Starting from scratch

[William England]

Seems that the FJR I bought has no documentation of any service done. At all. Called both servicing dealers and all the records they have are for the factory recalls. (ignition, ECU, star ground done). Nice...

I've reviewed the service requirements and it doesn't look like I have a ton to do to catch it up. Does this seem to be a reasonable baseline service for a 40,000 mile bike?

Do It My Self:

Oil and Filter Change

Air Filter

Lubricate shaft drive; drive splines

Rear Drive Oil

Replace Coolant

Lubricate various fittings

Check, tighten, adjust about everything I can reach.

https://www.fjr1300.info/maint/usa.html

Dealer (things I know I can't do)

Check and Adjust Valves;

Change Spark Plugs;

Change Brake and Clutch Fluid

Throttle Body Sync

Pack Steering Head Bearings

Pack swingarm bearings

What about this?

Change brake lines

Change fuel lines

I know - most folks will suggest I do all the work myself; I'm time, skill, patience and tool limited for doing some of the heavier stuff. May as well trade some hundreds of dollars to save the frustration or chance of just up and breaking stuff.

Are any of the self / dealer services linked in some way, that if I do one, the dealer will have to redo it with their service?

Thanks,

Will

 

[Ignacio]

The big item is whether the valve check was done around 26,000 or not. You'd think they would at least be able to tell you that...or if they at least came in sometimes for service whether it likely happened or not. If not, I'd get that done special and call 40K early for the 52K.

Otherwise, I'd just start on the popular customized 5000 mile interval service schedule you nearly linked to and decide which you want to do yourself and/or which you want a shop to do. Seems you have it already split. And various discussion on the swingarm bearings as a subject almost unto itself talked about elsewhere.

 

[mcatrophy]

Unlikely to need to change the brake, clutch and fuel lines, even though the book calls this up. Just look for mechanical damage. But do change the fluid.

 

[Niehart]

And watch for tech meets in your area. You would be surprised how much of that second list you can do with a little help [or in my case, a lot of help].

 

[SLK50]

I wouldn't pay someone to do anything to the swingarm bearings.

IMO, a huge waste of time and money.

The shock linkage bearings, OTOH......not so much.

 

[juniorfjr]

And if you are taking the rear apart to lube the splines and rear end, you are close to the swingarm bearing then.

 

[SLK50]

And if you are taking the rear apart to lube the splines and rear end, you are close to the swingarm bearing then.

I'll guess you haven't done it.

 

[Bounce]

https://www.fjr-tips.org/maint/spline/SkooterG/coupling101.html

https://www.fjr-tips.org/maint/spline/spline.html

https://www.fjr-tips.org/maint/sa/sa.html

https://www.fjr-tips.org/maint/ujoint/uj.html

 

[RsvlFeej]

Throttle body synch (TBS) and changing spark plugs are simple on this bike - but you do need a 4-way manometer for the TBS.

 

[Old Michael]

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[William England]

Nice links and information; thank you! Don't have the tools for TBS, since the dealer is doing the valves, they may as well do the sparks this time around and the TBS too.

Will

 

[RossKean]

Spark plugs are easy but if you are going to get the dealer to do the valve check, you might as well get him to do the plugs and TBS. By the way, don't bother with the coolant - it has to be drained when the valve check is done. Hydraulic fluid is easy to do yourself. Don't forget to do the final drive fluid - easy and cheap.

As others have said, inspect hydraulic lines but I wouldn't replace anything unless there is visible damage.

 

[Geezer]

Do you know for sure that the previous owner did not perform some of those service items? I do all my own work and no dealer would know about it.

 

[garyahouse]

If you plan to keep your stock front suspension, might want to change out the fluid and perhaps the bushings and seals.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Hudson]

The cam chain tensioner would be very suspect too. It's a DIY job.

 

[William England]

Sounds like having the CCT done by the shop with the valve check is the best way to go, eh? One of those 'while they're in there' things...

 

[Dale2010]

The information in this forum on removing the swingarm doesn't mention removing the center stand. However, to remove the swingarm, it apparently is necessary to remove the shock. Yamaha claims in the service manual for the newer models, that the center stand must be removed to remove the shock.
Obviously this poses a major problem in supporting the bike for this procedure.
Am I misunderstanding something here? Any clarification will be appreciated as lubing the swingarm should be in the near future as part of my maintenance.

Thanks.

 

[08FJR4ME]

The information in this forum on removing the swingarm doesn't mention removing the center stand. However, to remove the swingarm, it apparently is necessary to remove the shock. Yamaha claims in the service manual for the newer models, that the center stand must be removed to remove the shock.Obviously this poses a major problem in supporting the bike for this procedure.

Am I misunderstanding something here? Any clarification will be appreciated as lubing the swingarm should be in the near future as part of my maintenance.

Thanks.

Yes you will have to support the bike as recently posted here. Greg to the white phone,

 

[BigOgre]

The information in this forum on removing the swingarm doesn't mention removing the center stand. However, to remove the swingarm, it apparently is necessary to remove the shock. Yamaha claims in the service manual for the newer models, that the center stand must be removed to remove the shock.Obviously this poses a major problem in supporting the bike for this procedure.

Am I misunderstanding something here? Any clarification will be appreciated as lubing the swingarm should be in the near future as part of my maintenance.

Thanks.

Yes you will have to support the bike as recently posted here. Greg to the white phone,

Gen I & II different here? Pretty sure you can remove both the shock and/or swingarm (on the Gen I at least) without removing the centerstand. The only thing you can't get off is the relay arm due to the upper bolt.