Technical manual

[Ignacio]

Wow, I like this new, new me!

Me too! :lol:

None of that! Get back to work. I want a chapter done by the end of the week. You have an IRA to fund.

 

[twowheelnut]

What more information do you need than this little jewel...

REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the motorcycle so that

there is no danger of it falling over.

NOTE:

Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so

that the rear wheel is elevated.

2. Remove:

• brake caliper bracket

NOTE:

Do not depress the brake pedal when removing

the brake caliper bracket with brake caliper.

3. Remove:

• rear wheel

NOTE:

Move the rear wheel to the right to separate it

But, of course, you needed bother with the axle nut and axle. If you like the FJR manual, take a peek at the VStrom manual. Bring a magnifying glass so you can actually see the pictures...

 

[FJR1300Mark]

You have all now seen the value of this forum. I use the manual when I feel like it tells me enough, but I turn to this forum and Warchilds site to more detail where needed.

I for one really appreciate the work many of the members of this forum have made available to us.

Thanks

 

[fitrx]

You have all now seen the value of this forum. I use the manual when I feel like it tells me enough, but I turn to this forum and Warchilds site to more detail where needed.
I for one really appreciate the work many of the members of this forum have made available to us.

Thanks

I agree 1000% that this forum is invaluable, and to a large degree because there are so few places to get usable, reliable information on the FJR. And this too is my complaint. Thank God there is now an internet for just such interaction. This is a vast storehouse of knowledge. Little preachy, little too much fluff and wiseass to easily pick through to find the gems. Little too much reluctance to provide those gems and a little too much willingness to advise a search than to answer a question. But then some must find their sense of superiority wherever they must.

 

[twowheelnut]

I agree 1000% that this forum is invaluable, and to a large degree because there are so few places to get usable, reliable information on the FJR. And this too is my complaint. Thank God there is now an internet for just such interaction. This is a vast storehouse of knowledge. Little preachy, little too much fluff and wiseass to easily pick through to find the gems. Little too much reluctance to provide those gems and a little too much willingness to advise a search than to answer a question. But then some must find their sense of superiority wherever they must.

Well, you received several direct answers to your initial post and yeah, you got dumped on a wee bit, but the comments in bold won't fly around here. Look, this is an established community with its own little quirks and life all its own. YOU need to adjust to how IT operates and not the other way 'round. Some don't fit here while others do. If you feel as though some sand has been kicked on your beach towel, well, too bad. Deal with it. This is FJRForum.com and not fitrx.com. I'm really sorry this joint does not conform to your specifications, but maybe you can establish a sunny, happy little 'town' where everything is as you wish.

Man, why does everyone expect everything handed to them on a silver platter anymore? :glare:

 

[Groo]

Man, why does everyone expect everything handed to them on a silver platter anymore? :glare:

Because in large part, we've become an entitlement society...

 

[twowheelnut]

Man, why does everyone expect everything handed to them on a silver platter anymore? :glare:

Because in large part, we've become an entitlement society...

I'll take, "How To Get A Thread Locked," for $200, Alex.

:lol:

 

[madmike2]

...thus the need for a good tech manual whose pages become black with greasy fingerprints and spotted with bike fluids.

I agree that the service manual isn't as "user friendly" or as simple as the instructions in the Clymer and svc. manual I have for my XS1100. There is plenty of information in the FJR manual but its not arranged the way "I" would have done it.

OTH, other than routine maintenance (incl. Throttle Body Synch, Brakes, tires, etc.), I've not had to do much to my bike, nor have others who have up to 100K miles on theirs.

I agree 1000% that this forum is invaluable, and to a large degree because there are so few places to get usable, reliable information on the FJR. And this too is my complaint. Thank God there is now an internet for just such interaction. This is a vast storehouse of knowledge. Little preachy, little too much fluff and wiseass to easily pick through to find the gems. Little too much reluctance to provide those gems and a little too much willingness to advise a search than to answer a question. But then some must find their sense of superiority wherever they must.

Just what part of my above-quoted response didn't please your whiney highness? It seems to me that your last sentence is a self-portrayal.

When you came and registered on the forum, did you read ALL of the suggested material? Like the "Bin o' Facts" for your model. Did you read ALL of the instructions on board rules and board software? How about this gem titled "Searching-another method" by the forum originator:

To search the forum using google:
Go to Google

type in a search string just like you normally would, then a space, then

site:fjrforum.com

And search....

That's it.

Try it, you might like it. But then you'd have to actually read and there may not be any pictures.
Have you considered other things that are happening on the forum at the moment before you launched into your "ME-ME-ME" tirade. I'm among the group that is a bit emotionally overwhelmed at the moment and I've much less tolerance than normal.....you sir, are going 'round-the-bend over very little.

If everything about your experience is as bad as you are reacting...sell the manual, sell the bike, sell short, sell out, sell yourself....go buy a Goldwing or anything that Clymer makes a manual for. For God's sake, don't buy a bike like this that requires very little attention to maintain in good running/riding shape. I've only put 40K on my FJRs with routine maintenance. Okay, lubing the swingarm pivot was difficult, but there are threads on that from Rad, Bounce, FJR Tech and others, but the TBS is easier than balancing the carbs on my XS1100 or the Connie was. You are the first I've seen or heard complaining that going to the internet for a solution or information was a problem.

May I suggest you consider moving to this site: EZ Board FJR website? They are much more helpful, gentile and polite.

I'm done! Geez I'm a might testy at the moment.....I need to get of this and deal with more PMs about Andrew.

 

[twowheelnut]

your whiney highness

I do believe that we have a new Forum Quote of Quotes!

 

[Mike-H]

MM2....missing your meds again :wacko: .... :lol: ....

 

[madmike2]

MM2....missing your meds again :wacko: .... :lol: ....

I prolly should get ON them, I have a distinct pain in my derriere from sitting in this chair for so long the last few days.

 

[Mike-H]

MM2....missing your meds again :wacko: .... :lol: ....

I prolly should get ON them, I have a distinct pain in my derriere from sitting in this chair for so long the last few days.

MM2 :nono: now....Inhale....exhale....inhale....exhale....slowly....there you go :nyam: ....

 

[fitrx]

your whiney highness

I do believe that we have a new Forum Quote of Quotes!

I kind of like that. I may have to change my nick...just can't decide...should I change it to "my" whiney highness or "your" whiney highness? :king: or just "whiney highness"... maybe "hiney why-ness"

 

[madmike2]

your whiney highness

I do believe that we have a new Forum Quote of Quotes!

I kind of like that. I may have to change my nick...just can't decide...should I change it to "my" whiney highness or "your" whiney highness? :king: or just "whiney highness"... maybe "hiney why-ness"

Well....if nothing else, you've provided a great service to the forum by providing a delightful diversion. :yahoo:

Now to your point. Yes. I've owned and read easier service/shop manuals. But owners have been successfully muddling through for nearly 6 years with them. And its not likely to change much..... :dribble:

 

[biggjohn]

I thought I had read here somewhere that dog piles were reserved for Fridays. :assassin:

As an FNG on this site, I gotta say that I really appreciate all of the information that this forum contains. I have been absorbing it for the last couple of months. So far, I have found the answers to all of my questions. It does take a while to absorb it all, but then that's the fun part of owning a new bike.

Thanks to all of those who have contributed to this vast pool of knowledge. :clapping:

John

 

[madmike2]

............. to this vast pool of knowledge.

Most of us are just swimming in the pool. We've just figured out how to open the valves and navigate around the snags.

 

[exskibum]

I'll agree that the FJR's service manual is not organized well, and when you find what you need, it's often the sort of useless drivel TWN quoted above. The Honda XX manual is a hell of a lot more useful, readable and easier to navigate.

However, I have a binder with most of the service stuff from Bounce and Warchild printed out -- step by step with photos -- and that's my first reference with most maintenance chores, with the Service Manual sitting open for me to wipe my greasy hands on.

Ummmm, guys -- everyone here is hurting about Andrew, but he was one of the kindest among us, and whilst not a saint, his example of turning snipes into friendly exchanges was a good one. Remember the "parade princess" exchange in the waving thread? I thought he was going to actually get hostile, and next thing I know, it's friendly and he's got another riding buddy and house guest. (Yeah, so he ended up taking a picture of the yellow clad offender getting a performance award, but . . . still.)

So, how about no dog-piles this week?

 

[FJRAust]

phew.

now that's over we can all relax again..

cranky buggers..

 

[fitrx]

I thought I had read here somewhere that dog piles were reserved for Fridays. :assassin:
As an FNG on this site, I gotta say that I really appreciate all of the information that this forum contains. I have been absorbing it for the last couple of months. So far, I have found the answers to all of my questions. It does take a while to absorb it all, but then that's the fun part of owning a new bike.

Thanks to all of those who have contributed to this vast pool of knowledge. :clapping:

John

Why did it take so many posts for someone to explain this to me? I now get it!

I am not experiencing the true fun of owning a FJR. To think spending months pouring over threads on this forum is "the fun part of owning a new bike," while I thought the fun was riding the puppy. Should have put my money in a CD and joined the FJRForum to read threads. That would allow me to have "the fun of ownership" and save my money, plus no insurance to buy, no danger of dying in a horrible, firey crash.

 

[biggjohn]

I thought I had read here somewhere that dog piles were reserved for Fridays. :assassin:
As an FNG on this site, I gotta say that I really appreciate all of the information that this forum contains. I have been absorbing it for the last couple of months. So far, I have found the answers to all of my questions. It does take a while to absorb it all, but then that's the fun part of owning a new bike.

Thanks to all of those who have contributed to this vast pool of knowledge. :clapping:

John

Why did it take so many posts for someone to explain this to me? I now get it!

I am not experiencing the true fun of owning a FJR. To think spending months pouring over threads on this forum is "the fun part of owning a new bike," while I thought the fun was riding the puppy. Should have put my money in a CD and joined the FJRForum to read threads. That would allow me to have "the fun of ownership" and save my money, plus no insurance to buy, no danger of dying in a horrible, firey crash.

Some people like myself enjoy the mechanical aspects of the machine as much as riding it. I thoroughly enjoy digging into the bike to see what makes it tick. It is almost as much fun as leaning it over through the twisties. But then I have a degree in mechanical engineering which they warned me would forever give me a twisted view of the world.

Others like yourself apparently, find maintenance to be just a chore. I suggest that you take it to a mechanic for service. It will save you the agony of reading the sevice manual and trying to figure out how the bike works. Good luck.

John