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I don't have access to a Gen 3 FJR, or a wiring diagram for it. However, this video on YouTube from TwoWheelObsession gives indication that the wiring loom for the turn signal changed significantly from the Gen 2 models. If the connector type can be identified, and is available somewhere...

I made a Smart Turn System plug-and-play harness that connects to the STS module, and between a Gen II FJR1300's existing connectors in its wiring harness. The original instructions were posted by @DesignFlaw (Tim) at...

That is great! Good for you. No doubt that we all have different skill and knowledge levels. Some find specific tools helpful in getting their tasks done faster and more efficiently, and those tools may not be necessary at all for others to get theirs done just as well. To each his own. At the...

Just a note about Speed Bleeders: if you opt to replace your stock bleeder valves with them, keep the original valves in a safe, easy-to-find place. I think that Speed Bleeders are very useful if you are doing your own brake fluid flushes without needing a helping hand. And, that is all that...

I recently did a full brake pad change and brake line/clutch fluid flush on my '06. The bike at that time had less than 8,000 miles on it, but obviously it has been sitting for many years. So to refresh everything and to make sure that all systems work I opted to go through the procedure. I...

@John The Air Intake Temperature sensor is threaded into the air filter case. I don't have info on the 2012 model, but on my 2006 it is visible if I remove the font seat, and look towards the engine, under the metal bracket that holds the seat's front cleat down. It is threaded into the plastic...

@John Did you happen to check/test the Air Intake Temperature sensor? Maybe it is worth taking a look. The sensor should be on the air filter case. According to the service manual, it is a very delicate sensor, handle it with care. If it is dropped it needs to be replaced. To clean electrical...

😄 @BigOgre not really, she is older than me, and I am not young. What I was trying to say is that time moves on, and compared to how old Marilyn Monroe (born in 1926) would be by now, yes, Christie Brinkley (1954) would be somewhat younger.

... yes, she was stunningly beautiful in her time, but time moves on, and so does technology. Since you only have room for one favorite in your garage, you must choose - someone (or something) younger like Christie Brinkley, Charlese Theron, Beyonce, or, you may have to settle for an FJR1300? I...

@Deegee The Roadliner is a nice bike, but are you sure you will be riding it much after getting the FJR? The Feejer may just nicely fit in it's place... - just asking.

@rbentnail and @RossKean, thanks so much for the information! I appreciate it. I will keep an eye out for other possible grounding issues. I rode my 2003 FJR1300 for a bit more than 18 years. I took it on long and many short(er) trips throughout the Western States and Canada without any issues -...

I wanted to give an update on my bike's recalls' status (2006 FJR1300). Yamaha fixed two outstanding recall issues (California charcoal canister replacement, and the ground spider issue FJRF009). On the ground spider issue - Yamaha Customer Relations advised me NOT TO RIDE MY BIKE until the...

Hi rbentnail, Thank you for the suggestion, I was thinking of the same solution.  Yesterday I received an '07 ECU I brought last week on Ebay for $155. I sure hope that it is the updated version that no longer has the altitude sickness issue. On the ECU I purchased there is a part number of 3p6...

Hi BigOre, you are correct. I read about the ignition cycling and stepping down to lower gear (elevating revs) to solve the altitude sickness problem temporarily. I am sure that most of the time I can do one or the other if I notice it happening. However, even if I knew what I know now, I am not...

Hello All! I bought a 2006 FJR1300A in April of 2021 with just over 7K miles on it. The bike ran great on the test ride and all around our area for a few months, until a few weeks ago I took it up to much higher elevations than where we live, with my wife as a pillion. At 5,000' or so when we...

I just bought an '06 in April with very low miles. The bike is in near new condition without issues - except that not all recalls and Tech Service bulletins have been taken care of. The NHTSA recalls will be honored by Yamaha service centers, but all the Tech Service Bulletins have expired. My...

Hey, dcarver! It is an awesome ride either way. I can see why you want to keep it OEM stock, it makes perfect sense. Those bikes are very rare now, especially with stock setup. After many years of not spotting one, I saw one at the  Stunt Road/Saddle Peak Rd parking lot (in Malibu) a couple of...

Nice ride! (Both: bike and the path!). The pictures remind me of the rides my roommate and I took during the late 80's. He on his CBX (red, "naked" version), and I on my Seca 550. I always loved the sound of that inline 6, especially after he installed a 6 into 1 exhaust. One just couldn't...

Corbin Canyon Dual Sport seat for Gen 1 FJR1300 (2003 - 2005) - Black leather with black piping, in excellent condition. The previous owner barely used it. I have not, because my wife preferred the softer stock seat after taking it for a test ride (she has back issues). The seat has been stored...

Thanks for the detailed post of your STS installation. I just installed one on my (new to me) 2006 FJR, pretty much following your steps. I ended up purchasing a crimper tool after doing some research on the pros and cons of soldering. That tool worked awesome. It made attaching the wires to the...