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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.
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I heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 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?
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Thank you - link updated!
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Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Update-fixed...I hope I don't, but I might have a malfunctioning ABS block
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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
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dcarver »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:25 pm
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2019-08-16 KrZy8 Engine Autopsy Results
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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
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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”.
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Last post by Spininprop
Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:36 pm
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Last post by NTXFJR
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:43 pm
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:31 pm
Replace rear view mirror stay
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Brock864 »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:06 am
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Hi all. I did a search to see if anyone had posted on replacing the rear view mirror stay and it returned no results. I have done a little research...
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With or without help, 2 1/2 hours for that job gets respect. On a mission? I'll say! Well done, Gents.
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Aug 06, 2019 1:13 pm
Valve cover cam chain slider - Needed or Not?
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dcarver »
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:39 pm
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Is this rubber needed? How in the world would cam chain EVER get loose enough between the sprockets to hit cover case? And if so, how much OTHER...
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FYI ignition coils can be replaced with individual coil on plug setup if you're so inclined...
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Last post by FJRoss
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:43 pm
OH CRAP - valve cover rubber wedged in cam chain tunnel
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dcarver »
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:16 am
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This piece
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Carver - don't you have enough good roads to ride over there? Dude - panic not. Just leave it and take the Strom for now.
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Last post by Hppants
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:21 pm
Paint
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Brock864 »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:10 am
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Is there anyone in the upstate SC area who has any experience with a good auto body painter? I'm looking for someone to fix some scratches on my 14...
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I just left the rash. Gives me stories to tell. Plus, at resale time, I save the cost of repairing. Theirs a reverse psychology going on when you buy...
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Last post by danh600
Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:58 pm
2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture
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dcarver »
Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:30 pm
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2019-07-29 Valve Cover Gasket Test Fixture.
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Cool! Did you ever work at a nookie plant?
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:38 pm
Brake/Clutch fluid flush
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dcumpian »
Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:42 am
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Probably a dumb question, but here goes...
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You can mix. Many buy too much fluid and have to toss it if they don't keep it sealed up.... being your '18 ain't that old, it ain't needing repeated...
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Last post by FJRoss
Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:23 am
KrZy8 Stumble off Idle
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dcarver »
Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:33 pm
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KrZy8 has developed a pretty significant stumble off idle, but not all the time! Seems more prevalent when hot.
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ha... trapped gasket...... just coulda loosened it, lift it enough to get it in the groove and re-snug it back up. Iff'n ya cut it, still might work...
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Last post by dcarver
Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:32 pm
Fitting bar risers
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CollingsBob »
Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:40 pm
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I’m putting on a pair of MCL bar risers...in order to fit them there is a plate under the top triple tree that holds a stationary nut and a...
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Got it figured out...I googled the instructions for BlackPath risers..Thanks
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Last post by CollingsBob
Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:39 pm
Taking a mirror apart? Possible?
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Festus »
Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:42 pm
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I have two rashed '13 mirrors sitting on my desk. I'm going to fix the rash and repaint. I can tape the mirror and the swivel part that holds the...
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Yeah, exactly what I'm going to do. Was just thinking if it was an easy pop out, I'd do it.
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Last post by Festus
Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:38 pm
Tire Inflator and 12v Socket
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Blueridgerider »
Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:33 am
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I am just trying to get acclimated to my 2016 FJR and am wondering about being able to use my Slime Digital Tire Inflator with the 12v socket. It has...
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Note for new members.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:11 pm
Sputter and Pipe discoloration
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ericboutin »
Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:53 am
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Hey All, sitting enjoying the races at Road Atlanta. Came yesterday, rode 2 hours from the house. Coming down 85 the bike is running fine but has a...
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Glad you got it figured. I am late to the party, so you'll have to come up.with another problem if you want my bad advice....
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Last post by silverback
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:56 pm
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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I too prefer the lathe over the belt sander. I took a half-millimeter off because I figured I needed another 1/2 turn for a good seal and while I can...
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Last post by torch
Wed May 29, 2019 12:23 am
McCrusie - Pre-install question
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Steel_Gin »
Sat May 04, 2019 12:09 am
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I am finally at the point where I have saved enough money so I can start planning for the install of a McCruise. If the plan doesn’t go sideways,...
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Another solution to the switch issue was to install two mini toggle switches in the left switch housing.. one ON/OFF, one momentary On/Off/On.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat May 18, 2019 3:42 pm
Final Drive Oil Leak
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RacinRay »
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:43 pm
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I was walking by my '16ES (35K miles) last week and I noticed a few drops oil on the floor just ahead of the pumpkin. Upon closer inspection I found...
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Same pumpkin, go for it.
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed May 08, 2019 7:43 pm
GEN II LED Flasher Relay
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Auburn »
Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:11 am
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After years of putting up with the fast flash rate from switching to LED turn signals, I finally have all the body work off for this winters...
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Excellent write up!!
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Last post by MindWebs
Tue May 07, 2019 6:39 am
Best location to ty-wrap cam chain on crank??
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dcarver »
Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:00 pm
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OK. Naomi's (2013) cams need to come out. It's been more than 30 seconds since I lifted cams in the 2006 (KrZy8) and now I are cornfused.
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Dowel in the left tensioner, right tensioner will slide up. I do the KrZy8 method, zip the chain on the left, around the tensioner on the right, keep...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:58 pm
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Last post by dcarver
Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:57 pm
Value of changing fork oil/rebuilding forks. 2015. 17k miles
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BruinFJRguy »
Tue May 08, 2018 11:06 pm
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Hey all. I've poked around and have found varying results, not entirely on point, so I'll post this.
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I change my fork oil annually to prevent dirty oil from abrading the fork bushings.
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Last post by BruinFJRguy
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:14 am
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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Yes.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:51 pm
Front wheel abs sensor
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CollingsBob »
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:59 pm
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The abs sensor mount for the rear wheel is held in position by engaging a tab on the swing arm..what stops the abs sensor mount on the front wheel...
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Dammit - so close, and yet so far...
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Last post by ionbeam
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:27 am
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