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.
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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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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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Gen 1 wind screen mods
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silverback »
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:46 pm
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My wind screen, which I believe to be stock, doesn't allow enough air at my helmet in the low position and in the up position creates a leeward rotor...
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I was looking at the mechanism yesterday and pondering the possibility of making some adjustments to the pick points to extend the range of the...
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Last post by silverback
Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:56 am
Rough Idle/Dies - Gen II
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usaffjr »
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:59 pm
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2006 FJR, ~23k miles, no engine mods, all recalls done (including wiring harness). I've owned it for the last 5 years/20k miles
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Turns out the thermostat wasn't leaking, but a hose was... badly. Valves were in spec... Will post readings later. Dealer went through front to...
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Last post by usaffjr
Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:53 pm
Valve Check Timing
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usaffjr »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:31 am
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With my bike not running right, the coolant leak at the thermostat housing, and 24k on the clock, I'm wondering if it would just be wise to let the...
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Mine 09 needed a valve adj at 36k. I will leave the adjustment to the dealer but I don't mind doing the check. If you or the dealer do it depends on...
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Last post by fontanaman
Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:18 am
Coolant Leak?
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0face »
Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:50 pm
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I've had this very small intermittent coolant leak. It would only leak if the engine was cold and I started it for a few seconds and then turned it...
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Oh for fucks sakes you gawddam buncha gurlz!! Back when men carried our own balls ? We used to thicken milkshakes with mercury...
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Last post by silverback
Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:01 pm
2014 Service Manual
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okeefjr »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:39 am
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Is there any place to look for 14 service manual other than Yamaha Stealership?
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The copyright thingy we are talking is all a scam and doesn't really exist. You may do whatever you want! :o
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Last post by beemerdons
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:10 pm
Cruise Control and Short Term Electrical Sudden Death
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OldButNotDead »
Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:56 pm
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Hi guys, I posted the following on the FJRForum and I would like to get a fresh set of eyes on them.
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After I reseated the CC fuse, which was not all the way in, I did not have a single problem today. Even hitting some pretty big bumps had no effect...
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Last post by Geezer
Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:25 am
Mounting T30GT's by hand?
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Mattthehoople »
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:04 pm
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So guys,
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You know what? I didn't really investigate the MojoLever. I just purchased some tire spoons at Northern Equipment.
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Last post by Mattthehoople
Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:58 pm
Gen III TBS
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bungie4 »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:24 pm
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Holy sweet merciful shit is that a pain in the ass.
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Little tip: I marked the location of the adjustment screws on the fuel rail using a sharpie. Makes finding them much easier with the tank propped...
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Last post by bungie4
Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:17 am
Fork Seals
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usaffjr »
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:47 pm
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So my right fork is leaking fluid. Fairly significant amount judging by how quickly the fork tube was converted in gunk. My Google-foo has shown...
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I had them replaced. Didn't want to risk messing it up right before the road trip... :-(
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Last post by usaffjr
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:02 am
Ingenuity is a mother, but cool.
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bungie4 »
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:22 pm
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Remove and install a tire using only zip ties.
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I've tried mounting a front tire for my ZRX like this, and it did not work out so well. :(
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Last post by Old Guy
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:08 pm
Pressing in new wheel bearings.
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puppychow »
Thu May 29, 2014 5:01 pm
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It seems a pretty simple task that I could do myself, or I think so looking at DIY videos online. However, I have never done this before myself and...
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Thanks. I will check them the next time I take the tires off.
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Last post by Intech
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:00 am
Front Wheel Bearings
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Name Etc. »
Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:17 am
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I decided to Change my front wheel bearings just for drill. My 2007 A model has 86,000 and change on it. I have ridden 9000 mile tours. Weeks...
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Great info! Thanks!! I think I will go the freeze and heat route, but at my friend's place. Throw the bearings in the freezer, take out a couple of...
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Last post by puppychow
Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:55 pm
Dark side
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okeefjr »
Sat May 10, 2014 11:28 pm
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I ran car tires on my wings for a long time and just wanted to inquire about possibilities on the FJR. Is there a special section on this forum for...
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quoted from ADVRiders:
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Last post by wpbfjr
Mon May 26, 2014 2:18 pm
Hard bag hanging
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PhilJet09 »
Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:19 pm
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I only seem to use my side cases for traveling as my top case is better suited for daily commuting, so I needed a place to store them where they...
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slick...now i just need a garage...
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Last post by PhilJet09
Thu May 22, 2014 7:46 am
Lowering the bike
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okeefjr »
Wed May 14, 2014 7:40 pm
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With my head down in shame--- I dropped my new bike scratching the left mirror, left side cover and saddlebag. With my 29 inseam I'm having a really...
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Why keep changing the world around you every time you get something new or meet a new challenge? Address the shortcoming once and be done with it...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Thu May 15, 2014 6:40 pm
Anyone swapped over to a lithium battery?
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fencer »
Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:53 am
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What did you get and how is that working out?
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If these things have this major problem of having little to no power when cold, does anyone know if electric cars with similar batteries suffer the...
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Last post by MrZappo
Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:31 pm
front end troubleshooting
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wpbfjr »
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:28 am
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hi, need help on troubleshooting a fork issue.
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I've had a Klunk in the forks when hitting expansion joints / pot holes. It ended up being a loose top clamp. Don't see how that's tied to your tire...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:38 am
Fork Oil Change
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0face »
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:17 pm
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Anybody want to post a How To? I'm about to embark on this.
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Sweet. This is just the info I'm looking for. Thanks!
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Last post by 0face
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:17 am
Airbox Removal
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Name Etc. »
Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:05 pm
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who has removed the air box? how hard is it? Been running a K and N and recently found evidence that it is oil gumming up the Throttle body Assy....
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I think the slow change in how the bike runs snuck up on me. Man she is smooth.... Hasn't felt like this in years I just forgot.
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Last post by Name Etc.
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:20 am
Spark Plug Gapping
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0face »
Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:38 pm
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I just did a spark plug change on my car. I had to gap all the plugs as they didn't come with the recommended gap. It got me thinking, what is the...
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The length of the porcelain will determine the temperature of the spark plug. The port velocity, swirl of the combustion chamber, compression, target...
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Last post by ionbeam
Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:38 pm
TBS modification
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Intech »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:04 am
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I installed this homemade manifold to make performing a TBS much easier. It is aircraft grade tubing. It has held up for almost three years with no...
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Can you explain how the length of tube will change the pressure?
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Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:37 am
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