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Key won't come out of gas tank lock.
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I haven’t had a severe issue like you descibed. There were a couple of times when I had to push down on the gas cap with my other hand...
Sep 9, 2023
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Anyone have AIRSOFT PELLETS in their tires?
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@MR05DODGE This is a very old thread whose topic has been beaten to death in forums over the years. Are you sure you want to revive it?
Sep 3, 2023
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Which helps me very well before you put it in 1st gear, push a little bit forward with the clutch retracted. Then there is nothing to...
Aug 20, 2023
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Drive train "crashing" when engaged on a cold engine
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@Dazza if you find a solution that worked for you, please report back to the forum. I am sure that someone else with the same issue will...
Aug 19, 2023
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Thanks. I'm banking all these strategies. Going to go with a thinner oil and then see how, if, this changes things. I don't generally...
Aug 19, 2023
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Drive train "crashing" when engaged on a cold engine
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All of the above are good suggestions for minimizing the initial “clunk”. @Dazza I have to ask - do you normally park your bike on an...
Aug 19, 2023
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Your bike, your comfort zone, but I'd find a new shop.
Aug 11, 2023
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2018 FJR key blank
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Go to your local locksmith. They will have a shorter key blank that matches the Yamaha key blank. Either an Ilco x120 / YH46 or Ilco...
Aug 11, 2023
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Which is cheaper than having the locksmith just re-key the ignition or other locks to match.
Aug 11, 2023
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2018 FJR key blank
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@Dan Cooper Great suggestion! It never occurred to me to do that. Going to the locksmith tomorrow. I can easily mark one side of the...
Aug 11, 2023
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2018 FJR key blank
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“Lucky me”, I bought my ‘06 with a replaced ignition switch, so now I have two keys for the bike. One for the ignition, and one for...
Aug 10, 2023
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Cam Chain Tensioner...anything else while I am in there?
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For a Gen II, I would do a TBS after any major work - valve check, in particular or anything like a throttle body cleaning. Generally...
Aug 10, 2023
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Cam Chain Tensioner...anything else while I am in there?
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Maybe a throttle body sync (TBS) check and adjustment can be done too if you have access to a manometer. (After everything else is done...
Aug 10, 2023
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For the chain tensioner, cut a slot in the head of the screw that is accessed through the (usually plugged) slot in the frame. Use a...
Aug 10, 2023
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Nothing likely needed, but you should have a spare timing cover gasket on hand. (Cover should come off if you are doing the CCT.) Have...
Aug 10, 2023
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