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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?
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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I think one more post and I'm in oh shit what just happen.
Just because you can visit the sheepspen does it mean you should.
Be veeeerry...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:10 pm
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Left control assembly hole size?
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griff » Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:45 am
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I am trying to figger out what the hole size that has the plastic cap on it on the left control assembly. I think it is M10 1.5, but I am not sure....
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And he wonders why he is called the Threadshitter !
He'd need to get a rally bike first.
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Last post by Intech
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:07 pm
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Plugs
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silverback » Fri May 17, 2019 11:02 am
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What kind of spark plugs are preferred for the FJR? Any that work better than others?
Is it possible to get platinum tipped ones for wear...
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Just slather on half a bottle and put them in finger tight! No need for a wrench or anything!
I don't know. Maybe it is?
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:15 pm
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What did you do to your FJR today?
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Uncle Hud » Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:50 pm
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I know this thread's been done elsewhere, but I enjoy reading about how folks customize their bikes, and I occasionally get inspired by some farkles....
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Still flat on my back, alternating between ibuprofen and naproxen for pain. My wife came home this morning and suggested that I go for a ride to B.C...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:45 pm
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Last post by extrememarine
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:37 pm
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In situ greasing..
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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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I’ll get all the parts ordered in the fall and have them sent to Russell for the zerk fittings mod..then I can simply swap the parts. Having lubed...
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Last post by CollingsBob
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:59 am
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How's Wheatie?
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FJRPittsburgh » Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:03 pm
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Hey Mark! How 'bout an update on your healing progress? Hope you're doing well. It's got to be hard to look at that 2013 sitting in the garage and...
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Be sure you have a full tank of Petro, we all know how those spins work out.
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Last post by Bugnatr
Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:42 am
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Do you suffer from saggy pegs?
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jwilly » Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:39 pm
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I've noticed that my pegs seemed to be sagging a little bit lately. Tonight I pulled my left side peg off to inspect and below is what i found. 2016...
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I guess removing the pegs and examining them for wear should be an annual (?) maintenance item. I'll probably take mine off the next time I lube the...
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Last post by rbentnail
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:33 pm
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Any concerns about buying this bike?
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Festus » Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:45 am
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There's a 2014 on FB for sale. I have a family member looking for a FJR.
Here's the ad :
For sale is my 2014 FJR1300A with 8,500 miles. Clean...
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Is it an ES or an A? From visual inspection, the higher moment of inertia is toward the top of the forks on the ES model which would require higher...
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Last post by silverback
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:37 am
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First Time- ABS Light Flashing
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bill lumberg » Fri May 17, 2019 8:05 pm
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Today, I was around 30 minutes into my hour commute home, and I looked down to find my ABS light flashing. Immediately recognizing the potential...
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Bill, have you attempted cleaning of the clutch and brake lever switches, i.e., spray contact cleaner to ensure the plungers are free, etc.... this...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:06 pm
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Oil leak from sensor?
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specs95t » Sat Jun 01, 2019 4:16 pm
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As I was about to change the oil on my 2004 Gen I, I noticed some oil on the case between the oil level sight-glass and the oil filter. The wetness...
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Looks like a Bosch filter on there.
Is it the concave Bosch or the convex Bosch?
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Not sure.
I ended up...
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Last post by specs95t
Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:05 pm
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2014A to 2018ES Rambling Drivel
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bill lumberg » Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:05 pm
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This post will likely be a waste of your time if you already have a current rev, 6 speed, ES bike. Heck, it'll probably be wasted reading for anybody...
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First valve check in 11 months? Ride on, man - serious respect!!!
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Last post by Hppants
Thu May 30, 2019 1:32 pm
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Bent Rear Wheel
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RacinRay » Wed May 22, 2019 9:26 pm
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I got back from a great 5 day trip through the Appalachians and removed the rear wheel to replace the tire. Once off the bike, I noticed a small dent...
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I used a piece of wood and a hammer to straighten out the dent. Most of the dent came out and I had a new tire mounted and balanced so all is good...
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Last post by jwilly
Tue May 28, 2019 5:06 pm
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Small crack in headlight
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Spininprop » Mon May 20, 2019 7:37 pm
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2016 year but i assume it doesnt matter. Did a quick wash and found a small dent and small crack in the headlight lens. Feels like a pin head size...
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I have some weldon4 on the way to seal the crack. I think putting it in with toothpick will work as i should only need a hint of the stuff since the...
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Last post by Spininprop
Wed May 22, 2019 11:38 am
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Brakes
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silverback » Sat May 18, 2019 9:25 am
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So, I got brake pads in. They are EBC Double-H pads. Thought I was ordering stock pads. Ugh.
Anyone used the Double-H pads? Will they tear up...
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Around here, the EBC run about the same price per package as the Yamaha Gen II pads. Difference is that Yamaha includes two per pack - requires 4...
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue May 21, 2019 9:22 pm
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15 ES Forks
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Powerman » Sat May 18, 2019 12:59 pm
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Buddy just bought a clean 15 ES with 20K. Complains of front end looseness, shop checked stem bearings as OK. Front tire has some cupping. Looks like...
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He tried all the settings. I rode it after drinking.
I found the problem.. :D
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Last post by jwilly
Sat May 18, 2019 9:56 pm
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16k maintenance question
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CollingsBob » Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:18 pm
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How many folks build the frame out of cast iron pipe like the one made by Bryan Glynn to hold up their bikes while they perform the centre stand etc...
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I have a tall 42 steel sawhorse with extendable legs that fits right over the rear end... as far as rafters don't worry much you're only lifting 300...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu May 16, 2019 6:58 pm
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2016 Gen3 Check Engine Light
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Mlazicki » Thu May 09, 2019 4:02 pm
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Replaced the battery today, start it up, check engine light is on. How do I clear this? Thanks.
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2 Fault codes in ECU: P0606-ECU Internal Malfunction and P1600-No signal between ECU and IMU. Cleared and reset, all is fixed! CEL is gone and ES...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Tue May 14, 2019 2:49 pm
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What's different about this '13?
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Viper_Dad » Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:15 pm
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Jolene is one unique '13 with an incredible story... but can you spot what's different about her? This one's for you, Wheaton!
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I'm not gay either, but $20 is $20.
Barry is going to love you! :bustinlove:
For $20.00 he is...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 07, 2019 5:12 pm
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Looks like I have a new FJR rider in the family
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Abercrombie FJR » Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:03 am
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Well, we have a new FJR owner in my family. My oldest son Jordan, who some of you may have met or rode with at the Red Lodge Rendezvous in 2016,...
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Nice...but it's red Pussy Pink :stickpoke:
Fixed it for ya! JSNS
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:50 am
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Problem after valve adjustment
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BkerChuck » Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:41 pm
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On Sunday with the help of another FJR owner we did a valve check/adjustment on my Gen II. We found 2 intake valves at the very minimum clearance and...
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There ya go, cool!
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:46 pm
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Valve Adjustment Issue
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AuburnFJR » Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:10 am
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I am splitting off the other valve adjust issue thread as I am having a slightly different issue now.
(images borrowed from raYzerman)
I...
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Perhaps a little water in the fuel? That's why I use Seafoam as a stabilizer... has isopropanol in it. Glad you got it all sorted!! Yeah, maybe run a...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:45 pm
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10/4/2003 - 15 Years
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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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Somehow overlooked this thread all this time. So Wheatie your first bike was a 1977 Honda CB550F? I have its little brother in my garage right now a...
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Last post by BkerChuck
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:26 pm
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Thank You, DesignFlaw06!
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Uncle Hud » Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:09 pm
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Some of you may know that my topbox has an “organizer” in it. I’ve enclosed the term in quotation marks because it’s a really homemade thing, created...
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Zombies don't sleep, brother. We just point the motorbike down a new Interstate. ;)
Sounds awesome! I love interstates!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:57 pm
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2019 FJR
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Hppants » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:00 am
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Well, it's that time again! Time for all FJR Forum-ites to have the annual discussion regarding the upcoming new model of our beloved motorcycle....
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Is it too early to start talking about the 2020 FJR? I'd like to know about them because that's been my target, to pick up a lightly used one in 2023...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:44 pm
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52,000 mile service - observations and lessons learned
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Hppants » Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:52 pm
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Skip down to post #4 for lessons learned.
I'm checking valves and doing other maintenance, and plan to sync my T/B-ies.
FSM says the reference...
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On Sunday, I rode almost 500 miles with buddies. All is well with the bike. My fuel mileage is back up to what I expected, and I have no idea which...
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Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:11 pm
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