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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 got back in the office this week after the power outages and a quick trip out west with the Mrs. Flipped the calendar over to July and I was sad....
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Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:20 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?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
Wayne
Well, this is different...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
Windshield won't move sometimes until cycling power
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DesignFlaw06 »
Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:13 am
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It's happened twice now. The windshield won't move. If I turn the bike off and then back on, everything is fine. It happened on the way back home...
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The 2 potential primary offenders are easy to get to - left side lower panel allows access to S6, and pulling the tank allows S4 inspection.
Let me...
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Last post by DesignFlaw06
Tue Oct 05, 2021 8:50 am
battery drain
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fossilrider »
Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:23 pm
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Greetings, Steve (Fossil) here in Tn. New here and have a question. I have a '07 FJR that KILLS batteries. Any where I should start my search? A...
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FJR's and most other recent Yamahas don't have voltage regulator issues... your FJR has a Shindengen FH020AA mofset regulator..... if anything unplug...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:51 pm
Looking for a little suggestions
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wetwolf »
Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:40 pm
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05 FJR, 85,000 on the clock.Over 100 mph and whackin the throttle on to pass a prius. The CEL comes on and it goes into limp mode for a couple...
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I remember having an issue with the TPS on my 2004; the diag screen showed the proper sweep through the range of movement yet the bike still...
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Last post by rbentnail
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:21 pm
New Shield Offering
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bill lumberg »
Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:18 pm
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Aeroflow’s regular and tall screens for FJR’s are now availble. Who’ll be the guinea pig?
Their tall is priced right where Cee baileys were priced,...
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It’s good up to about 85mph, really well designed. I think it’d be good at any speed with stock bars. But I run helis, and I puts the top of my...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:12 pm
Pannier Trim Logo
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senecahome »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:13 pm
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Anyone have just the YAMAHA logo insert that goes on the side trim of the panniers? I know that it is available for several different years but...
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Just sent you a text and picture.
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Last post by Intech
Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:53 pm
Throttle spring unwind
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John d »
Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:03 pm
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Back in 2010 when I learned about it, I unwound the throttle return spring on my '08. At this point that was 101,000 miles ago.
The reason for doing...
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It's a beatch..... wait til you get pissed off enough to pull the TB's... DAMHIK.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:14 pm
Would you buy a FJR with the transmission recall?
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danh600 »
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:56 am
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Having the 2013 the transmission recall luckily is something I am just watching from the sidelines. At first I was thinking people are getting overly...
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It's a machine designed and built by man... Fallible man.
Name ONE bike manufacturer that doesn't have issues... They all have something consumers...
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Last post by Hack
Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:02 pm
Turning on TCS
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Canadian FJR »
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:25 am
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From time to time I like to disable the TCS, too bad you have to be stopped to do it.
Yesterday I wanted to turn it back on while cruising along....
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Talk to some race team folks at Mosport. If its programmed then it can be re - programmed
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Last post by fjrob
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:21 pm
Highway pegs
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gixxerjasen »
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:54 pm
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Ok, so first, if you've got a good deal on some used Gen II highway pegs, hit me up. I'm looking to snag a set of highway pegs from Garauld and his...
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I have hwy pegs on the engine guards. They'll be coming off soon. I scrape them before the rider pegs.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:55 pm
Stall at cold start
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Jalingo »
Sun Jun 13, 2021 12:07 am
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Hi la Famille
hope everybody doing good and healthy
Heading to Ivan’s to reflash this upcoming Thursday and “AS IF BY CHANCE” my Sophie stalls at...
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Did cleaning the tube make the problem go away?
(I have been considering the Ivan flash but I am pretty happy with the way my 2011 is running.)...
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Last post by Jalingo
Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:30 pm
Sargent seats for Gen I?
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FJRydr »
Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:26 am
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What part number fits Gen I (2003-2005)? WS-542? For reference, this ebay listing with photos:
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Good morning.
According to Sargent's website , the WS-542 part number series is for the Gen 1 (2003-2005) FJR.
Wayne
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Last post by extrememarine
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:59 am
Used FJR prices
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Toter »
Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:26 pm
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Geez, visited a couple of dealers today looking at dirt bikes for my son and grandson. Each dealer had a used FJR, one a 2019, and one a 2020. Each...
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You can f@$k everyone once - one business model that works for a little while,
or,
You can treat folks right and stay in business forever, treating...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:31 pm
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:16 pm
Hump Day Pre Dawn Follies
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bill lumberg »
Wed May 19, 2021 5:37 am
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Headed into the office early. Light traffic. Most stations still without gas. And wouldn’t you know, I encountered a Karen. In this case, it took the...
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Holy Fuk is right!!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:51 pm
1st Cold Start Has Changed
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Hppants »
Tue May 04, 2021 1:33 pm
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For the past 5,000 miles, if the bike sits for more than a few days, on the first start in the morning, it will not start unless I apply a small...
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Well, yesterday (after a 1 week layoff), it started totally normally.
20K since the last valve check as well.
I dunno.... maybe ride more, stress...
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Last post by Hppants
Sat May 08, 2021 7:53 am
Book time for fork bushing change?
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Angus_McL »
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:43 pm
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Anyone know or have an educated guess how much time the dealer would throw at a fork bushing change? I've got the forks off the bike and the first...
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I sure hope Shore Cycle appreciates all the business we are giving them.
Canadian FJR
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:16 pm
Quick question Gen 1
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tim ferrell »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:25 pm
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New bike to me, changed all fluids, new CCT today, started her up and drove a little ways with no fairings or mirrors, all seems to be functioning...
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Thanks for all the replies. I will consider it normal. I had just done the CCT so wanted to confirm. The bike certainly does GO! I can't wait to get...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:14 pm
THAT'S what i'm talkin' about...
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tim ferrell »
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:16 pm
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That was what popped into my head during the ride today.
I recently bought an 03 from Texas - I live in Maine. Had had to do a lot of tasks to get...
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I mean the whole trip, not to get there..
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Last post by tim ferrell
Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:22 pm
Parts Shipment US to Canada
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FJRoss »
Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:24 pm
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I would normally order stuff from my local (Canadian) dealer. If the price difference between the dealer and on-line US parts places is extreme, I...
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I didn’t realize that. Odd.
Canadian FJR
NS is open to the other three Atlantic Provinces but it doesn't go the other way until April 19.
And...
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Last post by FJRoss
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:45 pm
swingarm pivot bearing lube?
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tim ferrell »
Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:49 am
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I have a 2003 that I bought used, and as I get into different tasks, I have come to realize that the previous owner(s) were not quite as persnickety...
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Well, now it is blue Yamaha coolant. And yes, the clutch fluid was the worst of the three. All clear now...
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Last post by tim ferrell
Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:10 am
D&H/Cullman, AL
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bill lumberg »
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:20 am
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According to their FB page, D&H changed ownership on or before 12/11/2020. Anyone bought a warranty from them since then? Wondering if the sub-$400...
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Has anyone had the transmission recall performed at the new D&H?
The dealer I purchased from is 28 miles, another is 24, D&H is 47 miles. Am losing...
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Last post by N4HHE
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:19 pm
Cost comparison. What did you pay for your NEW FJR
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fencer »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:24 pm
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in 06 I paid too much 13,000. Otd.That was before I learned about D and H.
The 18 i just purchased was 14,500.otd
Not a super deal, but I grabbed it...
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Well it looks like D&H are no more.
From the linked website
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Welcome to Recreation & Performance Motorsports
The Hoppers have...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:30 pm
Period Maintenance - Brake Hoses
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BlueStar »
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:42 pm
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Hi All.
My owners manual states that the brake hoses need to be replaced every 4 years. I have only 9000 miles on my 2017. Any comments or...
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I'm one of the weird guys that replaced the brake lines. In 2016 I installed a Galfer s/s line kit on my 2012 FJR with 30000 miles on it. That's...
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Last post by morecowbell
Sun Mar 07, 2021 3:42 pm
Suspension advice wanted please
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NTXFJR »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:42 pm
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So I got to looking at upgrading my suspension. I've logged 58k on my stock suspenders and things are getting tired. I really notice it when...
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I bit the bullet last week and ordered a 8975 shock along with their fork springs rated for my weight. I too turned my head while pulling out the...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:42 pm
3rd Luggage Key Cylinder - Where is it?
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BlueStar »
Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:36 pm
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Apparently Yamaha includes a third key cyclinder keyed accessory lock for future needs. The previous owner said he didn't have it in the...
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Just an FYI... the locks are not that secure. They’re easily “raked” and opened.
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Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:24 pm
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