Gospel Rider
Active member
Greetings from Northern California.
I am excited to begin riding a new to me, Cobalt Blue 2012 FJR.
Being 250# lighter than my GL 1800, I look forward to the sportiness of a comfortable, sleek, long distance bike. I have only had the fun of riding it the 80 miles to get it home immediately after purchasing it a week ago. What an exciting ride! I had to exercise self-restraint and forego riding for awhile, as it was necessary to put it up on stands and pull the wheels. It only had 7,800 miles, but the rear tire was the original and the front was last changed in 2015. I had it nearly back together yesterday when after watching a video on FJR wheel and driveshaft maintenance, the producer was convincing that the driveshaft should be pulled to make sure it had been lubricated from the factory. His wasn't which was confirmation of the stories that Yamaha has been negligent in properly lubricating the axles and driveshaft from the factory. I'm going to take the step backward in a few minutes to make sure the driveshaft is proper lubricated. Hopefully Willie Nelson's song "On The Road Again!" will soon be resonating through my being."
BTW, can you let me know what the proper torque is for the 4 acorn bolts holding the differential together?
I am excited to begin riding a new to me, Cobalt Blue 2012 FJR.
Being 250# lighter than my GL 1800, I look forward to the sportiness of a comfortable, sleek, long distance bike. I have only had the fun of riding it the 80 miles to get it home immediately after purchasing it a week ago. What an exciting ride! I had to exercise self-restraint and forego riding for awhile, as it was necessary to put it up on stands and pull the wheels. It only had 7,800 miles, but the rear tire was the original and the front was last changed in 2015. I had it nearly back together yesterday when after watching a video on FJR wheel and driveshaft maintenance, the producer was convincing that the driveshaft should be pulled to make sure it had been lubricated from the factory. His wasn't which was confirmation of the stories that Yamaha has been negligent in properly lubricating the axles and driveshaft from the factory. I'm going to take the step backward in a few minutes to make sure the driveshaft is proper lubricated. Hopefully Willie Nelson's song "On The Road Again!" will soon be resonating through my being."
BTW, can you let me know what the proper torque is for the 4 acorn bolts holding the differential together?
