First impressions of the "06 models

painman · Nov 21, 2005

I'm having trouble inserting quotes much less adding a link.

Here's my chapter's web page. Were called the Mounted Messengers. Hopefully there will be a FJR come this spring in the group. Mounted Messengers - Chapter 745 Thanks for the help boys.

Hope it all worked.

ripdaddy · Nov 25, 2005

I 'finally' got to sit on a '06 today at the International Motorcycle Show
I was trying to find out about the 'tick' issue, but those working the booth were not very knowledgeable or helpful...

I read somewhere Yamaha decided the ticking problem was caused by oil starvation although that doesn't quite explain why only about 7-10% suffer from it. Any one with more detailed info?

RadioHowie · Nov 25, 2005

If I had to speculate, I'd say it's because only 7 to 10 percent of the folks who drive FJRs are crazy/brave enough to go around performing excessive wheelies, forcing the oil in their sumps to slosh away from the oil pump pickup, causing the oiling starvation.

Or it's George Bush's fault.

Shane Stump · Nov 26, 2005

If I had to speculate, I'd say it's because only 7 to 10 percent of the folks who drive FJRs are crazy/brave enough to go around performing excessive wheelies, forcing the oil in their sumps to slosh away from the oil pump pickup, causing the oiling starvation.
Or it's George Bush's fault.

It's George's FAULT

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Happy Holidays,

Shane

tripletango · Nov 26, 2005

I have 12,000 miles on the bike now and absolutely no problems at all.

I try to hear the tick but my mind cannot produce the sound!!

rocketdoc · Nov 27, 2005

Iwas just reading the Yamaha Canada site for the new '06 and noticed that it has............self cancelling turn signals. :shock: Don't think anyone has mentioned that little item. Over the years many have asked for it, now you've got it.