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RossKean
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RossKean
replied to the thread
Michelin Road 6 vs Dunlop Roadsmart IV
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I bought a set of RS IV in the spring but didn't ride the FJR enough to use up the Bridgestone T32GT that were on the bike. (Half last...
Yesterday at 9:10 PM
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RIP ionbeam - 10/7/23
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Happy to report here that Alan and Helen's 2015 FJR got a new home yesterday. It was a little sad extracting this beautiful, well cared...
Yesterday at 7:04 PM
RossKean
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Michelin Road 6 vs Dunlop Roadsmart IV
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FJR Parts & Accessories Discussions
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A year of testing to the cords on identical VFR bikes. Same roads, same riding style etc. Based on the miles, I would say it was...
Yesterday at 7:03 PM
RossKean
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Motorcycle For Sale
2007 Yamaha FJR1300A for Sale
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It is clearly an "A". 2007 was black cherry and 2008 was black in both Canada and the USA.
Yesterday at 4:55 PM
RossKean
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Parts For Sale
Gen 1 seats for sale, RDL and Rick Meyers
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I'm helping Mrs Ionbeam sort through some left over items from Alan's substantial collection of FJR parts collected over the last 20...
Yesterday at 11:13 AM
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NinWelly (XiTomer) throttle lock
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There was, in fact, a polarity. It was incredibly easy to install. There was a machined aluminum spacer which, after looking at the...
Sunday at 3:55 PM
RossKean
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2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster
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I think I am running some suitable version of Prestone (changed during the last valve adjustment I did). Don't remember for sure, but...
Saturday at 8:50 AM
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Specific brake fluid
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I tend to not overthink or over-analyze, it just muddies the waters with useless crap. My suggestion is to look in your owners manual...
Saturday at 8:44 AM
RossKean
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2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster
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Agree. Comment was just related to silicate formulations in general - definitely not what you want to be using for the FJR. Some...
Friday at 11:24 AM
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FWIW: silicate formulations are fine on an older domestic V8, but not compatible with the FJR. Use only a silicate free antifreeze in...
Friday at 11:19 AM
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2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster
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Yeah. Bah. I only have enough time to be a barfly in one internet forum. I'll take care of it when I get to it. I don't expect real...
Thursday at 10:57 AM
RossKean
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2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster
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Changing it surely isn't going to hurt anything. I would tend to get onto a vehicle-specific forum and see what other owners are saying.
Thursday at 10:49 AM
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Typically coolant is a two year life span. Sadly, it's likely the most neglected fluid on a vehicle. Brake fluid is next, also on a...
Thursday at 10:14 AM
RossKean
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Depends on the coolant and the vehicle. Same say up to six years and 100,000 miles. Older silicate formulations say quite a bit less...
Thursday at 10:14 AM
RossKean
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2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster
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Coolant retains its antifreeze properties indefinitely, but the additives that prevent corrosion go off eventually. I change mine with...
Thursday at 9:17 AM
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