G'damn critters!

[BlueHammer]

Got my 05FJR out yesterday to wash it down and get it ready for service when I noticed a small pile of sunflower seed husks and detritous under the bike. CRAP! I took off the seat and low and behold, the tool tray was full of husks and some chewed up foam. I checked both seats and they weren't chewed up at all, so where did all this foam come from??

As I tore the bike down, I noticed that the cover going over the airbox intake was the culprit. Apparently there USED to be foam on the inside of that, but now there is just a thin film of chewed foam. Again, CRAP! Other areas of the bike seem to all be in fine condition structurally.

So, my question to the masses is, Other than getting the air filter out and cleaned up, Is there anywhere else these little phukers could have gotten into that I should check before I try to start it up? Tonight I'm going to lift the tank and see if there are any nests up under there.

Oh, and also, does anyone know/have photos of how much foam was on that part? I ass-u-me it was there to quiet any howls the intake horn may create, and I'd like to put foam back on it.

AHHHH Livin up in the woods, nothing like it!

 

[FJRottie]

Check your exhaust just in case, unless you plugged/covered them.

 

[JimLor]

Part #13?? Listed as "Seal" at $1.37

Go here: https://www.sunnysidemotorcycle.com/parts.aspx You can look at/for all parts of the FJR at this site! Great resource.

Jim

 

[C&C]

You also need to check for any chewed insulation. You don't want any unexpected short circuits when you fire her up or are rolling down the highway. Hopefully just some chewed foam, if you're lucky.

 

[radman]

I want pics when you light 'er off and a couple flamin' mice come flyin out the pipes. Should resemble TDubs Famous Flaming Felching Funfest circa 1999.....

 

[TheAxeman]

Didn't Richard Gere have some sort of rodent stuck in his tailpipe at one time during the 90's?

 

[donaldb]

Ck your wiring closely, those little turd tappers love chewing on wire insulation! They got a hold of my 4 wheeler several years ago and that was the first thing they went after. Sorry to hear about your unwelcomed guests, it's just that damn motorcycle--everybody loves to be seen sitting on one! The acorn husks were just their attempt to calim homestead exemption status. You better ck w/your tax commission and see if they have transferred the title over into their name yet

 

[Scythian]

TDubs Famous Flaming Felching Funfest circa 1999

Armageddon! Armageddon!

 

[BlueHammer]

JimLor,

Nope, not that part, part 39 on this slide:

It is ~$28. Plus the odd ******** plastic connectors Yammie decided to use on this thing. WTF were they thinking going with a push-in connector that you can't pull out? :angry:

Thanks for the heads up on pipes, I'll check them as well.

look out mice, NINJA ATTACK!!!! :assasin:

 

[Geezer]

I have found rodent nests in my cars and other things in the garage but never a motorcycle yet. Whew.

I hope they didn't get past the air cleaner.

 

[twowheelnut]

I want pics when you light 'er off and a couple flamin' mice come flyin out the pipes.  Should resemble TDubs Famous Flaming Felching Funfest circa 1999.....

****, I had to Urbandictionary.com that one... Dude, you really need help. Perhaps a session with Dr. Ruth might help cure you of your current state of sexual dementia. :dntknw:

Either that, or un-bookmark those gay & animal porn sites on your pooter, you sick *******. :****:

 

[S76]

As mentioned, inspect your wiring harnesses, they chew the insulation off the wires. Every spring I have this battle with the lawn mowers. Next year put those little boxes of mice poison near the bike.

 

[Scab]

You need some moth-balls. Speaking of which, do you know what you have when you have a moth-ball in your right hand and a moth-ball in your left hand?

One BIG-ASS moth!

 

[Bounce]

Gawd, man, I hate to hear that. Those critters are really irritating.

 

[BlueHammer]

the 05's back together and only 3 fastners broke in my ignorance. Who knew you had to push the pins IN to get the things out. (actually, I now recall learning that last time I had to remove the plastics to change the sparky things....G'Damn A.D.D)

Anyhow, the airfilter was intact and looking good after a good air blasting. Seems they made that little space their bedroom, there was a round revolving bed, lava lamps, even a sweedish penis pump (It's not mine, really)

It fired right up, no felching furballs of flame, and I took it out for a short 50 mile spin to get it's juices flowing. Now this weekend I get to wash it up, change the oil& filter, and pick up some new fastners.

18k and no tick tick tick...

Oh, and if you think felching is gross, look up snowballing some time...GACK!!

 

[throttlejockeyTJ]

Sunflower seeds. You left food and didn't expect drop in guests? :bleh: Glad they didn't get to the wiring PITA.

 

[BugR]

Had mice camp out in the barbq one winter. Boy was my daughter upset (she was 9 and cute then) when I fired it up for the first time in the spring. First thing we knew was squeaking and the smell of burning fur. She never ate her burger either

Chris

 

[BlueHammer]

Yeah, sunflower seeds. They got them from our bird feeders out in the back lot. Over the winter I racked up quite a stash of Red and Grey Squirrel hides (over 35) from that feeder. 1000fps hollowpoint pellets and a scope really do the trick. But I didn't think about those damn little critters. I'll be ready for them this winter though. I've got all summer to plan and scheme.

Ride on!

 

[bikepoor]

In the RV business I here this all the time. I have heard from many customers: Downy brand dryer sheets in original scent...stuff them everywhere. It really does seem to work the best. No joke.