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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes

Last post by wheatonFJR « Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 pm
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by extrememarine » Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm » in Notices
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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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Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
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by extrememarine » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm » in Introductions

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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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Gen 3+ Moveable Knee Panels

Last post by CollingsBob « Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:47 am
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by bill lumberg » Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:39 pm

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What position for you?

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There are moveable panels?

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Last post by CollingsBob
Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:47 am
They have ARRIVED

Last post by bigjohnsd « Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:06 am
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by Spininprop » Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:40 pm

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After almost 7 months the side cases arrived. Perfect no, but not enough to turn around and send them back. I actually think they fit tighter than my...

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I saw a complete set of Gen 1 luggage is available on ADVRIDER. PANNIERS, BAGS, TOP BOX etc. The seller seems to be getting reasonabler on his price.

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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:06 am
Dark Side Advice Needed

Last post by rbentnail « Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:54 am
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by NTXFJR » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:36 pm
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So I decided to try a ct on the back for the Red Lodge run. I bought a 205/50-17ZR BFG. I went to put it on the bike tonight and there's a firm rub...

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Riken installed last night. The AS-03 wasn’t too bad to remove but the Riken was a bear to mount . Finally got it.

All balanced and ready for...
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Last post by rbentnail
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:54 am
Michelin 2023 Spring Promotion

Last post by D-Eagle « Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:19 pm
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by fontanaman » Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:31 pm

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Get $60 back via Visa® Reward Card1 on the purchase of a new set of MICHELIN® On-Road Motorcycle tires, or $35 back via Visa® Reward Card1 on the...

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Thanks Fontanaman!
Ordered Pilot Road 4 GT's front and back. Current tires have about 4500 miles on them but still look really good. I'll see how...

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Last post by D-Eagle
Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:19 pm
Pirelli Angel ST for $219

Last post by raYzerman « Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:20 pm
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by fontanaman » Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:04 pm
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Pirelli Angel ST front and rear set available on Amazon $219.00 with free shipping That's right both tires for $214.00

The Angel ST was the...

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I wasn't gonna weigh in on another tire thread, but I will...... my experiences......

Angel ST is slightly softer compound than the GT, just might...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:20 pm
Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A

Last post by Mossyrocks « Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:01 pm
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by Mossyrocks » Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:57 pm

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Added a new to me 2016 FJR1300A. Will replace my 2007 with 118K. Looking for Mr. Shan from NY, just have some questions on maintenance and recalls.

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You just bought it and haven’t really explored its abilities, but are immediately throwing money at it to change per internet postings?

One way to...

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Last post by Mossyrocks
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:01 pm
Someone Added Weights To My Front Wheel

Last post by Bugnatr « Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:46 am
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by WRThumper » Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:51 pm
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Bought a ’16 ES back in May. Met the guy selling and took it for a test ride. My first comment to him when I returned was “Boy, that front end is...

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Tires are funny things. Bugnatr is even funnier.

I respect both my Minnesotan and my Wheaton buddy...and it KILLS me to say this, but my experience...
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Last post by Bugnatr
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:46 am
2023 FJR.

Last post by wheatonFJR « Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:14 pm
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by danh600 » Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:56 pm

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2023 FJR!

So Yamaha says there will be a 2023 FJR available in 2025. Weird way to go about things.

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The FJR1300 is no longer in production. It was discontinued prior to my buying my 2014 FJR, and before my 2018. And before my 2022. Good riddance, I...

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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:14 pm
Admore Light Bar

Last post by Blueridgerider « Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:47 pm
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by Blueridgerider » Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:52 pm

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I replaced an Admore 11 inch light bar with the smaller 8 inch one. The 11 inch was fine until I did something stupid to mess it up the plastic cover...

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Do you still have the 11 inch bar? How bad is the plastic messed up on that?

I actually ordered a replacement smoked cover for it and it is in...

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Last post by Blueridgerider
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:47 pm
Long Term Preventative Maintenance

Last post by raYzerman « Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:36 am
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by natehawk750 » Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:09 pm
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I have an unusual request.

I know that the FJR is rock solid reliable and accumulated High mileage well. I also know that for an FJR I've yet to...

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I do it all the time.... as long as the pads are in, pistons aren't travelling far enough to pop out, but you are exposing unused piston.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Dec 17, 2022 10:36 am
Starter needed

Last post by FJRPittsburgh « Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:45 pm
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by Intech » Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:39 pm

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I measured the current on my starter and found it to be >200 amps. I removed it and thoroughly cleaned and inspected it. It was dry, but full of...

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I got a replacement starter for my '05 from these guys a few years ago:

Pretty much the same as the ebay item listed above by Ray.... price is...

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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:45 pm
Not Dead Yet! - 2023 Yamaha FJR1300ES

Last post by FJRPittsburgh « Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:11 pm
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by DesignFlaw06 » Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:15 pm
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Looks the same as the 22, but it's around for at least another year.

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Well I get to eat crow as I predicted 2022 was the end of the line.

I hope you get to eat lots of them. Not a lot of meat there. :D
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:11 pm
FJR tools - rear axle nut - what ya got?

Last post by gixxerjasen « Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:07 pm
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by Hppants » Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:59 pm
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So on my trip last week, I had a rear flat. I destroyed the OEM wrench (using that term generically) for the 27mm nut on the rear axle.

Need to...

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The hatchet was for camping, but the back end works well as a hammer, and together with that flat head screwdriver you can turn a castle nut....
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:07 pm
2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....

Last post by wheatonFJR « Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
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by D-Eagle » Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:02 pm
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There is always a thread on the future of our FJR around this time. So let's get started....

My prediction: With the powersports industry still...

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:D :D
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
New Article including the FJR

Last post by CollingsBob « Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:42 pm
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by Atrious » Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:07 am

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I saw this article and wondered if the FJR was included, and it was. Though the subjective information included in the article is spot on, I fear the...

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Yeah. Let's start with the FJR being capable of 172 mph!!

I’ve seen 275km/hr = 170mph indicated, which we all know is rather less due to the...

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Last post by CollingsBob
Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:42 pm
Bike Won't Start After Layoff

Last post by HotRodZilla « Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:24 am
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by sacramentomike » Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:00 pm

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I haven't ridden my '14 for almost a month--we took a 10-day cruise starting 9/23, and I got sick with Covid right at the end of that (after going...

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Hey Mike sorry to hear you got Covid. Recover quickly. Everybody here knows about letting the FJR warm up before shut down so to mercy from me!...

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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:24 am
A miserable day.

Last post by Old Grizz « Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:49 pm
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by Old Grizz » Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:24 pm
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Tomorrow I was suppose to go for a nice 500km ride to another city for my grandsons grade12 graduation.
My wife, daughter and her 2 sons were going...

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My Amazon brake line showed up so I installed the hose. I went directly from the master cyl to the caliper. It was a bit of a fight as it is longer...
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Last post by Old Grizz
Thu Sep 01, 2022 5:49 pm
2004 FJR misfiring - any further suggestions?

Last post by gitbox « Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:59 am
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by raYzerman » Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:04 pm

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We have an active thread on FJROwners if you want all the gory details over there.. Just a summary here......

I offered to help a local gent here...

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This whole project is going on the shelf until next spring

Well then... I guess that's that. :D (I really was hoping for a conclusion - love these...

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Last post by gitbox
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:59 am
Fork Press Tool - home built

Last post by escapefjrtist « Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:18 pm
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by raYzerman » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:39 pm

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This idea spawned by earlier discussions of using a press to remove FJR fork seals..... so I built one on the cheap..... I bought a heavy gate hinge...

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Simple & it works. I like it. Nice job Ray!

~G

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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:18 pm
Recall on a 2019

Last post by Hppants « Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:47 am
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by justacrossthehill » Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:46 pm

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Just inquired about a 2019 for sale and the guy said his VIN wasn't included in the transmission recall.
That isn't the way I understood that, could...

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The transmission recall includes all models 2016 through February 2020. The recall is transferable, so you could get it done yourself after you buy...

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Last post by Hppants
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:47 am
Symptoms of out of adjustment valves

Last post by raYzerman « Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:08 pm
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by Festus » Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:34 pm
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I just did the valve check on my bike at tech day and all was good. I recently rode Viper Dad's bike and immediately said WOW...something is not...

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Too many threads on this subject, we should get back to the first one and document every thing that has been done (or not done). I'm losing...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:08 pm
Aftermarket brake and clutch levers

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:14 pm
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by Festus » Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:04 am
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Thinking about these. I have zero knowledge about what is out there. Anything to stay away from? I know a ton of them are from China. Anything...

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Wayne, so those are short levers? Or standard length? Shorts.

This cheapo set is at least 8+ years. You can see the color fade, but they are...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:14 pm
Headlight Problem

Last post by extrememarine « Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:25 pm
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by danh600 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:12 am
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So the other day I noticed the low beam is out on the right side. High beam works and everything else works. So I just assume I need to change the...

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That's confidence inspiring!

I need to get out after dark to see the light pattern. I want to make sure it's hitting the reflector correctly and is...
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Last post by extrememarine
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:25 pm
10/4/2003 - 15 Years

Last post by GDSfjr03 « Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am
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by wheatonFJR » Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:38 pm
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15 years ago I walked into a Yamaha dealership in Downers Grove, Illinois...not knowing it would change the trajectory of my life.

I could fill a...

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Might as well add to the memories......
Well over 40 years ago I asked my grandmother for a loan to buy my second motorcycle, an RZ500 because the...
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Last post by GDSfjr03
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:18 am
Helmet lock

Last post by rbentnail « Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:44 pm
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by Boston » Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:52 am

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I am looking for a helmet lock to mount on the bike. Not finding one on the interweb so here I am.
Anybody use one and if so can you point me in a...

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These ones mount on the square tube subframe near your current seat lock.

This. In that thread I posted pics of how to rekey the locks too.

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Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:44 pm

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