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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fast click while trying to start
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wpbfjr » Thu May 24, 2018 5:46 pm
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need some ideas, please.
the fjr does a fast click while trying to start. no fire/no start :?
battery fully charged
gauges self test
display self...
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Sum Ting Wong.
Something is broken. Might be the new battery, more likely it's the trickle charger.
Cheap trickle chargers ruined two of my...
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Last post by FJRoss
Wed May 30, 2018 7:48 pm
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ABS light Blinking
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Cav47 » Tue May 22, 2018 12:08 pm
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Group,
So the last few days I have had the ABS light blink at me. It does not start right away, but after riding for a little while. It will go off...
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Another vote for cleaning and greasing the rear brake pedal. Very common problem. I've had the blinking ABS light due to sticking rear pedal. This...
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Last post by Harald
Wed May 23, 2018 5:31 pm
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ABS test coupler 90890-03149
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CollingsBob » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:52 am
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The ABS test coupler 90890-03149 is no longer available in North America...however it is still available in the U.K.. I have contacted a Yamaha...
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With said pigtail, one could wire in a momentary on push button switch and an LED with appropriate resistor in the correct circuits. Then, one could...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Fri May 18, 2018 7:51 pm
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Missing Downshifts - Common Problem?
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Sonreir » Fri May 18, 2018 3:16 pm
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Hey all,
About a week ago, I started getting a problem with the shifting and it's getting worse. About half the time (especially when going from 3rd...
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I bought a new pair of boots. Now I can't upshift worth shit.
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Last post by bungie4
Fri May 18, 2018 4:40 pm
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Do I have a cooling issue?
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Steel_Gin » Mon May 14, 2018 1:24 pm
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If it’s in the low 60s is the cooling system strong enough to keep the engine from getting really hot if it’s just sitting idling? (Did this in the...
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Yes I believe it's under control now. :D After a couple rides it isn't pulling in anymore fluid. Thanks again everyone for your help on this!! Hope...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Thu May 17, 2018 1:03 pm
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Radiator Coolant - How much does it take?
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Steel_Gin » Thu May 10, 2018 8:37 am
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Sorry about the rookie question but here it is. :D
I'm going to take a swing at changing the radiator coolant and want to know how much it takes....
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deang, can you wait until tech day? Also you can check corrosion inhibitor effectiveness with a voltmeter, lots of links on the neenernet.
You'll use...
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Last post by Steel_Gin
Mon May 14, 2018 1:38 pm
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The perfect helmet for an FJR
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specs95t » Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:46 pm
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Alright who recommends what when it comes to helmets?
Full face?
3/4?
1/2?
With Bluetooth?
I run a Bell RS1 snell rated full face with a BS2...
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My head is only worth about a third of the heads around here. I got one of the last of the Scorpion EXO 920 in 3XL. Best helmet so far for me. I had...
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Last post by silverback
Sun May 13, 2018 11:29 pm
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Zumo 550 charging help
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RacinRay » Mon May 07, 2018 7:33 pm
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I have a garmin zumo 550 mounted in a cradle wired to my fuse block. On my way home from SEOR yesterday my Zumo gave me a low battery warning and...
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On the 550 cradle, it helps to flip the protective cover over the pins if sitting overnight or in rain (GPS removed, of course). But those things get...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue May 08, 2018 8:41 am
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2006 AE - Shifting errors
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Violione » Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:09 pm
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Well it's been awhile since my last post... OK on April 7th I washed the bike, changed the oil and took it for a ride around the area. Pulling up to...
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... mcatrophy, though his sig line taunts me and pisses me off. :D
That's the whole point :twisted: .
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I got some photos of some pieces of...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu May 03, 2018 4:45 pm
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Reset trip odometer (s)
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CollingsBob » Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:47 pm
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Ok...so I figured out how to do a master reset which resets both odometers...how do I reset them individually?
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Be aware you have to do a very short press to start the display flashing, but there can be a significant delay before it does.
If you have more than...
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Last post by mcatrophy
Tue May 01, 2018 9:46 am
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Brake fluid flush or Old brake pads??
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Steel_Gin » Tue Apr 24, 2018 2:19 pm
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Before getting out for the first ride of the season I flushed the brake and clutch fluid. After doing that I took it out for a short spin around the...
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Pants, time for a quick bleed.... move it out of the ABS pump.
TMI!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:33 am
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fork seal tool to loan locally
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philharmonic » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:28 am
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For anyone who is near me, I purchased a fork seal installation tool a while ago from a forum member.
I haven't used it, and don't know if it is...
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Phil,
Thank-you for being willing to do that...I may take you up on that in the coming months/years.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:18 pm
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Sidecase locks
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CollingsBob » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:39 pm
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I have watched a number of Bryans Youtube video’s religiously..so today I thought I would loctite the screws that hold the locks into the sidecases....
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I don’t wax...I use a weedwhacker and finish with a blowtorch
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Last post by CollingsBob
Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:43 am
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Last post by silverback
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:35 pm
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FJR spent winter outside, ride prep?
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wpbfjr » Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:10 pm
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my fjr spent the richmond, va winter outside, covered. in addition to battery charge, air check, leak checks, what should i look for/check/change...
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i feel like a noob to my fjr...
That's a GOOD thing!
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:39 am
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Oil analysis results
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PhilJet09 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:13 am
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I’ve been using Blackstone Labs as a curiosity into how my aging FJR is wearing for a couple years now. As a former aircraft technician, this is...
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Ok (and just out of curiosity), would you agree that by changing your oil brand and viscosity, respectfully, you've screwed the pooch on your TBN?...
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Last post by PhilJet09
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:11 pm
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Tips to bring 2007 back to life
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wellsj » Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:01 pm
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For those of you that may remember Fubar, I bought his bike and it has been sitting for at least 2 years.
The battery was toast and the fuel tank has...
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Well decided to get back on the project and when getting ready to put fuel pump back into tank I realized that the float arm does not fall to the...
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Last post by wellsj
Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:04 pm
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Rear Shock..Do I really need the triple clicker?
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thompsonian » Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:15 am
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So...just looking for some general thoughts, comments, suggestions, razzing, whatever...
Last year I upgraded the front forks with Racetech springs...
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Mr Thompsonian is blessed with great girth. I would be surprised if the stock shock worked with the bike fully loaded and running the twisties....
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Last post by thompsonian
Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:11 pm
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Trying to source a plug
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Festus » Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:43 am
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Working on LKLD's old bike, a.k.a. Jolene, and found some wires chewed by something. Bastard chewed them flush with the connector. This is the...
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Pretty sure Steve knows what he's doing.... got to split the cases, and while he's got it down that far, he should put in the two new gears that have...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:44 pm
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I should have stayed away from the stay.
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LKLD » Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:19 pm
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A broken stay, that I’m trying to replace while on vacation, is kicking my ass! Damn, the number of nuts and bolts is beyond ridiculous.
It’s...
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LKLD, did you save the broken stay? There is someone on the forum who is designing 3d objects with a printer and I suggest that he do a stay.
The...
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Last post by Bust
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:51 pm
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mirror extenders 2007 vs 2014
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stevec677 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:39 pm
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Do the mirror extenders off a 2007 fix a 2014? My friend Chuck is making the deal and I'm not sure if we should take them off before trading in.
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Get thee behind me, satan. My mirrors have to come off next week for Clearwater bracket install. Be an opportune time to install an overpriced set of...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:34 am
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FJR1300 OEM SUSPENSION MATRIX
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raYzerman » Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:48 am
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Added 11/6/2016 - Photo of OEM (non-ES) rear shock showing two spring design (this is Gen1 but all others are the same concept). On the SOFT setting...
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Thanks for the effort Ray
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:21 pm
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Gas cap assembly
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wellsj » Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:52 am
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What is the trick to removing the gas cap assembly?
As part of my tank rust removal I would like to remove the cap assembly. I took out the five...
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Thank you sir, I was not sure about that last screw on the inside.
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Last post by wellsj
Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:06 pm
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Aftermarket Radiator?
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0face » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:50 pm
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Anybody try one of these Ebay radiators? LINK
They're about $300 cheaper than OEM.
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I remember much of what you posted above Alan, but not all...thanks for posting. Good people, all of them.
Hopefully Marty can have good news about...
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Last post by 0face
Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:56 pm
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Garage door opener hard wired
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Madmudder » Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:26 am
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Has anyone wired a Garage door opener to the high beam flash switch on a Gen 3? I seem to recall this was done in the past with an additional switch...
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I found the keychain remotes did not work from far enough away. I went to the scrap yard and took the factory one from a Mercedes and put it behind...
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Last post by Madmudder
Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:04 pm
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