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I drove a Sunbeam Tiger w/260 c.i. version. really liked it. Bad news on FJR. Went to mechanics he had the entire motor out. The cylinders still looked good. Valves were filthy and valve guides on 6 of the valves had a lot lateral movement and didn't seat properly at all. Result, I need to...

RadioHowie: Like you I loved that old (Fix It Again Tony) mobile. The odd thing is, since it was before the age of all the electronics I took the heads off and fixed it myself. I take one look at all the Electronics now and just sort of give up before I start. Ignorance was bliss in my...

ScooterG: There is about 72,000 miles give or take on my FJR. While I can't say that specifically there were any issues it does seem to me that it was slightly harder to start (i.e. a couple more turns before it started) and it seemed a slight bit less peppy than for the last month or so at...

Ionbeam: Thanks for advice. I was probably unclear. Mechanic was very definite when he told me that even though the TPS was bad, it should have nothing to do with the low cylinder pressure. Hopefully the leak down test will ascertain exactly where the problem rests. I don't mind valve...

ScooterG and Ionbeam: Thank you for your help. Well turns out news is bad. The TPS was burned out and I have less than 50lbs pressure in 2 of the cylinders (thankfully adjacent) :angry2: . I am hoping that it is just a blown headgasket ... I have fixed 2-3 of those in cars of the years. I...

Thank you. Will do.

Ionbeam: Thank you for your reply. I am somewhat (actually very) non-mechanical about this so am still somewhat confused. I think I understand what you are telling me ... but as I read the links you so thoughtfully provided I found error code 16 reading stuck tps :unsure: I assume that...

Looking for knowledge. I have not been able to ride for the last 5 weeks due to surgery on my foot. Today, I went out to start the bike for a short ride to check out how my surgery has progressed and my 2005 FJR(abs) wouldn't start. Bike smelled flooded almost immediately. I looked at the...

Hey Gramps; could I have that information on Jeff Fisher also. My stock is shot. Thanks. Banks

I never thought about Sasquatch. He is going to do my VStrom suspension and I never even considered asking him if he does any other Shocks as well. Thanks for that. Everybody thanks for the information. I have never heard of anyone that didn't like their Penske Shocks, or their Wilburs. I...

My 2005 FJR Rear Shock with 54,000 miles is beginning to bounce, squirm etc. Is there any advantage to rebuilding over replacing with an aftermarket of some type. If I go aftermarket is there any one I should avoid as they don't fit right, have problems, short life, difficult to adjust etc...

Yes,I had that topbox on my ST1300. Worked great. No leaks, no bouncing, held helmet and lots of other stuff. I would certainly recommend it. Price was excellent, it functioned as designed, and (I think) really looked cool compared to "stock" tail box.

madmike2, Thank you for the clarification and explanation. That is exactly what happened. The rear wheel skidded a bit when compression started. Since I was (exactly as you said) scared to stop I just kept running until I got home. I went for another short 75 mile roundtrip this afternoon...

If the Yamaha ABS works like BMW's, the system is looking for differences in speed between the wheels. When you "pop" started it, the rear wheel may have been rotating slower than the front for a very short interval. That may have been enough to trigger an ABS fault. I doubt very much that...

Question: I have a 2005 FJR with ABS. Like an idiot this afternoon at Lunch I left the key on and couldn't start the bike after I got out. To make a long story short, a couple of friends helped me push the bike down a hill where I was able to "pop start" the engine. I noticed that my ABS...

In the past I have used Metzler Z-6 and regular (Non "B" rated) PR2's. I have never gotten more than about 6,000 miles on the rear before having to change it out. For the first time on 6/12/10 I put on the PR2 "B" tire, prior to heading off on our annual west coast trip of about 6,500 miles...

FWIW, I simply used some old perforated (heavy tarp) I had around the farm, attached simple carbiners I picked up at a Tractor Supply and use it. Tarp stretches a bit, but not like bungee nets and carbiners work fine. Never had a problem and is cheap. Harbor Freight sometime has those...