Tech section strictly for the FJR. Everything from oil changes & suspension setup's to removing sheep hair from hard to reach places on the bike so that your wife never finds out.
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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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I think one more post and I'm in oh shit what just happen.
Just because you can visit the sheepspen does it mean you should.
Be veeeerry...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:10 pm
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Ground Spiders on Gen2 FJR's
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raYzerman » Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:24 pm
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Suggest making this a sticky..... Thought I would post this up separately so you don't have to go searching through other threads.. Note, Gen3 has...
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Since there have been a few recent reports of ground spider issues on Gen2's, it appears more 2010-11's are being affected too, so as these bikes age...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:53 am
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Sight glass weep?
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czimmer » Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:22 pm
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Anyone had an issue with the oil sight glass developing a weep? I am still learning my NOS 2015 (less than 1000 miles at this point) but I noticed...
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...Make sure the filler cap is tight and clean all the way down.
And the O-ring is in place on the filler cap.
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Last post by ionbeam
Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:19 am
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Speed Bleeder Question
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Hppants » Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:49 am
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I've got the part numbers for the speed bleeders. My question is for the rear brakes , do I need one of that part number or two (one for the linked...
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I've done the brake fluid on a friend's RT for going on eight years. Probably done his brakes 6-7 times and there is no sign of problems with his...
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Last post by Pterodactyl
Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:58 pm
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FJR Engine Forensic Analysis
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raYzerman » Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:12 am
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Posted this in the tech section, because it is technical testicle after all, and I'll try to keep it fun so you aren't bored (a pun you'll get later...
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America.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:51 pm
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ABS Flush Time
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Hppants » Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:47 pm
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Josh made me a jumper for flushing my ABS block. New Speedbleeders OTW so I figure I'll kill 2 birds with 1 stone. I've flushed my brakes and clutch...
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Gotcha.
Having the manual was re-assuring (thanks to the little birdie that provided it), but I would have been nervous and unconfident without the...
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:41 pm
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Throttle Abruptness
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bill lumberg » Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:20 am
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2018 FJR. From off throttle to on throttle, there is an abrupt jerk, like rolling on goes from 0%-5%. Tour or Sport mapping. Not really noticeable...
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Bill - This detail:
Im not entirely sure something didn’t get tweaked during helibridge install.
Did this develop after installing the Helibridge,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:24 pm
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Tech Tip - Brake Pad Pins - Gen2 & 3
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raYzerman » Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:59 am
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Ever have that 5mm hex round out while trying to remove a brake pad pin out of your front calipers? Here's a suggested improvement for next time.......
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Update - changed my front brake pads (all 3 sets) this afternoon. Just like my Gen 1, for each pair of caliper pistons, one pad was worn...
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:13 pm
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2018 Tail light Harness
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bill lumberg » Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
This thread is sort of a placeholder for anyone looking for a solution to the problem I encountered. As noted elsewhere, I pulled my admore light bar...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
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Leave the linked rear brake pads alone?
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Hppants » Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:53 am
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I use the front brake for about 90% of my stopping. The front brake pads on both calipers are near their service life. However, the pads on the right...
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Rayzerman - Thanks for the reminder of your previous Pin post. I even commented on it back then, but completely forgot when I needed that info....
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Last post by Harald
Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:12 pm
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Heli Install on an ES
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bill lumberg » Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:34 am
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With assistance, I installed a helibridge on my 2014 A very soon after purchasing the bike. The ES has more going on, and what looks like an extra...
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I put one on my 14ES and don't recall have any major issues. LMK if you need a hand!
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Last post by jwilly
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:48 am
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Tire Changing: DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus
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ionbeam » Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:18 am
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Perhaps we should start another thread - DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus - show us what you have, what you did, and what you know.
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Where do you live, I'd like to see how those Roadsmart 3s go on.
I didn't film it or spend any time talking, but the Roadsmart 3 front went on...
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Last post by Harald
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:40 pm
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Flashing Cruise Light
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kieefjr » Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:22 pm
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2013 model.
Jumped on the bike yesterday and was disappointed that my cruise failed to work, dash light just flashed when I went to engage and would...
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This started happening on my bike yesterday too. Like kieefjr mine is also intermittent. I chalked it up to having nearly the entire front harness...
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:58 pm
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bosch 3323 filter -- no longer suitable
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torch » Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:09 am
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Years ago I did some in-depth testing of various oil filters, comparing flow rates, pressures, filtration, capacity, etc. I found that the Bosch 3323...
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Here is a picture of both. The old design filter is on the left and the new design filter is on the right. Here you can see the concave design verses...
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Last post by John d
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:32 pm
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Anti Seize Compound
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bill lumberg » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:53 am
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Never having been a U-Boat commander, I had never seen bolts as jacked up as the ones I pulled out of my 2014 FJR. These were non-Yamaha bolts for...
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I've always wanted to ride an FZ-1. Never had the chance. I like that bike in so many ways.
On a related matter, I've ridden a 1250 Bandit quite a...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:19 pm
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Oil Change: Down & Dirty DIY
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0face » Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:22 pm
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Here’s a down and dirty Oil Change. I kept forgetting to take pictures. I purposely left the type of oil I used out of it so you knuckleheads...
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-13C.... burrrr..... I don't think grip heaters are gonna help you there, Bob....
Of course we don't get anywhere that cold, but when it gets cold,...
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Last post by Hppants
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:43 am
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Steering Stem Socket
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gixxerjasen » Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:02 pm
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So, I did a search, here, there, and the other place. Seems this comes up every so often of someone needing to fiddle with the steering head and...
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I believe mine is a JustRoy socket... paid 20 something for it at the time, which was a steal.......
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:49 pm
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Weird Final Drive Bolt Anomaly
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bill lumberg » Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:09 pm
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Changing oil and final drive fluid today. No one has changed either but me, always torqued to proper specs. Today, when I removed the FD drain bolt,...
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Wheaton, regardless of where your damned tongue was I have no problem admitting it when you are right and I am wrong.
Since it happens so...
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Last post by Redfish
Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:09 pm
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Saving KrZy8 - Heavy Maintenance
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dcarver » Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:15 pm
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Sorry for redirect but can't figure out how to cut and paste from Drupal to this board.
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To loosen CCT, first turn engine to TDC #1, verify cam timing marks (arrows) on outboard side of cam sprockets (see pic in FSM). This is your...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:30 am
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Highway pegs for Trex engine guards
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griff » Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:28 am
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Thinking about putting some highway pegs on the Trex engine guards on my 14ES. Really couldn't find any good info while searching, so I am asking the...
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Twismfamily, I have the set off of my KLR for sale. I had stainless steel replacements made for the broken aluminum piece. Mounts and Pegs $50
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:50 pm
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"Molybdenum disulfide oil"
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blind squirrel » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:58 pm
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Manual calls for using this in multiple places. Did a Google search and came up with everything under the sun. What is Molybdenum disulfide oil and...
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I don't know about anti-seize and rubber seals but I do know petroleum products will eat rubber. The seals on the rear drive most likely are not...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:15 pm
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Feather edge on front tire..
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CollingsBob » Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:13 pm
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The original front tire on my ‘17 has a raised centre area, with scallops down both sides..the tire has about 13,000km on it...Could this be a sign...
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8.000 miles on the stock front before scalloping? That mighty respectable.
Pitch that piece of crap and mount a decent tire. The bike is much better...
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Last post by csi
Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:34 pm
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Rear seal leak
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fencer » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:32 pm
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Looks like the rear axle is leaking after all, I dont think I can claim road grime any longer.
How do I determine if it is from the pumpkin or axle?...
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Nope. I guess I just had an I cant believe its not butter moment.
All cleaned up now. Just need time to take it for a spin to make sure it stays...
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Last post by fencer
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:12 pm
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Gen 3 mirror mount/stay broken
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Allen_C » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:01 am
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As some of you know I had a low side accident Sunday and my mirror stay and upper fairing broke. I'm thinking I could replace both myself but need...
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I think that is the fastest 14 I have ever ridden with.
Good luck on the repairs. Hope it goes smoothly.
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:20 pm
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What Does a Tire out of Balance Feel Like? I have one??
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Deagle10 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:52 pm
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I just installed new PR4's on my 2014, they were installed on my wheels and computer balanced at a shop. Usually new tires get rid of the 45 mph...
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Glad you got it sorted.
Half the speed just means you like tighter curves!
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:50 am
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Slow start - no hot start
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John d » Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:03 pm
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I suspect I'm in need of a new or rebuilt starter motor.
The bike starts a fair bit slower when cold. When hot, on a really hot day, like yesterday,...
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Amperage is a difficult way to check starters. Amp draw is related to load and rpm of the motor. A slow highly loaded motor will draw more amps than...
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Last post by silverback
Thu Aug 02, 2018 2:18 pm
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