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no locktite, just light grease and was tightening it like i did the other three.. this one didn't feel right, just spun... should have stopped but was waiting for the click of the torque wrench. partshark.com $2.36 for the part, and $9 shipping. BOLT, WASHER BASED for 2004 YAMAHAFJR1300ABS...

well damn.. caliper bolt just snapped while using a torque wrench at 29lbs. The other three went in fine. Snapped in two where the two caliper pieces joint, and was able to remove the caliper I searched the threads here and found people saying to use an easy out? what is that, and what...

I'm still trying to figure out why my 04 randomly smells like burning leafs on start-up. It's pleasant and all but WTF?!

thanks all! was looking at the 20s last night and about pulled the trigger is each person able to have their own music? i don't have to listen to Skrillex as i ride.. correct? and could both sets be paired to one bluetooth phone? thanks!

something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81981-Lithium-Grease-Aerosol/dp/B000HBGJG6/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404797465&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=spray+can+lithium+soap+grease

heh.. worked like in 1 minute.. and there i had spent 30 minutes trying to figure out how to remove the metal clips.. thanks again!

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well that was too easy. I feel kind of stupid. Thanks for your help!

Thanks! For some reason I thought they would drop in like the front. Time to buy a manual.

Hey all How are the rear brakepads removed? I have the rear wheel off and brake caliper hanging on a coat hanger. The only obvious thing are the metal clips, but how are they removed? Thanks!

bleeding is putting the mitivaccume on the nut by the brakes and opening it a little while pumping and keeping the reservoir filled and watching for air bubbles? doing both sides? do i also work the brake lever?

Is there a way to force grease into joints without having to take things apart? Example.. lubricating the kickstand or shifter? Thanks!

Thanks! I will give that a try.

Hey all, I was changing brake pads on the front of my 2004 ABS FJR. The left side pads went in no problem. The right side pads would not fit (pistons pressed out too far) I removed the brake assembly from the bike, then used a C clamp and one of the old pads to hold down two of the pistons...

Hey all, My 13yr old daughter and I are going to take a ride up to the Yellowstone area in a couple weeks to spend a few days. Any suggestions on camping spots? Would prefer secluded areas that the FJR can make it to. She will be in a tent, me a hammock. Thanks!

I use Pacsafe to secure gear on the bike (jackets, helmets, etc). super small when not in use...

I clearly recall an assload of group buys that I participated in..

>>I have pix of Lefty Garnder, somewhere, with his wing tip in the sage brush with the P38I have pix of Lefty Garnder, somewhere, with his wing tip in the sage brush with the P38 would love to see that shot!

damn women riders..

I am *ALWAYS* looking for bikes while in the car... truth be told, I almost pulled out in front of a bike that had a dim headlight and was barreling down the road.. I did *NOT* see him until the last second and threw the car into reverse to get out of the roadway. So the "I did not see the...