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I am selling my Garmin Zumo 220 GPS and, if desired, my RAM mounts (several and various) that all fit my 08' FJR1300. I still have original box. If interested, please let me know. Asking Price: $100 RAM Mounts: $ varies ... just depends on what you want. I can send photos of what I have...

Love how these posts take on a life of their own ... makes for interesting reading. Okay, as the OP, here is what I tried and finally succeeded doing to resolve the issue: 1. Went to O'Reily's auto parts and picked up a 14mm x 1.5 drain plug that is meant to be a little oversize and create...

Please consider adding a NOTATION to the Torque Specs for the Oil Drain Plug and Oil filter so that folks know that following these torque settings has and will often strip threads. Many thanks for the consideration.

Thanks everyone. Yeah, looks like the 31 ft/lb spec is WAY too high and is mentioned in several posts. I'll go for a self-tapping oil drain plug tomorrow in hopes that will take care of the repair without any issues. From reading others who have had this issue, this type of repair has worked...

Funny (i.e not really) that you say that Pterodactyl because I've NEVER used one either for an oil change. Goes to show that sometimes attempting to be TOO careful can sometimes backfire on you (or on me!)

I can only assume a oil pan 'repair' will be a less expensive option. But, can I rely on it holding up and being a reliable option? If so, what are my options? I believe someone mentioned the following: Oversized drain plug Time-sert or Heli-coil insert I'll do some searching, but if...

Then it would be a really good idea to update the '06 - '12 Bin O Facts (Generation II) thread ... as even though I have the full maintenance manual, I do follow these threads pretty closely and used 31 as the magic number thinking I was being good at my torque settings! Ugh!

Yeah, that is what I assumed -- threads from inside the oil pan. Shoot. Also, 31 ft/lb seems to be what it calls for per the '06 - '12 Bin O Facts (Generation II) thread. I believe I saw this spec in another thread as well ??

Okay, I've changed oil twice before in the FJR (GenII) with no problems. This time, however, using a torque wrench set at 31, I was inserting and tightening the oil drain bolt and it would NEVER get tight. I can't imagine it wasn't inserted straight in given it never gave me much, if any...

Front & Rear Brake Bleed + Clutch Bleed = $235 This was to hopefully obtain rear brake use Rear Master Cylinder assembly ($156 from dealer) + 1hr labor to include bleeding again = $250 Both of these include shop materials + brake fluid of course. Yes, not happy with the total cost ...

Lovin' this thread !! :) Dealer installed new rear master cylinder and all is well. Only cost me close to $500 (in total) to have working rear brakes. Reasonable right?!

Just sent a PM to Gerauld. Looking forward to installing!

Wow, so this topic really took off. Okay, this is a Yamaha certified dealer with the same owners for years and years (just a new name after 30 yrs or so). They had a Yamaha certified tech work on it. And, I mentioned the fact that they are linked (this is a 2008 model Gen 2) and to go ahead...

Well, shoot ... had the local shop look at it since they could do so before EOB today. They bled the rear brake without any luck. They said the rear master cylinder has to be replaced. Shoot.

Fluid looks fine Pads appear to be fine Rear wheel hasn't been off in a while Never knew or realized flushing the brake fluids was an annual thing ... I do the oil and oil filter annually however. Thanks for the tip. Great -- thanks everyone. I'll plan on flushing the fluids for the brakes...

I'm far from a mechanical guy, but do prefer to change my own oil, plugs, and have even installed handlebars, exhaust, and similar over the years as a rider/owner. I haven't done much mechanically on my FJR other than plugs and oil. However, I got her out tonight and cleaned her up, checked...

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When I purchased my 2008 FJR used a couple years ago, it came with aftermarket suspension and the seller provided me with the old parts. So, after keeping them for a bit, I thought I'd go ahead and let someone put them to good use. If you are interested, let me know. Thanks, Brian

Okay ... you twisted my arm (ha ha) and I will be receiving my Zumo 220 tomorrow!

Glad you like it .... it's very portable ... depending on the camera angle, it is tool-less and comes "right off"! LOL