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I wouldn't attempt going from neutral to first without clutch under any circumstances. Or any other gears if you are accelerating hard...

I believe that the only recall for 2014 was the front brake switch and Yamaha should be able to tell you if it was done. They might be...

If it doesn’t end up being my final drive that’s the issue (or if it is I’ll rebuild/reshim) and pay it forward. This is by far the best...

Seats from 2006 to present are interchangeable.

FYI, I believe that anything from 2008+ will work for you - only difference is color for some years. May help to widen your search...

Since you say you've changed the clutch plates, the most likely cause would be something wrong with the clutch assembly. In fact I got...

You can still "click" in the person's name or avatar. Or "click" the envelope in the upper right...

All dumped into this sub-forum as far as I can tell. Now impossible to see upcoming rides or events by region. Quite a few thread...

2012 is still Gen II so 2013+ for both. I think heated grips were standard around 2010 or so.

I would still use a clamp-on DC ammeter to check current draw on starting before I just went ahead and replaced the battery. Sounds...

I wouldn't panic yet. I think their website still has to be fixed - "Touring" includes the Tracer 9 and the Ténéré 700. At least on...

There was some difference between my '07 and '11, but it wasn't a big deal (to me), despite my mildly arthritic hands. I have heard...

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I know you have had lots of FJRs and probably have experience with more different model years than anyone, but I put almost 200,000...

Biggest issue with early Gen II is some electrical gremlins (grounding issues, mainly). Easily repaired and less of a problem in later...