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Is the tank very full ,or recently filled? The FJR isn't especially gassy smelling, although if overfilled you can get some overflow...
Jan 22, 2025
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07 Front Fork Maintenance
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warm the area of the middle bushing (just under where the fork seal was) with a torch, use MAPP gas cylinder for best results. Only...
Jan 21, 2025
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Did you heat it before starting? Best to NOT slam too hard or the middle bushing can get stuck under the upper. I think I would warm...
Jan 21, 2025
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Hey all. I just joined the forum after finding a great deal on a 2018 1300A. What a machine! Previous bike was a 2016 XSR900 and up...
Jan 20, 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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SW Motech is different, but maybe not ideal. Sure, you can buy the tank rings separately. In fact, you HAVE to. I didn't realize this...
Jan 17, 2025
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Need battery for 2013 FJR
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I agree 100%. I remember horror stories about the early Shorai lithium batteries. The starting procedure in cool weather was to put a...
Jan 17, 2025
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Traxxion Dynamics fork spring install
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I just did the Traxxion spring upgrade on my ’05… the kit did include the “buffers” plus an instruction sheet... but it wasn’t great...
Jan 15, 2025
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Shad won't sell tank bag rings individually - must purchase bag to get ring!
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Check Shad in Spain. Or any of the european vendors. I bought all of my Shad gear from Motostorm in Italy at a substantial discount from...
Jan 14, 2025
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Wanted watertight tail bag
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I've used one of these for years. Works great. Comes in several sizes. Lot's of loops for tying down, I use Rok straps. If you look...
Jan 14, 2025
Whooshka
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That stinks but you have to look at it from their angle... if you like their products so much you will buy multiple bags for multiple...
Jan 14, 2025
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The Beaver has Landed!
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Mophead, enjoy that Buckee's. My sister in law lives in Amarillo. Well Simon, get with the rest of us and escape from Kaliforniastan!
Jan 13, 2025
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ABS & Rear brake issue- Post front caliper rebuild
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When you are bleeding the front left caliper or the top front right, it draws from the front reservoir only. The lower front and the...
Jan 13, 2025
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One other thing not mentioned is to ensure that while you are doing the bleed to keep both fluid reservoirs monitored/filled as the...
Jan 13, 2025
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I think you guys pretty much all have it right. The only thing I would add it to make sure that the rear brake has sufficient grease on...
Jan 13, 2025
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