New to Me 2007

[JTH]

One very loved and well kept FJR...the previous owner was nice enough to update all the lighting to LEDs, replaced the stock horn, new wind screen and kept detailed maintenance records. Now if it would just stop raining........

 

[RossKean]

One very loved and well kept FJR...the previous owner was nice enough to update all the lighting to LEDs, replaced the stock horn, new wind screen and kept detailed maintenance records. Now if it would just stop raining........

How many miles. I sold mine with 186,000 miles and it still ran perfectly.

 

[JTH]

47,000 young......

 

[RossKean]

47,000 young......

Just a baby!
Have you checked to make sure the recalls were done? 2007 had an ignition switch and a ground "spider" recall. There was also a recall for the ECU "altitude sickness" where the fuelling wouldn't update quickly enough if riding in a region with varying altitude. Sounds like the original owner would likely have taken care of these recalls but you can always check with Yamaha - they can tell you if yours was done based upon your VIN.

If it hasn't been done, conventional wisdom says to replace the cam chain tensioner. Sometime in late 2007 (we think), Yamaha came out with an improved version that had a much lower failure rate. I changed mine at less than 50,000 miles "just because". Note: A CCT failure will essentially ruin your engine...
If you aren't sure, look for a blue or green paint dot on the side of the CCT mounting flange.

If you are bothered by the "snatchy" throttle, you might want to consider having your ECU reflashed by Ivan. (I think this would deal with the "altitude" thing as well.) It is a better solution than a Power Commander which some people have used to reduce artifacts caused by overly lean fueling at low throttle opening.
There are a couple of threads here - search Ivan+flash.
https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/gen-ii-ecu-reflash-by-ivan.177589/
Ivan's website:
http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fjr1300_g2.htm
Enjoy!

 

[JamesNC]

Gorgeous!

 

[JTH]

Just a baby!
Have you checked to make sure the recalls were done? 2007 had an ignition switch and a ground "spider" recall. There was also a recall for the ECU "altitude sickness" where the fuelling wouldn't update quickly enough if riding in a region with varying altitude. Sounds like the original owner would likely have taken care of these recalls but you can always check with Yamaha - they can tell you if yours was done based upon your VIN.

If it hasn't been done, conventional wisdom says to replace the cam chain tensioner. Sometime in late 2007 (we think), Yamaha came out with an improved version that had a much lower failure rate. I changed mine at less than 50,000 miles "just because". Note: A CCT failure will essentially ruin your engine...
If you aren't sure, look for a blue or green paint dot on the side of the CCT mounting flange.

If you are bothered by the "snatchy" throttle, you might want to consider having your ECU reflashed by Ivan. (I think this would deal with the "altitude" thing as well.) It is a better solution than a Power Commander which some people have used to reduce artifacts caused by overly lean fueling at low throttle opening.
There are a couple of threads here - search Ivan+flash.
https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/gen-ii-ecu-reflash-by-ivan.177589/
Ivan's website:
http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/fjr1300_g2.htm
Enjoy!

Yes, according to Yamaha those are all good. Same for the CCT.

An ECU re-flash is on the to do list. I have friends who have had there bikes done and they highly recommend it.

 

[RossKean]

Yes, according to Yamaha those are all good. Same for the CCT.

There was no recall for the CCT and I don't think Yamaha would have records pertaining to which version is in your bike??
(Unless whoever serviced it could confirm) My '07 definitely had the older CCT in it and I changed it before any indication of failure.
Keep an eye on electrical grounding symptoms. Other than standard maintenance items, two separate grounding-related issues and one gear-indicator switch were the only problems I ever encountered.

I always liked the color of the 2007 but my 2011 "Liquid Silver" is also pretty awesome in the sun.

 

[2GENAE]

JTH
Check your CCT for the Green or Blue paint dot on the mounting flange. Read in the FSM how to, it's not hard and is a MUST. Love that color, enjoy your new bike.
Louis

 

[fastpappy]

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

 

[JTH]

JTH
Check your CCT for the Green or Blue paint dot on the mounting flange. Read in the FSM how to, it's not hard and is a MUST. Love that color, enjoy your new bike.
Louis

Done, one very visible green dot......

 

[Niehart]

I have a set of frame slider in the for-sale section here. They are yours for the price of shipping.

https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/mo...-gen-2-just-pay-shipping.179556/#post-1450349

 

[MIKE IN MASS]

Me too,,62 years young an lots of bikes over the years...springfield ma ...17k on a 2007,,,gonna miss my harleys but excited to ride this FJR..

 

[owsley]

Congrats on the new ride