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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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Notices
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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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Introductions
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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
Headlight Problem
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danh600 »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:12 am
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So the other day I noticed the low beam is out on the right side. High beam works and everything else works. So I just assume I need to change the...
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That's confidence inspiring!
I need to get out after dark to see the light pattern. I want to make sure it's hitting the reflector correctly and is...
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Last post by extrememarine
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:25 pm
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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Might as well add to the memories......
Well over 40 years ago I asked my grandmother for a loan to buy my second motorcycle, an RZ500 because the...
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Last post by GDSfjr03
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am
Helmet lock
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Boston »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 am
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I am looking for a helmet lock to mount on the bike. Not finding one on the interweb so here I am.
Anybody use one and if so can you point me in a...
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These ones mount on the square tube subframe near your current seat lock.
This. In that thread I posted pics of how to rekey the locks too.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:44 pm
Headlight
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danh600 »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm
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I was going to order some parts for the FJR. One was a headlight bulb. All the motorcycle specific sites say not available.
Is that a standard light...
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When I get access Dan,I will forward the LED light that I ordered, which is what Marty ordered awhile back.
Note on the aftermarket replacements....
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Last post by 1911
Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 pm
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Last post by John d
Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:33 am
What Size Socket?
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bill lumberg »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 5:01 am
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What size socket fits the big ass nut on the rear axle?
Asking for a friend…. :)
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This one.
Thanks for the link Wayne! I didn't know they personalized them too! Fantastic!
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:33 pm
ES Rear Shock servicing
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raYzerman »
Wed May 18, 2022 9:12 am
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For all ES owners who may one day need it, I'm passing this along some info and where to get service.........
1. Weepage at the damping stepper...
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It boils down to undersprung and having to preload excessively to get you in the ballpark. If 10mm preload is 2-up + luggage, it's still a 685 lb....
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:00 pm
Advice on Handling Anomaly
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bill lumberg »
Sun May 15, 2022 10:23 am
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My 2022 handles great- at speed, in the curves, on the interstate, but there is something up…
I left yesterday on the interstate, and started...
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My commute:
Looked good to me...though I didn't appreciate the Bird as you went by.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 17, 2022 8:54 pm
Pricing a (very) used FJR
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bill lumberg »
Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:24 am
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KBB is out the window. If you were tasked with selling a well maintained, fully farkled, one owner, 2018 FJR1300 with 100,000 miles on the clock,...
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K - so, after reading thru this thread I reckon my 06 with 180K will fetch about $325 to $350
I think I'll keep her next to the '21 Tracer I got a...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed May 11, 2022 8:08 pm
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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If you take enough of the heavy stuff off, it’s a lot less dangerous. :D
I got these rear sliders a long time ago and they’ve been most useful for...
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Last post by PhilJet09
Sat May 07, 2022 1:23 am
Fuel pump not priming
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Wheaton Jr. »
Thu Mar 31, 2022 5:01 am
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Hello all,
I finally have a consistent work schedule that will allow me to get to riding more, but recently got a no start issue. I have Wheaties...
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If you're not in a hurry, I have a gen 1 tank and pump the FjRay gave me. I can pull the pump and ship to you IF you can wait for end of month. I'm...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:58 am
Audiovox CC Fail
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dcarver »
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:44 pm
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..quit working on KrZy8 after years of use.
Replaced pad switch with NOS.
Checked ground, SAT.
Vacuum tank has integrity, no leaks.
Vacuum port has...
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Bought a MightyVac to test vacuum integrity.
Chose the right nipple, disconnected tubing at TB inlet, pumped the handle and...
NO VACUUM!
Checked...
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Last post by dcarver
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:32 am
Calendar Just Arrived
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Blister_1 »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:20 am
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The 2022 Calendar was just dropped off at my doorway. Every picture is amazing! Great job, Tim.
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Late to add my thanks for an awesome calendar!
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Last post by chazglenn3
Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:06 pm
Blinkers not Working-Fixed….Thanks, Rayzerman
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LKLD »
Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:39 pm
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So yesterday Marie asked me why I wasn’t using my blinkers. I always use my blinkers, so we stopped to see. The panel indicates blinkers flashing,...
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Backup was blown. Thanks, Ray!
Btw, what all is the BU fuse for, other than the obvious, that I now know. ;)
Initially Yamaha was going the way...
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Last post by Bust
Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:35 pm
How Much Did You Ride In 2021?
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SkooterG »
Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:04 pm
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2021. For many reasons, the first 8 months made it the worst year of my life. And unfortunately, I extended my recent trend of low annual Moto miles...
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I am addicted to peloton, and trying to figure out my approach for when it gets warmer and I move outside. I don’t want to take time to go to the mtb...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:00 pm
Picking up a dropped FJR
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Bugs »
Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:35 pm
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I was installing WarmNSafe wiring harnesses for my newly acquired heated gear onto a couple of my bikes. It’s cold here in Idaho, so I was moving the...
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Now try it on the downslope in a (loose pea size gravel) campsite (top of bike downhill from wheels). Stopped the bike and the ground felt solid....
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:40 pm
2022 FJR1300 Announced
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SkooterG »
Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:30 am
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Back to Cobalt Blue. $200 price increase. No other changes I can see. At least they are still making it.
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In South Dakota the law requires the dealer to have the title in possession, there could be a consignment agreement with a broker as long as the...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:12 pm
Recall problems..
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CollingsBob »
Sun May 02, 2021 11:12 pm
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Today I sent the following letter to Yamaha Canada and Transport Canada..
Without Prejudice
To Whom It May Concern,
I received the recall notice...
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I thought this thread was about memory/cognitive issues.
Why don’t you guys stop buying inferior models! Just get the black/gray ones. Duh.
2017...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:59 am
ACF-50
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bill lumberg »
Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:59 pm
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As winter approaches, my thoughts turn to those few days a year where frozen precipitation, or the threat thereof, endangers my ability to ride every...
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Used in the aviation industry and i believe formulated by Lear. Good stuff as mentioned above.
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Last post by Spininprop
Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:39 pm
New FJR Questions
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Powerman »
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:24 am
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On the way home from SFO I thought about how awesome the 06 has been.
When asked how I like the FJR, I've answered that if I totaled it I'd buy a new...
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Ha, I don't buy new bikes any more....... :P
I have never bought a new motorcycle.
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:06 pm
Gen 1 Engines
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:45 pm
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Can someone confirm if the Gen 1 engines are painted.
Thanks
Canadian FJR
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Thanks folks
Appreciate all the suggestions
Canadian FJR
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:06 pm
Windshield bolt missing
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danh600 »
Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:26 am
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I still have the stock windshield on my 2013. It works fine for me. While cleaning the bike yesterday I noticed the top left bolt was missing. From...
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Thanks guys.
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Last post by danh600
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:42 am
Mirror on my 2020
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Yankees21 »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:25 am
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So yesterday I noticed the mirror was loose, was thinking it was the external nut. Its not, how hard is it, to get to the internal one, and has...
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Loctite isn't a problem as long as you keep it off plastic.... it can eat plastic. Put a drop on after the studs are through the fairing, or in the...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:53 pm
Cruise Control inop Gen III
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2ducs »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:05 pm
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Anybody ever have a flashing cruise control indicator? Mine did this on a short ride today and the cruise control wouldn't engage. The owners manual...
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Have had CC fail to engage once this year. Remembering the front brake light switch recall I pushed the front brake lever forward then the CC resumed...
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Last post by N4HHE
Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:53 pm
Side Case Cover
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BikerGeek »
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:34 am
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As has happened to others, one of the covers on one of my side cases is coming loose. Despite my best efforts to ignore it and hope that it fixes...
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We fixed Geek's at techday.
We did not remove hinges. we used a heat gun to apply heat to the inside half of the outer shell and slowly worked the...
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Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:07 am
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