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've been a little distracted lately as my last surviving uncle died...the last member of that generation. So I had been texting my cousin daily to...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon May 22, 2023 5:58 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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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
Ground Spiders on Gen2 FJR's
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raYzerman »
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:24 pm
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Suggest making this a sticky..... Thought I would post this up separately so you don't have to go searching through other threads.. Note, Gen3 has...
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Luckily the first spider I could find was S6, and it had some slight scorching marks on it, but the wiring itself appeared undamaged. I pulled out...
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Last post by mcatrophy
Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:08 pm
2006 FJR how to R&R upper left fairing panel
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thezonster »
Tue May 16, 2023 2:49 pm
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The piece that wraps around the left side of the headlight, the storage compartment, and connects to the top of the lower left fairing panel.
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Well...long story short...it was a royal PIA. The 2 front most screws were the biggest problem. I did get it done, but it took most of a day to do....
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Last post by thezonster
Sun May 21, 2023 4:13 pm
low rear brake pedal
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bungie4 »
Thu May 04, 2023 4:18 pm
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Ever since my bike was new, its had a soft, low rear brake pedal. I just got the bike out and gave it a test drive and it seems worse, keep in mind i...
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I exercised the ABS on my bike heading home. It works.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon May 08, 2023 9:51 pm
2015 ES Shock removal
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CraigRegs »
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:57 am
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When last we saw Craig, he was riding a spongy rear shock from Iowa to The Last Hurrah in Oregon and back, then to Ohio and on to Alabama for SFO,...
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I just put a HyperPro spring on my Versys, just experimenting since the straight rate one I had previously was a little harsh on that bike. My...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:55 am
Regulator Rectifier Connector Replacement
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dcarver »
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:27 pm
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Note - kind of doubt many will ever replace the RR output connector, but just in case, here's what I learned.
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Happy with results. 200 miles later, coolish days, max 14.5 low 14.1, with 14.1 occurring when 4 LEDS on low beam, heated jacket on high.
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Last post by dcarver
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:35 pm
ES Suspension Questions.
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Powerman »
Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:22 pm
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Been thinking about getting a new FJR, seems like they are all ES.
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Like others said get the A model and swap the suspension, or if you get the ES leave it along and live with it.
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Last post by Road Runner
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:39 pm
Slight stumble (throttle)
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Canadian FJR »
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:53 pm
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My 2003 has a slight stumble/hesitation around 1500-2000 RPM when in first gear feathering the clutch from a stop.
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Fresh set of plugs NGK CR8Es and and a slight bump with the idle and the works seems to be good again.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:21 pm
Another recall...
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Hack »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:26 pm
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In my mailbox today...
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Dealer called, letting me know my reflash needs to be scheduled. Curious if they really know why my bike needs to have this done.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:42 pm
Adding zerk grease fitings to Relay Arm
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Snowflake »
Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:25 pm
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Here's the finish product. Its reasonably easy to do if you have the tools and patience. There are a lot of steps so it takes some time to get done....
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I see Snowflake has not been on since December 2021. Does anyone know if he still offers this service and how to get in touch with him?
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Last post by whooshka
Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:42 pm
ES Shock Removal Help
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CraigRegs »
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:22 am
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I'm trying to get my shock removed to send off to EPM Performance ( p=163752&hilit=ES+shock#p163752 ) and have reached a hurdle. I'm having trouble...
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Positive. The shock is out. Congratulations!
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:18 am
Gen 3 Front Cowl removal?
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mcatrophy »
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:30 pm
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Posted this elsewhere, but I know some don’t visit there, so I am trying here as well.
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It's a fun job to say the least....... glad to see you got the puzzle pieces together.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:07 pm
Contact Cleaner on Run/Stop Switch?
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Hppants »
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:25 pm
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On my most recent trip, once, when I hit the run switch, nothing. If I toggle the switch back and forth, it started. It did this early this year one...
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FWIW...
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Last post by Hppants
Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:17 am
Baldwin oil filter
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CollingsBob »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:59 pm
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I bought a case of Amsoil 10w40 full synthetic oil today…and was sold a Baldwin B1400 oil filter as well…has anyone here ever hear of this brand?
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I thought the threat was going to be a joke about something on silencers making shooting co-workers less disruptive to the other co-workers.
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Last post by Bounce
Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:02 am
Gear indicator display intermittent
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CollingsBob »
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:12 pm
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Today my ‘17ES gear indicator display started going blank intermittently while in 6th gear.
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The good news is that the gen3 sensor costs less than a gen2 sensor.
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Last post by John d
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:10 am
Broken Latch
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Canadian FJR »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:01 pm
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I broke the tab on the fairing door cover. Looks like I may need to replace the whole storage compartment. Has anyone been able to replace just the...
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Thanks Gents. Applied 2 part epoxy last evening. See if it holds today.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:23 am
Rear brake caliper bolts are TIGHT
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Steel_Gin »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:15 pm
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Need to put new brake pads on the rear, looked easier than the front so I did the front first......not so fast!! The maintenance/shop manual shows I...
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Piston seals... my CBX front is kicking my ass. Bought new pistons, seals.. and the piston is still 'tight' preventing full piston retraction...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:52 pm
Front Brake Pads...
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FJRoss »
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:05 am
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With the recent discussion on replacing front rotors, I was wondering what people were doing with brake pads and whether this was a contributing...
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I get the synthetic caliper grease in the little foil packs at the auto pats store.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:57 pm
Airbox breather broke
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CraigRegs »
Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:39 pm
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Removing the airbox and I forgot to disconnect the breather hose shown in the photo. As a result, I snapped the nipple (!) off. It’s stuck in the...
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Agreed, that's a good option... drill hole, heat it up, thread it in, dab of RTV on the threads inside....
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:08 am
Exhaust Gasket Install
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HotRodZilla »
Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:09 pm
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Ok everyone, I need some ideas or help, or suggestions or what worked for you if you've had to replace one of these.
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I have Leo Vince cans also. I keep saying, WTF are they talking about?
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Last post by Powerman
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:19 pm
FJR mirror extensions - 3D printing.
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Red »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:28 pm
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Riders,
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Saving a click, here's a link to the actual file.
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Last post by DesignFlaw06
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:03 pm
Bent rim - can it be straightened?
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senecahome »
Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:28 pm
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A bad pothole - slight ding on the edge of the rim (bead is still seated fine). Bike rides and tracks fine.
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These folks do a great job...DAMHIK
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:54 am
Gen 3 surging
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Festus »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:56 pm
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Spent the last 3 days riding with Viper Dad, ride report to follow one day soon.
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I didn’t see any surging going on
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Last post by 1911
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:06 pm
New Gen 3 Shock for a Gen 2 AE
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FJRPittsburgh »
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:34 pm
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I recently purchased a Gen 3 rear shock and installed it on my 2008 Gen 2 AE this morning. I was thinking of upgrading to a Penske or Olins, but my...
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You can control bouncing to a good degree, but it's a compromise when the spring rate isn't correct for you. Where have you got the rebound damping...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:52 pm
Gen 1 error code 21 troubleshooting
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PJ4863 »
Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:26 am
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Ug.. when it rains it pours. I finished re-wiring my rostra cruise control switch, went to go start the bike to trouble shoot any issues.. and error...
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Glad you found it... if that was a Gen2 or 3, bike won't start with the coolant sensor connector not connected.
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:59 am
FJR Valve Adjustment
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fontanaman »
Sun Jun 05, 2022 4:07 pm
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Let's do something different. Rather than ask for help post mistake how about asking for help or tips as I go forward with adjusting the intake...
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Valve adjustment successfully complete. All that remains is to wash it and take it for a shakedown ride. Wahoo!
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Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:05 pm
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