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
Another recall...
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Hack »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:26 pm
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In my mailbox today...
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Dealer called, letting me know my reflash needs to be scheduled. Curious if they really know why my bike needs to have this done.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:42 pm
ES Shock Removal Help
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CraigRegs »
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:22 am
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I'm trying to get my shock removed to send off to EPM Performance ( p=163752&hilit=ES+shock#p163752 ) and have reached a hurdle. I'm having trouble...
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Positive. The shock is out. Congratulations!
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:18 am
Gen 3 Front Cowl removal?
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mcatrophy »
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:30 pm
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Posted this elsewhere, but I know some don’t visit there, so I am trying here as well.
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It's a fun job to say the least....... glad to see you got the puzzle pieces together.
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Last post by raYzerman
Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:07 pm
Contact Cleaner on Run/Stop Switch?
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Hppants »
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:25 pm
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On my most recent trip, once, when I hit the run switch, nothing. If I toggle the switch back and forth, it started. It did this early this year one...
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FWIW...
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Last post by Hppants
Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:17 am
Baldwin oil filter
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CollingsBob »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:59 pm
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I bought a case of Amsoil 10w40 full synthetic oil today…and was sold a Baldwin B1400 oil filter as well…has anyone here ever hear of this brand?
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I thought the threat was going to be a joke about something on silencers making shooting co-workers less disruptive to the other co-workers.
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Last post by Bounce
Fri Sep 23, 2022 10:02 am
Broken Latch
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Canadian FJR »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:01 pm
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I broke the tab on the fairing door cover. Looks like I may need to replace the whole storage compartment. Has anyone been able to replace just the...
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Thanks Gents. Applied 2 part epoxy last evening. See if it holds today.
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:23 am
Rear brake caliper bolts are TIGHT
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Steel_Gin »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:15 pm
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Need to put new brake pads on the rear, looked easier than the front so I did the front first......not so fast!! The maintenance/shop manual shows I...
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Piston seals... my CBX front is kicking my ass. Bought new pistons, seals.. and the piston is still 'tight' preventing full piston retraction...
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:52 pm
Front Brake Pads...
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FJRoss »
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:05 am
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With the recent discussion on replacing front rotors, I was wondering what people were doing with brake pads and whether this was a contributing...
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I get the synthetic caliper grease in the little foil packs at the auto pats store.
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Last post by rbentnail
Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:57 pm
Airbox breather broke
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CraigRegs »
Mon Aug 01, 2022 1:39 pm
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Removing the airbox and I forgot to disconnect the breather hose shown in the photo. As a result, I snapped the nipple (!) off. It’s stuck in the...
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Agreed, that's a good option... drill hole, heat it up, thread it in, dab of RTV on the threads inside....
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:08 am
Exhaust Gasket Install
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HotRodZilla »
Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:09 pm
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Ok everyone, I need some ideas or help, or suggestions or what worked for you if you've had to replace one of these.
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I have Leo Vince cans also. I keep saying, WTF are they talking about?
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Last post by Powerman
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:19 pm
FJR mirror extensions - 3D printing.
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Red »
Sun Jul 17, 2022 1:28 pm
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Riders,
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Saving a click, here's a link to the actual file.
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Last post by DesignFlaw06
Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:03 pm
Bent rim - can it be straightened?
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senecahome »
Fri Jul 01, 2022 4:28 pm
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A bad pothole - slight ding on the edge of the rim (bead is still seated fine). Bike rides and tracks fine.
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These folks do a great job...DAMHIK
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:54 am
New Gen 3 Shock for a Gen 2 AE
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FJRPittsburgh »
Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:34 pm
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I recently purchased a Gen 3 rear shock and installed it on my 2008 Gen 2 AE this morning. I was thinking of upgrading to a Penske or Olins, but my...
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You can control bouncing to a good degree, but it's a compromise when the spring rate isn't correct for you. Where have you got the rebound damping...
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:52 pm
Gen 1 error code 21 troubleshooting
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PJ4863 »
Sun Jun 19, 2022 10:26 am
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Ug.. when it rains it pours. I finished re-wiring my rostra cruise control switch, went to go start the bike to trouble shoot any issues.. and error...
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Glad you found it... if that was a Gen2 or 3, bike won't start with the coolant sensor connector not connected.
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:59 am
FJR Valve Adjustment
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fontanaman »
Sun Jun 05, 2022 4:07 pm
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Let's do something different. Rather than ask for help post mistake how about asking for help or tips as I go forward with adjusting the intake...
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Valve adjustment successfully complete. All that remains is to wash it and take it for a shakedown ride. Wahoo!
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Last post by fontanaman
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:05 pm
*FIXED* fuel filler lock stuck/frozen
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wpbfjr »
Tue May 10, 2022 6:29 pm
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hi,
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Awesome! One I hadn't heard of.
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Last post by Panman
Tue May 10, 2022 9:07 pm
Rear fender flap - just curious
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senecahome »
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:38 pm
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Does anyone know why Yamaha did not include the Flap on the front part of the rear fender in years 2013, 2014, 2015, It was included on Gen II and...
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Made my own from black trash can remnants from Tenere accessories. :shock:
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:22 pm
Side Stand Removal
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Canadian FJR »
Tue Mar 08, 2022 2:51 pm
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QUESTION: I tried to remove the side stand from my '03 to clean/paint it and I can't remove it. I removed the spring and the bolt but no go. It looks...
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When in doubt, disconnect battery ground cable.
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:32 am
Driveshaft Vent Cap
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Canadian FJR »
Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:46 pm
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Can this vent cap be removed (and reinstalled) without damaging anything.
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Potty mouth 😂
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Last post by Canadian FJR
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:31 pm
AE Shift Error Codes 22 & 26
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yamafitter »
Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:59 pm
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I had my 2006 Antique FJR apart to service the rear suspension and had the swingarm out and a bunch of other stuff. After reassembly I had two error...
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IF you go there, with the diagnostic connector to make software adjustments, might want to have a read..... error in FSM.
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Last post by mcatrophy
Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:53 am
Rear aftermarket shock overhaul on a 2006 AE
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yamafitter »
Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:40 pm
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Many years ago I replaced the rear shock on my FJR AE with a Wilbers with remote reservoir and hydraulic preload adjuster. I had it serviced once by...
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Many years ago I replaced the rear shock on my FJR AE with a Wilbers with remote reservoir and hydraulic preload adjuster. I had it serviced once by...
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Last post by Road Runner
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:53 am
Rotor Bolt Removal?
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dcarver »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:47 pm
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Sigh. KrZy8 needs new-to-me rotors installed.
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“ heat the bolt and surrounding area with propane torch, get it nice and warm to loosen the loctite..
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Last post by dcarver
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:04 pm
Throttle Position Sensor Autopsy Gen3
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raYzerman »
Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:33 pm
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I posted this up on FJROwners as I had promised a member there, Slim Pickins (not THAT Slim Pickens) I would autopsy his TPS. He had replaced it on...
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Hey my walker had flame decals curtesy of Tyler.
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Last post by 0face
Thu Dec 16, 2021 6:29 pm
Bushtec Trailer Wheel Bearing Upgrade
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1911 »
Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:25 am
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I mentioned a couple near catastrophic wheel bearing failures on our Bushtec trailer in two different ride reports. Discussion about those bearings...
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12mm wide is a 6203? A $6 bearing rated for 2250 pounds dynamic loads, 4 bearings per trailer. $6 each.
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Last post by N4HHE
Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:18 pm
Brake rebuild
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Canadian FJR »
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:19 pm
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I would have thought that you could pop the pistons out. First time I saw the blue cap removed.
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Not replacing anything, just cleaned pistons and fresh fluid. I do this every winter.
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Last post by FJRoss
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:34 pm
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