TruWrecks
Still chewing thru the Restraints
Shouldn't need to. The Barbarian Mod is external to the ECU. It's a change at the main wiring harness so it should still work.
Altitude surging on 07 fix
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SANFRANFJR
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TruWrecks
Still chewing thru the Restraints
Under the seat, behind the air filter cover, on top of the air box.
rangerray
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Great, I hoped it was just out in the open--less chance of a screw up! I guess mine will be in Tuesday or Wed next week -I guess I have a excuse to ride out to Taos to see if it works! Take a couple of days off of work for "testing".
ELP_JC
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I think he was referring to the need to re-set the B/M to '+7', or whatever you had before. But could be wrong.
Now that I brought that up, am curious if you had it before, and if you feel the need to do it again. Or does it feel just fine at 5,18,18,21? Thanks.
JC
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TruWrecks
Still chewing thru the Restraints
As far as CO settings, yes they will need to be readjusted. Mine feels fine right now with factory settings.
Millsaps2
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Does the ECU have memory on board? If so the OEM CO settings would be loaded I expect.
TruWrecks
Still chewing thru the Restraints
I have noticed something today that really disappoints me with the new ECU. I no longer get the bike to buck, jerk, or surge under normal riding conditions! I no longer have the thrill and mystery of "when" it will happen next!
There's more testing to come, but so far it's looking pretty bleak for the surging.
There's more testing to come, but so far it's looking pretty bleak for the surging.
black mamba
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While I have an '05 model and have never had any of this surging BS, I have followed this situation with great interest....primarily to see how Yamaha would deal with it, and of course hoping for some quick relief for fellow FJR owners.
Yamaha may have responded as soon as they could have anyway, but certainly the reaction of, and efforts taken by, members of this forum were instrumental in getting this issue addesssed and resolved in the present manner.
Many were involved in communicating with Yamaha and credit should go to all those folks who helped, by any means, to bring closure to an aggravating issue. Special kudos, however, to TruWrecks for all his exceptional efforts in this whole matter. Many thanks to you.
Yamaha may have responded as soon as they could have anyway, but certainly the reaction of, and efforts taken by, members of this forum were instrumental in getting this issue addesssed and resolved in the present manner.
Many were involved in communicating with Yamaha and credit should go to all those folks who helped, by any means, to bring closure to an aggravating issue. Special kudos, however, to TruWrecks for all his exceptional efforts in this whole matter. Many thanks to you.
EasyRider
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Hey TruWrecks, do you know the part numbers for the ECU? I just took my bike into the dealer to get on the list with Yamaha. The service manager is calling Yamaha on Monday. I recomened he call Steve at Yamaha that Medium Al taked to from his quote below. I thought I would also try to give him the part number for the new ECU before he calls Steve.
I sounds like your new ECU is woriking out well so far. I cant wait to see how it is working in the mountains after this weekend.
I sounds like your new ECU is woriking out well so far. I cant wait to see how it is working in the mountains after this weekend.
FJRski_2007
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Is it a big job to install the ECU? How long will it take the dealer to install it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
CALSI
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A big thank you to all the folks who went the extra mile on taking down VIN's and making phone calls and letter writing. I kept my 2007 because I believed the folks on this forum that Yamaha would come up with a fix. I haven't taken mine in yet. Waiting for the dealership to be well aware and Yamaha having part available. Or maybe it's because the weather is just too great right now to have my bike in the shop. Loving the cooler weather and the fall colors.
Karen
canyonman
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I just got off the phone with yamaha customer service at 1-800-427-1204. I talked to a lady named lisa and a product specialist named ian, guess what? neither has heard of the ecu issue or a fix. Their suggestion was to make an appointment with my dealer and let them check it out. on my dime.
I called the dealer where I bought the bike and as expected they had no Idea what I was talking about.
I explained to everyone I talked to that ecu's are already being installed and that yamaha is very aware of the issue. all I got were standard responses.
What the hell is my dealer gonna do here in St. Louis besides empty my wallet and waste my time?
Does anyone have an extention to reach steve directly or an email? I re-read the entire post but cannot find anything more than the 1-800#,Probably cause I'm pissed!
Any suggestions? I did give truwrecks my vin quite a while back not sure if he got it though.
I called the dealer where I bought the bike and as expected they had no Idea what I was talking about.
I explained to everyone I talked to that ecu's are already being installed and that yamaha is very aware of the issue. all I got were standard responses.
What the hell is my dealer gonna do here in St. Louis besides empty my wallet and waste my time?
Does anyone have an extention to reach steve directly or an email? I re-read the entire post but cannot find anything more than the 1-800#,Probably cause I'm pissed!
Any suggestions? I did give truwrecks my vin quite a while back not sure if he got it though.
I always find this type of response interesting..and mildly entertaining from Yamaha.
If I remember right...this is like the fourth issue we've homed in as a community and detailed at some form of concensus issue as a forum. Maybe it's time we start our own technical bulletin numbering system? If a few thousand FJR owners start calling an issue by the same number and term and be consistent with Yamaha and dealers when we talk about them...maybe it will build some cred.
....you know...as I type this......it makes more and more sense....I'm gonna have to follow up on this idea.
Proposed FJRForum.com Technical Issue Bulletins
001: Valve ticking/Premature Exhaust Valve Guide Seal Issue
002: Gen II: Throttle Abruptness Issue
003: Ignition Harness/Switch Issue
so let's reserve 004 for
004: Gen II '07: Altitude Surging Issue
...and I'll think of a way for the forum to highlight them to add credibility.
uctofeej
Master of Random Thought
[SIZE=18pt]Steve Hamilton @ 1-800-962-7926 ex 7862[/SIZE]
Just to make Steve's number easier to find.
Canyonman, I had the same problem, got some women who patronized more than anything. Then I found Steve's ext from an earlier post and trotted on down to my dealer. You might try this approach: Told the service guy the situation, gave him my VIN, Steve's number, a description of the problem, and that I want the fix at Yamaha's cost. He said he'd get in touch with Steve to see what needs to be done and will get back to me. Did this on Friday, he's got until tomorrow to call me back. Good luck!
Iggy, like the idea of creating our own technical issue bulletins. Is there a way we can tie these to Yamaha's bulletin numbers or a full copy? Since this is my first experience with a fix, I don't know if we ever see a copy... or have the legal ability to post it here.
Just to make Steve's number easier to find.
Canyonman, I had the same problem, got some women who patronized more than anything. Then I found Steve's ext from an earlier post and trotted on down to my dealer. You might try this approach: Told the service guy the situation, gave him my VIN, Steve's number, a description of the problem, and that I want the fix at Yamaha's cost. He said he'd get in touch with Steve to see what needs to be done and will get back to me. Did this on Friday, he's got until tomorrow to call me back. Good luck!
Iggy, like the idea of creating our own technical issue bulletins. Is there a way we can tie these to Yamaha's bulletin numbers or a full copy? Since this is my first experience with a fix, I don't know if we ever see a copy... or have the legal ability to post it here.
That's the point. There aren't (with the exception of 001 and one that slipped through Australia) any Yamaha bulletins.
If they won't make one...we will. :aarambo:
Stay tuned.
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