Just picked up a 2008 FJR1300A, it was an American Bike that was imported into Canada. On the MFD It currently displays everything in MPH/MPG/F/..., does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....? I know on my sleds it is just a jumper and they show you how in the owners manual but, I looked in the Owners manual and nothing? I haven't purchased a service manual yet (Just got the bike on the weekend) I am sure it's in there. I can't see them making a new module or software for the few bikes they sell in Canada.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:01 PM
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:14 PM
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:16 PM
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
And according to that, it doesn't work on Gen II FJRs.....
Is that really true?
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:19 PM
I suggest the question to you if it's untrue...you find the documentation. I know I've seen repeated on the forum time-to-time from what I believe are reputable sources that it is true.
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
And according to that, it doesn't work on Gen II FJRs.....
Is that really true?
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:23 PM
I suggest the question to you Is if it's untrue...you find the documentation. I know I've seen repeated forum discussion that it is true.
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
And according to that, it doesn't work on Gen II FJRs.....
Is that really true?
Well, excuuuuuse me! So sorry, unlike you, I don't have the time to be on the forum all day and read everything that goes on here.
Sounds like our friend to the north is screwed.
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FJR#4 - The Oregon FJR - 2004 ABS - 65k
FJR#5 - The Bastard POS Gen II - 2009A - 6,000+
FJR#1 - The 'Dirty Ol Whore' - 2004 non-abs - RIP @ 226,400 - Gone, but not forgotton.
FJR#2 - The 'Hula Girl' - 2004 ABS - 129k
FJR#3 - The 'Virgin' - 2004 ABS - 4344 miles, a garage queen - Brundog would be proud!
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:30 PM
Source link (one anyway) added to the FAQ for your laziness. Incidentally, I found it in less than 30 seconds searching for +miles +kilometers +change. Hardly an all day operation......Well, excuuuuuse me! So sorry, unlike you, I don't have the time to be on the forum all day and read everything that goes on here.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 12:31 PM
I imported an '08 to Canada as well. You cannot change the digital display to metric settings, however, you still have the km/h scale on the speedo face, albeit in smaller typeface.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 07:12 PM
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
Sorry, i did read the new owners read this but must have missed that one line.
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Posted 08 March 2012 - 07:35 PM
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
Sorry, i did read the new owners read this but must have missed that one line.
Haha...That's a LOT of reading. If it really bugs you, I know some have found replacement dash indicators on line. So you could get a new dash face that reads KPH instead of MPH. You'll still be screwed with the temp and MPG reading though.
I was gonna use this space to list the reasons I don't like Howie, but I only have 5 lines. Bummer!!
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 12:37 AM
Or you can use your Gen II junk pile as a trade-in on a nice Galaxy Blue '05. You can change the scale from MPH to KPH and back all day long on those babies. 
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 04:32 AM
does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....?
#22 of the New Owners Read This section we suggested strongly you read when you signed up.
Sorry, i did read the new owners read this but must have missed that one line.
Haha...That's a LOT of reading. If it really bugs you, I know some have found replacement dash indicators on line. So you could get a new dash face that reads KPH instead of MPH. You'll still be screwed with the temp and MPG reading though.
Not sure if it is going to bug me yet, haven't really ridden the bike yet. I am in North Bay and we still have three feet of snow, riding season probably won't start for another 4 weeks. just thought if it was easy I would get it done. I will just wait and see. I don't plan on staring at it while riding anyways.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 04:47 AM
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 05:56 AM
Well, excuuuuuse me! So sorry, unlike you, I don't have the time to be on the forum all day and read everything that goes on here.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 06:45 AM
what's this "snow" of which you speak?we still have three feet of snow
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 06:52 AM
Not the perfect solution but... GPS? Easy to read and can be either K's or M's!Just picked up a 2008 FJR1300A, it was an American Bike that was imported into Canada. On the MFD It currently displays everything in MPH/MPG/F/..., does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....? I know on my sleds it is just a jumper and they show you how in the owners manual but, I looked in the Owners manual and nothing? I haven't purchased a service manual yet (Just got the bike on the weekend) I am sure it's in there. I can't see them making a new module or software for the few bikes they sell in Canada.
Thanks.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 09:28 AM
Not the perfect solution but... GPS? Easy to read and can be either K's or M's!
Just picked up a 2008 FJR1300A, it was an American Bike that was imported into Canada. On the MFD It currently displays everything in MPH/MPG/F/..., does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....? I know on my sleds it is just a jumper and they show you how in the owners manual but, I looked in the Owners manual and nothing? I haven't purchased a service manual yet (Just got the bike on the weekend) I am sure it's in there. I can't see them making a new module or software for the few bikes they sell in Canada.
Thanks.
That's how I roll on my US 2006. When I cross the border, I change the Zumo's display to read in the units of the locale I'm in!
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 10:18 AM
That's how I roll on my US 2006. When I cross the border, I change the Zumo's display to read in the units of the locale I'm in!
+1 on that.... that's what I use!
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 10:21 AM
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 11:37 AM
what's this "snow" of which you speak?we still have three feet of snow
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Not the perfect solution but... GPS? Easy to read and can be either K's or M's!
Just picked up a 2008 FJR1300A, it was an American Bike that was imported into Canada. On the MFD It currently displays everything in MPH/MPG/F/..., does anyone know how to get it to display in KMH/L/100KM/C/....? I know on my sleds it is just a jumper and they show you how in the owners manual but, I looked in the Owners manual and nothing? I haven't purchased a service manual yet (Just got the bike on the weekend) I am sure it's in there. I can't see them making a new module or software for the few bikes they sell in Canada.
Thanks.
That's how I roll on my US 2006. When I cross the border, I change the Zumo's display to read in the units of the locale I'm in!
Now that was way too simple.
