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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.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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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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Last post by Cav47
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?
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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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
Wayne
Well, this is different...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
Help Me Find My 15th FJR! A Pristine '13 Model
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SkooterG »
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:25 am
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Smitty got his,now I want mine! Yes, I already have a '13, but it's not pristine.
So I am looking for a well taken care of example of a '13 model...
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It's so, so stock. 🤔
Not for long! It was tough riding it home from Atlanta with Yamaha Comfort (not) saddle, no risers, and tiny-assed windscreen.
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Last post by SkooterG
Fri May 05, 2023 12:27 pm
So Long Ole Red, Hello new Gray!
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Hppants »
Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:50 pm
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Today I bought my 4th FJR.
I've been looking on and off for a few months. Most recently, within the last two weeks, a slew of 2021 bikes have...
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So tell us. What's it like to be on a slower color? 😜
Congrats on your new ride.
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Last post by FjrjrF
Tue May 02, 2023 5:31 pm
Way Too Close!!
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Blueridgerider »
Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:03 am
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Here is a good example of why you should try to stay to the right and enter a left hand curve from the outside of the road. I was cruising up Rt178...
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Highlander used to say -
Ride Right to Stay Alive.
If the road curves left, Ride Right to Stay Alive.
If the road curves right, Ride Right to Stay...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:35 pm
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Last post by CollingsBob
Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:47 am
They have ARRIVED
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Spininprop »
Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:40 pm
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After almost 7 months the side cases arrived. Perfect no, but not enough to turn around and send them back. I actually think they fit tighter than my...
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I saw a complete set of Gen 1 luggage is available on ADVRIDER. PANNIERS, BAGS, TOP BOX etc. The seller seems to be getting reasonabler on his price.
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:06 am
Dark Side Advice Needed
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NTXFJR »
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:36 pm
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So I decided to try a ct on the back for the Red Lodge run. I bought a 205/50-17ZR BFG. I went to put it on the bike tonight and there's a firm rub...
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Riken installed last night. The AS-03 wasn’t too bad to remove but the Riken was a bear to mount . Finally got it.
All balanced and ready for...
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Last post by rbentnail
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:54 am
Michelin 2023 Spring Promotion
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fontanaman »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:31 pm
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Get $60 back via Visa® Reward Card1 on the purchase of a new set of MICHELIN® On-Road Motorcycle tires, or $35 back via Visa® Reward Card1 on the...
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Thanks Fontanaman!
Ordered Pilot Road 4 GT's front and back. Current tires have about 4500 miles on them but still look really good. I'll see how...
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Last post by D-Eagle
Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:19 pm
Pirelli Angel ST for $219
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fontanaman »
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:04 pm
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Pirelli Angel ST front and rear set available on Amazon $219.00 with free shipping That's right both tires for $214.00
The Angel ST was the...
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I wasn't gonna weigh in on another tire thread, but I will...... my experiences......
Angel ST is slightly softer compound than the GT, just might...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:20 pm
Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A
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Mossyrocks »
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:57 pm
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Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A. Will replace my 2007 with 118K. Looking for Mr. Shan from NY, just have some questions on maintenance and recalls.
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You just bought it and haven’t really explored its abilities, but are immediately throwing money at it to change per internet postings?
One way to...
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Last post by Mossyrocks
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:01 pm
Someone Added Weights To My Front Wheel
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WRThumper »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:51 pm
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Bought a ’16 ES back in May. Met the guy selling and took it for a test ride. My first comment to him when I returned was “Boy, that front end is...
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Tires are funny things. Bugnatr is even funnier.
I respect both my Minnesotan and my Wheaton buddy...and it KILLS me to say this, but my experience...
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Last post by Bugnatr
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:46 am
2023 FJR.
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danh600 »
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:56 pm
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2023 FJR!
So Yamaha says there will be a 2023 FJR available in 2025. Weird way to go about things.
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The FJR1300 is no longer in production. It was discontinued prior to my buying my 2014 FJR, and before my 2018. And before my 2022. Good riddance, I...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:14 pm
Admore Light Bar
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Blueridgerider »
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:52 pm
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I replaced an Admore 11 inch light bar with the smaller 8 inch one. The 11 inch was fine until I did something stupid to mess it up the plastic cover...
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Do you still have the 11 inch bar? How bad is the plastic messed up on that?
I actually ordered a replacement smoked cover for it and it is in...
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Last post by Blueridgerider
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:47 pm
Long Term Preventative Maintenance
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natehawk750 »
Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:09 pm
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I have an unusual request.
I know that the FJR is rock solid reliable and accumulated High mileage well. I also know that for an FJR I've yet to...
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I do it all the time.... as long as the pads are in, pistons aren't travelling far enough to pop out, but you are exposing unused piston.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:36 am
Starter needed
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Intech »
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:39 pm
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I measured the current on my starter and found it to be >200 amps. I removed it and thoroughly cleaned and inspected it. It was dry, but full of...
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I got a replacement starter for my '05 from these guys a few years ago:
Pretty much the same as the ebay item listed above by Ray.... price is...
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:45 pm
Not Dead Yet! - 2023 Yamaha FJR1300ES
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DesignFlaw06 »
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:15 pm
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Looks the same as the 22, but it's around for at least another year.
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Well I get to eat crow as I predicted 2022 was the end of the line.
I hope you get to eat lots of them. Not a lot of meat there. :D
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:11 pm
FJR tools - rear axle nut - what ya got?
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Hppants »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:59 pm
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So on my trip last week, I had a rear flat. I destroyed the OEM wrench (using that term generically) for the 27mm nut on the rear axle.
Need to...
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The hatchet was for camping, but the back end works well as a hammer, and together with that flat head screwdriver you can turn a castle nut....
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:07 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
New Article including the FJR
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Atrious »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:07 am
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I saw this article and wondered if the FJR was included, and it was. Though the subjective information included in the article is spot on, I fear the...
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Yeah. Let's start with the FJR being capable of 172 mph!!
I’ve seen 275km/hr = 170mph indicated, which we all know is rather less due to the...
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Last post by CollingsBob
Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:42 pm
Bike Won't Start After Layoff
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sacramentomike »
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:00 pm
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I haven't ridden my '14 for almost a month--we took a 10-day cruise starting 9/23, and I got sick with Covid right at the end of that (after going...
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Hey Mike sorry to hear you got Covid. Recover quickly. Everybody here knows about letting the FJR warm up before shut down so to mercy from me!...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:24 am
A miserable day.
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Old Grizz »
Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:24 pm
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Tomorrow I was suppose to go for a nice 500km ride to another city for my grandsons grade12 graduation.
My wife, daughter and her 2 sons were going...
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My Amazon brake line showed up so I installed the hose. I went directly from the master cyl to the caliper. It was a bit of a fight as it is longer...
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Last post by Old Grizz
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:49 pm
2004 FJR misfiring - any further suggestions?
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raYzerman »
Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:04 pm
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We have an active thread on FJROwners if you want all the gory details over there.. Just a summary here......
I offered to help a local gent here...
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This whole project is going on the shelf until next spring
Well then... I guess that's that. :D (I really was hoping for a conclusion - love these...
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Last post by gitbox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:59 am
Fork Press Tool - home built
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raYzerman »
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:39 pm
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This idea spawned by earlier discussions of using a press to remove FJR fork seals..... so I built one on the cheap..... I bought a heavy gate hinge...
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Simple & it works. I like it. Nice job Ray!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:18 pm
Recall on a 2019
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justacrossthehill »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:46 pm
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Just inquired about a 2019 for sale and the guy said his VIN wasn't included in the transmission recall.
That isn't the way I understood that, could...
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The transmission recall includes all models 2016 through February 2020. The recall is transferable, so you could get it done yourself after you buy...
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Last post by Hppants
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:47 am
Symptoms of out of adjustment valves
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Festus »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:34 pm
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I just did the valve check on my bike at tech day and all was good. I recently rode Viper Dad's bike and immediately said WOW...something is not...
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Too many threads on this subject, we should get back to the first one and document every thing that has been done (or not done). I'm losing...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:08 pm
Aftermarket brake and clutch levers
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Festus »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:04 am
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Thinking about these. I have zero knowledge about what is out there. Anything to stay away from? I know a ton of them are from China. Anything...
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Wayne, so those are short levers? Or standard length? Shorts.
This cheapo set is at least 8+ years. You can see the color fade, but they are...
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Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:14 pm
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