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.
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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?
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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
Ignition Problem - Stranded in MT
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tschutter »
Sun Aug 17, 2025 11:35 pm
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Hey friends, see if you can help me out? I'm stuck (with my 2 brothers) in Dupuyer MT with a bad ignition. We diagnosed it earlier this afternoon by...
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I’m the last person you would want to help with electrical issues
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Aug 21, 2025 1:45 pm
Testing AudioVox CCS-100 on center stand
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dcarver »
Sat Aug 16, 2025 5:33 pm
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Is it possible to engage a CCS-100 while on CS, engine running, bike in gear??
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Looked at Rostra, doesn't seem they have MC CC...
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Last post by Dan Cooper
Tue Aug 19, 2025 3:42 pm
Suspension question
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Routerunner 3 »
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:56 am
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Thus could be a stupid question , but on the damping setting, would the hard -1 setting be stiffer than a standard +3. I'm assuming it would because...
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Very good diagram, looks like a standard +3 is equivalent to a hard -2 with each preload setting
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Last post by Routerunner 3
Mon Aug 18, 2025 12:17 pm
Running just a little rough
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Hppants »
Fri Aug 08, 2025 8:52 am
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My FJR has been running a bit rough since we got to Quebec.
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I'd order up some spark plugs and give them a quick swap on a rainy day. No sense riding a couple of months with a sick motorcycle if it's easily...
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Last post by Cav47
Sun Aug 10, 2025 10:04 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 have the Vacuumate also. Paid the same used. Score!! Works awesome.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Aug 03, 2025 8:08 pm
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:33 pm
fuel injectors Gen2
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Powerman »
Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:51 pm
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Cleaning the fuel injectors. Reading about a 0-ring screen kit? Don't see any screens on the videos?
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Mike
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Last post by Road Runner
Mon May 12, 2025 7:03 am
Gas Cap Fun
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Powerman »
Sat May 03, 2025 4:51 pm
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Finally got caught up to do some maintenance. Went to clean the tank out and the key won't come out of the tank. Took apart the cap and extracted the...
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I narrowed the head of a key with a grinder, glued a replacement radio knob onto the stub, and left the key in the lock of my Wing. Looked factory,...
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Last post by Bounce
Mon May 05, 2025 7:42 am
06 Traxxtion Dynamics AK-20 fork oil?
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Powerman »
Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:03 pm
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Brand/Weight ?
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So a medium 7W.... no need to get too complicated if you can't find Maxima...... get something close in Centistoke values.
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Apr 24, 2025 8:35 am
tire wear: 1mm = in miles
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Boston »
Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:23 am
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The front tire (new had 7mm) has about 2mm of thread left. I want to go on a ride that is 2000 mi r/t. If the tire get about 1000 miles per mm then...
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Wow. You beat me. Lowest I've gone on a tire is 1800 miles on a Pirelli Angel GT.
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Last post by Toter
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:54 pm
PAIR / AIS Block Off Plugs or Plates - All Gens.
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raYzerman »
Sat Mar 29, 2025 11:44 am
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For those wanting to remove their PAIR/AIS system, and not install block-off plates, here is an interesting alternative, cheap and EZ. Just a side...
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Well, that is an interesting fix. But now I have to go take a shower after trudging through that forum. :(
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Last post by Toter
Sat Mar 29, 2025 12:02 pm
I Broke A Connector
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fontanaman »
Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:56 pm
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The last time I checked the valves on the 17ES, I broke the a cable side connector that plugs into the thermostat sensor, part number 5YP-85790-00-00...
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Once you look into the end of a Sumitomo connector, you'll see how the pins release... normally they use all the same terminals, so it's a matter of...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:08 pm
Fork Seals (Again)
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RacinRay »
Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:16 pm
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I have approximately 80K miles on my '16 and have twice replaced the fork seals. Now, the right side seal is weeping again. If memory serves, this...
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Ah yes, an ES. Well you do need a spring compressor, etc. to get those apart and back together if you do DIY.... note, all USD forks usually have...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Mar 22, 2025 1:01 pm
2015 ES Shock removal
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CraigRegs »
Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:57 am
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When last we saw Craig, he was riding a spongy rear shock from Iowa to The Last Hurrah in Oregon and back, then to Ohio and on to Alabama for SFO,...
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For future reference, here is a very helpful how-to on ES shock removal without removing fender/airbox, nor the swingarm.
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Last post by SkooterG
Fri Mar 21, 2025 4:44 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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Got the broken valve back with machining to remove the broken part flush, then drilled and tapped 1/2-20 to accept the new steel insert. Insert...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:08 pm
How NOT to Gixxerjasen your FJR forks
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raYzerman »
Sat Feb 22, 2025 10:26 am
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First the young fella deserves kudos for having the guts to tell us about it. Since then, a few others have managed the same feat, with various...
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I'm just here because I like the name of this thread.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sat Feb 22, 2025 10:08 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
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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Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:45 am
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