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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Lowered 2006 FJR
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Pat Mitch » Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:15 pm
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I have a used 2006 FJR that I bought a couple of years ago that I believe has been lowered. How do I tell if indeed it’s been lowered and how do I...
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On your hands & knees. Look at the bottom of the shock. There will be two ~9 inch long flat steel strips (street named dog bones) which are connected...
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Last post by Pat Mitch
Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:40 pm
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Time for 30,000 mile Service
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Hppants » Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:57 pm
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Ok folks, it's time for Pants to do some maintenance on my 2014:
1. Valve Check
2. Spark Plugs
3. Coolant Change
4. Fork Oil Change
5. Engine Oil...
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After a 50 miles test ride this morning, I can say the new fork oil definitely made a difference. The dampening is better, and the pre-load was...
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Last post by Hppants
Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:35 pm
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Saddlebags and loose screws, but no loctite
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FTL900 » Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:06 pm
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I was getting a spare bike key made at a locksmith and checking the new keys in each lock when I realized my left bag lock wasn’t working
very well,...
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Don't know why Mama doesn't provide screws with pre applied loctite from the factory. Surely they must know about this issue after so many years of...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:49 am
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Road grime or leak?
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fencer » Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:09 pm
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I let a friend take my bike on a 2k + tour.
First off, never again.... every day was a call with drama and a problem with the bike when there was...
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Makes sense to me it might be grease that can't stand high temperatures, or too much. If you use a light coating of Moly Paste instead it should...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:59 am
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Tb synch
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Travis » Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:41 pm
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Does anyone know why tb sync is done at idle? The cylinders change vacuum throughout the rpm range, so wouldn't it make more sense to set it at...
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The air flow you are adjusting is essentially a vacuum air flow. It is less effective at higher rpms, but is more easily adjustable at idle, then...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:20 am
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Rear master cylinder failure on 2016?
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Prestone » Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:44 pm
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Has anyone experienced rear master cylinder failure before? Just over one year of ownership I realized I had all most no stoping power from rear...
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Well dealer just called and said no issue with air in lines. Not completely confident in this becuse the service manager was out of town and I...
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Last post by Prestone
Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:03 pm
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Last post by 0face
Tue Jul 18, 2017 3:39 pm
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Diagnostic-Gen III
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LKLD » Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:29 pm
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A ride last weekend, and the bike acted a bit strange. Cruise would activate (light came on), but unable to engage. I pulled up on rear brake, pushed...
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I would use a dry graphite spray for the mechanical bits, or Caig DeOxIt for the electrical contacts.
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Last post by sickchilly
Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:26 pm
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Clutch Question
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0face » Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:47 pm
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My clutch seems to catch when I start the bike in first gear when it's cold. The bike wants to move forward. The lever is adjusted all the way out....
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Says the guy with a fancy pants clutch lever. :D
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:49 pm
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Fuel injector cleaning - looking for advice
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specs95t » Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:53 pm
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I bought a 2004 Gen I with around 6,000 miles this past fall. When I bought it, I noticed a sputter during throttle blips from idle and an erratic...
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Gonna have to agree with Silverback and Ray on this one. We've seen a couple FJR tanks suffer serious rust issues in neat empty steel tanks. Just...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:46 pm
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Stupid Electrical Connector
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0face » Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:07 pm
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Anybody know where I can get this and the part? The one on my '08 is a little mangled.
I guess it wasn't so stupid 'cuz it outsmarted me....
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Ah, good!
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Last post by PhilJet09
Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:58 pm
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COPs on a Gen I FJR
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specs95t » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:03 am
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COPs is an acronym for Coil Over Plug. The main advantage to a COP versus the standard ignition coil setup is the elimination of the high voltage...
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Saw a Cop on a Victory, Lebanon city police. Victory Vision at that. I guess they got a real deal on it.
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Last post by kieefjr
Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:58 pm
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PC-8 Install
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RacinRay » Mon May 22, 2017 9:30 pm
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I just received my PC-8 and wiring harness from eastern beaver. Anyone have an installation thread or video? I'm mounting it under the rear seat but...
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Thanks. That's exactly what I did, I tapped into the tail light wire where the admore light kit connects. I just had to extend the trigger wire.
I...
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Last post by RacinRay
Tue May 23, 2017 1:29 pm
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Fuse Block 30 or 50 AMP?
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Steel_Gin » Sat May 06, 2017 10:05 am
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Looking in to getting a fuse block (Eastern Beaver PC-8) and not 100% sure what size to get. Save a few bucks for extra Farkles and get the 30 AMP or...
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Ummmmm, We already discussed this, and I went back and changed that. Now you're continuing to spread bad information. Way to go!
Now I'm confused....
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Sat May 20, 2017 2:19 am
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Replacing Gen 3 emergency flasher button assembly?
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griff » Sat May 13, 2017 7:16 am
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I have had ongoing issues with my emergency flasher button sticking on. I have lubricated it and it still continues to stick, so I am contemplating...
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If my flashers will prevent PEDESTRIANS from crashing into my bike .... well, I must be in the drinking part of town.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Thu May 18, 2017 12:38 pm
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Zumo 590 Wiring
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JustinNck1 » Wed May 10, 2017 3:15 pm
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So I am in the process of mounting a Garmin Zumo 590 to my bike. The provided harness had leads to wire directly to the battery. My question is, with...
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This weekend? I thought you were headed down a week from Saturday?
We're leaving tomorrow morning.
hmmm, if Sunday wasn't Mother's Day I would...
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Last post by JustinNck1
Fri May 12, 2017 8:28 am
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Head Light Terminal issue
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Steel_Gin » Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:55 pm
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I have about two weeks left on my extended warranty and noticed the right head light was out. (Throttle side) I was able to reach my hand in, just...
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Did another ever so slight push outward to the contacts before I saw the above post. Fortunately nothing broke. After doing that the flickers stopped...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Wed May 03, 2017 12:51 pm
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front suspension'
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feejgeez » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:07 pm
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Anyone out there have any preference for aftermarket front suspension upgrades?
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The Gen 3 is surprisingly good. However, if you are a big boy, and ride hard, then aftermarket might be the route to go. I don't ride very hard most...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:14 am
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Fjr 1300 forks rebuilt - get it done now
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Fjr doc » Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:24 pm
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More than likely this has been discussed 100 times and many million threads already. But I thought would make one thread to emphasize the fact and...
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I have no idea why someone wouldn't feel comfortable doing this job themselves.
You do need a couple of special tools to do the job. You can make...
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Last post by AuburnFJR
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:04 pm
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Road Tar on the Stock Cans
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Hppants » Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:19 pm
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This past trip, I got into a batch of fresh road tar, apparently. Before I go crazy trying a bunch of stupid crap, can anyone tell me what they have...
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Mineral spirits and for tougher spots, I break out the lacquer thinner.
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:09 pm
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Traxxion Fork Spring Install
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JustinNck1 » Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:46 pm
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I am in the process of installing traxxion fork springs on my 14A. I got something wrong or the springs are incorrect. On the adjustable fork, it is...
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I see the problem: Your forks are right side up!
Curious, what weight springs did you go with, and what other work did you do on them?
I went...
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Last post by JustinNck1
Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:09 pm
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Tech Day on June 17th
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Golden Dakota » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:02 pm
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Hello - I'm new to the Forum, Canadian with new 2016 FJR1300A. If somebody could help me and tell me how to post a pm, I would appreciate it. Have no...
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Wow, post number 5, I'm all set to go! :D
You must be, you have your pink cowgirl hat on!
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Last post by clocklaw
Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:06 pm
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Aftermarket Rear Shocks
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JustinNck1 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:15 pm
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I couldn't find any concrete answers on this, but would a Gen1 Aftermarket shock (Ohlins/Penske) work on a Gen3 A?
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I agree the basic shock will fit all Gen's, where you have issues is with an onboard reservoir, but anything with hoses (remote reservoir) should be...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:34 pm
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Emergency flashers won't shut off - WTF?
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griff » Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:16 pm
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So I'm out for a ride searching BMI bonii and at one stop my emergency flashers won't shut off. Don't know if the button is stuck (doesn't feel like...
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They came on so you didn't get run over by a Gen 2...
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Last post by extrememarine
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:45 pm
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Tire balance
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Charlie Horse » Tue Jun 23, 2015 3:18 pm
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Got a question for anyone with experience using Dynabeads in their tires. I just mounted a new set of PR4's on the bike. I seem to have a rumble at...
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Wheat,
I'm sorta with you. Don't run 155, because I'm just too old to waste my time behind bars. LOL
If one does understand the laws of physics, you...
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Last post by OldButNotDead
Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:11 pm
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