Talk about issues and questions specific to the FJR here.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:26 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
Nothing Last Forever, But I Can Still Hope....
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Hppants »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:06 am
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Disclaimer: This is stupid. I know it and I'm going to get over it. I just thought I would share it with ya'll.
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Pants, I completely agree with everything you said, including the red color! I even bought an r3 to ride in town and shorter local rides but I still...
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Last post by Allen_C
Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:10 am
Brake pads
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flyby2474 »
Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:05 pm
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Getting back into biking. Just bought an 07 with only 2500 miles, but seems the pads are wore out. Is this normal for the FJR and what are the best...
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A warning on what pads to NOT use on the FJR. When my 07 was much newer, I put a set of Carbonne Lorraine pads on at the recommendation of a parts...
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Last post by Harald
Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:19 pm
Dead from the waist down
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palerider »
Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:40 am
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Hi,
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Sorry but every time I see this thread title I think it's a story about my marriage.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:07 am
yellow shift warning light
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palerider »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:38 pm
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I went to Best Buy yesterday. When I left the 2006 AE was dead, with a solid yellow shift warning light. The speedometer/tach swing and fall, but...
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I’d be curious to know what blew the fuse
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Last post by palerider
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:16 pm
Hard to downshift when cold
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Boozer »
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:16 am
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Does have any experience with their FJR not wanting to come out of 5th gear when cold. Never had this problem on my 07. It shifts fine going up. I...
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It looks like it will be NE Arkansas. My parents are getting on a bit and I would like to be closer. Will still have an off season, but I might...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:34 pm
FJR mechanic in LA area
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palerider »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:36 pm
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Hello,
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OH, you meant Los Angeles. Nope. Don't know anyone in Los Angeles except Charles Manson and OJ Simpson.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:49 pm
Rear Shock Groan
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baowow »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:56 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with the rear shock groaning? It sounds like my knees on a cold winter's day. It's a 2015 with about 5k miles and...
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Forgot to update. After letting the Yamaha mechanics look at it, it was the pivot points that needed greasing. Hasn't been an issue since
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Last post by baowow
Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:44 pm
How did MCL driver foot peg lowering kit work for you?
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Yamahama »
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:18 pm
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I've done the analysis using cycle-ergos.com and it looks perfect, but a few questions if you've used these:
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They work great. Adjusting brake and shift takes less than 2 minutes. World of difference. After switching to a Laam, I was raised high enough that...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:48 am
What fork oil shall I use?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:25 pm
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Good evening, I am about to do the seals on my 07 FJR, I pulled the forks off, have the seals, but no matter all the searching I've done on this...
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On my Gen 1, I went with exactly the same: Honda 5W, 100 mm. Made a huge difference in dampening performance.
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:31 am
G2 throttle tamer with Oxford heated grips?
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jz3588 »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:18 am
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Has anyone used the above setup with any issues? I just purchased an 07 and I hear good things about the G2 in regards to throttle response, and feel...
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Please clarify, experience with both . Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking? Yes, experience with both the...
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Last post by Redfish
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:29 pm
Sick '07AE
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extrememarine »
Sat Sep 09, 2017 10:08 pm
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Did anyone see the '07AE that was advertised for sale in Ohio? Had issues - wouldn't run 'right'...
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Bob, Andy, the guy who runs the FB page for the Virginia riders is who went to get it with him. The guy (Joe) is in that VA group on FB if you want...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:12 pm
Quick question...
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silverback »
Wed May 03, 2017 9:20 am
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What size is the hex on the steering head stem nut?
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What do you have in mind?
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Last post by Ptackley
Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:30 am
Has Yamaha Gone Too Far with Electronic Suspension?
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Twigg »
Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:56 pm
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I now post in both forums that still like me, so I am copying this here to give everyone an equal opportunity to abuse me, or simply add their own...
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Thanks, but I'll just stick with my '03!
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Last post by RTSR1/FJR
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:52 pm
Co Mod
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local40 »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:26 pm
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Anyone done the co mod? Was it worth it and would you do it again? Also did you find any long term affects?
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Best Co mod you can do with your bike. Does nothing for your bike but does much for you. :D
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:16 pm
FJRs in the wild.
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silverback »
Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:53 pm
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One of these things is not like the others...
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You don't have to be an Engineer to maintain your Harley....but it helps!
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Last post by silverback
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:05 pm
TCS
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silverback »
Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:45 pm
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I don't have an FSM for the 2014 yet, so I am wondering how exactly the TCS works.
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I wondered if it had some other sensors as well. The FJR isn't keen on spinning the rear wheel from my experience, only lifting the front.
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Last post by Sath182
Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:38 pm
Things to check while the wheels are off?
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Bigfoot »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:07 pm
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Removed the wheels to get some new rubber installed. I wish I could have gotten some more miles out of the rear but heading to Arkansas to play next...
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Got the tires mounted and the wheels back on the bike. Everything checked out good. I took it for a quick test ride around the neighborhood. I was...
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Last post by Bigfoot
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:13 pm
Pilot Power 2CT
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Intech »
Wed May 24, 2017 9:16 pm
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Who has experience with this front tire? I am stuck with one as that is what Rocky Mountain ATV sent me instead of a PR2. I am heading for Yosemite...
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For the record the trip total was 7322.9 and both tires held up nicely. Still a couple K left in both. Also for the record HRZ, the T-30 EVO's had...
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Last post by Intech
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:24 pm
Gen 3 headlight bulb number
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Hppants »
Sun May 21, 2017 2:37 pm
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Can anyone tell me what the headlight bulb number is for the gen 3 bike? I like to pack one under the seat for bike tours. I can fix that on the run....
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On a side note, for the NHL playoffs I've been a Nashville Predators fan..... great game last night to eliminate the Ducks.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue May 23, 2017 11:24 am
It lives to see another day
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NTXFJR »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:20 pm
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My son bought my '04 last year when my '16 came in. During Father's day he and his '04 blessed me with their presence all weekend to black it out. It...
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And a reason for being grouchy all the time too!
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Last post by Redfish
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:13 pm
Help Needed Please Gen I Gas in the Oil
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NTXFJR »
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:36 pm
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I bought this bike in Oct '15. The po was not exactly forthcoming with information, but it ran great when I did a shake down ride with it and the...
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Agree with ray. Pull the plugs and examine. Then do a dry and wet compression test and report the numbers. No point in guessing anything more.
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Last post by Hppants
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:01 pm
2006 abs issue
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Travis »
Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:19 pm
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Hello, I am new here and need a little help. I have an 06 I was wondering if someone could help with an abs issue. My light intermittently comes on...
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The ABS light will come on if your rear brake pedal is sticking because it doesn't expect the rear brake light to be on continuously. Too late to...
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Last post by Harald
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:18 pm
06 fjr electrical issue
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ScottMDMC »
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:01 pm
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Hey all,
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Agreed. What is concerning is that I know mine were all touched last winter (January 2016) and were good. All but S6 were coated with contact paste...
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Last post by extrememarine
Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:40 pm
Saddlebag latch screws
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Uncle Hud »
Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:35 pm
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Are your saddlebag latch screws loctited?
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This been known since 2002/2003.
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Last post by griff
Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:46 am
CA DMV Motorcycle handbook
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palerider »
Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:25 pm
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Hi,
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Ok, that was only funny because it was so true!
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:58 am
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