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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 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
Footpeg Rubber Screw
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bill lumberg »
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:17 pm
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Revzilla wants around $6.95 per screw for the four screws that hold the rider foot peg rubbers on. Partzilla is slightly less.
Can anyone recommend...
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There should be a bunch of them SEOR.... JSNS.
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Last post by 0face
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:21 pm
New 2023 FJRs For Cheap!
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SkooterG »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:17 pm
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Anybody looking for a new FJR? Well, they are blowing out the remaining 2023s. Yamaha didn't make a lot of 2022s. Supply chain issues were still...
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Copied this from another sandbox........ makes me wonder if Yammy is clearing out and IF 2024 will be the last year..... it was also interesting that...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:54 pm
Valve Check/Valve Adustment
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Gprider »
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:06 pm
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Is there anyone here that lives in the DFW area that has a trusted mechanic that has done FJR valve checks. All of mine have disappeared into...
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I just used super 33.
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Last post by Intech
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:08 am
AE in TX - for Vic
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extrememarine »
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:09 am
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Vic posted this on FB - helping cast the net a bit wider - can anyone here assist?
Victor Figueroa Jr vis FB:
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I’m reaching out to all the FJR...
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That's not far for me, bout an hour, and I have an AE. Not sure when I'd be able to make it over though, got a crazy weekend coming up.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:00 am
Great Video
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Canadian FJR »
Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:44 pm
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Canadian FJR
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Well, if you liked that one, he did another one........
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:23 pm
Hard to Smoothly Speed Shift with the 6-speed FJR
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SkooterG »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 7:46 pm
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After much trial and error, I have found it nearly impossible to speed shift the 6-speed FJR smoothly. Has anyone else encountered this?
For...
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“Anyone shifting without the clutch? Had my track day coach tell me I need to work on it, started doing it on the FJR and it shifts great without the...
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:59 pm
2024 FJR1300 Announced - No Changes
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SkooterG »
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:37 pm
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The reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.....
It's back for another year. Same color. Same price. Long live the FJR1300!
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Who me? I am a freaking angel!
Yeah, not! :lol:
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:12 pm
FJR bodywork repair and repainting business opportunity
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garauld »
Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:26 pm
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Hi - as some of you know, since I retired I have cut back on some of the farkle offerings I once made. I am currently still offering highway footpeg...
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Thank you for the update. I'll try a few shops nearby for quotes on the paint job. Definitely sounded like it would be a sweet retirement business...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:29 am
Engine cuts off
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Leprechaun »
Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:32 am
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Hello all. I was riding some very curvy roads in Switzerland, near where I live. I was leaning a lot, and at one point the engine stopped completely,...
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My 2014 didn’t cut off even when it was on its’ side, resting on the bag guards and sliders. Kept chugging along. I had to turn it off manually....
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:00 pm
Subframe breakage
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raYzerman »
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:32 am
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I'd like to complain this is impacting my EOM plans...... Dean who now owns my '14 FJR, has overloaded the rear end one too many times, and the rear...
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Nothing moved, nada. It was overkill, and I didn't let him use a top box... replacement subframe and new Yamaha aluminum rack are in hand. Further...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:28 pm
New Strange Issue...
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chazglenn3 »
Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:19 pm
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Riding in to work tonight for my graveyard shift, I noticed the ABS light on steady when I stopped to scan my ID to get in. After I parked, I noticed...
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I always enjoy a happy FJR ending!
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:38 am
The Dunlop Road Smart III compared to Michelin PR2/PR4GT Dilemma
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Hppants »
Sat May 05, 2018 1:37 pm
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OK - here we go. NEPRT to the max. I'm fully prepared for whatever is thrown at me, and in spite of that, I'm still willing to ask the question:...
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Twice Removed from Yesterday - 50th anniversary.
Saw Robin Trower at Paramount Theater, Seattle 1974
Awesome! Listen to any of his blues stuff?
And...
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Last post by fontanaman
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:41 am
ES suspension settings.
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danh600 »
Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:13 pm
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My 2013 was an A. I never really learned the suspension settings beyond the basics. I get the theory of what each setting does but have trouble...
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Josh that is a good explanation and the way it works. I tested it briefly. I am so insensitive to the ES damping settings I doubt this new found...
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Last post by fontanaman
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:21 am
Fixed my drifting problem
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Festus »
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:05 am
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Several years ago, I mentioned that when I take my hands off the bars, my bike pulls to the left pretty seriously. I've tried everything. I've ridden...
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Shoot...I thought there was gonna be some cool two-wheeled drifting video of you through curves...
Nope, you stopped riding. I don't have anyone...
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Last post by Festus
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:31 pm
Vibration???
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chazglenn3 »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:46 am
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Greetings! So, what are the chances that a worn front tire could cause a vibration that seems to be coming from the back half of the bike? Logic...
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Great news Charles...I always love the new bike feel you get with fresh tires!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:28 pm
Need some insight
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Festus »
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:06 pm
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Took a long ride today with Viper Dad into the wonderfulness of WV.
I ran into an issue I've never experienced before and it shook me a little bit....
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Time for new tires. :D
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:09 pm
Almost 20 years of awesome FJR'ng
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FastJoyRide »
Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:03 pm
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I know that all y'all are a very inclusive bunch (so I'm not too worried about being thrown out on my ear), but I have to announce for the first time...
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Serious problem here... No effen photos??? Wtf, man!
I am at the dealer today getting the 1K service done, pics later this week Wheatie. It's...
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Last post by FastJoyRide
Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:50 pm
Cruise control sporadic issue..
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CollingsBob »
Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:24 pm
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If I ride for a while with the cruise control on, but no speed set, when I do try and set a speed - it won’t. The cruise control light will come on,...
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Today I cleaned and re-lubed the clutch & brake lever pivots. Seems to have resolved the issue
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Last post by CollingsBob
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:52 pm
Pants is setting up his 2021 FJR and has Questions
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Hppants »
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:04 pm
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I'm starting this thread to get assistance on my 2021 FJR.
1. I need to purchase 90 Degree valve stems. It's is my understanding that what I need is...
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Yes, but it only really applies when you are installing an engine. However, in general left side bolts are hard contact, whereas the rights have...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:38 pm
Gen 3 or Gen 4
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Jalingo »
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:54 pm
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Hi La famille FJR
Hope everybody is healthy safe and doing great
The subject say it all !!
I might pull the trigger on a new younger darling and...
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All A models '13 and up got progressive springs. Ditch them, get straight rate.
You can retrofit a slipper clutch into any FJR...... a coupla years...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:43 pm
2013 FJR
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FJRPittsburgh »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:04 pm
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I'm looking for a 2013 FJR to replace my 2008AE. I hate to lose the AE because it is simply amazing. Since I don't have the opportunity to buy a Gen...
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Anybody want a project 2013? Will have salvage title......
Looks familiar.
I like that they left the yellow tape on it
Hmmmmm....
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:46 pm
Odd problem with Canyon Cage
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Festus »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:13 pm
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I’m having an odd problem I can’t logic out. Gen 3, the Canyon Cages from the company that closed up, I forget the name.
They have the three points...
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So, did you get this squared away? I've mounted the Canyon Cages on several FJRs now. Like others, that one position can be a little finicky, but...
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Last post by SkooterG
Sat May 06, 2023 1:48 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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:35 pm
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