Recent content by Pjturbo

Thanks Guys. I knew the forum would come up with an answer. I'll go with the shorty this time. Phil

I just bought an oil filter for my 05 FJR. It's not as long as the old one and the parts man said that Yamaha has changed it and given it a new part number. Anyone looked into this? Is this new filter correct or is this some scam by parts? I'm leary of puting it on. Phil

SUCCESS! The Sears extractor worked. The bolt is out. Now to change the fork oil while waiting for I-90 Honda to come up with a new bolt. Now as a famous radio personality would say; "The rest of the story." Back in June I hait a rock down by Lomwn ID. and bent the rim. Hauled into Boise...

Thanks for all the advice Guys. A friend suggested using the dremel to cut the head off. This would release the torque on the threads and let the caliper come off. Then vice grips on the blt should turn it out. Anyone tried this approach? If I can't solve this by Saturday I will come over...

The upper left caliper bolt on my Gen 1 is stuck. The socket rounded of the hex and the vice grips finiched the job. Anyone been there and heve suggestions on how to get the bolt out? I hope it's not going to be drill it out but I'm out of experience. Phil

I've got a 2004. I was down by Lowman ID. and hit a rock. Punctured the tire and bent the rim of my front wheel. Snake River Yamaha put on a new tire and a tube and got me going again. Those guys are great, but I need a new wheel. Any body got a line on a straight front wheel for a 2004? I...

Here's an update. Cleanes the connector and applied de-ox. Checked the TPS. It starts at 16 and goes to 100 in 1 increments. No dropout at room temp. However the problem still exists. Not sure what to try next. Phil

My TPS was replaced during the recall. It was not acting up before and did not act up after. I will look into it. Phil

Thanks Guys. Off to the shop now. Phil

I've got an 05 which I bought new in 05. It has run well until summer of 09. Then it started to act up. It is exhibiting a hesitation when coming back on the throttle from engine overrun. Such as when you're trying to motor through town at an even speed. Between the slight off and on...

Not getting an early start sound like my kind of rider. There are 5 of us from around the Northwest, (Bellingham, Seattle, Olympia, Eugene), that get together in June, July and August for a week ride. We all around your age so comfort is more important than speed. Would you be interested in...

It was the first then the Aussies had a bigger one built. The tires are 10 feet tall and it uses a train engine. Also a good place to streach the legs. If you stay at East Glacier take the loop south and west over Marias Pass to Kalispiel then back through the park to East Glacier. Going...

Yes, do 3 going over. Take it all the way to Pincer Creek, B.C. Then south on highway 6 to Waterton Lakes Park, the Canadian side of Glacier. Then on south on US 17 and 89 to Glacier. At Fernie B.C. look for the worlds 2nd largest truck. Taking US 20 back will make a very good trip. Enjoy...

Waterton Lakes Park in Canada. Also the loop up to Crowsnest Pass on Canada Highway 3 then back to Glacier. Another good road is Hiway 2 along the south border of Glacier. Be sure to stop at the lodge built by the Great Northern Railway. But then, from Boseman you're less than a day from...

Banff and Jasper Natl Parks in Canada, the icefields highway. If you've come this far and DON'T see them you have missed the most spectacular area of the continent. Beats anything in WA or OR. Phil