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.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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I got back in the office this week after the power outages and a quick trip out west with the Mrs. Flipped the calendar over to July and I was sad....
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Last post by Cav47
Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:20 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
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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Last post by escapefjrtist
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:03 pm
Bend R-Gaza Saddlebag Bars?
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Ludwig61 »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:24 pm
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Hello!
I had a tipover last weekend and my R-Gaza saddlebag bar bent back where it contacts the saddlebag. Any ideas on how to bend them back? I...
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I had ordered another set from Amazon before I posted this, in case I couldn't find workable bending advice. Rather than flex it towards weakness for...
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Last post by Ludwig61
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:09 pm
Oil change kit
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Boston »
Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:49 am
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I do not know if anybody talked about this before. (didn't bother to look)
I ordered a oil change kit from a Yamaha dealer. 5 qts Full synth with...
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If the kit isn't model-specific, it is possible that the other crush washers are for different bikes. AFIK, the fill hole and drain for the final...
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Last post by Boston
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:03 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.
I change a lot of tires but i'm old school and spoon them on/off. Tire changers are for sissys.....
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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.
Going to put 2013 rotors on KrZy8 from Naomi.
New wave rotors...
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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.
Thanks.
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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?
I used a running light in the tail...
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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).
Completely normal start up and no...
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Did you find all my boogers in there?
That open hole was filled with something. Might have been some of your wiener boogers!
I am going to...
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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.
Dielectric grease is silicone based. But I agree - Don't use...
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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.
Item #13
Happened on my ‘03....
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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!
2021-06-06 Engine Light continuously on Error code 42
Last Sat KrZy8 lost all charging, discharged...
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Found the Smoking Gun
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And this bike is never power washed, runs in dry, not wet country. CB not sealed..
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And this relay for fan cooling was...
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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!!
It is a protective plug for the coax lead for my heated gear. The rubber on the strap was pretty rotted and it just broke away.
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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.
Any links, pictures or any a as my other...
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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.
PM sent.
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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:
25 CAP
895-14169-00-00 In Stock $3.92 ea
26 CLIP, PIPE...
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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)...
Reported for Germany as well. Didn't see anything for USA
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To be honest I don’t think there is any difference
It works fine, same odd little shift hiccups.
Hooks up just like it should.
If it wasn’t for...
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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)
The replacement part was 5PS-85885-01-00, now new # 3P6-85885-00-00...
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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.
Once you provided the search string this explained it:
Bore the...
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Tue Apr 13, 2021 11:10 am
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