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  1. TownsendsFJR1300

    Garmin Map Updating - Does it suck or is it me?

    My old SPIII was like that. The 590 (forgot what size card I have in there), hasn't used all the memory built into the unit. I put all my music albums on the card (had to exchange the entire a couple times due to issues) so simply swapping the card saved me re-loading a bunch of music..
  2. TownsendsFJR1300

    Garmin Map Updating - Does it suck or is it me?

    Garmin just Installed in the lap top, a newer program for updating: version 5.4.1.0 For my 590LM, it just updated and reloaded the entire US in about 55 minutes (20 MG speed). As for maps and space, it's my understanding that the machine will automatically go to the card if need be. There's...
  3. TownsendsFJR1300

    Bag problem

    I don't remember but that handle assembly probably pop rivets into the main case. Can you snap some pic's and post them? Shouldn't be difficult to do... You need to change out the key cylinder as well.. If you have an entire lock/lever / handle assembly, I'd probably just change the entire...
  4. TownsendsFJR1300

    cylinder head bolts

    Brake cleaner is fine. However, spray into the hole and use air to blow contaminates back out (maybe have a paper towel over the hole to catch crap). A dry run with the bolt NOT tightened down wouldn't hurt, just to make sure the threads are clean and smooth. You can do this with the engine in...
  5. TownsendsFJR1300

    Engine won't start - fuel pump suspected

    Yep, that connector kicked Yamaha headquarters butt and all their techs (they couldn't find it) Some dielectric grease in there, you'll NEVER have to open it up again... (Found it here on the forum way back then)... Glad your bikes up and running!!!
  6. TownsendsFJR1300

    2006 Gen II - runs rough between 2k and 3k RPM...unless cooling fans are running

    Between the smoothing out with additional electrical draw (fans) and the low charging voltage, it's not a fueling issue per say. The ECU, etc, needs a minimum amount of amps / volts to run... Low volts will cause all kinds of running issues. Charge / load test the battery, then hunt down the...
  7. TownsendsFJR1300

    Engine won't start - fuel pump suspected

    A regular fuel pressure gauge is fine...
  8. TownsendsFJR1300

    Engine won't start - fuel pump suspected

    Sounds like the pump is only working /pressurizing at initial key on... Remove the air filter, put some fuel in a spray container and spray just a LITTLE into the TB's to see if it'll keep running. If it keeps running, you know it's the fuel system. I suspect it is. When the fuel line is...
  9. TownsendsFJR1300

    Helmet Lock Brackets

    Your very welcome Brian. Enjoy and ride safe!!
  10. TownsendsFJR1300

    Helmet Lock Brackets

    Just boxed and labeled them up for you!! Please check your e-mail.. And thank you!!
  11. TownsendsFJR1300

    Helmet Lock Brackets

    Two days left for the shipping offer.
  12. TownsendsFJR1300

    Ring Free VS Ring Free Plus

    I've used both over the years, Tectron being effective, but RF definitely much better, IME working on especially small engines... Also remember, for your fuel tank (cage or x # of gallons-forgot the % mix), your using an entire can of Techtron. RF is 1 oz / 10 gallons, MUCH more concentrated...
  13. TownsendsFJR1300

    Ring Free VS Ring Free Plus

    I've been using RF plus for years in ALL my gas engines including the bike. And yes, the SHOCK mix is 2 oz / 1 gallon. I contacted Yamaha in Ca and after awhile (marine dealer didn't know either), found the correct shock mix. As I recall, someone had an old bottle and it too had the correct...
  14. TownsendsFJR1300

    Water pump?

    It wouldn't hurt to go over all the hose clamps to your coolant system. Over time, they tend to "loosen" up. You'll likely find several needing tightening, especially with the age of the bike and all the heat cycles it's gone thru...
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    Helmet Lock Brackets

    This is the last week of the shipping offer. Expect the next offer, NEXT spring, 2018
  16. TownsendsFJR1300

    Broken Penske Clevis.

    Send them the bill for the parts and an hour labor(or what ever you have into it)..
  17. TownsendsFJR1300

    Broken Penske Clevis.

    PENSKE SHOULD BE DOING THIS... I'm all for fixes, mods, etc, but this is a PENSKE SCREW UP. They should be supplying washers, machining new bolts, what ever... You paid enough for the shock, now YOU have to fix it?? Sorry, I call BS... (and I don't even have one)
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    Broken Penske Clevis.

    If it doesn't stay "attached" as it should, I don't care if it's free to re-build. Currently, it's unsafe and Penske is doing squat to fix it.. Whether it be to shim it, machine a new bolt for the fix, etc, it should have been done already.. When members have to (and do) find and repair a...
  19. TownsendsFJR1300

    Broken Penske Clevis.

    14 pages of this issue, several fixes by members suggested however Penske ignores e-mails and still no fix??? Are they waiting for someone to get hurt or just piss poor customer support? Someone in R&D should have been fired, it doesn't take an engineer to see the potential failure point...
  20. TownsendsFJR1300

    Ignition problem,help!

    You should be able to open up the kick stand switch and inspect/clean. There is one small spring in there you need to watch from "launching". Short (no pun intended), of causing further damage with the hot wire, the issue sounds like the kick stand switch staying activated all the time. Bike...
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