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
Tech 101: Why Fastener Torque Matters "Güdentight" isn't a torque rating
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:40 pm
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Something a lot of weekend wrench-spinners overlook is “torquing” their nuts and bolts. Torque values for fasteners are called out in every shop...
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My introduction to how tight was gleaned originally from using Mechano as a child, where you could make basically anything using nuts and bolts to...
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Last post by mcatrophy
Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:43 am
Corbin Smuggler & Yamaha aluminum rear carrier
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Madmudder »
Tue May 21, 2024 6:59 pm
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Has anyone mounted a Yamaha aluminum rear carrier & been able to install a Corbin Smuggler afterward?
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The Givi rack is completely different than the Yamaha accessory aluminum rack. What works for one won't work for the other.
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Last post by Madmudder
Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:18 pm
Final Drive Leak
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FJRoss »
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:17 pm
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Not the usual sort where it happens as a result of overfilling or failure of the seal at the input shaft...
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I usually only make it to step 2 which is where everything goes up in flames.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:08 am
Sensor Code -Check Engine Light
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bill lumberg »
Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:33 pm
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Anyone had a gen 3+ FJR pop the CEL, with a code indicating “Multi-axis acceleration sensor A ?
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My reader deciphers the code. No number,
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:35 pm
CODE 19
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Tuffy1982 »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:58 pm
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I’ve got a 2015 with 21k on it, I got a code 19 yesterday but it still started. Today I got a code 19 but it didn’t start. Other threads have said...
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The code 19 is for the sidestand switch, which was intermittent given your start vs. no start..... it's likely the contacts are all cleaned up now...
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Last post by Tuffy1982
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:58 am
Valve check hazards
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Gprider »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:09 pm
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I just did a valve check on my 2016 FJR. Everything went pretty well except for getting the valve cover back on. I had to unhook quite a few...
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Ok, took the bike to a different shop yesterday. I was expecting bad news, but they cleared the codes and the check engine light went off and has...
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Last post by Gprider
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:50 am
Gen 3 surging
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Festus »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:56 pm
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Spent the last 3 days riding with Viper Dad, ride report to follow one day soon.
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So, roughly 3 1/2 years, and you think you’ve got it figured out? Congratulations!! That’s awesome news for Jolene.
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Last post by Festus
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:59 am
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Last post by extrememarine
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:10 pm
Aux light trigger wire on 2016+ LED lights?
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Harald »
Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:07 am
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Picked up a nice set of 57FA LED aux lights from advmonster to mount on the forks of my 2020 ES. These tiny lights are very bright and have both...
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Just want to report back that this mod is still working great on my 2020 FJR. I put the relay module in a very small project box and sealed it up....
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Last post by Harald
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:45 pm
Diagnosing starting trouble, battery?
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Snowflake »
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:15 am
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A few weeks ago my 2014 was exhibiting classic weak battery symptoms: slow turn over and almost no turn over. When running the battery voltage was...
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Starter and throttle bodies installed
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:29 pm
Setting sag
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Tuffy1982 »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:35 pm
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I have a 2015 and I’m 6’1 175lbs. I’ve never on any of my bikes set the sag or rebound. I did change this one a while back to settings that...
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Good advice from ~G. While the shock is on the bench, you could pull the spring and check it out.??
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:21 am
Adding zerk grease fitings to Relay Arm
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Snowflake »
Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:25 pm
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Here's the finish product. Its reasonably easy to do if you have the tools and patience. There are a lot of steps so it takes some time to get done....
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I am still desperately hoping for one for an ES.
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Last post by CollingsBob
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:05 pm
No first or second gear
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Festus »
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:12 am
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Well, I suppose it's time for another chapter in the Viper Dad book of motorcycling.
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Just out of curiosity, did you experience the surging with his tank?
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Last post by Festus
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:49 am
Disassembling brake calipers?
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Festus »
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:14 pm
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I bought a cheap powder coating gun the other day and was thinking about doing my brake calipers. In all my years of working on cars, I've never...
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Looks like a great time to replace those too Jasen. It's about $75 in seals alone so might as well toss those on the list.
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:15 pm
Wrong Oil Filter??
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Steel_Gin »
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:40 pm
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I ordered a couple oil filters for my '12, ordered part #5GH-13440-70 and what arrived was 5GH-13440-71. The box doesn't list the FJR but ends the...
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Do you care? You shouldn't. The unfiltered oil has been clean at one point (new), and gone around enough times to have been pretty much fully...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:33 am
Coolant Leak
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RacinRay »
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:20 pm
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I haven't ridden my FJR in the last few weeks (I've been riding my Speed Triple) but it was running great when I last parked it. Today when I started...
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Now that we've jacked this thread....
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Last post by 0face
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:39 pm
Rear Reflector/LED
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senecahome »
Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:32 pm
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The 2013 I bought has a LED unit instead of the reflector on the bottom edge of the rear fender. I assume this is an aftermarket unit. Unfortunately...
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Yes, shoulda explained, no lenses only available, the 24 LED ones are basically all you can get in standard reflector size... all the same, all made...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:39 pm
DOT 4 brake fluid
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CollingsBob »
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:33 am
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I used part of a bottle of DOT 4 brake fluid last Thursday…and I need to flush the brakes again today - 1 week later. Is it ok to use the same bottle...
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If I end out with a larger bottle and have half left over, I just make sure it is sealed tight. Might use it a year later. No problem at all if the...
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Last post by FJRoss
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Gear indicator switch oil leak
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CollingsBob »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:35 pm
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I guess that a smear of Yamabond would be a good idea behind the gear indicator switch indicator…it might even stop the persistent drip of oil..
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When you buy a new gear indicator switch it doesn’t come with an “o” ring…good thing I didnt toss the old switch out..
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Last post by CollingsBob
Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:03 pm
Overheating Mystery Solving 2016 FJR
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raYzerman »
Fri Jun 16, 2023 8:45 pm
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I posted this on FJROwners also. I wasn't quite sure if this should be in the I Have a Complaint thread, or maybe later in the Good News thread. Well...
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Sheeesh! What's all the hub-bub about? I suppose Ray is an ok tech, but I could have diagnosed that problem without even disassembling anything. Just...
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Last post by SkooterG
Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:58 pm
2006 FJR how to R&R upper left fairing panel
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thezonster »
Tue May 16, 2023 2:49 pm
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The piece that wraps around the left side of the headlight, the storage compartment, and connects to the top of the lower left fairing panel.
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Well...long story short...it was a royal PIA. The 2 front most screws were the biggest problem. I did get it done, but it took most of a day to do....
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Last post by dcarver
Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:42 am
low rear brake pedal
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bungie4 »
Thu May 04, 2023 4:18 pm
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Ever since my bike was new, its had a soft, low rear brake pedal. I just got the bike out and gave it a test drive and it seems worse, keep in mind i...
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I exercised the ABS on my bike heading home. It works.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon May 08, 2023 9:51 pm
Regulator Rectifier Connector Replacement
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dcarver »
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:27 pm
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Note - kind of doubt many will ever replace the RR output connector, but just in case, here's what I learned.
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Happy with results. 200 miles later, coolish days, max 14.5 low 14.1, with 14.1 occurring when 4 LEDS on low beam, heated jacket on high.
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Last post by dcarver
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:35 pm
ES Suspension Questions.
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Powerman »
Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:22 pm
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Been thinking about getting a new FJR, seems like they are all ES.
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Like others said get the A model and swap the suspension, or if you get the ES leave it along and live with it.
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Last post by Road Runner
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:39 pm
Slight stumble (throttle)
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Canadian FJR »
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:53 pm
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My 2003 has a slight stumble/hesitation around 1500-2000 RPM when in first gear feathering the clutch from a stop.
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Fresh set of plugs NGK CR8Es and and a slight bump with the idle and the works seems to be good again.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:21 pm
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