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Updates from new owner with fuel smell and non-starting bike
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As Scooter and RossKean mention, the FJR was designed with an AGM battery in mind (more oomph for the size). AGM batteries live longer...
Friday at 8:11 AM
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Bare wheels balancing
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Same here. Most modern tires from reputable manufacturers come very close to perfect balance these days. It's usually the rim that's...
Friday at 8:06 AM
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Still have battery or charging issue
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Begin with the basics: 1. Neutral light on? 2. Sidestand up? 3. Handlebar kill switch to "On"? 4. Clutch pulled in? 5. Does the...
Jan 25, 2025
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Shad won't sell tank bag rings individually - must purchase bag to get ring!
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Is this what you are looking for...
Jan 19, 2025
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Shad won't sell tank bag rings individually - must purchase bag to get ring!
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Need a plastic ring? Two words: 3D Printer. Measure the original. Use the cad software of your choice (I use Freecad), create a...
Jan 18, 2025
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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Sorry, I had envisaged a hard-piped connection. Still, some precautions such as safety glasses are probably warranted. I had a friend...
Jan 8, 2025
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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You gotta use what you have available. That said, compressed air tends to release violently (witness "one of the pistons blew out")...
Jan 7, 2025
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190/55-17
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That sounds more like you enjoy cornering rather than any effect of the non-standard (for an FJR) rear aspect ratio. It's not at all...
Jan 3, 2025
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Suspension - Rear Suspension Removal and Upgrade
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Knowing Yamaha, it is probably covered in a separate supplement to the manual. That's been their M.O. for decades.
Jan 1, 2025
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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Touche. Although neither did the OP. IIRC, he did it in the second or possibly third place. There was mention of an ultrasonic cleaner...
Dec 14, 2024
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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I'm not saying he did, but: Compared to using an oxy-acetelyne torch, the propane has overall lower heat and is therefore less likely...
Dec 13, 2024
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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I would recommend measuring the bores in the caliper for diameter and parallelism very carefully after subjecting them to that kind of...
Dec 12, 2024
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Yamaha FJR Turbo
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If I was designing it from scratch, I'd make sure the charging system could handle the load 100% of the time, and keep the turbine...
Dec 11, 2024
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Yamaha FJR Turbo
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Now you're back to a turbo-like boost profile, although possibly with less lag. Personally, I've ridden a couple of turboed MCs in my...
Dec 10, 2024
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Yamaha FJR Turbo
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I thought about that. A couple of challenges that come to mind: First of course is the electrical draw required. The bike may or may not...
Dec 9, 2024
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