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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.
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 heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 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?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Italian State Police
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John d »
Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:21 pm
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It's Italian tax revenue, Wheatie. Chill.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:02 pm
2017 ES Suspension Disapointment
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fontanaman »
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:47 pm
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In the other sandbox on October 16th I said, “If I was in the market I'd go with an non-ES model and swap out my suspension.”
Fast forward to...
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I thought it was obvious...... need the proper spring.
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:46 am
New Tires
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2ducs »
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:42 pm
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Hi riders. I'm getting tired of spooning on new tire and contemplating giving the dealer the business this time. Looking to try PR4 GT or 5 GT.
Could...
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My CH-200 came with two shoes for the bead breaker. One as shown in raYzerman's picture. Another with a black nylon or delrin foot for scratch...
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Last post by N4HHE
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:58 am
Need to buy a Touratech aluminum rack
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mkuszek »
Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:51 pm
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I found one. Delete post
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I had one for the 2610 format sized units that I just sold. Went into a threaded stem head nut. Well, not just sold, more like recently. Well, not...
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Last post by Bounce
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:16 am
Pillion Heated gear plug - mounting ideas
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extrememarine »
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:10 pm
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Motorcycle related content - move along, nothing to see here...
I'm looking for ideas on a mounting location for a plug for a passenger's heated...
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Wired to the Fuzeblock under my seat...
I like that idea. It may show up in What did you do to... thread soon.
Right now the flying lead for the...
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Last post by ionbeam
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:21 am
Routine maintenance and oddities.
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Intech »
Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:03 pm
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I mounted a set of RS III's the day before yesterday. Went out for 200 miles of scrub in preparing for a trip to West Virginia tomorrow through...
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Quite frankly, this is as much reason why I choose the FJR. The damm thing is just bulletproof. Throw a leg over, hit the button, and ride. And for...
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Last post by Hppants
Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:09 am
How to Clear Gen 4 Fault Code
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fontanaman »
Wed May 20, 2020 9:28 pm
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I did a valve check, replaced the engine coolant and spark plugs on my Gen 4 '17. I also removed the air induction system because that's what most of...
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Went to the dealer today. They removed the check engine light for the princely sum of $0.00, as in free. As expected the light stayed off too so...
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Last post by fontanaman
Tue May 26, 2020 3:44 pm
Yuasa battery?
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Red »
Mon May 11, 2020 1:58 pm
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Anybody have a source for an OEM grade Yuasa battery for my FJR? Mine is slowly dying, even with a Battery Tender in play.
Price counts, sure, but I...
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The worst thing you can do is overcharge a battery - some people use a trickle charger as opposed to a temperature compensated battery tender. (Or...
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu May 21, 2020 12:46 pm
TCS - Traction Control System
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Canadian FJR »
Mon May 18, 2020 6:46 am
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It works - and works well.
3 degrees Celsius and coming a across a wooden bridge mid turn. On the gas and engine cuts slightly and the big orange...
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“ I saw the front end of an FJR come up pretty high on a group ride!”
🤔
I had been known to have that problem on the 04, but never with the Gen...
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Last post by Cav47
Tue May 19, 2020 10:32 pm
Wheel Stands
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danh600 »
Fri May 08, 2020 9:49 pm
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Those wheel Stands they use on dirt bike and sport bikes. Will they work on an FJR?
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Rears no, you need swingarm spools and FJR has no place to install them... unless you drilled and tapped your swingarm. But hey, you have a...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri May 08, 2020 11:48 pm
Touring wind shield likes
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griff »
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:08 pm
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Currently I have a Cee Bailey basically stock windshield on my 14. Thinking about a larger touring windshield for the winter. I see folks have the...
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When I bought my 2010, it came with the stock screen plus a Cee Bailey shorty. I'm about to pull the trigger on a California Scientific. This guy has...
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Last post by wwmiv
Fri May 01, 2020 12:02 pm
3D-Printing files
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Red »
Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:24 pm
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This post is to propose starting a list of files (maybe in the Tech Library here?) for the 3D printing of various small parts for the FJR, which may...
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...One shot may be all you need...Now it's time to see if my switchblade print has finished.
Up close and personal is so nice. It's the way it was...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:45 pm
Any report on the Road 5 GTs yet?
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Hppants »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:22 pm
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Time for some new shoes. Who's got the Road 5 GTs, and what's your report? Interested in knowing:
1. Wet road grip
2. Longevity - how are they...
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Your decoder ring is in the mail.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:29 pm
BeemerBro buys an FJR
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Intech »
Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:24 pm
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Well, talk about keeping it in the family. My younger brother has now bought my original FJR from my older brother. This should be interesting...
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Well, talk about keeping it in the family. My younger brother has now bought my original FJR from my older brother. This should be interesting......
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:33 am
Need a new controller for Aux lights
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Cav47 »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:53 am
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The device that Timmy made me was great, but I have been having a weird issue with the lighting. It was causing some feedback into the system and...
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...the “adjustable” waveform is created by a variable capacitor and a tank circuit; all likely housed in the thimble-sized package with rotating...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:10 am
Front end vibration. Forks wiggling at high speeds.
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BruinFJRguy »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:56 pm
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He all. Employing the collective wisdom.
My bars and front forks are vibey at high speeds, like around 90-100+ mph. (On the track. 8-) )
My wheels...
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The .95's are good for your weight, you're using a little heavier fork oil, the 4 clicks of compression seems (to me) a little excessive... is it not...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:05 pm
Not Today
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Blueridgerider »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:57 pm
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Winter has been nice to us in the southeast so far this year but not today. Well the recent flooding an tornadoes here have not been so great but the...
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I should have been a weatherman ! 10% turns into a downpour.
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Last post by Powerman
Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:00 pm
Who's the high mileage champion.
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bungie4 »
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:02 pm
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Whose the high mileage champion on this forum?
Rules.
Shut up. Were not asking about your mileage on 12 different bikes. Were not asking how many...
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Griff and I would love to see your 18. If yer ever in Greenville,SC I will pay for your breakfast at STAX. I don't ride high mileage, but I enjoy...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:47 pm
:..Aux Plug not working..:
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hANNAbONE »
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:19 am
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Glovebox plug on my 2014 A isn't working.
I've checked and changed the fuse 3A
Still no go.
The group have any ideas??
TIA
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That wire will handle 5A, so you can put a 5A fuse in it if you want... use voltmeter.... check any USB or device you have plugged into it. Should be...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:00 pm
Storage Space
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ice_station_zebra »
Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:44 pm
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Stripped all the tailpiece plastic off today and was surprised to see how much storage space there was under the rear seat, especially towards the...
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I just pulled the passenger seat in preparation for a ride. The mouse house is back and made from insulation again. I also found:
a bag of Rok...
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Last post by ionbeam
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:53 pm
Electrical Codes
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ice_station_zebra »
Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:51 am
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Question: I cant seem to find the definitions for the color code abbreviations yamaha uses in the wiring diagrams for my 2008 FJR. I have the shop...
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Here's your lifeline..... Red Green is one of my favourite guys!!
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:04 pm
Gen 3 FZ1 mirror install
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natehawk750 »
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:17 am
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When installing the fz1 mirrors on my 2015 the mirror bolts seem to be too short... has anyone else ran into this issue?
Mirrors came off a 2004 fz1...
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If you order FZ1 OEM, they need to be from a 2003-2005. As a much less cost alternative, you can order the EMGO's for the same year, direct...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Jan 05, 2020 7:12 pm
Christmas and Boxing Day Riding
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bill lumberg »
Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:24 pm
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Hope your holidays are as good as mine. Mine are pretty great. Most likely riding some tomorrow, maybe skyway. Late morning to afternoon thing....
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Wheatie would probably get one more ride out of that one. JSNS.....
Funny. I was thinking the same thing.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:15 pm
Two screws holding the saddle bag lock.
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danh600 »
Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:53 pm
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There are two screws holding the lock cylinder on the saddle bag.
One is lost and the other is loose. They have a weird head on them. I don't have...
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Back in 2007 when my bike was new I applied blue locktight to these screws. 10 yrs later I found one loose. Right now, go to the calendar in your...
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Last post by rbentnail
Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:18 pm
2020 FJR1300
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John d »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:33 pm
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Black, maybe it's dark gray
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Well, the USA 2020 FJR is the same as the 2019 FJR which is the same as the 2018 FJR... only difference is that the '20 is wearing the '15 color(?)....
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Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:39 pm
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