Balancing the fuel injection every 4000 miles

[JAB]

I'm contemplating buying a FJR and read through a manual to get an idea what I'll be in for.

That has to be darn expensive to do every 4k. How many actually have that done that often??

Second question: How much does it cost to have the dealer perform scheduled maintenance?

Thanks

Jeff B

 

[RossKean]

I believe that you are talking about a throttle body synchronization. Air bleed screw adjustment. Easy to do but the dealer might charge $100??? Get the tool and do it yourself. No need to do it every 4000 miles. I've gone 10x that distance without any issues.

 

[BkerChuck]

My experience so far has been that like changing spark plugs every 8k it's overkill. Learning to do it yourself and investing in the tool is money well spent.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I'll give the TBS a look-see at each spark plug change but more often than not, it's still fine.

--G

 

[Bill Lumberg]

Mine TBS was done at 600 miles. It has not been done since. I'll have it done here soon. Both my shop and the Yamaha mech I know personally have said they'll take my money, but it's not necessary at any regular interval and I should pass until they or I detect an irregularity. Blind squirrel, etc.

 

[bluesdog]

I check TBS annually, but there's little need to do so more frequently. Spark plugs every couple of years --- they seem to last a long time in the FJR.

The gen 3 is fly by wire, with coil over ignition so will likely require even less TBS and spark plug maintenance.

With the purchase of a shop manual, (despite it being expensive, somewhat confusing and poorly bound), and more importantly the awesome information and help here on the forum, you'll have pretty much all the data you need to perform regular maintenance and beyond.

You'll need a few good tools, and even a few specialized ones, but typically nothing outrageous

Reserve the shop for tasks for which you lack equipment/tools

 

[RadioHowie]

103,000 miles on my '04.

Never done a TBS.

Probably never will.

No polar bears can blame their deaths on me.

 

[08FJR4ME]

103,000 miles on my '04.
Never done a TBS.

Probably never will.

No polar bears can blame their deaths on me.

Manatees may be another story for another time.

Back on track, Feejer maintenance can't get any easier. You can drive yourself nuts and a little broke if you perform everything according to schedule. Many things can be extended for later miles and dates. A few have been mentioned.

Dave

 

[JAB]

Thanks guys for the good information. I knew that 4K interval had to be overkill. I think I will invest in the tool when the time comes. I saw the 4 chanel gages were about $100 or so,

-WYNPRO- 103,000 miles and never touched it!! You haven't been supporting your dealer very well... Think of all those poor starving employees............

Thanks all!

 

[JAB]

Beemerwho??? not -WYNPRO- My bad..

 

[art miller]

On all FJR's I have owned to date, I had the TBS done every 14K when the plugs were changed and when they checked the valves. Hard to believe anyone is going to do a TBS every 4K.

 

[Fred W]

On the 1st and 2nd Gen FJRs there was an opportunity to do more than just adjust the idle speed airscrews. The linkage between the 4 throttle butterflies could also be adjusted (although this was an "unauthorized" procedure). The net effect is to get an improvement in engine vibration at higher rpms.

Third Gens have no such ability, so the ONLY sync you can do is at idle speed. I've never heard anyone complain about how much vibration they have at idle.

Because I have a Morgan Carbtune, I'll probably do it on my 2014 at 25k mile intervals (when I get there), which is when I will change the plugs and do a valve clearance checks. On my old '05 I did it about every 5 or 10k miles, and it usually made a small difference in vibration.

 

[RaYzerman19]

Certainly 4000 mile intervals is overkill.... I'd think nothing much will change except if you do a valve check and change some shims. One would get the most benefit by doing a sync after a break-in period on a new bike to know where it is, but after that, methinks you could leave it a very long time. As usual, though, personal preference, do what makes you feel good.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Jeff,this video could help you..



Also this tool is very good..

https://www.carbtune.com/

 

[art miller]

To date I have not noticed any degree of vibration in the bars. When the bike was new I added Vibranators. I had them on my 07 as well and found them very effective. As for TBS, it was done on 600 mile service and again on the 16K service. Perhaps it is my imagination but I think the bike is more responsive after the 16K service.

 

[RaYzerman19]

I can see that, Art. At 600 miles, it wouldn't be considered broken in (my opinion) but at 16k it would be for TBS purposes.

 

[Fred W]

To date I have not noticed any degree of vibration in the bars. When the bike was new I added Vibranators. I had them on my 07 as well and found them very effective. As for TBS, it was done on 600 mile service and again on the 16K service. Perhaps it is my imagination but I think the bike is more responsive after the 16K service.

Our 2014;s must be very different from each other. The vibration in the handlebars (really, that's the only place I feel them) at ~4k rpm is one of the attributes that I like least about my 2014. My old 2005 had similar vibes until I did the RDCUATBS, and then it was much better than what the 14 is now. But the 14 ain't got no adjustments for a UA TBS.

 

[want2ride]

I made my own TBS tool. 26 feet of 1/4 vacuum tubing, f connectors, scrap board and 2 cycle oil to fill it with. Works great and only cost about $20. Guess that makes me cheap, lol.

 

[mcatrophy]

I made my own TBS tool. 26 feet of 1/4 vacuum tubing, f connectors, scrap board and 2 cycle oil to fill it with. Works great and only cost about $20. Guess that makes me cheap, lol.

Like mine?(click on image for larger view)