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.
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 heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
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?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Touring Screen + Helibars + Vstrom handguards
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dem »
Fri Nov 22, 2019 9:13 pm
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Anyone have a combination that works at full lock on the medium helibars setting?
I have a CalSci barn door and it is no go. Either the helibars...
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I’ve tried the 20309 and the 20308. Personally, I think the 20308 and the Yamaha touring screen are as good as you can get these days. I’d lend you...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:14 am
Helibars User Poll
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bill lumberg »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:23 am
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For those of you that run helibars/helibridge, what position are your bars in? List height and inseam if you wish.
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I have the HeliBridge dealie. I didn't vote because I honestly have no clue what position their in. Probably all the way back though.
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Last post by bungie4
Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:48 am
Drive shaft service, been putting if off for too long.
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NTXFJR »
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:59 pm
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I've been putting off servicing my drive line and with 40k on the bike now I decided to take a look at it today since I had the wheels off for new...
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Wouldn't it be more mileage dependent? One person's every 3 years might be someone else's every 3 months .
I think not so much mileage as usage....
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Last post by rbentnail
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:51 pm
Check engine light sort of problem
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John d »
Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:32 pm
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It seems now, that since I have left Canada and the bike is not overnighting in my garage, that it always has a check engine light on after starting....
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MAP and MAF. Here I thought it was Mass Air Pressure/Flow.
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Last post by Bounce
Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:19 am
Top Triple Clamp
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Red »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:55 pm
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Riders,
If anybody has a Gen2 FJR Crown, Handle (fork top triple clamp) P/N 3P6-23435-00-00, Fiche Index #9 -
that is just lying around idle, I...
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Found mine - let me know who's is closest / cheapest to ship. I don't think it will fit in the small flat rate box, but can explore other options....
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Last post by Red
Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:42 am
Suspension - why am I grinding hard parts - SPLIT FROM KICKSTAND PLATE DISCUSSION
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Intech »
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:06 pm
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I had to give up my wynpro Bigfoot on the 2018. Too much scraping. I’d do a couple of these.
You definitely need to check your suspension then. Or...
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I didn’t have much of a problem with my Bigfoot until I started riding with the wrong crowd...
Nothing makes my day like a bunch of old guys talking...
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Last post by jwilly
Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:38 pm
2019 FJR Review
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garauld »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:42 pm
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Hot off the cyber press...
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Side loading bags are like side loading washing machine they are just plain unnatural.
Next there will be side loading buckets!!!!
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Last post by danh600
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:00 pm
Rider needs assistance-Utah on way to RR
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CraigRegs »
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:42 am
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Pulling into the hotel in Logan UT last nite heard a grinding sound from the ft. brake. Inside pad on left caliper appears to be shot. Left a message...
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Awesomeness!! See you soon. I’ll double check their work.
Use a torque wrench jackass!.
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Last post by Cav47
Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:46 am
Sightings in MO
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bungie4 »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:55 am
Sighting requested from the Sport-Touring.org guys
FJR VA plates in Cameron MO.
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Last post by bungie4
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:55 am
Tire wear and scraping pegs
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Festus »
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:33 pm
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Well there's enough there to start a holy war on some forums, but not here!
Just really a curiosity of mine. I never scrape my pegs. I don't think...
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So if one has good body position and suspension is correct and pegs still scrape... then a leanier bike is necessary?
LEANIER???
Leanier......
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Last post by glory racing
Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:25 pm
Yamaha Tall Shield Review
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Blueridgerider »
Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:43 pm
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I bought my 2016 about 3 months ago and found with the stock shield the wind noise/buffeting rather excessive even with earplugs so I bought the tall...
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What I did for the Honda is order this deflector (the wider one), and it clamps on securely and is fully adjustable. The acrylic does not appear to...
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Last post by jblanken64
Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:53 am
Clutch Lever Setting
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bill lumberg »
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:50 pm
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Stupid question warning:
I’ve always set my levers to the “number” on the dial that put the lever where it felt good to me.
Is there any...
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Once the cast is on, the fingers will be all together. Right now, waiting on the swelling to go down enough to allow for a cast. I figure giving the...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:50 pm
MCL Fork Brace
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chazglenn3 »
Tue Aug 06, 2019 1:38 pm
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I recently acquired a MCL fork brace when I purchased a used front end for parts. Also got lucky and the forks had GP Suspension internals in them!...
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Actually the middle one looks just it
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Last post by chazglenn3
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:47 pm
Front end shake.
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danh600 »
Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:14 am
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I am noticing a little more head shake on the front end. Generally it just if I let go of the handlebars at around 45mph or decelerate. If I am...
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A post of mine from another Forum and another time:
A couple of weeks ago I pulled my FJR into the garage with it handling as good as could be...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:46 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:34 pm
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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Do not torque spark plugs.... if you use anti-seize, just a bit on the first 2-3 threads... they need a good ground to the engine so don't insulate...
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Last post by silverback
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:41 am
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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Hmmmmm. yeah. that's it. riding two up. Couldn't have anything to do with someone we know dragging that peg around the corners at all, could it?...
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Last post by Swp
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:29 am
MCL/Blackpath bar risers
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CollingsBob »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:43 am
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A small downside to fitting a RDL seat is a slightly greater lean to the bars. I’m considering bar risers...Do either the MCL or Blackpath risers...
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If I had known you were considering risers, you could have tried my Genmar risers out with your seat on my bike when I was there. No extensions...
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:01 pm
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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Yup, looking for a purty mat blue 2018. NOT! :lol:
I have a lightly used 2016.. :lol:
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Last post by jwilly
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:47 am
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
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
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
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
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
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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