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    Valve Adjustment...do I really need to?

    O.K. O.K. - I guess I just needed some encouragement! After taking the tank off it all looked like a daunting task. I'll review the articles and pics on the board and get back to work! Thanks! Dan
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    Valve Adjustment...do I really need to?

    Good day! I had the dealer do my first valve check at 28K on my 07. I now have 80K and am wondering why I should entertain either doing the job myself, or paying a dealer to do it. Are there symptoms of needing a valve check? My fuel economy hasn't fluctuated in a very long time. Are there...
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    Schuberth C3 pro and Sena SMH-10

    Kevin, thanks - any issues finding room to clamp down the Sena unit itself?
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    Schuberth C3 pro and Sena SMH-10

    Howdy, I'm about to pull the trigger on the Schuberth C3 pro - I am concerned about being able to use my beloved Sena SMH-10 with the new helmet. Know anybody with that set-up? Care to share? Thanks! Dan
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    Coolant Leak

    Thanks! the part numbers and parts fiche is gonna make it easy to do! Got a new project!
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    Coolant Leak

    Good Evening, I recently took the FJ on a 12 day trip to Nova Scotia. The first full day we rode about 650 miles, the following morning I noticed a few drops of coolant had leaked onto some of the plastic trim right by where I think the water pump is located on the right hand side of the bike...
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    Front Wheel Bearings

    fellas, thanks for the info! When I first posted my computer told me (yes I said the computer told me) that the post was unable to go through? naturally I tried a work around, no bad intent. I really appreciate the quickness of your responses and I now have a clear plan of action. As...
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    Front Wheel Bearings

    Good morning, I am trying to get my bearing on bearings...I had some very uneven wear on one side of a very new tire and am thinking that at 51,000 miles I may need to change my front wheel bearings. In looking at the parts fiche online it looks like the description says "spacer bearing", and...
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    Front Wheel Bearings

    Good morning, I am trying to get my bearing on bearings...I had some very uneven wear on one side of a very new tire and am thinking that at 51,000 miles I may need to change my front wheel bearings. In looking at the parts fiche online it looks like the description says "spacer bearing", and...
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    Alt Rider luggage rack

    Good evening, do you know of a manufacturer that makes a luggage rack to replace the passenger seat? I see them on adv bikes, and would like to have more room to put stuff when I am not riding 2 up. as always, Thanks Dan
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    Oil Light Help!

    the first time the site glass showed o.k., just checked it and it looks low. 4.25 and I'll take it from there. Thanks!
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    Oil Light Help!

    Greetings, I have an intermittent oil light issue. About a month ago after starting out for the day (5 minutes) the oil light came on. I pulled over, turned the bike off, and looked around and under the bike (like I know what I'm looking at). I turned the bike back on - and the light was off...
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    Shaky Windshield

    Donal, what's a ground spider? and RedPorscheKilla, you mentioned "url" and "software" which is more complicated than my ability to log on and off the website without me forgetting my password...so I'm not sure I have the answer to your question! lol
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    Shaky Windshield

    Thanks ya'll! I appreciate the quick responses. Now that the clothes are off, it might be time to look at replacing the stock lights and horn... Cheers! Dan
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    Shaky Windshield

    so when I went to upgrade my windshield I noticed quite a bit of play when the windshield is in the down position. So naturally I took the entire headlight assembly off the bike to see if a screw was loose (turns out my screw is loose). Everything looks as it should but there is definitely...
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    just call me hashtag

    guys thanks for the help! and Hashtag is a twitter reference, a couple just named their kid Hashtag the other day. like us naming our kids FJR...
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    just call me hashtag

    I figured the humor would not escape you, but I really need to know 2 things please. 1) how much fluid does my final drive hold on a 2007 FJR? and 2) where can I get a shop manual? as always, Thanks! pumpkin
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    Iron Butt from Charlotte

    thanks fellas!
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    Iron Butt from Charlotte

    Good day! I am planning my first Iron Butt ride from Charlotte, N.C. Does anyone have a recommendation for a route? thanks! Dan
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    Help a virgin

    thanks!!!
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