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TWN's - With the apparent issues seen with stripped threads on both motor mounts and oil pans, do you feel the current factory torque spec's are good/safe? I know my slider install had a lot of pucker factor. :huh: Regards, B

I'll bet your about to be sent toward... Never-Ending Pointless Recurring Threads Regards, B

It was a bit jumbled :blink: …wasn’t it! Regards, B

Very sorry to hear about this kind of problem for a new FJR owner. FredH...I agree, Yamaha needs to review the spec's. If V65 is correct about torque spec's being "dry" spec's, it should be obvious to Yamaha that for oil drain plugs you need to use a lubricated spec. With other issues showing...

Hey guys I need to know the kind of coverage you have. Are any of these prices for 250/500 w/1000 deductable or better? Regards, B

Well said MotorSWATCop...I believe some simple civility works wonders. No that doesn't mean you need to always be PC, but it does mean treating other with some respect. I may not hold WC in high reverence (yet) as some others on the forum, but even as a newbie I can see he contributes...

Real Story – ….(as I was taking off my gloves & helmet and reaching for my wallet I had already place on the set of my parked motorcycle with the LEO approaching on foot)… B: I’m sorry, no good excuse but that guy on the Harley was swerving in-and-out of traffic on the feeder and come blasting...

The VC also works well when setting the injectors and you want to do it at 4000rpm...makes it an easy one-person job. Also, if you install the G2 the VC works much better and adjustment is easier than with the stock throttle tube. Lastly, drumel the VC for grip clearance...don't cut your...

Emmm..try this, Yamaha offers the low cost, lower weight (raw) version however actively supports the after-market/farkle manufactures through standardizing of electrical accessory connections plus spends some additional in-house engineering efforts in assisting DIY customers in installation of...

jestal - After we left the dealer, I wished I had asked that exact question about the "almost broken in two pieces" comment. I was just so surprised at a newer K12 having a rod problem, I simply didn't get clarification. When I get back to the dealer, I'll ask him to describe exactly what he...

Jestal – First thanks for the thoughts. Yes, the sight glass was above full after I completely warmed up the motor and shut down, also waited about 10 minutes to check after a quick lunch. Yes, center stand, even though I’m an FNG to the forum I’m not exactly new to bikes, oil ect… the...

Interesting problem…I recently completed an oil & filter change and found I had overfilled the motor slightly, about half the distance between the full mark and the top of the sight glass. I figured that a slight over fill wasn’t overly critical because a sight glass isn’t exactly a highly...

Well it's a damn poor start...I mean most marketing types keep foremost in mind the audience they are trying to appeal too. My 9 year old didn't care for it, my 5 year old thought it cool AND had a name for the guy, I thought it was crap. Maybe they have a very long horizon and are looking out...

There seems to be at least one WHEELNUT in every group! <_<

toecutter - Thank you very much...I was just about to try and address the no-opener issue on the bike, you have offered and simple solution! Regards, B

Was visiting a BMW dealer yesterday with my riding buddy and the manager (a very good guy to have conversations with concerning all motorcycles), said he had just replaced the engine on a "good" customers K1200S. When they split the case, he found the number 2 connecting rod all but broken on...

Cougar - Had the same experience but all seems well. Skyway may be able to comment/clarify but my buddy suggested that the frame is a little bit larger than the engine and by correctly tightening the left side first then followed by the right, they may feel different because of the added flex...

Pappy, This is a little further into the forum. https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...c=16418&hl= Regards, B

$275 liability and $600/yr full coverage with $1k deductible (highest allowed by the IC) in Texas. However my umbrella also went up by $40/Yr. Regards, B

Skyway - My ridding buddy suggested that the additional 3/4 turn I felt on the right side slider bolt may be from a frame designed to be 1/8" wider than the motor for installation purposes and that by tightening the left side first (per the mechanics manual and your instuctions) that I was...