Expect this to grow over time. I plan to make this a respository of frequently asked questions by newbies and ones I forget the answers to, but need when I'm working on the bike.
It's not intended to be a traditional discussion thread (hint, please no off-topic posts, but worthy additions OK)....so I reserve the right as thread starter of redacting and truncating. Thx.
Alternator Output and Spare Capacity
490 watts rated by Yamaha for '03-'05
120-130 watts spare capacity per Warchild before Datel drops to ~12.5 - 12.8v region
Widder brand electrical closthing uses less current than Gerbing per Warchild.
Source: Alternator Question 9/29/2005
Lighting
Stock FJR Headlight Bulb is an H4. 55 watt low beam/60 watt high beam. Lumens are ~1000/1650
Brake Light = 1157. (Sylvania 7528)
DS2 HID = 35 watts running. ~3100 lumens.
Torque Values
Oil drain plug = 43 Nm, 31 ft-lbs
Rear drain plug = 23 Nm, 17 ft-lbs
Spark plug = 13 Nm, 9.4 ft-lbs
Spark plug gap = .7 - .8mm (.028 - .031 in)
Tires
Avon AV45 ST 120/70ZR-17 Front
Avon AV46 ST 180/55ZR-17 Rear
Michelin Pilot Road 120/70ZR-17 Front
Michelin Pilot Road 180/55ZR-17 Rear
Suspension
Front preload: Many like 2 to 2.5 rings showing per Warchild
Motorcycle Supsension Setup
It's not intended to be a traditional discussion thread (hint, please no off-topic posts, but worthy additions OK)....so I reserve the right as thread starter of redacting and truncating. Thx.
Alternator Output and Spare Capacity
490 watts rated by Yamaha for '03-'05
120-130 watts spare capacity per Warchild before Datel drops to ~12.5 - 12.8v region
Widder brand electrical closthing uses less current than Gerbing per Warchild.
Source: Alternator Question 9/29/2005
Lighting
Stock FJR Headlight Bulb is an H4. 55 watt low beam/60 watt high beam. Lumens are ~1000/1650
Brake Light = 1157. (Sylvania 7528)
DS2 HID = 35 watts running. ~3100 lumens.
Torque Values
Oil drain plug = 43 Nm, 31 ft-lbs
Rear drain plug = 23 Nm, 17 ft-lbs
Spark plug = 13 Nm, 9.4 ft-lbs
Spark plug gap = .7 - .8mm (.028 - .031 in)
Tires
Avon AV45 ST 120/70ZR-17 Front
Avon AV46 ST 180/55ZR-17 Rear
Michelin Pilot Road 120/70ZR-17 Front
Michelin Pilot Road 180/55ZR-17 Rear
Suspension
Front preload: Many like 2 to 2.5 rings showing per Warchild
Motorcycle Supsension Setup
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