So THAT is what a FJR is supposed to be like.

TomInPA · Dec 4, 2011

I finally got the bike out to check out the results of the service I did on it this weekend. Didn't really expect to notice much difference, but wow, The clattering noise is gone during cold deceleration and the motor sounds much better all through the power band, but especially during decelerations. Seems to pull just a bit better, but mostly extra noises I had accepted as part of this bike are quieted. :lol:

At 27K miles, completed CCT replacement, Wynpro Air Induction plates, valve check, plugs, coolant the "unofficial" TBS sync, final drive oil clutch and brake fluid flush and did the chromeit heat fixes. I had never done valve checks before, and the help on the forum was what made it possible to DIY.

December 1 was the one-year anniversary of buying the FJR at 6477 miles. It's been a great year rolling up 23K miles, and now it runs better than ever. So was it the CCT replacement or the Wynpro plates that quieted the bike?

yamafitter · Dec 4, 2011

TomInCA said:
So was it the CCT replacement or the Wynpro plates that quieted the bike?

I would vote for the new CCT quieting any timing chain slap you may have experienced before the change.

TomInPA · Dec 4, 2011

I had gotten to where I would not use engine compression to slow the bike until it was fully warmed up. I'm agree the CCT was on its way out after only 10K miles. If anyone is experiencing rattling, during cold decelerations or any other time, this is probably the fix. I just figured it was "normal"

carlson_mn · Dec 4, 2011

The WynPro plates remove the AIS and will remove the popping/burble you hear/feel on decel the first few blocks on a cold engine. They are harmless, just exhaust gases detonating in the headers.

I also replaced the CCT due to fright from this forum on my 04 at 44k miles, no change, the orginal was still good, although it did not have as much tension as the new one.

garyahouse · Dec 4, 2011

What's the difference between the official and the unofficial TBS? Is one better than the other? I'm going to need to do this soon with 13 k on mine. Just thought I'd set myself up for a good verbal slammin' since I oughta know this.

Gary

RadioHowie · Dec 4, 2011

carlson_mn said:
I also replaced the CCT due to fright from this forum on my 04 at 44k miles

What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

03HiYoSilver · Dec 4, 2011

garyahouse said:
What's the difference between the official and the unofficial TBS? Is one better than the other? I'm going to need to do this soon with 13 k on mine. Just thought I'd set myself up for a good verbal slammin' since I oughta know this.

Gary

On the UnOfficial Version, you adjust the Vacuum first via the Butterflies then do the Fine Tuning with the Regular Air Screws.

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s=&showtopic=4123&view=findpost&p=128202

wfooshee · Dec 4, 2011

RadioHowie said:
What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

**** C'mon, c'mon, c'mon . . . . Somebody bite! ****

FJRBluesman · Dec 4, 2011

Good deal Tom! :yahoo:

Like getting a new bike. Enjoy.

TomInPA · Dec 5, 2011

Thanks Simon. Wish I could have done the tech day, but probably best to just get this done here in case adjustments were needed. The valves were dead on for clearance, and the CCT went really fast thanks to your excellent thread on the subject. I took off the clutch cover and had more room to work. Made the job easy.

Still need to do the forks, steering head and swing-arm maintenance. I'm 11K miles into the PR2 tires I put on in July, so I already have some PR3 tires waiting to be mounted. I'll probably do the forks and steering head when I pull the wheels. I'm beginning to think the FJR is a full time job.

SkooterG · Dec 5, 2011

IMHO, don't touch the head or swing-arm bearings unless you know something is wrong. That advice was given to me by a trusted tech with 40 years worth of wrenching experience. I never did either on my 226k FJR and it was fine.

Well done on all DIY maitenance!

beemerdons · Dec 5, 2011

wfooshee said:
RadioHowie said:

What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

Click to expand...

**** C'mon, c'mon, c'mon . . . . Somebody bite! ****

wfooshee, I just wish a Florida alligator would bite that RH *******!

Brodie · Dec 5, 2011

RadioHowie said:
What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

Automatic APE monkeying up the works.

Go back to sleep Howie.

TomInPA · Dec 5, 2011

SkooterG said:
IMHO, don't touch the head or swing-arm bearings unless you know something is wrong. That advice was given to me by a trusted tech with 40 years worth of wrenching experience. I never did either on my 226k FJR and it was fine.

Well done on all DIY maitenance!

This is advise I can live with...because it is easy. I'll just do the forks then.

So you're saying no need to grease steering head bearings as preventive? On my last bike I replaced the ball bearings with Timken tapered bearings. So far the FJR is rock steady at all speeds, even without stabilizing the handlebars manually (look mom, no hands).

HotRodZilla · Dec 5, 2011

TomInCA said:
I'm beginning to think the FJR is a full time job.

It's not. It's just that some people looooove to fix something that isn't broken. They replace head bearings because they think they're Rossi and will actually understand or feel a difference.

They disassemble the swingarm because the maintenance schedule calls for it...I get that part, but its mostly sealed, so once its done once, I wouldn't do it again...

If you read around here, there are lots of problems with this bike that in reality are not really problems at all. How often have you taken your car's suspension apart?

FJReady · Dec 5, 2011

I did my swing arm bearings last winter in the midst of a tire change and driveshaft/ujoint service. So it wasn't much more work to get the swing arm off. I had a pivot arm bearing fail so I'm a little sensitive to suspension bits being properly lubricated. Also given that FJR's used to come from the factory 'under lubricated' at least in the driveshaft area, it was good piece of mind to service the swing arm pivots. Turns out they were fine but a little cleaning and regreasing can't hurt, right? Good for another 70K I hope.

dsmack · Dec 5, 2011

wfooshee said:
RadioHowie said:

What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

Click to expand...

**** C'mon, c'mon, c'mon . . . . Somebody bite! ****

Hmmmmmmmm... I detect chum on the tranquil waters of the Forum!

RadioHowie · Dec 5, 2011

dsmack said:
wfooshee said:

RadioHowie said:

What's a "CCT" and what is there to fear about it???????

Click to expand...

**** C'mon, c'mon, c'mon . . . . Somebody bite! ****

Click to expand...

Hmmmmmmmm... I detect chum on the tranquil waters of the Forum!

Hmmmmmmmm...chummmmmmmm...

racer · Dec 23, 2011

SkooterG said:
IMHO, don't touch the head or swing-arm bearings unless you know something is wrong. That advice was given to me by a trusted tech with 40 years worth of wrenching experience. I never did either on my 226k FJR and it was fine.

Well done on all DIY maitenance!

Hey Scooter, I wonder if your swing arm bearings being okay after 226k has something to do with living in a dry climate. We get lots of rain and salt on the roads here in the mid-west. I did both at about 34k and they were okay, however, It's good knowing what's in there. Just sayin.... Racer

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