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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
tapered steering-head bearing
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palerider »
Tue Jan 28, 2014 5:00 pm
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Hi,
A friend is looking at a 2006AE and asked the PO if he had replaced the steering-head bearing with a tapered-roller bearing. The PO said he...
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I replaced mine and I can't tell by looking
Thanks. Is there a detectable difference between the ball and tapered bearings that you can feel when...
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Last post by Name Etc.
Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:04 pm
I've been slacking...
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Name Etc. »
Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:37 pm
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I only rode 12,000 miles last year. I promise to do better this year. On a side note. I'm getting way less miles per tire so I'm having a ton more...
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22 mile/day x 260 days = 5,720 miles. That's a ballpark so it looks like you and I are pleasure riding about the same. I'm not discounting the...
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Last post by clocklaw
Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:02 pm
Cycle World, Feb 2014
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mfpasquin »
Sun Dec 29, 2013 3:45 pm
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Overall good article on 2014 FJR. Includes some good words on electronic suspension.
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I'm more interested in hearing from someone who has actually put some miles on an ES than what the rags say...
ESPECIALLY Cycle World!
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Last post by FJRacer
Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:49 pm
FJR Rocks
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Pathfinder »
Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:26 pm
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Yeah! I stopped the first one when I thought the R was lower case!
:)
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Last post by Bounce
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:11 am
Windshield Motor Noise
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usaffjr »
Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:50 pm
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My windshield motor just started making noises the other day. It sounds like plastic is rubbing somewhere and it is adjusting much slower than usual...
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I use it daily... so lack of use wouldnt be a problem!! :-) I'll take it apart next weekend and see what I can find.
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Last post by usaffjr
Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:37 pm
Fjer Winter Work
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jsaul53 »
Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:59 pm
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I removed the forks and shipped off to Traxxion. While I have the bike apart I was considering changing the brake pads but have less than 10k miles...
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It's the lever on the left foot peg. You just tap it down twice and let the clutch out.
I got 50k out of mine without rotating. Good info on the...
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Last post by extrememarine
Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:24 pm
Has anyone tried the Dunlop Sportsmax Q3?
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jsaul53 »
Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:41 am
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I need to change front tire and debating on switching to the Dunlop Sportsmax Q3. I have Dunlop Roadsmart II on now. Anyone have experience with this...
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WORK? what's that?....my tires last about three months...
Don't be kidding yourself petey.
The only way your tires last three months is when it...
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Last post by petey
Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:44 pm
Voltage regulator.
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Name Etc. »
Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:41 pm
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Since I have the bike all apart and recently had a Battery failure on a trip. What should the voltage at the Battery be When running the bike at a...
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Glad to hear you got it sorted out ;)
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Last post by Chuck35
Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:29 am
Two weeks lost.
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Name Etc. »
Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:34 pm
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I know I am complaining about nothing here. I ride every day. For me to miss a whole week no bike is rare. For me to miss two weeks straight is...
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Yep, I think ride is the plan.
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Last post by clocklaw
Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:25 pm
Day Long
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fjrider2013 »
Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:10 pm
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I have decided to order a Russell Day Long seat. Any suggestions?
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Jeezuz! I stop by just to see if anything's changed around here and I immediately see wheatonFJR talkin' about his happy ass and braggin' about his...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:52 pm
New to FJR
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fjrider2013 »
Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:05 pm
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I just bought a 2013 new last week. I love this bike. Want a Corbin seat for it. I already have 400+ miles on it. Can't wait to go on a road trip.
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+1 on Russell
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Last post by Bounce
Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:59 am
Race Tech versus Traxxion
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jsaul53 »
Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:22 pm
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I was at the International Motorcycle show here in Dallas today and came across a local shop that says they are Race Tech Certified. I have been...
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Race tech springs and Valves vs Traxxion AK kit is apples to oranges. There is no comparison.
if you want to go lower in cost, Traxxion offeres a...
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Last post by fencer
Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:12 pm
My turn arrived!
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cowcop »
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:50 am
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While pleasantly working the twisties on a local back road, I started to carve a sharp left turn when...bang ....skid...thump! :o
I have no...
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+1 gunny!
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Last post by wpbfjr
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:56 pm
Is Yamaha the only source for factory service manuals?
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bungie4 »
Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:06 pm
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Asked my local dealer for a price on the factory service manual for my '13.
YEOUCH! Like $175 Cdn.
Are they the only source? I checked Helm, but...
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Still have your email address from when you'd asked me to send you Clown Porn , which used to be your favorite form of pornography! I am assuming you...
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Last post by bungie4
Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:06 pm
Tulsa FJR
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Name Etc. »
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:37 pm
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I see the same guy on the same FJR almost every day going both to work and home. He is always traveling the opposite way? 169 7am & 4:30. Anyone here?
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Not me :? . Never spent much time in Tulsa but I did bunk down in Bartlesville for a little while back in '97-ish. Man it was frikkin hot that...
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Last post by Name Etc.
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:37 pm
Today was the day...
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bungie4 »
Sun Oct 27, 2013 4:48 pm
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Today was the day I semi-officially put the bikes away for the winter. God.
There likely will still be some rideable days between now and...
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Ain't been riding at all lately with the truck crash and before that sick as a dog but I'm not ready to put 'er up yet. Finally feeling better and...
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Last post by rbentnail
Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:35 pm
Seat on Gen II vs Gen III
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hollywoodgt »
Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:50 pm
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Does anyone know if a Gen II seat fits on a Gen III ...really would like cruise control and feel in love with the silver on the 2013 model. Just...
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Meh. Just get a vista cruise. Oh wait. You already have one. Hell of a lot cheaper than cruise control. If I did a lot of slabbing I would probably...
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Last post by Intech
Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:47 am
Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket
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Old Guy »
Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:19 pm
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I shouldn't admit this, but ......
While backing into my garage with my wife's SUV, I bumped the rear of my FJR, which was sitting on the...
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He probably got practice by cow tipping down there in Arkansas.....
Only the cows would go to the ground. Dang Yamaha malfunctioned :mrgreen:
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Last post by Old Guy
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:39 am
Shock group buy
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ScottMDMC »
Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:05 am
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Hey all,
Does anyone know of a rear shock group buy going on or coming up? I am in need and searching for my options. Cost is an issue but do not...
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Here's the Traxxion thread .
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Last post by extrememarine
Sat Oct 26, 2013 12:20 pm
Oil Drain Bolt Gasket
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blitzer »
Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:35 pm
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Hi All,,
Looking for an alternate source for the gasket in Chicago area. Very few stealers here. I know of partzilla but looking to see if there is...
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Hi All.... and thanks for the replies.
Alex comes through again! Put a few off to the side. If it warms back up to Fall, maybe I can take a ride by...
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Last post by blitzer
Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:48 pm
Anyone here?
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Name Etc. »
Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:57 pm
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I saw this posted on Facebook and I stole it. Does anyone know who it is?
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I thought it might be Peterson bearly flying but he's an 05..
That is an 05.
I have seen it before, but I don't know the owner
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Last post by fencer
Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:37 pm
Had some parts painted, Me likey....
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fairlaner »
Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:33 pm
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Just picked up my painted Smuggler, i gotta say i am liking the color match. I also painted the front fender.
Here is the painted front...
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That looks really good. But, is that an original Pilot Road on the front? :lol:
And nice car in your avatar, is that a thunderbolt? I'm guessing it...
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Last post by Justin
Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:17 pm
2014 Color Choices
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FJRacer »
Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:56 am
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So what are the many insanely radical color choices for the 2014 model?
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this red. Can't wait to see one in person. Spring purchase.....I'm hoping so!
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Last post by fastfreddie
Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:01 pm
who is crash3
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Name Etc. »
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:30 pm
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Despite poor body position and improper riding gear, he appears to be more than a casual rider because that looks like a IBA Bun Burner Gold license...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:35 pm
Inverted forks!
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Name Etc. »
Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:09 pm
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On the new FJR1300 ES with electronic suspension contol! Impressive. I like red ... But first year? Hmmmm
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The red does look very nice....maybe...just maybe!
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Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:51 am
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