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FOLLOW UP... Well the problem returned with a vengeance. I called the dealer and sure enough, the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) on my '03 had not been replaced and it was covered under the factory recall. The dealer replaced it in a day at no charge and the bike ran GREAT after the...

A technique that has helped me is to slide my right hand to the very edge of the handlebar and have the little finger of my right hand grip the stationary bar end that's outboard of the throttle. Don't change the grip position of that little finger during corners and slow roll on's, just let...

Thanks to all for the replies -I'll be checking out Sea Foam and the Throttle Position Sensor. best, Greg

Thanks Ignacio. Yes the service manual. Inflation (or greed) has apparently struck Yamaha. At their website the manual is now $93. I can see paying $60 or so, but when it jumps 50% to $93 I start wondering if Yamaha is as devoted to their customers as we try to be in supporting them instead of...

Maybe somebody sold their '03 and forgot to include the service manual with the bike ? Or maybe someone's come into a lot of money and just takes their '03 into the dealer for everything... ;) Give a yell if you have a manual you'd be willing to part with. Thanks.

Just thought I'd pass along this issue and resolution in case others might have a similar problem.... I bought an '03 a week ago and drove about half the tank out of it when it began to progressively exhibit a throttle stumble as I rode down the freeway. It would accelerate and decelerate...

Hoping someone has a solid synchronizer that's just laying around collecting dust. thanks, Greg

Bought an '03 yesterday and the wife says first a backrest, then she rides.... It has a stock seat and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon, so an integrated backrest/seat combo probably isn't in the cards right now. Any suggestions on what to buy are appreciated. If you have one to sell...

Neil San Diego, ynotride, amansker, Fairlaner, and twowheelnut - you guys are awesome - thanks for the tips and especially the offers to come by and use your tools and refrigerator contents (I think you meant that). It's great to know I have some options to fall back on, and I may take you up on...

Thanks for the tip Chris. We vacation there in the summer - my Dad lived in Santa Ana until he was 15 and my grandfather invented an arcade game that he ran in the Balboa funzone for years. Always an enjoyable and nostalgic visit that we look forward to. Sounds like you're in the same boat...

SkooterG - On the subject of where in AZ... you may like this video as you can see some local mountain scenery in the background, including the Superstitions. As a bonus it comes with old guy music to match the rider. Taken on the ZX9r about 3 bikes ago, and evidence of the reason for...

I'll be on fam vacation in Newport Beach, CA for a couple of weeks starting tomorrow and may need to replace tires on an '03 that I plan to purchase over there. Being from Arizona I'm not familiar with a good shop in that area, and unfortunately don't have the time to mail order tires as I...

Looks like I may need to replace the tires on an FJR1300 while on vacation in Newport Beach. I'm from Arizona and so am not familiar with a good (quality service, good prices) tire shop in the Newport Beach area. If you've got a good tip on a good shop that would be great !

Excellent tips ! Thanks to all of you - glad to hear some fellow AZ types. I've always ridden through the summers so I'm not too worried - especially now with all the inputs. Thanks again. Greg

Am in Mesa - the bike was in Mesa as well. I've found one in San Diego that I will probably pick up on Saturday on the drive through to the coast for vacation. Thanks for the offer - and to all for the replies. Are you in the Phoenix area ?

Thanks in advance for perusing and offering any input - all is appreciated. As background I've ridden dirt and street for 25+ years - latest street bikes have been a ZX9R, Busa, and a VTX1800 Cruiser. Had each of them a couple of years, in sequence. Yesterday I test rode an '05 FJR with 37K...

Hello to the forum. I've been riding dirt and street for 25 years. Last street bikes were a ZX9R, Hayabusa, and a VTX1800 (hoping to slow down a bit). I'm impressed with the FJR and will probably purchase an '03 this weekend. But have heard there were hot air flow issues in the early models that...