gazza
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And still no radiators.....Geez!!!!
Gazza
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Gen 1 FJR1300 and what have you replaced on your bike
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SkooterG
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Actually, there was one. Ionbeam's, but his was a puncture. So if you want to do something preventive for your radiator, buy (or make) it a stone guard and you'll have enough coin left over to buy a lot of gas.
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2003 FJR, 205,000 miles, all 3 rotors were wore out, 230,000 miles,rearshock wore out, front springs etc. were replaced, 307,000 miles new starter, radiator, spark plug wires, caps, coils, oil pump chain. Decided to replace clutch plates also. Over 100 tires replaced so far.
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RadioHowie
I Miss Beemerdons!
That settles it...I'm gettin' rid of this high-maintenance POS!!!
AND, you're averaging less than 4200 miles per tire??? Yep...color my FJR GONE!!
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ericboutin
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That settles it...I'm gettin' rid of this high-maintenance POS!!!
AND, you're averaging less than 4200 miles per tire??? Yep...color my FJR GONE!!
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ericboutin
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LOL! I was thinking the same thing! And the second thing I thought was....Holy Crap! I may have just bought my last bike ever!
I don't know what the heck happened to my post above....this was in response to the POS comment by RadioHowie. lol
I don't know what the heck happened to my post above....this was in response to the POS comment by RadioHowie. lol
Here's what I've done so far on my 2003 FJR 1300, all but 16,108 miles have been put on since Jan 1,2006, as of saturday, ll/27/12 I have 300,000 miles on it. All these miles have been put on in Central and Southern Ohio. No interstate miles, no over night trips, all rides are single day rides out and back. Here's what I have replaced on the bike thus far, one water pump at 120,000, all 3 brake rotors at 205,000, stock rear shock/front springs etc.,230,000, new starter at 290,000. We checked the valves for the 1st time at 121,000 and they were still well within spec . no adjustments needed. In Jan. 2011, at 205,000, we did the first adjustments on the valves and checked again, Jan 2013, at 307,000, no more adjustments needed. The spark plugs were replaced at 40,000,120,000,205,000, 307,000 miles and they were still in good shape every time.Since I purchased my FJR I have put over 100 tires on it and have tried 9 major brand of tires and 20 some models in those brands to try and find the best tire for my ride. The best tire for me thus far is the 009 Raven. Jan. 2013, Replaced Radiator, it was beat up, I added the Cox guard to protect. new coils, spark plug wires and boot ends, new oil pump chain, old ones loose, new clutch plates, old ones worn some, so I replaced them. Had a record year in 2012, 62,211 miles. I hope this gives you an idea of the service I've had done. Approx. 7,000 + gals of gas and 60 + oil and filter changes...The Gray Ghost.
ericboutin
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If that thing ever gives up the ghost you are gonna have to have it stuffed and mounted!! That's awesome! And yup I do believe I've bought my last bike!Here's what I've done so far on my 2003 FJR 1300, all but 16,108 miles have been put on since Jan 1,2006, as of saturday, ll/27/12 I have 300,000 miles on it. All these miles have been put on in Central and Southern Ohio. No interstate miles, no over night trips, all rides are single day rides out and back. Here's what I have replaced on the bike thus far, one water pump at 120,000, all 3 brake rotors at 205,000, stock rear shock/front springs etc.,230,000, new starter at 290,000. We checked the valves for the 1st time at 121,000 and they were still well within spec . no adjustments needed. In Jan. 2011, at 205,000, we did the first adjustments on the valves and checked again, Jan 2013, at 307,000, no more adjustments needed. The spark plugs were replaced at 40,000,120,000,205,000, 307,000 miles and they were still in good shape every time.Since I purchased my FJR I have put over 100 tires on it and have tried 9 major brand of tires and 20 some models in those brands to try and find the best tire for my ride. The best tire for me thus far is the 009 Raven. Jan. 2013, Replaced Radiator, it was beat up, I added the Cox guard to protect. new coils, spark plug wires and boot ends, new oil pump chain, old ones loose, new clutch plates, old ones worn some, so I replaced them. Had a record year in 2012, 62,211 miles. I hope this gives you an idea of the service I've had done. Approx. 7,000 + gals of gas and 60 + oil and filter changes...The Gray Ghost.
You had 230,000 miles on the rear shock and only then replaced it? Aw, go on. Pull the other one!Here's what I've done so far on my 2003 FJR 1300, ... stock rear shock/front springs etc.,230,000, ...
Geezer
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My '05 has a little over 130k miles. It has been very reliable and the only time it let me down was for a bad tire.
CCT changed twice because of valve train noise
Rear shock upgraded after original started showing signs of wear
Fork springs upgraded to match the new shock
I changed the steering head bearings out for roller bearings, but that was just preference, not wear.
Lots of tires, a few sets of brakes, spark plugs
Two batteries - not dead but showing signs of age
CCT changed twice because of valve train noise
Rear shock upgraded after original started showing signs of wear
Fork springs upgraded to match the new shock
I changed the steering head bearings out for roller bearings, but that was just preference, not wear.
Lots of tires, a few sets of brakes, spark plugs
Two batteries - not dead but showing signs of age
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NightShine, I replaced the rear shock when it failed me at 230,000 miles, I have all my work done at Wimer's Cycle Shop in Heath, Ohio 43056
Actually, GG, I'm just blown away. Most stock rear shocks are toast at 20-30K miles, but I guess it just depends on the use the bike's been put to, and what the rider expects of the suspension. Getting 230K miles out of it puts you at the far end of the curve!
Surly
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gazza
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Well GG thats very impressive indeed and many thanks for the in depth history of you FJR. I guess this gives all us Gen 1 owners some idea of what we may be in for down the track, that's if of course we don't trade up.
Gazza
Gazza
Afast03nNJ
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TPS recall, that is all.
huron52
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two CCT,
front bushings,
one ignition switch
about three batteries
about 20 Spark plugs
upgraded to better rear shock, (stock is still in great shape sitting on the shelf)
upgraded front springs (original springs on shelf)
changed a couple of shims
Lots of tires
a few air cleaners
gallons of oil
lots of brake fluid
And I keep having to add lots of gasoline
front bushings,
one ignition switch
about three batteries
about 20 Spark plugs
upgraded to better rear shock, (stock is still in great shape sitting on the shelf)
upgraded front springs (original springs on shelf)
changed a couple of shims
Lots of tires
a few air cleaners
gallons of oil
lots of brake fluid
And I keep having to add lots of gasoline
Mihalis fjr
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TPS recall and CCT recall..That is all.
