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Don't know how many of you know, but on the '12 and older FJR's we can't use the newer superceded 5GH filters from Yamaha. You must continue to use the older 5JW filters. Don't know why, but that's what Yamaha claims. Just found out, thought I'd spread the word. (the older ones are cheaper anyway;))

So a couple of weeks ago I come out of the restaurant from lunch, hop on my trusty steed, turn the key on, and nothing happens with the gauges at all. I fiddle with the ignition key and kill switch thinking one is going wonky on me, nothing there. I proceed to start the bike and she starts and...

So a couple of weeks ago I come out of the restaurant from lunch, hop on my trusty steed, turn the key on, and nothing happens with the gauges at all. I fiddle with the ignition key and kill switch thinking one is going wonky on me, nothing there. I proceed to start the bike and she starts and...

So a couple of weeks ago I come out of the restaurant from lunch, hop on my trusty steed, turn the key on, and nothing happens with the gauges at all. I fiddle with the ignition key and kill switch thinking one is going wonky on me, nothing there. I proceed to start the bike and she starts and...

Hey guys, I've got a 'my fiancé won't like it so much' idea in my head. I'm sporting a gen1 '05 right now, and know that in '06 they changed and updated quite afew things about our feejers. One of the dealers in my area has a nice '06 for 6K, same color as my '05, but a gen2. I'm pondering...

Does Yamaha make a blue FJR after the 1st gens? I hardly ever see a first gen that's not blue, and I don't think I've seen a 2nd gen or beyond that is. I'd love to have something newer than my 05 because of features and improvements, but do love my blue bike. thanks guys

I'd like to know what you guys use/prefer for a sleeping pad when overnight camping somewhere on the bike. I for sure ain't hauling around the huge air mattress, so I want to go with a sleeping pad. I do have a little lower back irritation, so comfort is a must. Plus pack up small enough for the...

This might be a 'did he really ask that' question, but I have to ask incase someone's not sharing their awesome remedy. Do you guys know of any coating, wax, or anything of the sort that makes bugs not stick or come off with ease from our bikes? That's the biggest thing I hate about summer...

Hey feejer lovers, got a quick discussion topic on my '05 gen1. As we all know the feejer could put a Harley to shame by balancing a cup of water on the tank perfectly still while idling all day long, but my question is about the engine vibs through the upper half of the rpm range. I'm talking...

So I'm still having slow cranking issues with my 05. Now that it's summer and warm it will start all the time now but still crank slow, but after a good 'hot soak' (letting it idle 10min. or so after it's warmed up to get everything steaming hot), I'll shut it off and attempt to start again and...

Hey guys. I know a gent who has some factory side cases for sale, no locks and different color, but reasonably priced. I can paint them and buy locks, but I'm wondering if they would be much better for capacity than my soft sided, expandable Rapid Transit bags. Obviously I could lock these, but...

Has anyone bought the new top rack designed to mount on top of Shad's top cases? I've got an SH48 on the back of my '05, and I came across this new rack Shad makes that mounts to the top of many of their top cases. https://www.shadonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=D0PS00. I'm curious if...

So I just completed a 700 mile trip across my great state of Nebraska, all happy no problem miles thankfully! But definitely determined I need something better under my butt. Still sporting the stock seat, which does ok but can for sure be improved upon. I want to know what you guys use and...

Hey guys. I'm needing some input on batteries. I'm having crappy luck with mine. Just put in a new Yuasa last year and it crapped out on me today. I'm guessing it was just a bad battery from the get go and now showed up, but.....The bikes charging fine at 14.1V and no excessive parasitic draw...

So who all's going to the annual MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Association)rally ride in Rapid City, SD this year? Any of you members? I'm strongly thinking about it beings that's right up our alley. Rapid City is about a day drive for me so it's doable too. Just curious if any of you are...

Hey all my FJR hooligans, what do you guys like for grips on the feejer? Mine still has the factory rubbers, and I want something more comfortable, especially for longer trips. Gel? Pillow tops? Give me some ideas and testimonials!! Thanks guys

Hey guys. Thought I'd tell my own experience for your benefit and to laugh at it now that's it's 'corrected' and done, haha. I ended up making a winter project on my '05 to replaced the exhaust valve guides and valves, which you know are all too common causing the annoying ticking on gen 1's...

Hey guys. I'm doing the needed head work to my 1st gen '05, and going to be cutting the seats soon. Now instead of this taking me until June to cut 3 angles on 16 seats(haha), I'm wondering if you guys have ever seen the 3angle cutter for our bikes? I know there's and automotive application for...