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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Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:26 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
Tech Day in North Georgia
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Toter »
Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:34 pm
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Hey guys. Talked to Andy at EOM, thinking about doing a tech day at my place here in North Georgia. I am not a tech guru. Would need them to come and...
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Not sure if Jwilly or Lumberg have tire machines.
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Last post by BikerGeek
Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:10 pm
Aftermarket wave rotors
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dcarver »
Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:01 pm
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KrZy8, 247k miles, stock rotors.. hard to believe, but they are under minimal width.
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Too bad EBC doesn't make rotors for the Audi RS3. To save weight, they thinned the rotors to a minimum. You can't turn them even once.
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Last post by Bounce
Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:58 am
Where is the paint code?
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2WheelJon »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:00 pm
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Got to do a little touch up on my 2007 FJR. Where do I find the paint code?
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Found Colorite and ordered the paint from them.
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Last post by 2WheelJon
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:50 pm
Power tap location
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fencer »
Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:18 pm
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What is the suggested location and wire code to tap into for a key switchable on relay for electronic add ons?
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Admore Lighting plug and play harness here. No taps, no splices.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:16 pm
Strange engine sound
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Cav47 »
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:11 pm
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Background: Went up to my regular poker game on Wednesday night on the FJR. (Cashed out up $71 dollars up btw).
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Did you find all my boogers in there?
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Last post by Cav47
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:14 am
Wouldn't start.......then it did
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2WheelJon »
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:19 pm
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I have a 2007 FJR with 20,000 miles on it. It has a new battery and the connections on it are tight. The ignition switch, ECU and spider ground...
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Dielectric grease loaded into the back of the connector... don't use silicone sealant.
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Last post by mcatrophy
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:03 am
Loose wire connector
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Atrious »
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:17 pm
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I was disconnecting an accessory off of the battery on my 2009 when so came across a small ring wire connector. It is too small to fit on the...
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And it really should be pointing up. For Gen3, they put a screw in it, even higher and on the mirror stay.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:28 pm
Help! Trying to remove driveshaft oil seal.
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RacinRay »
Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:16 pm
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I had gear oil leaking from the weep hole in the swingarm so I bought a new oil seal for the driveshaft. I got the driveshaft out of the final drive...
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There is coupling in there that the seal rides on. If there is a groove in it it needs to be replaced.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Sun Jul 25, 2021 3:12 pm
Error Code 42 (KrZy8) Gen II
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dcarver »
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:02 pm
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Looking for Advice, Suggestions, Ridicule!
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Found the Smoking Gun
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Last post by mcatrophy
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:37 am
Tank bolts......OH #$#@!!
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Steel_Gin »
Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:56 pm
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I can't believe this happened but it has. I have always been careful removing the two hex bolts that are at the top of the tank and can't point to a...
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The ones that I have to be careful about are the two short Allen bolts that hold the plastic tank trim in place. VERY easy to get these going at the...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:13 am
Gen 1 Fork Rebuild
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Festus »
Mon May 31, 2021 8:38 am
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Looked like a good set of videos on doing the rebuild. Some interesting tips. I hadn't seen it before and couldn't find where it had been posted...
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My Formula 409 squirt pump is 20 years old. Put away wet after use.
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Last post by N4HHE
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:16 pm
Mystery part...
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FJRoss »
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:57 pm
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Not the first time this sort of thing has happened. Last week I found a small stainless steel washer on the garage floor and I have no idea where it...
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Found it!!
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Last post by FJRoss
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:04 pm
Gas Cap Ball Ectomy
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Canadian FJR »
Sun May 23, 2021 1:02 pm
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I know there use to be several threads on this but I spent the last two hours looking and can’t find them.
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Or
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Last post by dcarver
Fri May 28, 2021 11:28 am
Cooling problem
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FjrVfr »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 8:46 am
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I've got a Gen 2 (2012) with about 80K on the clock. In 4th or 5th gear at speed everything's fine. My temp gauge reads 4 or 5 bars out of 10. When I...
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I may try that though I don't know of a good radiator shop offhand.
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Last post by BikerGeek
Mon May 24, 2021 1:43 pm
Spokane, WA area service
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RodBarnes »
Sat May 15, 2021 4:45 pm
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I moved to near Diamond Lake, WA (USA, Zip 99156, North of Spokane) and wonder if anyone has recommendations for a reputable mechanic for servicing...
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Well...... there is this annual event called a tech day in Auburn..... not sure when the next one is, but if you hang around with those knowledgeable...
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Last post by Auburn
Sat May 15, 2021 9:39 pm
TBS port Rubber Caps and Clips
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FJRoss »
Sat May 01, 2021 10:27 am
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What does anyone use for replacements for these? On-line parts place quotes:
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1/8 /3mm good, 5/32 OK too. I have used leftover caps from SpeedBleeders. You'll find the ones at the auto supply are much thicker wall, no worries...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat May 01, 2021 9:15 pm
Valve Check Time!
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FJRoss »
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:35 pm
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I bought the bike (used) three years ago. The previous owner did a valve check at 42,000 km (26,250 miles) and didn't make any changes. I have...
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It would actually be difficult to be more than one tooth off with a shim or CCT change.... two teeth off might cause interference but I don't know...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat May 01, 2021 9:11 pm
Transmission recall
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FJRoss »
Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:20 pm
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Link for Canadian bikes (2016-2020 model years)...
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To be honest I don’t think there is any difference
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:28 pm
TPS Replacement Woes
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Powerman »
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:11 pm
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Chasing intermittent issues I thought I would try a TPS. (still working)
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About the Gen III TPS
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Last post by ionbeam
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:25 am
ABS Block Forensics '06-'07
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raYzerman »
Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:01 pm
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Reviving my attempt to see how to dissassemble since it's been 3 years since I looked at it... just confirming my conclusion then that it wasn't...
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Those metal balls or what was thought to be pins are Koenig style expander plugs.
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Last post by N4HHE
Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:10 am
ABS light flashed...
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Hack »
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:57 pm
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Out toolin' around today.... At one point my ABS light starts to blink at me.
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Mine has done the same thing for about a year now, usually will go off after giving the brakes one quick jab. Was hoping this brake switch recall...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:00 pm
Transmission Recall ECU Reflash
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RacinRay »
Sun Mar 21, 2021 2:22 pm
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I'm starting this thread for owners who have completed the transmission recall and associated ECU reflash.
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It knows where the clutch is anyway. It automatically increases rpms when the clutch is first released. Don’t know where it gets its’ data, I figure...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:17 pm
Rear Wheel Bearings
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:42 pm
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In Nova Scotia, we are required to get a Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) done every two years. New vehicle is initially good for three years.
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Get yourself a metric bolt with the correct size head, fully threaded and run down a couple of nuts to jam in line with it. Now you got yourself a...
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Last post by Bust
Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:59 pm
FJR Brake Light Switch Recall
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raYzerman »
Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:08 pm
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Many have had issues with intermittent cruise engagement..... 2013-up.
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I’ve had CC drop and not re-engage during the past month. Turned CC off and on, no luck. Turned ignition off (at 60 mph), no luck. Applied front...
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Last post by N4HHE
Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:43 pm
Fork Bushings and Seals
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FJRoss »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:28 pm
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I have done these once before under the close supervision of a fellow FJR owner. That was at least eight or nine years ago and memory is imperfect...
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I just dropped by my local Yamaha dealer to order the parts for the front forks. Seal kit, fork oil, lower bushings - no problem. Upper bushings are...
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Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:46 pm
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