two teeth off might cause interference but I don't know...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat May 01, 2021 9:11 pm
Transmission recall
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FJRoss »
Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:20 pm
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Link for Canadian bikes (2016-2020 model years)...
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To be honest I don’t think there is any difference
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:28 pm
TPS Replacement Woes
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Powerman »
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:11 pm
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Chasing intermittent issues I thought I would try a TPS. (still working)
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About the Gen III TPS
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Last post by ionbeam
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:25 am
ABS Block Forensics '06-'07
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raYzerman »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:01 pm
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Reviving my attempt to see how to dissassemble since it's been 3 years since I looked at it... just confirming my conclusion then that it wasn't...
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Those metal balls or what was thought to be pins are Koenig style expander plugs.
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Last post by N4HHE
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:10 am
ABS light flashed...
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Hack »
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:57 pm
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Out toolin' around today.... At one point my ABS light starts to blink at me.
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Mine has done the same thing for about a year now, usually will go off after giving the brakes one quick jab. Was hoping this brake switch recall...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:00 pm
Transmission Recall ECU Reflash
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RacinRay »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:22 pm
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I'm starting this thread for owners who have completed the transmission recall and associated ECU reflash.
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It knows where the clutch is anyway. It automatically increases rpms when the clutch is first released. Don’t know where it gets its’ data, I figure...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:17 pm
Rear Wheel Bearings
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:42 pm
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In Nova Scotia, we are required to get a Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) done every two years. New vehicle is initially good for three years.
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Get yourself a metric bolt with the correct size head, fully threaded and run down a couple of nuts to jam in line with it. Now you got yourself a...
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Last post by Bust
Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:59 pm
FJR Brake Light Switch Recall
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raYzerman »
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:08 pm
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Many have had issues with intermittent cruise engagement..... 2013-up.
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I’ve had CC drop and not re-engage during the past month. Turned CC off and on, no luck. Turned ignition off (at 60 mph), no luck. Applied front...
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Last post by N4HHE
Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:43 pm
Fork Bushings and Seals
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FJRoss »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:28 pm
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I have done these once before under the close supervision of a fellow FJR owner. That was at least eight or nine years ago and memory is imperfect...
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I just dropped by my local Yamaha dealer to order the parts for the front forks. Seal kit, fork oil, lower bushings - no problem. Upper bushings are...
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:46 pm
Fastener Corrosion
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Jovak01 »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:23 pm
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Hello everyone.
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Agree, stainless and titanium don't play well with aluminum. Now is also time for one to pull those 12mm fine thread main engine bolts out (or...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:19 am
Spark Plugs
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FJRoss »
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:22 am
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Wondering what people are using these days for plugs for Gen I and Gen II bikes? And how often are you changing them?
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Never had an issue that I could attribute to plug condition. I have mostly used iridium plugs and usually changed them with valve checks. I have also...
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:44 pm
Rabaconda Tire Changer
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Steel_Gin »
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:19 pm
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My tire changer is getting up there in years (father-in-law) and a good chance he is going to sell all of this equipment in the next few years. So I...
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Those guys are completely bogus. Did you see either of them take a single pull off a bottle of beer? No, of course you didn’t.
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Last post by yamafitter
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:13 pm
Spring Start Up
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ice station zebra »
Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:15 am
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For the first time in 12 years I couldn't start her up as normal. She's been sitting for four months in a heated garage with stabil and a full tank...
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I've had that same no start scenario a couple of times over the years.
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Last post by extrememarine
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:19 pm
Valve clearance advice needed
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morecowbell »
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:25 pm
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I'm doing the valve clearance check on my 2012 FJR, and I've hit an issue that I can't wrap my head around. Hopefully someone here can show me the...
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I just got done doing my 80000 mile valve check. 6 intakes too tight, 4 exhaust too tight.
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Last post by morecowbell
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:54 pm
KrZy8 Hissy Fit - KeyBoard Techs Needed!
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dcarver »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:09 pm
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Well, here we go again. KrZy8 throwing a hissy fit.
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New fuel pp arrived today and it actually works!
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Last post by dcarver
Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:10 am
Balanced and Flow Tested Injectors - Interested?
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dcarver »
Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:41 pm
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I have 12 used Gen 2 injectors sitting on the bench. Thinking of sending them to Russ Collins Engineering for cleaning, refurb, flow balance and...
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Offer closed. One who responded is in.. and if they decide to withdraw, that's ok too.
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Last post by dcarver
Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:05 am
Fuel pump part number question
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dcarver »
Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:15 pm
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5JW-13907-22-00 - does this include motor, pp, sending unit? KrZy89 sending unit is ok.. but want to at minimum replace motor and pump... given I...
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I was going to say Quantum also. KTM guys seem to like them, no FJR experience.
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Last post by Powerman
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:17 pm
Rear master cylinder failure on 2016?
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Prestone »
Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:44 pm
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Has anyone experienced rear master cylinder failure before? Just over one year of ownership I realized I had all most no stoping power from rear...
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I didn't see it- have you manually cycled the ABS with the test connection? I had an air bubble stuck in there once long ago. I usually cycle ABS,...
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Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:17 am
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