Hi all.

[Smithereens]

I purchased my first fjr back in late April-2008 with a few add ons. It’s a great bike that’s a hoot to ride and relatively easy to maintain-so far I’ve done all the basic stuff —renewing as the oils and coolant, flushing and bleeding the clutch and brakes, greasing the splines, changing the tires and adding a few extras -V steam window, Givi 357 rack and V47 top box. It’s becoming more fn by the day.

 

[Rogue]

Welcome!

 

[RossKean]

I purchased my first fjr back in late April-2008 with a few add ons. It’s a great bike that’s a hoot to ride and relatively easy to maintain-so far I’ve done all the basic stuff —renewing as the oils and coolant, flushing and bleeding the clutch and brakes, greasing the splines, changing the tires and adding a few extras -V steam window, Givi 357 rack and V47 top box. It’s becoming more fn by the day.

Congratulations! and welcome from New Brunswick, Canada.

Did you check that recalls were performed - there were two for 2008.
Ground junction (aka "spider") and ignition switch.

You should also look to make sure that the cam chain tensioner (CCT) is the newer design - identified by a blue or green dot on the mounting flange. May be difficult to see without removing plastic but an inspection mirror might work. Original design had a few failures reported with catastrophic damage to engines. I believe Yamaha switched to the improved CCT sometime during the 2008 model year.

Clean and grease the rear brake pivot as well as shifter linkage - both should be done annually. Also the brake and clutch levers - especially the brass bushing in the clutch lever that actuates the clutch. Will last forever if maintained or wear out in a year if neglected.

Edit to add image of "Blue Dot" CCT

 

[fastpappy]

Welcome from the Big Apple and congrats on your new ride. Enjoy!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Welcome from metro Seattle!

~G

 

[GOFFjr1300]

I purchased my first fjr back in late April-2008 with a few add ons. It’s a great bike that’s a hoot to ride and relatively easy to maintain-so far I’ve done all the basic stuff —renewing as the oils and coolant, flushing and bleeding the clutch and brakes, greasing the splines, changing the tires and adding a few extras -V steam window, Givi 357 rack and V47 top box. It’s becoming more fn by the day.

Congrats, and welcome from Arendal, Norway. Ride safe.

 

[vzhq16]

Welcome from little Franklin, IN!

 

[HilltownDave]

Welcome from southeastern PA!

 

[bonami00]

welcome from Belgium

 

[Cycle]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[FJRBluesman]

You mean to tell me you've had an FJR since April 2008. Joined the forum July 2024, then finally did your obligatory introduction post two months later? That's a huge forum faux pas! That's worthy of a huge old school dog pile! Alas, I don't think they do that anymore.

At least you're here. Welcome, and enjoy the forum. Be careful, there are some weirdos here, believe me. I know...