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FJR 1300 ABS Test Harness	raYzerman	Wed May 27, 2020 9:20 pm	9 times in total	Technical Library
Glue for saddle bag rubber and name plate	raYzerman	Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:30 pm	2 times this year	Technical Library

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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes

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by extrememarine » Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm » in Notices
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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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Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:20 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?

Last post by extrememarine « Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
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by extrememarine » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm » in 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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Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm

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YTX14-BS vs YT14B-BS

Last post by FJRoss « Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:33 pm
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by N4HHE » Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:29 pm

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YTX is 6 x 3 7/16 x 5 3/4
YT is 6 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 5 3/4, the OE is YT14B-BS or GS14B-4

My independent dealer suggested a FirePower CTX14 would fit,...

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Wire ties are not really wire, but plastic ties for holding wires. Right?

Understood, but the nylon generally used in wire ties is likely harder...

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Last post by FJRoss
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:33 pm
Glue for saddle bag rubber and name plate

Last post by FJRoss « Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:07 pm
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by Boston » Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:46 pm

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I have searched and can not find anything about glue on the site.
So here is my question.
What type of glue is used to put the rubber strip on the...

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Shoe Goo is actually a synthetic rubber dissolved in a solvent - not a silicone.
Both RTV silicone or Shoe Goo will work although I prefer to use the...

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Last post by FJRoss
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:07 pm
2104 ES Suspension light on, 44 on display

Last post by raYzerman « Thu May 12, 2022 9:18 am
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by silverback » Wed May 11, 2022 7:42 pm

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Greetings.

My 2014 has the suspension light on and the display shows 44 .

It has sat for a while (I know, I deserve it because I haven't paid...

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silverback, there's a PM in your inbox..............

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Last post by raYzerman
Thu May 12, 2022 9:18 am
FJR 1300 ABS Test Harness

Last post by Festus « Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:59 am
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by raYzerman » Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:54 am
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** The ABS Test Harnesses are current out of stock ** - 9/28/2020.

The ABS Test Harnesses I posted about some time ago, are now available....

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If any of you want to build your own harness, I can also provide the connector number if you wish to order those. As for a switch, anything of your...
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Last post by Festus
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:59 am
Found this good article on how MC alternators work

Last post by FJRoss « Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:12 pm
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by dcarver » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:35 pm

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Found this good article on how MC alternators work.

Tried to cut and paste from .pdf but document pics didn't make it so I'll link it my CBA...

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Found this good article on how MC alternators work.

Tried to cut and paste from .pdf but document pics didn't make it so I'll link it my CBA...

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Last post by FJRoss
Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:12 pm
Charging droop with ambient temperature rise

Last post by dcarver « Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:31 pm

by dcarver » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:31 pm

On last ride, 2006 FJR, new Li battery, noticed voltage droop from a baseline 14.0 to 13.7, no load change initiated by me.

Being wary, I kept eagle...

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Last post by dcarver
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:31 pm
Shorai battery - reduced charging Volts?

Last post by dcarver « Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:27 pm
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by dcarver » Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:49 pm

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Installed Shorai battery on 2006 Gen2, KrZy8.

Immediately noticed decreased max volts on voltmeter.

AGM battery always 14.1 to 14.3, base load....

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Installed Shorai battery on 2006 Gen2, KrZy8.

Immediately noticed decreased max volts on voltmeter.

AGM battery always 14.1 to 14.3, base load....

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Last post by dcarver
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:27 pm
Tips and Tricks for Checking and Re-Shimming FJR Valve Clearance

Last post by wheatonFJR « Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:02 pm
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by Hppants » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:39 pm

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Tips and Tricks I’ve Learned Regarding Valve Checking and Re-Shimming on the FJR

These tips are given in sequence of how the job is done. This is...

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I found a Dropbox link to Yamafitter's valve check and adjustment Excel spreadsheet. The original link at the other sandbox doesn't work anymore....

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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:02 pm
SH__37 issue with the YCCS bikes

Last post by Brodie « Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:48 pm
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by Brodie » Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:56 am
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The following posts are a cross posting from the other sand box .

Since many of the smart fellows have migrated over here, I wish to provide...

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Alan,
Thanks for chiming in here, I missed that series of posts. It would seem to me that this electro/mechanical wear item could indeed be the cause...
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Last post by Brodie
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:48 pm
OBD Adapter Harness (FJR's 2016 and newer)

Last post by raYzerman « Thu May 21, 2020 11:54 pm
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by raYzerman » Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:09 pm

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The OBD Adapter Harnesses (FJR's 2016 and later only) I posted about some time ago, are now becoming available.

Product Description : The adapter...

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Note post #1 updated to reflect no longer for sale here but can be obtained elsewhere.

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Last post by raYzerman
Thu May 21, 2020 11:54 pm
battery access?

Last post by rbentnail « Wed May 20, 2020 9:58 am
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by Red » Tue May 19, 2020 6:45 pm

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Thought I had a link to almost anything relating to FJR tech, but links do die, now and then. Even a hard drive can die.

I need to replace the Gen2...

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The battery panel on a Gen2 is easy... two screws with your 4mm hex and one push pin on the inner panel... lift up slide back and out.

I just did...

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Last post by rbentnail
Wed May 20, 2020 9:58 am
Handle Bar Diameter

Last post by Steel_Gin « Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:56 pm
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by Steel_Gin » Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:22 pm

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On the left handlebar, between the windshield button and the clutch reservoir there is a small gap. I want to use that space to put a clamp to mount...

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I found what I was looking for and the answer was staring me in the face the whole time. One day I glanced over at my throttle lock/cruise control...

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Last post by Steel_Gin
Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:56 pm
Fuse or Relay?

Last post by FJRoss « Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:49 pm
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by ice_station_zebra » Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:21 pm

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Or something else? I was changing out the battery and saw this?

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Doing work around the battery area and pinching your SAE connector wire between two pieces of metal.

Hopefully, you short something out after the...

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Last post by FJRoss
Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:49 pm
Generation specific technical info

Last post by Bounce « Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:42 am
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by Allen_C » Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:37 pm

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Am I just daf, or do we not have technical details for each generation bike in here? Maybe it's buried? If someone can reply back indicating where to...

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Am I just daf, or do we not have technical details for each generation bike in here? Maybe it's buried? If someone can reply back indicating where to...

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Last post by Bounce
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:42 am
FJR Saddlebag Lid Repair

Last post by wheatonFJR « Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:02 pm
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by dcarver » Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:26 pm

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2020-01-07 FJR Saddlebag Lid Repair

So I broke the locking mechanism on KrZy8's saddlebag. There's a pin, held in place by a plastic boss that...

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The bags survived a 'rough n' ready' ride today!

Yer saying you rode em down yer driveway ?

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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:02 pm
BlueTooth HowTo - Sena20s, SM10, iPhone6, Zumo 590

Last post by LKLD « Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:58 pm
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by dcarver » Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:37 pm

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It's been rainy. No riding. So time in shop futzing with BT pairings...

Kinda long video at 11 minutes, but there are a lot of steps.

Hope it...

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So, no “Hey Siri”?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by LKLD
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:58 pm
FOBO T-Stem Fail - How to Install?

Last post by dcarver « Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:12 pm
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by dcarver » Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:04 am

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Months ago bought 4 FOBOS T-stems for both FJR's.

Today attempted install - epic fail.

Here's how FOBO says they install...

Problem is that the...

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Update - installed the FOBO successfully on the rear rim of the 2013 FJR. Hmmm.

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Last post by dcarver
Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:12 pm
Clutch master cylinder leaking?

Last post by raYzerman « Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:21 pm
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by dcarver » Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:52 pm

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2006 with almost 250k miles.

Clutch goes soft overnight. No visible leakage at slave or mc fittings or along hose.

Possible it's leaking back...

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On my project bike, after I re-primed the master cylinder (bled at the upper banjo), I had a heck of a time getting rid of a bubble... checked...

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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:21 pm
Anti-seize info

Last post by ionbeam « Wed Oct 16, 2019 3:30 pm
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by CraigRegs » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:42 am

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A few questions for the respected and great mechanical wizards of the board.

I understand the purpose of anti-seize: to prevent two dissimilar...

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Yes, do a little forum search for anti-seize and those threads will appear...

Like here .

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Last post by ionbeam
Wed Oct 16, 2019 3:30 pm
When to replace Rotors?

Last post by Auburn « Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:32 pm
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by 0face » Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:02 pm

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I’m posting this here so the information gets added to the library in addition to getting answers for myself.

So, what’s the spec for replacing...

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I’m posting this here so the information gets added to the library in addition to getting answers for myself.

So, what’s the spec for replacing...

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Last post by Auburn
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:32 pm
Right signal intermittent. No 4way flasher .

Last post by raYzerman « Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:36 am
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by fjrob » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:26 pm

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So my signal lights have given up. My left signal light is intermittent. My right signal light is nonexistent. The four-way flasher is non-existent....

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Check the other side, Rob... it's likely due after yer big trip. On my Gen2, the connectors to the front signals would get green corrosion and cause...

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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:36 am
Harbor Freight tire changer & balancer

Last post by bungie4 « Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:21 pm
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by John d » Mon May 28, 2018 9:01 am
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Okay, it's redneck engineering. Oiled wheels bearings on 2x4 stand clamped to changer. Works great.

BTW, this was the first tire I had that...

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I was gonna do the tire swap this weekend. Woke up to find both days temps close to 100f. Not having a garage, or even shade to work in, i went over...
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Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:21 pm

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