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Where is the “Off Topic” area?

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
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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?

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...

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Well, this is different...

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Ground Spiders on Gen2 FJR's

Last post by raYzerman « Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:01 pm
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by 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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Brodie's harness was VERY robust and really all you need to do is run new grounds to S4, S6 and S7 using the connectors from Eastern Beaver.

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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:01 pm
'13 "Jolene" Has Developed a Throttle Surge at 45-55mph

Last post by dcarver « Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:00 pm
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by Viper_Dad » Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:46 pm
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Jolene's had a good life. Not the easiest life, she's kissed the asphalt a few times, but she's my gorgeous girl and I want her running perfectly. My...
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Last post by dcarver
Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:00 pm
SOLVED: Helibars throttle binding

Last post by bill lumberg « Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:11 am
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by dem » Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:39 pm

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Alright, I'm baffled.. my 2014 came with the HeliBar riser plate installed by the PO, it seems to be installed correctly (throttle cables routed...

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Fool. There are cameras in that place.
I love happy endings.

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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:11 am
Strange tire wear

Last post by Uncle Hud « Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:53 pm
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by nfa1eab » Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:21 pm
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I have a 15 ES. I purchased it used with Dunlop Roadsmart 3's with according to the previous owner about 2,000 miles. The bike is completely stock...

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Looks like the last set of Dunlops for me at this point.

My FJR has had two consecutive sets of Roadsmart3 tires and I was very satisfied with...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:53 pm
Broken Givi Mount

Last post by RacinRay « Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:37 pm
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by RacinRay » Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:52 pm

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I noticed my top case moving around a bit so I took it apart and found one of the tabs completely broken in half. Glad I didn't lose the case!
I'm...

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My local welder fixed it up good. He ran a bead down the entire length of the tab and welded the break on both sides and ground it flat. He also...

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Last post by RacinRay
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:37 pm
Touch Up Paint

Last post by wheatonFJR « Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:23 am
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by nfa1eab » Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:47 pm

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Does Yamaha sell touch up paint? Or can I get a good match via an auto parts store? 2015 Gray color.

Sent from my SM-T813 using Tapatalk

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What size roller do I use?

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Last post by wheatonFJR
Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:23 am
Adding zerk grease fitings to Relay Arm

Last post by Snowflake « Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:13 pm
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by Snowflake » Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:25 pm

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Here's the finish product. Its reasonably easy to do if you have the tools and patience. There are a lot of steps so it takes some time to get done....

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Just put up two for sale over in the merchandise area.

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Last post by Snowflake
Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:13 pm
Tool for removing tank gas line

Last post by rbentnail « Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:11 pm
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by yamafitter » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:55 pm

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I don't know how many of you struggle with disconnecting the fuel tank gas line coupling when servicing your FJR. I know my fingers have a tough time...

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Good deal. I long ago did something similar with 2 small blocks of steel and Channel Lock pliers. Works fine.

And kudos on the grinder guard. On...

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Last post by rbentnail
Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:11 pm
handle bar risers, which one

Last post by raYzerman « Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:47 am
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by montaseri » Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 pm

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Hi,
I just purchased a 2014 FJR 1300. Seems like my arms are too short and I am finding myself leaning forward too much, feeling pain in my palms....

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While the Helibar requires an extension, the connections are quite secure as any of the banjo fittings and bleeders. It doesn't look the prettiest,...

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Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:47 am
Just a couple things I’d sure like to know

Last post by 1911 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:05 pm
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by 1911 » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:41 am
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If you have a Gen2, such as my 2007, that DOESN’T run very poorly at minimal throttle openings, what does these measurements look like?

Bike on...

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Hey Duane, You can use my 07 as a guinea pig anytime you want. I don't know how to answer all those questions you ask, but I will bring it over to...
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Last post by 1911
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:05 pm
Need to order rear wheel.

Last post by raYzerman « Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:02 pm
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by Prestone » Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:15 am

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Need new rear wheel and need help figuring out what can't be transferd over from the old wheel. I assume all the bearings, but what else. Thanks in...

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I usually keep my eyes peeled for FJR parts from various sources..... if I find one you'll be the first to know.

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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:02 pm
Tips for Changine Fork Seals/Bushings, Gen 3, A-Model

Last post by raYzerman « Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm
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by Hppants » Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:51 pm

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Just went through this project, thought I'd throw out a few tips that were not apparent in the Service Manual. This is not a hard job, and you don't...

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Well, that's how it should be done... and can be as a one-man show on a Gen3 that has enough spring pressure to keep the cartridge from spinning...

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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm
Help with 2003 forks

Last post by blind squirrel « Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:04 am
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by HotRodZilla » Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:14 pm
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So, my brother-in-law, Mike, has a 2003 FJR that he bought used. It has had fork seal issues since not long after he bought it. He took them to a...

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I am an ass.... no mixing... OMG!! Bud Light is the closest thing there is to plain water...

No, that would be Michelob Ultra.
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Last post by blind squirrel
Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:04 am
2018 - How to check TPS

Last post by dcumpian « Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:53 am
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by Canadian FJR » Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:47 pm

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I was able to check and replace the Throttle Position Sensor on my old 2003.

I do not know how to check it on my new 2018, and it looks like there...

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Listen to ionbeam....

On a separate note- my 2018 wanders all over the place on startup. Sound like it’s fighting over and under to hold idle. Gets...

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Last post by dcumpian
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:53 am
Looking for a used relay arm

Last post by Snowflake « Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:45 am
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by Hppants » Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:05 pm

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Some may know that I’ve had some slack in y rear suspension for a while now. Brought the bike to a friends shop this morning and we put it on the...

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PM sent

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Last post by Snowflake
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:45 am
Front ABS Random activation.

Last post by Intech « Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:41 am
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by 0face » Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:57 pm
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I put new pads on before I left on this trip. All good for over a thousand miles.

Now, when applying front brake the ABS randomly starts thumping,...

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We will call the OFace recall!!

and..FYM!

So, was the problem with the FJR or is he keeping a secret...

Chennai-based motorcycle maker Royal...
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Last post by Intech
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:41 am
Rear Shock Needs Help

Last post by Hppants « Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:08 am
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by BikerGeek » Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 am

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Sooze and I were all pumped up to knock out the States of Confusion Tour this weekend. We hopped on the bike a bit ago and headed out.

But something...

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I made arrangements with jwilly - he's got some beers in the bank at EOM. Or whenever. Just because.

Turns out UPS won't let you ship a flaming...

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Last post by Hppants
Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:08 am
Tapered Bearing Torque ?

Last post by ReRose « Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:45 pm
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by Powerman » Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:48 pm
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Heated, froze, used a BFH to seat the bearing. Got some serious air and seated them more.
Tightened steering again old school by hand. Put on some...

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My All Balls tapered head bearing tq is 17 lbs. I started at 25 lbs and it felt like a low tire the way it wandered around (to tight) then backed off...
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Last post by ReRose
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:45 pm
Gen 1 overheating - Fan not switching on. Plus I'm new here

Last post by ionbeam « Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:17 pm
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by BaZZR » Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:11 am

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Hi. New to the forum and the FJR. Saved the bike from going to the auction so price wasn't bad and as it has been stood I am expecting a few issues....

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If we haven't heard anything in 2 years I assume it's either fixed or the bike has been scrapped.

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Last post by ionbeam
Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:17 pm
Michelin Road 4GT tire pressure(s)

Last post by bill lumberg « Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:30 am
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by CollingsBob » Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:37 pm

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This is my first set of road 4 gt’s...I set the tire pressures at 40/42, then headed west for Vancouver. The front felt “floppy”, like the front...

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I run 40/40 or 40/42. Longest lasting tires I’ve ever run. Which is nice, because they’re the best handling tires I’ve ever run for this bike.

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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:30 am
Update-fixed...I hope I don't, but I might have a malfunctioning ABS block

Last post by bill lumberg « Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:50 pm
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by wheatonFJR » Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:10 pm
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I was over at Griff's getting speedbleeders installed and getting the old out and the new in. I have real brake lever action now. Old stuff was...

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Oh, there is. Jwilly and I went once, via slab. We came back and never touched an interstate. I don’t know if I could ever recreate that route.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:50 pm
2019-08-16 KrZy8 Engine Autopsy Results

Last post by bungie4 « Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:37 am
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by dcarver » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:25 pm

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2019-08-16 KrZy8 Engine Autopsy Results

Over 7 years ago, the OEM engine was replaced. Water in cylinder. Assumed it was the head. Gave engine to...

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Always insightful listening to the 'beam.

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Last post by bungie4
Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:37 am
Side stand movement

Last post by Spininprop « Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:36 pm
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by Spininprop » Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:26 am

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Up on the center stand, i pull my side stand back and noticed it has a good bit of play pulling and pushing strait out from the bike. I removed the...

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My 14 and18 both had the same play. I know this because I’m lazy and usually irrigate and lube the sidestand using that “play”.

Im lazy too as i...

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Last post by Spininprop
Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:36 pm
Of Ignition coils, caps and wires

Last post by NTXFJR « Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:43 pm
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by dcarver » Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:36 pm

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Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:43 pm
Valve Cover Cam Chain Slider - Install Notes

Last post by bigjohnsd « Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:31 pm
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by dcarver » Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:24 pm

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Sometimes the easiest of jobs.... aint so easy.

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Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:31 pm

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