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I'm in the process of changing my fork oil and have a question about a spec in the service manual. In the chassis specs section under front suspension there is an entry that says 'Damper rod adjusting nut distance'. The spec is 12mm (0.47"). However, there is no mention of this in the...

It looks like the junction was the only leak. I cleaned it thoroughly and squeezed the brake lever to see where the leak was. It appeared to be coming from the banjo bolt/crush washers. I replaced the crush washers with Spiegler aluminum washers because I've had better luck with them than with...

Anyone have a front fender for an '04 (Preferably ABS) for sale? I had a brake fluid leak that caused my fender to break into several pieces. Thanks, Joe

I would be very grateful to anyone who could post pics. The contact area is very minor, it looks like just the leading edge of the bolt contacted the brace. Of course, I don't know how much the junction bent so the contact could have been more severe than I think. I will have the forks off and...

Anyone looking to sell a Superbrace for '03-'08 ABS models? I currently have a non-ABS model which has contacted the brake junction and caused a leak. Thanks, Joe

Yes, I have tried a non-ABS brace on an ABS bike ('04) and it could have killed me! See here for details. I'm not sure if your '07 would have the same issue but I would be very careful. Did Superbrace ever get back to you? Have you gotten the brace installed to your satisfaction? Thanks, Joe

I have an '04 FJR ABS with a Superbrace fork brace. I just found out on another thread (link) that some Superbraces did not have a cut out for use on the ABS models and can contact the brake junction. I have a leak at the junction presumably from contact with the Superbrace (can feel contact...

Ion, THANKS A MILLION! My bike is an ABS model and I have a Superbrace I bought on a group buy here a couple years ago. I did not know there was a different brace for the ABS model. I checked the junction and it is indeed leaking. I still have a firm brake lever but it does push a bit of fluid...

Yes, it feels like light oil. It doesn't have the 'sticky' feel or smell of brake fluid. I'm going to replace the seal this weekend (along with All Balls steering head bearings) as that seems to be the only possibility. The clear nature of the fluid just confuses me..... Thanks, Joe

I'm having a strange problem with my '04 FJR. Over the winter I noticed a few drops of clear fluid on the floor on the left side of the bike near the fork tube. The bike was on the side stand at the time. I looked around and the only clue I could find was some similar fluid on top of my fork...

I've owned an '04 FJR since June of '04 and have put 32K miles on it. I never noticed a heat issue until after the bike was repaired for ticking last year. The bike has a PCIII, with the same map as before the repair, the O2 sensor is unplugged and the bike seems to run fine. I went on a ride...

FWIW, I have some personal tire wear info that may be helpful. In the past three years I have gone on tours ranging from 4400 miles to nearly 5800 miles. I mounted a new set of tires before each trip. Here are my findings: 2006 - Avon Azaros, trip from Chicago to Colorado Rockies. 4400 total...

Thanks, Scooter! It's always good to know that the solution you came up with is actually related to the problem you were trying to fix................ Joe

When I got my '04 FJR I immediately installed a Power Commander to cure the lean stumble. I disconnected the O2 sensor as specified. I have never really noticed much engine heat when riding the bike. The bike was a 'ticker' and over the winter I had the bike in the shop for valve guide...

I may have the definitive Azaro vs. Storm comparison. My wife and I have just returned from an AMA Rockies tour. Prior to the ride I mounted a set of Storms and set the pressure to 40/42. Two years ago we did the identical tour with new Azaros. I found the Azaros to be more stable and wore...

Here's an update on my ticker. The dealer had spoken to Yamaha and opened a record for my issue. Yamaha recommended doing the 26K valve adjustment. The dealer told me it would be at my cost. I called Yamaha Customer Relations and told them very nicely about my concerns. I was forwarded to a...

Okay guys, here's what I have so far: Yamaha Dealers That Have Repaired Ticking FJRs Wilson’s Motorcycles 443 Broadway Fresno, CA 93721 559-237-0215 Service Technician: Dwayne Doug Kane Motorsports 303 W Monroe St Zanesville, OH 43701 740-452-5438 Tejas Motorsports 737 S. Main St...

James, Sorry to hear about your ticker. Can you please take a look at this thread: Ticker dealer thread and post the name of the dealer that is doing your repair? I'm compiling a list of dealers that have dealt with tickers to help other members get theirs fixed. Thanks, Joe

Thanks, Guys. I'll add them to the list.......... Joe