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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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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Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
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Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:57 pm
Value of changing fork oil/rebuilding forks. 2015. 17k miles
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BruinFJRguy »
Tue May 08, 2018 11:06 pm
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Hey all. I've poked around and have found varying results, not entirely on point, so I'll post this.
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I change my fork oil annually to prevent dirty oil from abrading the fork bushings.
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Last post by BruinFJRguy
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:14 am
Anti Seize Compound
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bill lumberg »
Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:53 am
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Never having been a U-Boat commander, I had never seen bolts as jacked up as the ones I pulled out of my 2014 FJR. These were non-Yamaha bolts for...
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Yes.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Mar 30, 2019 1:51 pm
Front wheel abs sensor
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CollingsBob »
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:59 pm
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The abs sensor mount for the rear wheel is held in position by engaging a tab on the swing arm..what stops the abs sensor mount on the front wheel...
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Dammit - so close, and yet so far...
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Last post by ionbeam
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:27 am
Centerstand & relay arm maintenance ..
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CollingsBob »
Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:28 pm
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As soon as it’s warm enough in the garage to work on the bike I’m going to tackle the centerstand and relay arm lube job..
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And some will remember this gem, the Best Tire Balancer EVAR! Love mine.
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Last post by Snowflake
Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:03 pm
K&P Engineering Stainless Mesh Oil Filter
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:16 am
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Has anyone had any experience using the on their FJR?
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Using one since I bought my 05 Cobalt Cooker. I have a gallon bucket of parts cleaner in the garage. Drop it in when I start the oil change process....
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Last post by DesertFJr
Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:06 pm
Grease fittings
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CollingsBob »
Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:40 pm
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Has anyone ever considered adding grease fittings to the center stand and/or shock linkage?
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Hi Bob, yes of course. send me an email: unclerusty1@gmail.com
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Last post by CollingsBob
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:43 pm
Tech day interest in NV?
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czimmer »
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:41 pm
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I am considering organizing a tech day with a base in Pahrump, NV. We are close to Lost Wages, Hoover Dam, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon for...
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Well, we almost have a quorum! I'll work on calendar dates next.
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Last post by czimmer
Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:12 pm
16k miles maintenance...
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CollingsBob »
Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:15 pm
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My ‘17 ES has approx. 20,000km on it..the 16,000mile/25,000km is coming soon. Should I adhere strictly to the schedule, or can it be “bent” by a few...
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Well, because I don’t want it to break down while it’s dragging my wrinkled ass around the country side..
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:47 pm
FJR Starter Relay Autopsy
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raYzerman »
Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:32 pm
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Project bike's starter relay died so an autopsy was in order. It wasn't clicking so pretty much know the electromagnetic coil was dead from some...
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It was 1972. My Uncle Johnny came over to the house to show off his new MG Midget. Red in color. Convertible. I distinctly remember it having 3...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:06 pm
Speed Bleeder Question
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Hppants »
Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:49 am
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I've got the part numbers for the speed bleeders. My question is for the rear brakes , do I need one of that part number or two (one for the linked...
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I bought the long thread bleeder - it does stick out a bit, but I can't think of a reason to be concerned, so it stays where it's at.
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Last post by Hppants
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:32 pm
Sight glass weep?
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czimmer »
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:22 pm
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Anyone had an issue with the oil sight glass developing a weep? I am still learning my NOS 2015 (less than 1000 miles at this point) but I noticed...
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...Make sure the filler cap is tight and clean all the way down.
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Last post by griff
Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:22 am
FJR Engine Forensic Analysis
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raYzerman »
Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:12 am
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Posted this in the tech section, because it is technical testicle after all, and I'll try to keep it fun so you aren't bored (a pun you'll get later...
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America.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:51 pm
ABS Flush Time
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Hppants »
Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:47 pm
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Josh made me a jumper for flushing my ABS block. New Speedbleeders OTW so I figure I'll kill 2 birds with 1 stone. I've flushed my brakes and clutch...
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Gotcha.
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:41 pm
Throttle Abruptness
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bill lumberg »
Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:20 am
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2018 FJR. From off throttle to on throttle, there is an abrupt jerk, like rolling on goes from 0%-5%. Tour or Sport mapping. Not really noticeable...
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Bill - This detail:
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Last post by extrememarine
Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:24 pm
2018 Tail light Harness
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bill lumberg »
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
This thread is sort of a placeholder for anyone looking for a solution to the problem I encountered. As noted elsewhere, I pulled my admore light bar...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Fri Dec 14, 2018 5:18 pm
Leave the linked rear brake pads alone?
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Hppants »
Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:53 am
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I use the front brake for about 90% of my stopping. The front brake pads on both calipers are near their service life. However, the pads on the right...
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Rayzerman - Thanks for the reminder of your previous Pin post. I even commented on it back then, but completely forgot when I needed that info....
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Last post by Harald
Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:12 pm
Heli Install on an ES
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bill lumberg »
Mon Dec 03, 2018 7:34 am
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With assistance, I installed a helibridge on my 2014 A very soon after purchasing the bike. The ES has more going on, and what looks like an extra...
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I put one on my 14ES and don't recall have any major issues. LMK if you need a hand!
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Last post by jwilly
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:48 am
Tire Changing: DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus
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ionbeam »
Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:18 am
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Perhaps we should start another thread - DIY tire machines, gadgets, and apparatus - show us what you have, what you did, and what you know.
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Where do you live, I'd like to see how those Roadsmart 3s go on.
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Last post by Harald
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:40 pm
Flashing Cruise Light
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kieefjr »
Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:22 pm
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2013 model.
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This started happening on my bike yesterday too. Like kieefjr mine is also intermittent. I chalked it up to having nearly the entire front harness...
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Nov 25, 2018 11:58 pm
Oil Change: Down & Dirty DIY
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0face »
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:22 pm
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Here’s a down and dirty Oil Change. I kept forgetting to take pictures. I purposely left the type of oil I used out of it so you knuckleheads...
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-13C.... burrrr..... I don't think grip heaters are gonna help you there, Bob....
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Last post by Hppants
Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:43 am
Steering Stem Socket
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gixxerjasen »
Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:02 pm
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So, I did a search, here, there, and the other place. Seems this comes up every so often of someone needing to fiddle with the steering head and...
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I believe mine is a JustRoy socket... paid 20 something for it at the time, which was a steal.......
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:49 pm
Weird Final Drive Bolt Anomaly
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bill lumberg »
Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:09 pm
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Changing oil and final drive fluid today. No one has changed either but me, always torqued to proper specs. Today, when I removed the FD drain bolt,...
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Wheaton, regardless of where your damned tongue was I have no problem admitting it when you are right and I am wrong.
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Last post by Redfish
Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:09 pm
Saving KrZy8 - Heavy Maintenance
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dcarver »
Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:15 pm
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Sorry for redirect but can't figure out how to cut and paste from Drupal to this board.
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To loosen CCT, first turn engine to TDC #1, verify cam timing marks (arrows) on outboard side of cam sprockets (see pic in FSM). This is your...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:30 am
Highway pegs for Trex engine guards
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griff »
Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:28 am
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Thinking about putting some highway pegs on the Trex engine guards on my 14ES. Really couldn't find any good info while searching, so I am asking the...
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Twismfamily, I have the set off of my KLR for sale. I had stainless steel replacements made for the broken aluminum piece. Mounts and Pegs $50
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Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:50 pm
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