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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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Last post by Hppants
Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:25 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Introductions
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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
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
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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Well, it's a damned good thing you are retired now and have time to do this and produce a painstakingly detailed video for the rest of us. Just...
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Last post by SkooterG
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:12 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
Another recall...
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Hack »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:26 pm
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In my mailbox today...
Something about reprogramming the ecu...
20 min.
Hopefully I can just make an appointment in the spring, ride in and wait...
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That I know of there have been at least 3 FLASH updates of the 2016.
The first corrects a CEL condition if the ignition key is not solidly in the...
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Last post by N4HHE
Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:34 pm
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.
This is the exhaust gasket...
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I have Leo Vince cans also. I keep saying, WTF are they talking about?
Been a long time.
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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,
Found this 3D printer file (two versions), on another FJR forum:
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Saving a click, here's a link to the actual file.
If someone wants a set, PM me.
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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.
Has anyone had a FJR rim straightened -...
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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.
He started complaining about the bike surging quite badly if he...
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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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Last post by fontanaman
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:05 pm
*FIXED* fuel filler lock stuck/frozen
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wpbfjr »
Tue May 10, 2022 6:29 pm
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hi,
servicing my 2006 fjr, the fuel fill door lock is stuck/frozen.
don't wanna break a key, placed white lithium on key, inserted into keyway, no...
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Awesome! One I hadn't heard of.
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Last post by Panman
Tue May 10, 2022 9:07 pm
Rear fender flap - just curious
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senecahome »
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:38 pm
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Does anyone know why Yamaha did not include the Flap on the front part of the rear fender in years 2013, 2014, 2015, It was included on Gen II and...
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Made my own from black trash can remnants from Tenere accessories. :shock:
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:22 pm
Side Stand Removal
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Canadian FJR »
Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:51 pm
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QUESTION: I tried to remove the side stand from my '03 to clean/paint it and I can't remove it. I removed the spring and the bolt but no go. It looks...
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When in doubt, disconnect battery ground cable.
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:32 am
Driveshaft Vent Cap
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Canadian FJR »
Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:46 pm
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Can this vent cap be removed (and reinstalled) without damaging anything.
If so, how to remove it?
Canadian FJR
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Potty mouth 😂
Canadian FJR
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:31 pm
AE Shift Error Codes 22 & 26
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yamafitter »
Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:59 pm
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I had my 2006 Antique FJR apart to service the rear suspension and had the swingarm out and a bunch of other stuff. After reassembly I had two error...
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IF you go there, with the diagnostic connector to make software adjustments, might want to have a read..... error in FSM.
Ah. RTFM. Something I...
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Last post by mcatrophy
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:53 am
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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Complete directions are in the 1st post guys, it's not that hard to do if you have simple tools an ain't a half wit like Wheaton or Geek :lol:...
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Last post by bungie4
Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:42 am
Rear aftermarket shock overhaul on a 2006 AE
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yamafitter »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:40 pm
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Many years ago I replaced the rear shock on my FJR AE with a Wilbers with remote reservoir and hydraulic preload adjuster. I had it serviced once by...
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Many years ago I replaced the rear shock on my FJR AE with a Wilbers with remote reservoir and hydraulic preload adjuster. I had it serviced once by...
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Last post by Road Runner
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:53 am
Rotor Bolt Removal?
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dcarver »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:47 pm
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Sigh. KrZy8 needs new-to-me rotors installed.
Trying to break old bolts free. Factory uses loctite or equivalent.
No biggie, heat the bolt and...
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“ heat the bolt and surrounding area with propane torch, get it nice and warm to loosen the loctite..
Then get Big Ass Hammer (BAH) and impact...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:04 pm
Throttle Position Sensor Autopsy Gen3
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raYzerman »
Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:33 pm
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I posted this up on FJROwners as I had promised a member there, Slim Pickins (not THAT Slim Pickens) I would autopsy his TPS. He had replaced it on...
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Hey my walker had flame decals curtesy of Tyler.
BTW... why do you need a throttle position sensor? Mine only needs two positions all the way or...
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Last post by 0face
Thu Dec 16, 2021 6:29 pm
Bushtec Trailer Wheel Bearing Upgrade
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1911 »
Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:25 am
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I mentioned a couple near catastrophic wheel bearing failures on our Bushtec trailer in two different ride reports. Discussion about those bearings...
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12mm wide is a 6203? A $6 bearing rated for 2250 pounds dynamic loads, 4 bearings per trailer. $6 each.
Citation below is an open bearing intended...
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Last post by N4HHE
Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:18 pm
Brake rebuild
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:19 pm
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I would have thought that you could pop the pistons out. First time I saw the blue cap removed.
Canadian FJR
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Not replacing anything, just cleaned pistons and fresh fluid. I do this every winter.
Stumbled on this video while looking for something else....
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:34 pm
Possible Failing Ignition Lock
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bill lumberg »
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:20 am
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I’ve always kept my locks lightly lubed. Never an issue. Then, after a long day in the mountains, zero issues, the next morning, the bike is almost...
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After irrigation, I blew it out with compressed air. No difference, but I did find that, if I rotate the key outward, in a clockwise fashion, almost...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:56 am
Mileage after changing oil for winter storage
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CollingsBob »
Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:33 pm
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Ok…a bunch of you ‘muricans can just ignore this.
I’m fairly religious about changing oil before storing the bike for winter - and only putting a...
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Don't know how much I agree with all of the Amsoil winterizing instructions. Advertizing to sell Amsoil stuff .
Oil and filter... If the oil is...
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Last post by FJRoss
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:38 pm
Inverted Forks on Gen 1
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Canadian FJR »
Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:44 pm
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Could one install a new Gen front end on a Gen 1 by simply replacing the steering head, inverted forks and wheel?
Is it a straight forward bolt on?...
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Qualified maybe, but for GEN I would be a difficult swap. Not straightforward and likely not worth the cost and aggravation. First, whole front...
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Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:03 pm
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