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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.
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I heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 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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Thank you - link updated!
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
New Shield Offering
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bill lumberg »
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:18 pm
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Aeroflow’s regular and tall screens for FJR’s are now availble. Who’ll be the guinea pig?
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It’s good up to about 85mph, really well designed. I think it’d be good at any speed with stock bars. But I run helis, and I puts the top of my...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:12 pm
Pannier Trim Logo
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senecahome »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:13 pm
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Anyone have just the YAMAHA logo insert that goes on the side trim of the panniers? I know that it is available for several different years but...
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Just sent you a text and picture.
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Last post by Intech
Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:53 pm
Throttle spring unwind
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John d »
Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:03 pm
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Back in 2010 when I learned about it, I unwound the throttle return spring on my '08. At this point that was 101,000 miles ago.
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It's a beatch..... wait til you get pissed off enough to pull the TB's... DAMHIK.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:14 pm
Would you buy a FJR with the transmission recall?
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danh600 »
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:56 am
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Having the 2013 the transmission recall luckily is something I am just watching from the sidelines. At first I was thinking people are getting overly...
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It's a machine designed and built by man... Fallible man.
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Last post by Hack
Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:02 pm
Turning on TCS
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Canadian FJR »
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:25 am
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From time to time I like to disable the TCS, too bad you have to be stopped to do it.
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Talk to some race team folks at Mosport. If its programmed then it can be re - programmed
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Last post by fjrob
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:21 pm
Highway pegs
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gixxerjasen »
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:54 pm
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Ok, so first, if you've got a good deal on some used Gen II highway pegs, hit me up. I'm looking to snag a set of highway pegs from Garauld and his...
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I have hwy pegs on the engine guards. They'll be coming off soon. I scrape them before the rider pegs.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:55 pm
Stall at cold start
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Jalingo »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:07 am
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Hi la Famille
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Did cleaning the tube make the problem go away?
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Last post by Jalingo
Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:30 pm
Sargent seats for Gen I?
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FJRydr »
Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:26 am
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What part number fits Gen I (2003-2005)? WS-542? For reference, this ebay listing with photos:
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Good morning.
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Last post by extrememarine
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:59 am
Used FJR prices
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Toter »
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:26 pm
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Geez, visited a couple of dealers today looking at dirt bikes for my son and grandson. Each dealer had a used FJR, one a 2019, and one a 2020. Each...
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You can f@$k everyone once - one business model that works for a little while,
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:31 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:16 pm
Hump Day Pre Dawn Follies
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bill lumberg »
Wed May 19, 2021 5:37 am
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Headed into the office early. Light traffic. Most stations still without gas. And wouldn’t you know, I encountered a Karen. In this case, it took the...
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Holy Fuk is right!!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:51 pm
1st Cold Start Has Changed
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Hppants »
Tue May 04, 2021 1:33 pm
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For the past 5,000 miles, if the bike sits for more than a few days, on the first start in the morning, it will not start unless I apply a small...
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Well, yesterday (after a 1 week layoff), it started totally normally.
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Last post by Hppants
Sat May 08, 2021 7:53 am
Book time for fork bushing change?
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Angus_McL »
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:43 pm
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Anyone know or have an educated guess how much time the dealer would throw at a fork bushing change? I've got the forks off the bike and the first...
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I sure hope Shore Cycle appreciates all the business we are giving them.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:16 pm
Quick question Gen 1
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tim ferrell »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:25 pm
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New bike to me, changed all fluids, new CCT today, started her up and drove a little ways with no fairings or mirrors, all seems to be functioning...
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Thanks for all the replies. I will consider it normal. I had just done the CCT so wanted to confirm. The bike certainly does GO! I can't wait to get...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:14 pm
THAT'S what i'm talkin' about...
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tim ferrell »
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:16 pm
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That was what popped into my head during the ride today.
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I mean the whole trip, not to get there..
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Last post by tim ferrell
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:22 pm
Parts Shipment US to Canada
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FJRoss »
Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:24 pm
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I would normally order stuff from my local (Canadian) dealer. If the price difference between the dealer and on-line US parts places is extreme, I...
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I didn’t realize that. Odd.
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Last post by FJRoss
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:45 pm
swingarm pivot bearing lube?
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tim ferrell »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:49 am
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I have a 2003 that I bought used, and as I get into different tasks, I have come to realize that the previous owner(s) were not quite as persnickety...
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Well, now it is blue Yamaha coolant. And yes, the clutch fluid was the worst of the three. All clear now...
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Last post by tim ferrell
Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:10 am
D&H/Cullman, AL
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bill lumberg »
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:20 am
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According to their FB page, D&H changed ownership on or before 12/11/2020. Anyone bought a warranty from them since then? Wondering if the sub-$400...
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Has anyone had the transmission recall performed at the new D&H?
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Last post by N4HHE
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:19 pm
Cost comparison. What did you pay for your NEW FJR
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fencer »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:24 pm
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in 06 I paid too much 13,000. Otd.That was before I learned about D and H.
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Well it looks like D&H are no more.
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:30 pm
Period Maintenance - Brake Hoses
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BlueStar »
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:42 pm
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Hi All.
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I'm one of the weird guys that replaced the brake lines. In 2016 I installed a Galfer s/s line kit on my 2012 FJR with 30000 miles on it. That's...
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Last post by morecowbell
Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:42 pm
Suspension advice wanted please
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NTXFJR »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:42 pm
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So I got to looking at upgrading my suspension. I've logged 58k on my stock suspenders and things are getting tired. I really notice it when...
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I bit the bullet last week and ordered a 8975 shock along with their fork springs rated for my weight. I too turned my head while pulling out the...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:42 pm
3rd Luggage Key Cylinder - Where is it?
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BlueStar »
Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:36 pm
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Apparently Yamaha includes a third key cyclinder keyed accessory lock for future needs. The previous owner said he didn't have it in the...
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Just an FYI... the locks are not that secure. They’re easily “raked” and opened.
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Last post by 0face
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:24 pm
2013 recall front brake switch
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danh600 »
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:36 am
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Probably old news.
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The service manager at the dealership I go to has an older FJR. So we get a long fine.
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Last post by danh600
Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:37 pm
Gen 1 and Gen 2
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tim ferrell »
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:30 am
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Are the differences between these two generations significant in real world riding as opposed to on paper? Would appreciate input from anyone who has...
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Amen Tom!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:35 pm
Taking the FJR off-road
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Bugs »
Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:37 pm
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Here’s a question for FJR riders who occasionally take their bike off-road. I have 7K miles on my ’18 FJR1300A with stock suspension and tires. This...
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Taken May, 2016, approx loc: 34.70833, -83.35243. Street tires.
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Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:07 pm
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