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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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
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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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I found that if I looked at the original post using the browser on my phone, the pictures were clear but blurred by Photobucket when using a regular...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:50 pm
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LED Upgrade
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ice_station_zebra » Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:04 am
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Now that I've got my bike mostly apart I was thinking maybe I should upgrade the headlights to LED. What I have learned from the forum and seen...
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Yes, H4/9003.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:06 pm
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N line dash clearance on Gen III with v Strom guards
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griff » Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:49 am
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Looked for this issue with V Strom hand guards, but couldn't find an answer. I am thinking about putting on the N line dash, but am concerned about...
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Thanks Geek. I ordered the dash, so we'll see what kind of modifications it need. Maybe bring it to a Tech Day and let the collective modify it. NOT...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:10 pm
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PDM60 question
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Dshane » Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:01 pm
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Hello All,
For those that have installed a PDM60 fuseblock, I have a question. I installed it in my 2018 A, all went well. However, when I went to...
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I took Bill's method a bit further, stripped 4 off, twisted it a bit and used a zip tie to hold it. That let me steer the bike with my feet so I had...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:42 pm
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Last post by Intech
Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:27 pm
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Help with 2003 forks
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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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Pitting or chrome missing... depends on how big I suppose, ScotchBrite them first, but if you can feel them sticking up (enough to cut a seal), then...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:33 pm
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Throttle Position Sensor Autopsy Gen3
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raYzerman » Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:33 pm
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I posted this up on FJROwners as I had promised a member there, Slim Pickins (not THAT Slim Pickens) I would autopsy his TPS. He had replaced it on...
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I took another deeper look into the one I have here on the bench, read with interest the linked thread and ionbeam's post, mulled over the...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:15 pm
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Just a couple things I’d sure like to know
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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 philharmonic
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:44 pm
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KrZy8 Clutch MC
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dcarver » Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:40 pm
KrZy8 Clutch MC
After 1,234,432 pulls, the 2006 clutch master cylinder has developed a slow air leak.
Here's the piston, notice no dust cover, it...
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Last post by dcarver
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:40 pm
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Stupid Aux Fuel Question
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bill lumberg » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:27 am
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Short of MSR fuel bottles, what is the best way to carry extra fuel without giving up the rear seat and topcase? I use a topcase all the time. But as...
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I looked closely at the giant loop fuel bladders.
But reviews are decidedly mixed. I’m not ready to permanently give up topcase or rear seat. But...
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Last post by NTXFJR
Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:55 pm
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SOLVED: Helibars throttle binding
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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
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Strange tire wear
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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
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Broken Givi Mount
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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
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Touch Up Paint
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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
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Adding zerk grease fitings to Relay Arm
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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
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Tool for removing tank gas line
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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
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handle bar risers, which one
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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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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:47 am
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Need to order rear wheel.
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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
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Tips for Changine Fork Seals/Bushings, Gen 3, A-Model
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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
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2018 - How to check TPS
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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
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Looking for a used relay arm
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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
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Front ABS Random activation.
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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
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Rear Shock Needs Help
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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
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Tapered Bearing Torque ?
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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
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Gen 1 overheating - Fan not switching on. Plus I'm new here
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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
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