New FJR 1300A

[ndivita]

I notice on the left side engine case what appears to be a threaded hole. I vaguely recall something like this on my 2005 FJR, and always wondered what it is. I assume it is supposed to be like this but it sure looks like something is meant to screw into it for some purpose otherwise why would it be or at least appear to be threaded.

And yes, I did a search on the forum to find out the answer to my question but either it has not been discussed (doubtful) or I did an inaccurate search (more likely).

I know there is a simple answer I just don't know what it is and I don't have a service manual. I did a Google search to no avail but I will keep looking.

Here is a picture to help put the question in focus. Again, if this is a silly question, please forgive me in advance.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1TX6pxLaFEiWG1QZ3NUVzc3WjA/view?usp=sharing

 

[Ignacio]

I vaguely recall something like this on my 2005 FJR, and always wondered what it is. I assume it is supposed to be like this but it sure looks like something is meant to screw into it for some purpose otherwise why would it be or at least appear to be threaded.

Not on either of my 2005s.

Assuming it's on your '14. If so, maybe it's a boss for AE components....which are still available in some other world markets.

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I am also thinking a mounting point for the electric shifting AE.

 

[ndivita]

I am tickled to death that it appears, at least for now, that I did not pose a ridiculous question.

Does the same hole appear in the same location on the 2014/15 ES?

 

[Redfish Hunter]

You might try to PM MCatrophy. He has a 2014 in the UK with the electric clutch. He will be able to look at his bike and tell us if anything for that system actually bolts there. He will probably even have pics of it.

 

[mcatrophy]

I think the guys above are correct. I can't see the actual threaded boss and thread, it is hidden by some of the gear change mechanism (which I'm not anxious to take off

), looky here:

(Click on image for larger view)
General view Blow-up

 

[RossKean]

Is this what you found?

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/131665-am-i-missing-something/?hl=%2Bthreaded+%2Bhole

Picture is of a '07 Gen II. Mounting boss for AE stuff.

 

[ndivita]

No the search I performed did not return that result despite the fact that the phrase "threaded hole" was in the terms I used. My bad I assume.

 

[art miller]

The 14ES has the threaded hole as well. You can make it disappear by running a stainless stud in there. That will keep the Hardley guys off your back!!!

 

[ndivita]

That might be worth it. Do you happen to know the diameter and thread dimensions? Or I was thinking some kind of black rubber or plastic plug.it is kind of trivial, but for some reason it bothers me. I know it shouldn't.

 

[Warpdrv]

I can only read this one way.....

Ride more and ogle less.......

 

[ndivita]

Fair point. All in good time.

 

[Warpdrv]

I think were in the same boat.. Cold here but no snow at least just yet

 

[ndivita]

Amen.

 

[caddyman58]

Being an ex mechanic I can only assume that's used to connect a strap used in hoisting the engine when removing from the frame there's probably another one diagonally across from it.???

 

[RossKean]

Being an ex mechanic I can only assume that's used to connect a strap used in hoisting the engine when removing from the frame there's probably another one diagonally across from it.???

Look at Post #7, above.

 

[Slardy]

Can't accuse me of not riding enough. My 2007 has 66Kmi. And I just noticed that hole because I was putzing with the shift mechanism (cleaning actually)

Slardy