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
Wised up eventually
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YummYam »
Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:54 pm
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This is a ‘thanks guys‘ as much as anything new.
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Sweet! It's so much better when you get to enjoy your own work, isn't it?
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Last post by rbentnail
Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:31 pm
Muffler Repacking
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bill lumberg »
Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:50 am
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:bustinlove:
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When your muffler needs repacking, the best of the best earplugs won’t attenuate the sound. DAMHIK. :)
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Last post by bill lumberg
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:20 am
Grrrrrr! ....snapped right off
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ice_station_zebra »
Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:40 am
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Is there an easy fix for this, short of buying a brand new piece!?
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As the post has disappeared this maybe a bit late. Anyway I did the same on my 09. I reattached the post using JB Weld and now I lube the grommet...
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Last post by fontanaman
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:33 pm
White Soap Based Lithium Grease
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ice_station_zebra »
Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:48 am
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I see a lot of requirements for White Soap Based Lithium Grease throughout the FJR maintenance and service schedules. Is there a...
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Grease is good. No grease is bad.
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Last post by FJRoss
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:11 pm
Crush washers
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ice_station_zebra »
Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:53 am
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I just finished changing the final gear oil and I notice in my owners manual that there's no mention of using crush washers for the drain bolt or the...
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I use torque wrenches to make sure I don't overtorque something.
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Last post by Bugnatr
Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:33 am
Caliper bolts = just a question
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senecahome »
Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:05 pm
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Replacing the front caliper on my 2009 and one bolt broke. Someone (maybe me ;) ) overtorqued the bolt. Local shop didn't have the OEM bolt in stock...
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Wasn't that an ABS malfunction?
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Last post by extrememarine
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:38 pm
LED Upgrade
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ice_station_zebra »
Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:04 am
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Now that I've got my bike mostly apart I was thinking maybe I should upgrade the headlights to LED. What I have learned from the forum and seen...
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What Jim says... I believe all of them separate from the mounting plate, install the plate, install rubber boot and then the bulb.
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Last post by ice_station_zebra
Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:06 am
Intredasting Part Failure
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bill lumberg »
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:59 pm
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The screw covers for the windshield both failed. Not a critical part, but a not a cheap pair of parts to replace either ($120 for the pair).
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Ok, I GOTTA ask...just what, in sweet jesus, is an “Intredasting Part”?
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:23 pm
Voltage on Shtartup
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bill lumberg »
Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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I bought a nifty voltmeter that plugs into the glove box a while back. Being lazy, today I left the glove box open, and noticed the meter flash red...
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There's a voltmeter on my radar detector. The FJR's stator is strong. Even with high beams, heated grips on WFO, and the heated jacket liner, I still...
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Feb 04, 2020 9:07 am
N line dash clearance on Gen III with v Strom guards
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griff »
Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:49 am
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Looked for this issue with V Strom hand guards, but couldn't find an answer. I am thinking about putting on the N line dash, but am concerned about...
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Thanks Geek. I ordered the dash, so we'll see what kind of modifications it need. Maybe bring it to a Tech Day and let the collective modify it. NOT...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:10 pm
PDM60 question
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Dshane »
Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:01 pm
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Hello All,
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I took Bill's method a bit further, stripped 4 off, twisted it a bit and used a zip tie to hold it. That let me steer the bike with my feet so I had...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:42 pm
Help with 2003 forks
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HotRodZilla »
Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:14 pm
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So, my brother-in-law, Mike, has a 2003 FJR that he bought used. It has had fork seal issues since not long after he bought it. He took them to a...
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Pitting or chrome missing... depends on how big I suppose, ScotchBrite them first, but if you can feel them sticking up (enough to cut a seal), then...
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:33 pm
Just a couple things I’d sure like to know
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1911 »
Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:41 am
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If you have a Gen2, such as my 2007, that DOESN’T run very poorly at minimal throttle openings, what does these measurements look like?
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Hey Duane, You can use my 07 as a guinea pig anytime you want. I don't know how to answer all those questions you ask, but I will bring it over to...
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Last post by philharmonic
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:44 pm
KrZy8 Clutch MC
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dcarver »
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:40 pm
KrZy8 Clutch MC
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Last post by dcarver
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:40 pm
Stupid Aux Fuel Question
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bill lumberg »
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:27 am
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Short of MSR fuel bottles, what is the best way to carry extra fuel without giving up the rear seat and topcase? I use a topcase all the time. But as...
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I looked closely at the giant loop fuel bladders.
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Last post by NTXFJR
Mon Nov 25, 2019 2:55 pm
SOLVED: Helibars throttle binding
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dem »
Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:39 pm
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Alright, I'm baffled.. my 2014 came with the HeliBar riser plate installed by the PO, it seems to be installed correctly (throttle cables routed...
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Fool. There are cameras in that place.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Nov 19, 2019 5:11 am
Strange tire wear
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Toter »
Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:21 pm
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I have a 15 ES. I purchased it used with Dunlop Roadsmart 3's with according to the previous owner about 2,000 miles. The bike is completely stock...
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Looks like the last set of Dunlops for me at this point.
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:53 pm
Broken Givi Mount
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RacinRay »
Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:52 pm
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I noticed my top case moving around a bit so I took it apart and found one of the tabs completely broken in half. Glad I didn't lose the case!
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My local welder fixed it up good. He ran a bead down the entire length of the tab and welded the break on both sides and ground it flat. He also...
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Last post by RacinRay
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:37 pm
Touch Up Paint
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Toter »
Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:47 pm
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Does Yamaha sell touch up paint? Or can I get a good match via an auto parts store? 2015 Gray color.
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What size roller do I use?
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:23 am
handle bar risers, which one
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montaseri »
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 pm
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Hi,
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While the Helibar requires an extension, the connections are quite secure as any of the banjo fittings and bleeders. It doesn't look the prettiest,...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:47 am
Need to order rear wheel.
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Prestone »
Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:15 am
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Need new rear wheel and need help figuring out what can't be transferd over from the old wheel. I assume all the bearings, but what else. Thanks in...
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I usually keep my eyes peeled for FJR parts from various sources..... if I find one you'll be the first to know.
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:02 pm
Tips for Changine Fork Seals/Bushings, Gen 3, A-Model
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Hppants »
Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:51 pm
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Just went through this project, thought I'd throw out a few tips that were not apparent in the Service Manual. This is not a hard job, and you don't...
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Well, that's how it should be done... and can be as a one-man show on a Gen3 that has enough spring pressure to keep the cartridge from spinning...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm
2018 - How to check TPS
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:47 pm
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I was able to check and replace the Throttle Position Sensor on my old 2003.
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Listen to ionbeam....
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Last post by dcumpian
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:53 am
Looking for a used relay arm
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Hppants »
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:05 pm
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Some may know that I’ve had some slack in y rear suspension for a while now. Brought the bike to a friends shop this morning and we put it on the...
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PM sent
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Last post by Snowflake
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:45 am
Front ABS Random activation.
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0face »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:57 pm
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I put new pads on before I left on this trip. All good for over a thousand miles.
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We will call the OFace recall!!
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Last post by Intech
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:41 am
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