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Does anyone have a good link to step-by-step instructions on how to rebuild the front brake master cylinder? Kits are pretty cheap and I think it's worthwhile since mine is acting up. I just want to see what it takes to make it happen (tools, time, etc.). Thanks!

A quick note -- I don't have a 2011 and my problem is the opposite in that my brake light won't turn off. The lever itself really isn't sticking, but the "plunger" (for lack of a better term) protruding from the resevoir that pushes the lever out isn't coming out far enough. This causes the...

They crated my FJR last week as it gets shipped out to Las Vegas. The guy that picked it up from my house (they don't crate on site....) showed me how they crate team would tie it down. They would attempt to go up through the fairing around the lower clamp on the forks on each side and strap...

It's been a while since I've posted. Got news of my upcoming trip, moved the family onto base, hosted visitors... it's been nuts! Like the topic says, I get to go play in the sand for a few months (and not here on the beaches of Oahu). I'm looking at tips to "winterize" my FJR. Before the...

Changed my oil (for the second time) a couple of weeks ago. I'm always cautious not to overfill the case and this time was no different. The oil seemed to settle right below the upper dot on the sight glass. A couple of weeks later, I noticed the oil level was above the second dot. Didn't...

I missed out on the last Heli triple clamp group buy and am really kicking myself for not participating. Shortly after the buy I started having shoulder problems that seem to be aggravated by riding. The FJR has a great riding position, but I'm tall (6'1") and I either have to deal with...

So I had a weak moment. I don't drive my truck anymore (thanks FJR!) and decided it was just collecting dust. Figured, what the heck, I owe less on it than it was worth and the value seemed to be going up a bit for this area compared to last year. Went ahead and sold it, thinking we'd be a...

I love riding my FJR so much, I'm selling my truck (I never drive it anymore...). That being said, I'm a big consumer of liquids (well, soda anyway) and hate to waste a to-go cup when I go out to lunch. I decided to buy the RAM Mount cup holder (Clicky) to help me get drinks from lunch back to...

I had the day to myself and decided to make a loop around Oahu. It started out great -- blue skies, nice cool breeze... then I got a call from the school saying the kiddo had some bug bites and they needed me to come by. Of course by that time I couldn't have been farther away from his school...

I was working the Rollerderby game today at the Gearhead Classic and saw an FJR parked amongst the sea of chrome. I think it's the same blue FJR I've seen once or twice around the island. Never seem to catch the rider, though. Are you on this forum? There can't be more than a couple of us on...

Just like the post says, I'm looking for some used risers. I'm sure someone has tried them and either bought a new triple clamp or gone to something else. I'd really like the ones that come up and back. My shoulder and neck have been killing me lately -- enough that I'm taking the truck to...

Are there any other CISSPs on this forum? I'm trying to knock out the certification in about 6 weeks or so. My MS is in Info Security and I deal with security just about every day. Not to mention we have a "bootcamp" coming up in a few weeks. Thought I'd see if anyone had any thoughts -- am...

For all you mililtary/civil service types -- where did you put your base sticker? The PO put his on the plastic right under the tank. Not a bad spot, but made it hard to get the old stickers off. I still have to get goo-gone to get rid of the glue left behind... Just thought I'd check here...

It really isn't my clutch lever, but the plunger that gets depressed when you squeeze the lever. It feels/sounds like a plastic bushing is rubbing something. A very plasticy-squeak every time I pull in the clutch. It used to only happen on hot days, but it seems to happen more often now...

When the PO dropped the bike, the brake lever (as expected) was damaged. It still works just fine, but is loose at the joint (not where it attaches to the handlebars, but the joint where it is adjustable). Speaking of adjustable, it doesn't adjust anymore. Having anything wrong with the lever...

I've been thinking about getting a new helmet lately. I bought my HJC Symax about 7 years ago. I know that sounds old, but I take really good care of my things. Heck, it still had the stock face shield and the only scratch was a small on from the movers. :yahoo: Anyway, other than the...

I first noticed the stutter/hesitation when the bike is cold a couple of days after I bought it. I wasn't too surprised as my Bandit was really cranky cold and I had to let it run a while to warm up before riding off. I always thought that was because it was a carb'd bike. My Virago, however...

I've had a strange plastic-y buzzing on the right side of the bike at low speeds ever since I bought it. Assumed it had something to do with being dropped by the PO on that side. The other day I decided to see if I could localize the problem. Found that if I touched the battery cover with any...

I installed the saddlebag reflector stickers (Clicky) this morning. First, I washed and waxed the bike (no wax on the black plastic, don't worry). Let it dry and proceeded to install the reflectors. Just peeled the top away to line it up and worked my way down by gently rubbing from the...

This is a stretch, but the original owner lost the right saddle bag liner for my bike. I've found I really like the liner I do have and use it a lot. I'd rather have two. Does anyone have a spare bag (right one, preferably) laying around they'd be willing to sell? I know they sell them all...