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Since this is the Season to Adjust the Clock... here it is: Clock mode To set the clock:   Turn the Ignition Key to the "On" Position   1. Push the SELECT button and RESET button together for at least two seconds.   2. When the hour digits start flashing, push the RESET button to set...

Recently my Top Case fell off (my fault) and lost it... bought another Case and then found it in someone's yard. So now this one is for Sale: Everything works, small 2-3" hairline crack at front center ridge, other than the other surface abrasions. The Bottom has the Updated ReInforced...

In case you need some Tire Trueing/Tire Cupping Correction in the Atlanta Metro area, this is one of the RARE shops that can do it: Weaver Brake & Tire Inc (770) 422-3904 530 Manget St SE Marietta, GA 30060 https://www.weaverbrakeandtire.com/Tires.php They have done a great job on my...

Just in case you want to know, this is a follow up with our local API (American Petroleum Institue) representative from this 2008 link discussion: https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=103595&st=0&p=411264entry411264 I just got off the phone with him and he sent me this email...

I don't know about your Coolant Tank View, but Coolant Level was getting hard to see and the plastic was getting more opaque. So, instead of buying a New One and having the same situation come up later, I modded this Coolant Overflow Tank like this: Drilled 2 tight holes for this clear...

Recently I was getting a Small Slip/Drive Train Noise from my 2010(-7) FJR while coming out of a turn under high torgue condtions and was thinking the Clutches may now need to be replaced. So I ordered the New Clutch Plates, Bearing, and Gasket. (At the time of the link below, they were about...

I wanted to find a buddy for the FJR and found this great deal on this 2006 950 Adventure with only 2k miles, the last year for the Carb version. It really surprised me that this Twin will do about a 11 second 1/4 mile, top out at about 135MPH, and then do dirt pretty well. Here's the view...

Just wondering if anyone know what changes, if any, would be necessary to Change the BJ modifications due to the now used 10% Ethanol Gasoline mix vs the 100% Gasoline settings that the ECU was programmed for originally? I found these numbers somewhere regarding the Ethanol/Gas mix usage...

I was considering installing a Manual Radiator Fan Toggle Switch on my '03 and would like to know how to do this. I have searched but have found NO specifics on what/where the Relay to work with... it has been said it is in the Cowling somewhere. If someone knows how to do this, I would...

Now that Gas is around $4.00/gallon and folks are hurting, perhaps our government representatives may have more open ears to make this happen for those states that don't have it. I have sent letters /faxes to my Governor, State Representives about passing legislation on allowing Lane Sharing in...

I just got some 100% gas at Citgo with NO Ethanol. I asked the owners and they said at least with their station, they will have this until the Federal/ or State drop dead date of 10% mix on July 01,2008 as mentioned here: https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...st&p=411264 So if you...

I was noticing in the last few weeks my MPG in my cars & bike seem to be drifting lower. Then I noticed on the Fuel pumps the gas stations are now adding up to 10% Ethanol to all blends. So I called a representative at American Petroleum Institute and he said there is a gov't mandate to put...

I don't know about your Shop Experiences, but I find Shops in general feels their customers know next to nothing and will believe almost anything. So these are some things that I have found to be helpful Before and After you put your motorcycle in the shop: Especially if your are Not Familiar...

I thought I share the pics Before/After of the Magnetic Oil Drain plug(Replaced OEM one w/New Rear Final Drive Plug) I installed just previous to the engine cases/pistons/rings rebuild mentioned in this thread https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=100397 : Before After 600...

Just got my '03 back from the shop last week and should put the #4 cylinder fouling problem put to rest. Come to find out after getting the supposed ticker fixed with a new head in June, then replacing the valves/valve guides & seals with the Updated type in November, it still fouled out #4...

I dont know about you, but it gets hard identifying these Rivets / Bolts used for the FJR Plastics and decided to help with this problem and take pictures of them along with their Yamaha Part Numbers for easier identification. Hope this helps.

I thought I'd share my experience with others. Back in March had my '03 Fjr in the 28k service along with a specific problem of #4 plug fouling out. Well this shop checked the valves (OK) and Replace the Cam Chain tensioner. So I thought things were fine but it kept idling erratically and...

I decided to put a basic emergency kit together along with the "How To" just in case it happens somewhere in No-Man's land like it did to DCarver and others. So with with everyone's knowledge and assistance, you can find it at the link below... Just in Case...

I know the ignition switch can go without warning and wondered if anyone had Pictures and Details(what's needed) on how to Temporarily Bypass the Switch until it can be fixed in an emergency situation. DCarver's Bad Switch Story https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...ignition+switch I...

I had to make an emergency trip to visit my family in Ohio and decided to take the FJR. I had all bags loaded including my topcase with Laptop and clothes. When I got to Ohio, my family and friends thought I was nuts and could not believe I could make such a trip in 7 hours on a motorcycle...