FJRF003.1: Ignition Switch
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Millsaps2
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[Do they pull the triple tree to make the switch?
The handle bars and the top triple clamp piece where the bars are attached is removed to allow the switch to be removed. The security screws are drilled to remove the switch assembly and to seperate the lock from the switch. New security screws are supplied with the kit. Yamaha suggests the drilling be done in a drill press to prevent damage to the top mounting piece.
The handle bars and the top triple clamp piece where the bars are attached is removed to allow the switch to be removed. The security screws are drilled to remove the switch assembly and to seperate the lock from the switch. New security screws are supplied with the kit. Yamaha suggests the drilling be done in a drill press to prevent damage to the top mounting piece.
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Auburn
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Just got the call from the dealer where I bought mine to have the switch replaced. That's cool that I didn't have to track them down to get it done.
zzzzip
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If they are going to pull the triple tree, it may be a good time to have the steering head bearing repacked, and maybe save a couple of bucks on the service work.... I'm overdue on that.
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SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
So am I . Never done in 163k. No plan to do it anytime soon either. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
I'm following your lead on this one Skooter dude! I'm guessing more messed up headsets from 'preventive" maintenance than from actual wear and tear. Just keep the pressure washer away from it and ride.
SouthernCruizer
Is it Beer:30 yet?
I've never put the kinds of miles on any one bike that Skooter has on his, but I have had bikes that went 89K or so, and never messed with the bearings either. They are pretty well put together as long as you keep the bike on pavement, not off road. Dat's my $.02 worth. :glare:
LSUBOY
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Skip the Recall and do the Brodie thingee? Will only work as long as you never take your bike to a Yamaha dealer for work.
First thing they do is punch-in your VIN number and then they are going to tell you that there is a recall for you bike for a certain part and that they have ordered the part and that when it comes in they will repair your bike....Along with the repair that brought you into the service department in the 1st place.
Gotcha!
First thing they do is punch-in your VIN number and then they are going to tell you that there is a recall for you bike for a certain part and that they have ordered the part and that when it comes in they will repair your bike....Along with the repair that brought you into the service department in the 1st place.
Gotcha!
Lee B.
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I've tried to follow this but don't think I've seen this addressed.
I've seen members write that their dealer contacted them about the recall.
What if the dealer you purchased at is 900 miles away?
Should I expect a contact from D&H or should I go ahead and contact my local guy in KC?
I've seen members write that their dealer contacted them about the recall.
What if the dealer you purchased at is 900 miles away?
Should I expect a contact from D&H or should I go ahead and contact my local guy in KC?
Rondo777
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I was one of the ones who already had mine fail, my dealer, after some prodding from YAMAHA CORP did replace it and switched out the lock cylinder so still one key. I just called over there and the dealer is aware of the Official Recall. He also informed me that there is NO DIFFERENCE IN THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH!!! 
He did say that since its an official recall it will be no hastle at all in the future to replace it if it should go bad again. :dribble:
He did say that since its an official recall it will be no hastle at all in the future to replace it if it should go bad again. :dribble:
I was one of the ones who already had mine fail, my dealer, after some prodding from YAMAHA CORP did replace it and switched out the lock cylinder so still one key. I just called over there and the dealer is aware of the Official Recall. He also informed me that there is NO DIFFERENCE IN THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH!!!
Now this is what I would classify as unsubstantiated hearsay. I'll reserve judgement until the parts are in hand and can be analyzed. (easy for me to say... I have a 1st gen)
It doesn't make any sense to me that Yamaha would pay so much money to swap out so many ignition switches if they were replacing the faulty switch with an identical unit. Of course, just because it doesn't make any sense doesn't mean that isn't the case... :blink: :wacko:
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road runner
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Stopped @ dealer today and they haven't heard about or seen recall yet. :huh:
Now that I have tech bulletin # I will go back and have them check again.
Thanks to all
A.C.
Now that I have tech bulletin # I will go back and have them check again.
Thanks to all
A.C.
BulletBrad
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I haven't laid hands on the new switch but as soon as I do, I'll report back as to any differences in it and the old one. As to the punch mark being done and then the dealer says it's on order, that's not how the tech sheet says to do it. Item 30 states we are to tag and hold the old main switch for 90 days from the date we submit our Recall Reimbursement Request. Then and only then put the punch mark on the frame. A dealer can get in way too much trouble with MammaYamma if we don't do it this way.
If you don't feel you can trust your dealership to do it right, thank God were in America where you can sure take it to another dealer. I've had 2 customers over the last 2 years (Suzuki riders) that we could never please and we threw a party one night when they both said they would never come back. One was so anal he would mark all the drain plugs, clips and oil filter with a marker to see if we really changed the fluids and filter on a normal service. Mind you, the first 2 services were FREE to him so he was not spending any money to begin with.
Ok, Brad's done venting ............................. I'll keep ya informed as soon as I see something and have it in my hands. TIME TO RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't feel you can trust your dealership to do it right, thank God were in America where you can sure take it to another dealer. I've had 2 customers over the last 2 years (Suzuki riders) that we could never please and we threw a party one night when they both said they would never come back. One was so anal he would mark all the drain plugs, clips and oil filter with a marker to see if we really changed the fluids and filter on a normal service. Mind you, the first 2 services were FREE to him so he was not spending any money to begin with.
Ok, Brad's done venting ............................. I'll keep ya informed as soon as I see something and have it in my hands. TIME TO RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006FJR
Administrator of Transportation
My dealer order the parts and she said she will have them in by Monday so I am scheduled to go in on Monday. I like to get stuff like this out of the way.
BulletBrad
Well-known member
:yahoo: Holy Smokes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just realized I went from FNG to a Training Pilot !!!!! YEHAAAAA :yahoo:
OkieBikerDude
Well-known member
Different switch internals or same old switch, makes no difference to me. Paid Brodie for the relay harness yesterday and will install in my '07A upon delivery. I only have about 10K on the bike and the orginal switch is still in place. A relay should have been installed at the factory.
Thanks to all of you who actively participated in getting the recall accomplished. This is a GREAT FORUM and I'm proud to be part of it. :clapping:
Ready for a group hug?
OkieBikerDude
Thanks to all of you who actively participated in getting the recall accomplished. This is a GREAT FORUM and I'm proud to be part of it. :clapping:
Ready for a group hug?
OkieBikerDude
majicmaker
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This thread has confirmed to me what I already knew. This is a big group of "BAD *****" who love their FRJ!!!!
Just like I do. I'm glad I'm here and I'm never leaving! This is my "home" inside my "home"
I'm going to to West Palm Beach, FL Yamaha in the morning and ordering my New Switch!
I'm on my second switch and it's been acting up lately! Perfect Timing!!!!!!!!!
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just like I do. I'm glad I'm here and I'm never leaving! This is my "home" inside my "home"
I'm going to to West Palm Beach, FL Yamaha in the morning and ordering my New Switch!
I'm on my second switch and it's been acting up lately! Perfect Timing!!!!!!!!!
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Panman
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I went to a dealer that is closer to my home, and asked if they had the recall yet. The service writer smiled at me and walk over to the printer and said, "I've got it just haven't read it". He still has a 07 AE on the floor and one other customer who had asked that day, so he order three of the lower switch replacement parts right then. He told me they should be in in a week and that they would use their AE as the test mule before they did any customer bike's.
I tool him that he wouldn't have to remove my upper clamp as I had a riser plate and that the switch was held in by socket head screws and he was cool with that. He was also cool with the Brodie setup, I haven't put mine on yet and will wait till they replace the switch internals and then do the install and TBS at the same time.
So to you guys that the stealers are telling you no it might be time to find another dealer.
I tool him that he wouldn't have to remove my upper clamp as I had a riser plate and that the switch was held in by socket head screws and he was cool with that. He was also cool with the Brodie setup, I haven't put mine on yet and will wait till they replace the switch internals and then do the install and TBS at the same time.
So to you guys that the stealers are telling you no it might be time to find another dealer.
Make a call to your local dealer of preference.
Like the ECU for 06-07 owners, I would think you should receive something in the mail directly from Yamaha about a recall. This would probably come to the person/address the bike was sold to.
You should be able to contact any local Yamaha dealer and resolve the recall issue once they are brought up to speed.
This is where being able to work with a good local dealer pays for itself....good customer service and phone calls. I'm guessing that there are good dealers who provide phone calls after having already dealt with the customer on the switch, and those that go as far as notifying the customers in advance of any potential issues.
I too purchsed my bike from D&H and guess that they are proactive with local buyers or those that contact them. For those who travelled some distance to purchase (you, I, and 100's of others), an assumption is probably made that we will handle issues like these with a local dealer. I probably should not make such assumptions, but this is what happened with the 06-07 ECU recall.
Called the local dealer yesterday and talked to a woman in the service dept and asked if they knew about the FJR1300 switch recall. She replied "that's a kawasaki, right?". Ugh. Their policy is they don't order parts until they have the bike, then 5-7 days waiting for parts. Lose the bike for almost two weeks. Ridiculous.
