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Washer/spacer between swing arm and brake
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I looked at your picture again and realized that you have a non-ABS Gen I (I clearly didn't see that when you mentioned it in your...
Dec 11, 2024
RossKean
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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Good video on rebuilding front brake calipers Note removal of the smaller of the two piston pairs on the right front starting around...
Dec 11, 2024
RossKean
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Washer/spacer between swing arm and brake
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Decent YouTube on remove/replace rear wheel. Watch 4:30-5:00 for placement of the washer.
Dec 11, 2024
RossKean
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Washer/spacer between swing arm and brake
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There is only one washer and I think you have it in the wrong place. Excuse the dirt, but this is mine. Put the axle through the...
Dec 11, 2024
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No offense taken. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable and I've taken his advice often. He doesn't hesitate to help anyone and has my...
Dec 11, 2024
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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I mentioned (twice) that according to my recollection, one of the piston pairs in the right front is a distinctly different color from...
Dec 11, 2024
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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
RossKean
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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Yes. Seems to me that one of the piston pairs in the right caliper normally is a different (darker) color - the piston shown...
Dec 10, 2024
RossKean
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Got the FJR itch!
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Welcome from the east coast. You got questions, we got answers!
Dec 10, 2024
RossKean
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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Yes, the piston seals on the assembled caliper are definitely chewed up. Looks like corrosion on the pistons as well. If not deep, the...
Dec 10, 2024
RossKean
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Heated frozen brake pucks -- Uh Oh
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I think the brown color for one of the two piston pairs on the right side is normal. EDIT: You should note that the lower piston pair...
Dec 10, 2024
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Yamaha FJR Turbo
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Hadn't considered the lag that you would get while the supercharger spun up. You're right that it might just get you back to turbo-like...
Dec 10, 2024
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Yamaha FJR Turbo
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I'm guessing that the FJR stator would be hard-pressed to come up with enough power to operate such a device (depending upon the desired...
Dec 9, 2024
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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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Maybe an electrically powered supercharger?? https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62829376/honda-electric-supercharger-motorcycle-prototype/
Dec 8, 2024
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