600 mile checkup

[PTParks]

I just passed the 600 mile mark and I'm getting ready to take the bike to the dealer for the first oil change and overall bike inspection. Is there a checklist posted somewhere that lists the "must do's" and "nice to do's" maintenance points so I can make sure that nothing is missed? Is there anything that isn't on the maintenance schedule for the initial 600 mile checkup that should be included when I talk to the service manager (I'm a big preventative maintenance fanatic)? I've kept the bike below 4000 rpm and have tried not to cruise at the same rpm/speed for a long distance. Is there anymore "break-in" to be done?

Two items that I do want to bring up when I take the bike in is an issue with stalling (happened several times) and an idle that isn't as smooth as I would expect it to be. Other than that I've kept the bike below 4000 rpm and have tried not to cruise at the same speed for a long distance. Is there anymore "break-in" to be done?

Thanks!

 

[Jim Morrison]

FROM FJR1300.INFO

FJR1300 600 Mile Maintenance Schedule

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This is a custom checklist specific for the 600 mile (1,000 km) maintenance. It combines the emission control system and general maintenance and lubrication schedules from the FJR1300 Owners Manual. Note: the FJR1300 SERVICE MANUAL with the white cover is missing a bunch of service items, apparently the version with the blue cover is correct. They both have the same part and edition numbers.

Many of us perform our own service, and this page is a useful checklist for that as well, to make sure we don't forget anything. Note that Yamaha recommends that you have your dealer perform these service items, as many require special tools and knowledge.

Several items are time based, or also have time limits, rather than being solely mileage based. For instance:

Replace the spark plugs and oil filter at least once a year

Repack the steering bearings at least every 18 months

Change the radiator fluid every 2 years

Change the brake fluid every 2 years

Repack the swingarm pivot bearing at least every 2 years

Change the brake hoses and internals every 4 years

Service date: Mileage: Performed by:

Muffler and exhaust pipe Check for leakage

Tighten if necessary

Replace gasket(s) if necessary

Electronic fuel injection Check and adjust engine idle speed and syncronization

Engine Oil Replace (warm engine before draining)

Engine oil filter Replace

Brake system Check operation, pad wear, and fluid leakage

Correct if necessary

Clutch Check operation and for fluid leakage

Correct if necessary

Control cables Apply chain & cable lube or 10w30 engine oil thoroughly

Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts Apply lithium-soap based grease lightly

Final gear oil Check for oil leakage

Change

Sidestand switch Check and clean or replace if necessary

Copyright © 2002, by H. Marc Lewis. All rights reserved.

 

[ionbeam]

There is the service check list in the owners manual. There is not really anything beyond that list that needs to be done except maybe a chassis and wheel bolt torque check. Perhaps have the dealer check the steering stem for play due to a factory under torqued stem bolt; this used to be a common situation.

Some on this Forum are going to chime in and tell you that you ruined your FJR by following the factory recommended break-in. Others will tell you that you saved your FJR from destruction and now it will have a service life well beyond 250k miles. In any case, you are at the point where you can just ride the d@mn thing

Do check out the many pages about the weakness of the grounding connectors (spiders) and consider one of the Forum Fixes™.

 

[phroenips]

have the idle bumped up to 1100 rpm. That seems to be the sweet spot that the FJR likes, and I bet will solve your stumbling problems as well.

 

[Bigslim]

I have a 2010 bought new in April and just had my 600 mile service done a few weeks back.

an issue with stalling (happened several times) and an idle

I also initially had this problem, it happened to me maybe a half dozen times in the first 600 miles. In the last 700 miles since the 600 mile service it has happened only once. Part of the 600 mile service is “check and adjust engine idle speed and synchronization”, it’s #5 - Fuel Injection. I don’t know if that is what cleared it up for me or perhaps it has something to do with the additives in the fluids the bike comes with, but it has cleared up since the 600 mile service

Perhaps have the dealer check the steering stem for play due to a factory under torqued stem bolt; this used to be a common situation.

Do check out the many pages about the weakness of the grounding connectors (spiders) and consider one of the Forum Fixes

I think this was an issue on my bike. I felt there was some play in the front end, I could feel a clunking in the front end when I went over bumps. After doing some searching and reading here, I did specifically ask them to check them stem bolt. The tech untorqued and retorqued the bolt and took it for a test ride. That is also gone now.

From what I have read about the ground spiders that has been addressed by Yamaha, I believe it has been a nonissue since 2008, someone please correct me if I have the year wrong. However, I know it is a nonissue on my 2010, so your 2011 is also fine.

By the way you are in for a treat. Wait until you take the bike to redline. I gained a whole new level of appreciation for this bike once I was able to start riding it in anger. It’s friggin fast.

 

[RadioHowie]

From what I have read about the ground spiders that has been addressed by Yamaha, I believe it has been a nonissue since 2008, someone please correct me if I have the year wrong. However, I know it is a nonissue on my 2010, so your 2011 is also fine.

I'd love you to follow up on this statement....where did you read/learn/imagine the ground spider problems are a non-issue on the '09 to '11 models?

Because YOU haven't had a problem?

Hell, your bike is one month old.....you haven't even worn the cosmoline off your foot pegs yet...you are in for an ugly future if you don't pay REAL close attention to the ground spiders on your '10.

 

[JamesK]

From what I have read about the ground spiders that has been addressed by Yamaha, I believe it has been a nonissue since 2008, someone please correct me if I have the year wrong. However, I know it is a nonissue on my 2010, so your 2011 is also fine.

I'd love you to follow up on this statement....where did you read/learn/imagine the ground spider problems are a non-issue on the '09 to '11 models?

Because YOU haven't had a problem?

Hell, your bike is one month old.....you haven't even worn the cosmoline off your foot pegs yet...you are in for an ugly future if you don't pay REAL close attention to the ground spiders on your '10.

+1 on what RH said, the Spider issue stems from a poor design of the wiring harness, so a spider bite is simply a matter of "when, not if", install the Brodie grounding harness NOW, and forget about this problem for the life of the bike.

 

[Bigslim]

I have not had a problem. I hope to not have a problem. I am aware that MY experience does not define everyone's experience, whether my bike is a month old or not. That is why I did not state it as a fact and asked to be corrected if I had mispoken. Have no fear RadioHowie, I am not one of THOSE guys.

I thought I had read it had been addressed by Yamama in subsequent model years. Problem is I have been doing a ton of reading on here in the last month. I will see if I can double back and refind what I had read.

 

[Bigslim]

From what I have read about the ground spiders that has been addressed by Yamaha, I believe it has been a nonissue since 2008, someone please correct me if I have the year wrong. However, I know it is a nonissue on my 2010, so your 2011 is also fine.

Just disregard this all together. I just spent the last 3 hours searching and reading on the ground spider issue, and I can not find what I read early on that lead me to this conclusion. It was something I read in passing about the ground spider while searching on something else. I have read and searched so much since then I can not retrace my steps.

After reading as much as I did today on the topic, I am inclined to discredit what I read before anyway.

PTParks, I can perhaps help save you some time if you would like to read up on it. I found this tread to be the most useful Gen II ground spider discussion

 

[LAF]

All I can say is I had a spider bite prevention harness on my bike while it still had 0 miles on it. It is a 10 and was delivered.

Please buy a harness of your flavor and install it.

Disregard information of any kind of fix including a replacement harness that has been done under warranty work. Your only hope is a Spider Fix, and while it hedges the bet, it still is not by it's self a fix, you still need to service your spider connections also. I know I did on a brand new bike!

It is something that can be combined with another service so not really a big deal at all, well the front cowing is a PITA