Talk about issues and questions specific to the FJR here.
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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I got back in the office this week after the power outages and a quick trip out west with the Mrs. Flipped the calendar over to July and I was sad....
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Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:20 pm
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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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
Steering head torque settings
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CollingsBob »
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:15 pm
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I’m going to double check the torque settings of the steering head nuts..Are the torque settings in the service manual for the upper and lower ring...
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Yes, the bike is essentially new..it was ridden from Regina to Calgary and back, then locally around Regina..The dealer has a reputation for poor...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:41 am
Low voltage
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palerider »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:39 am
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Hi Everyone,
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Thanks Brodie. I haven't yet had a chance to install the new harness. Will post with results when I do.
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Last post by palerider
Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:57 pm
First ride of the year and downshifting is temperamental
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DesignFlaw06 »
Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:22 pm
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Finally had a break in the weather where I could go get the FJR from my parent's place. Maybe the bike didn't want to go any slower, but I ran into...
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I think we need to pull the transmission.
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:02 pm
Yamaha Parts Catalogue for IOS & Android devices
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Madmudder »
Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:31 am
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I just came across this App and thought I should share it for apple devices. It's a parts break down of your bike.
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Speaking of tactical sporks, we engraved one a couple weeks ago. That thing was so cool, I bought one. Not sure for what, but I have one. Good to...
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Last post by silverback
Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:52 pm
pin for brake front pads
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wpbfjr »
Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:33 am
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hi, i rounded out the pin on my front caliper that holds the brake pad in place. now i can't get it out. the tension spring stops me from using a...
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Fookers.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:26 pm
voltage readout
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palerider »
Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:36 pm
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Hi,
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:lol: It'll cost you..... made it myself from 2 pieces of 2 Aluminum angle. I'll make you one for like $500. :lol:
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:24 pm
Desktop Wallpaper
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silverback »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:04 am
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Do any of you have great wallpaper of the venerable FJR?
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The 22 images in the 2014 USA Artwork album are stunning. I've seen those images before, but can't remember where. I think it was a magazine article....
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Last post by @rjen
Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:29 pm
Nothing Last Forever, But I Can Still Hope....
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Hppants »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:06 am
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Disclaimer: This is stupid. I know it and I'm going to get over it. I just thought I would share it with ya'll.
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Pants, I completely agree with everything you said, including the red color! I even bought an r3 to ride in town and shorter local rides but I still...
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Last post by Allen_C
Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:10 am
Brake pads
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flyby2474 »
Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:05 pm
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Getting back into biking. Just bought an 07 with only 2500 miles, but seems the pads are wore out. Is this normal for the FJR and what are the best...
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A warning on what pads to NOT use on the FJR. When my 07 was much newer, I put a set of Carbonne Lorraine pads on at the recommendation of a parts...
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Last post by Harald
Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:19 pm
Dead from the waist down
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palerider »
Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:40 am
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Hi,
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Sorry but every time I see this thread title I think it's a story about my marriage.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:07 am
yellow shift warning light
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palerider »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:38 pm
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I went to Best Buy yesterday. When I left the 2006 AE was dead, with a solid yellow shift warning light. The speedometer/tach swing and fall, but...
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I’d be curious to know what blew the fuse
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Last post by palerider
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:16 pm
Hard to downshift when cold
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Boozer »
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:16 am
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Does have any experience with their FJR not wanting to come out of 5th gear when cold. Never had this problem on my 07. It shifts fine going up. I...
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It looks like it will be NE Arkansas. My parents are getting on a bit and I would like to be closer. Will still have an off season, but I might...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:34 pm
FJR mechanic in LA area
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palerider »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:36 pm
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Hello,
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OH, you meant Los Angeles. Nope. Don't know anyone in Los Angeles except Charles Manson and OJ Simpson.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:49 pm
Rear Shock Groan
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baowow »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:56 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the rear shock groaning? It sounds like my knees on a cold winter's day. It's a 2015 with about 5k miles and...
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Forgot to update. After letting the Yamaha mechanics look at it, it was the pivot points that needed greasing. Hasn't been an issue since
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Last post by baowow
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:44 pm
How did MCL driver foot peg lowering kit work for you?
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Yamahama »
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:18 pm
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I've done the analysis using cycle-ergos.com and it looks perfect, but a few questions if you've used these:
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They work great. Adjusting brake and shift takes less than 2 minutes. World of difference. After switching to a Laam, I was raised high enough that...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:48 am
What fork oil shall I use?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:25 pm
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Good evening, I am about to do the seals on my 07 FJR, I pulled the forks off, have the seals, but no matter all the searching I've done on this...
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On my Gen 1, I went with exactly the same: Honda 5W, 100 mm. Made a huge difference in dampening performance.
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:31 am
G2 throttle tamer with Oxford heated grips?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:18 am
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Has anyone used the above setup with any issues? I just purchased an 07 and I hear good things about the G2 in regards to throttle response, and feel...
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Please clarify, experience with both . Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking? Yes, experience with both the...
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Last post by Redfish
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:29 pm
Sick '07AE
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extrememarine »
Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:08 pm
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Did anyone see the '07AE that was advertised for sale in Ohio? Had issues - wouldn't run 'right'...
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Bob, Andy, the guy who runs the FB page for the Virginia riders is who went to get it with him. The guy (Joe) is in that VA group on FB if you want...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:12 pm
Quick question...
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silverback »
Wed May 03, 2017 9:20 am
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What size is the hex on the steering head stem nut?
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What do you have in mind?
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Last post by Ptackley
Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:30 am
Has Yamaha Gone Too Far with Electronic Suspension?
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Twigg »
Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:56 pm
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I now post in both forums that still like me, so I am copying this here to give everyone an equal opportunity to abuse me, or simply add their own...
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Thanks, but I'll just stick with my '03!
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Last post by RTSR1/FJR
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:52 pm
Co Mod
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local40 »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:26 pm
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Anyone done the co mod? Was it worth it and would you do it again? Also did you find any long term affects?
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Best Co mod you can do with your bike. Does nothing for your bike but does much for you. :D
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:16 pm
FJRs in the wild.
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silverback »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:53 pm
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One of these things is not like the others...
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You don't have to be an Engineer to maintain your Harley....but it helps!
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Last post by silverback
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:05 pm
TCS
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silverback »
Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:45 pm
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I don't have an FSM for the 2014 yet, so I am wondering how exactly the TCS works.
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I wondered if it had some other sensors as well. The FJR isn't keen on spinning the rear wheel from my experience, only lifting the front.
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Last post by Sath182
Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:38 pm
Things to check while the wheels are off?
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Bigfoot »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:07 pm
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Removed the wheels to get some new rubber installed. I wish I could have gotten some more miles out of the rear but heading to Arkansas to play next...
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Got the tires mounted and the wheels back on the bike. Everything checked out good. I took it for a quick test ride around the neighborhood. I was...
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Last post by Bigfoot
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:13 pm
Pilot Power 2CT
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Intech »
Wed May 24, 2017 9:16 pm
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Who has experience with this front tire? I am stuck with one as that is what Rocky Mountain ATV sent me instead of a PR2. I am heading for Yosemite...
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For the record the trip total was 7322.9 and both tires held up nicely. Still a couple K left in both. Also for the record HRZ, the T-30 EVO's had...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:24 pm
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