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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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He was larger than life 2 years ago and still is today. Thank you, Mark for sharing your rememberence with all of us.
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Last post by Hppants
Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
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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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
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
2013-'15 A - Broken fork Compression Valve
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raYzerman »
Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:35 pm
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Call this a combination of a cautionary tale, technical talk and public service announcement all-in-one...........
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Maybe ES versions aren't so bad after all.
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Last post by Toter
Thu Jan 16, 2025 10:06 pm
Race Removal Tool
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Canadian FJR »
Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:40 pm
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Which one of these fit the FJR?
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You guys are funny.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Tue Nov 12, 2024 3:17 pm
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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I replaced the Neutral Switch Assy on my FJR recently. I choose to go with a new one rather than fix the old one. I got it from Rocky Mt ATV for $50....
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Last post by fontanaman
Sat Oct 19, 2024 11:59 pm
BackOFF brake module install help
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CraigRegs »
Sat Sep 14, 2024 1:54 pm
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Oh goodie, an electrical issue...
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Got it to work after hooking up various wiring combos. Using the Wh/R to feed the BO unit, and R/Wh out to the brakes provided the 4 flashes and...
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Sun Sep 29, 2024 9:18 am
Cruise Control issue
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CollingsBob »
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:29 pm
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The dealership contacted me today regarding the cruise control on the ‘17 that I traded in last year and asked me if there was any special trick to...
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CC didn't work on a used '13 FJR I bought years ago. Like you, the light would come on but it wouldn't set. Turned out to be a dirty switch at the...
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Last post by rbentnail
Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:51 pm
Resistance
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Festus »
Wed Sep 11, 2024 11:43 am
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In my ever loving quest to never give up learning FJR tech, I have a coil question for Gen 3 coils and injectors.
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Festus, that spark pattern looks great!
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Last post by Festus
Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:14 pm
Resetting the ECU?
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Festus »
Fri Sep 06, 2024 7:58 am
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I'm hot on the trail of resolving something and the fuel trim data that's added from the MAP and O2 sensor is basically full of data I need to purge...
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Well - I ride 4 hours to go left, right, up, down, and to get Ice cream.
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Last post by Festus
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:14 pm
Morgan Carb Tune Pro
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fontanaman »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:00 pm
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Like many here I have a Morgan Carb Tune Pro to check and adjust my throttle bodies.
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I wasn't clear on who it was responsible for the door plug bolts loose.... wouldn't that be the maintenance crew's job if they had the door off and...
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Last post by fontanaman
Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:37 pm
wiring schematic 05
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Boston »
Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:37 pm
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chasing a intermittent head light problem. Noticeable at night.
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Well the plastics are all back on.
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Last post by Boston
Sun Jul 28, 2024 5:27 am
Front Wheel/Handlebar Alignment
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FJRoss »
Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:27 pm
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I have a slight misalignment of my handlebars relative to the front wheel. With the front wheel pointing straight, the handlebars are very slightly...
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Had a go at it today. Removed the center nut and loosened the two top pinch bolts.
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:45 am
Tech 101: Why Fastener Torque Matters "Güdentight" isn't a torque rating
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:40 pm
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Something a lot of weekend wrench-spinners overlook is “torquing” their nuts and bolts. Torque values for fasteners are called out in every shop...
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My introduction to how tight was gleaned originally from using Mechano as a child, where you could make basically anything using nuts and bolts to...
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Last post by mcatrophy
Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:43 am
Corbin Smuggler & Yamaha aluminum rear carrier
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Madmudder »
Tue May 21, 2024 6:59 pm
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Has anyone mounted a Yamaha aluminum rear carrier & been able to install a Corbin Smuggler afterward?
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The Givi rack is completely different than the Yamaha accessory aluminum rack. What works for one won't work for the other.
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Last post by Madmudder
Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:18 pm
Final Drive Leak
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FJRoss »
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:17 pm
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Not the usual sort where it happens as a result of overfilling or failure of the seal at the input shaft...
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I usually only make it to step 2 which is where everything goes up in flames.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:08 am
Sensor Code -Check Engine Light
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bill lumberg »
Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:33 pm
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Anyone had a gen 3+ FJR pop the CEL, with a code indicating “Multi-axis acceleration sensor A ?
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My reader deciphers the code. No number,
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:35 pm
CODE 19
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Tuffy1982 »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:58 pm
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I’ve got a 2015 with 21k on it, I got a code 19 yesterday but it still started. Today I got a code 19 but it didn’t start. Other threads have said...
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The code 19 is for the sidestand switch, which was intermittent given your start vs. no start..... it's likely the contacts are all cleaned up now...
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Last post by Tuffy1982
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:58 am
Valve check hazards
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Gprider »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:09 pm
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I just did a valve check on my 2016 FJR. Everything went pretty well except for getting the valve cover back on. I had to unhook quite a few...
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Ok, took the bike to a different shop yesterday. I was expecting bad news, but they cleared the codes and the check engine light went off and has...
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Last post by Gprider
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:50 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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So, roughly 3 1/2 years, and you think you’ve got it figured out? Congratulations!! That’s awesome news for Jolene.
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Last post by Festus
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:59 am
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Last post by extrememarine
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:10 pm
Aux light trigger wire on 2016+ LED lights?
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Harald »
Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:07 am
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Picked up a nice set of 57FA LED aux lights from advmonster to mount on the forks of my 2020 ES. These tiny lights are very bright and have both...
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Just want to report back that this mod is still working great on my 2020 FJR. I put the relay module in a very small project box and sealed it up....
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Last post by Harald
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:45 pm
Diagnosing starting trouble, battery?
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Snowflake »
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:15 am
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A few weeks ago my 2014 was exhibiting classic weak battery symptoms: slow turn over and almost no turn over. When running the battery voltage was...
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Starter and throttle bodies installed
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:29 pm
Setting sag
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Tuffy1982 »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:35 pm
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I have a 2015 and I’m 6’1 175lbs. I’ve never on any of my bikes set the sag or rebound. I did change this one a while back to settings that...
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Good advice from ~G. While the shock is on the bench, you could pull the spring and check it out.??
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:21 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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I am still desperately hoping for one for an ES.
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Last post by CollingsBob
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:05 pm
No first or second gear
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Festus »
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:12 am
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Well, I suppose it's time for another chapter in the Viper Dad book of motorcycling.
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Just out of curiosity, did you experience the surging with his tank?
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Last post by Festus
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:49 am
Disassembling brake calipers?
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Festus »
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:14 pm
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I bought a cheap powder coating gun the other day and was thinking about doing my brake calipers. In all my years of working on cars, I've never...
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Looks like a great time to replace those too Jasen. It's about $75 in seals alone so might as well toss those on the list.
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:15 pm
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