Recent content by Scottieman

Many thanks to Mcatrophy and to one and all for the help and advice given....it’s very much appreciated.

Thank you for the info....appreciated

The only problem I had was starting it after leaving the bike in my garage on the side stand for 3 weeks.  Bike with a new battery is on a trickle charge 24/7. Anyway one day refused to start..so opened throttle full and cranked over fir what seemed like 3 minutes or more.....nearly to the...

Additional info.....bikes just completed 25,000 miles since first being registered Nov 2002.  No timing chain slap. Everything seems good.

Ross thanks........I wanted to drop the triple tree sufficiently to view/grease the bottom steering bearing but unsure whether it would be possible without removing the fairing. I have already used the tool to tighten the head bearing nut but did not make much difference I have considered...

I thank you all for the input.....I liked the term “Flop” describes the situation I know as the fall away ....well.  The front tyre fitted is Pirelli Gran Turismo.....I am a Scotsman retired and now living in Limassol in Cyprus.  There is not much of a choice here for tyres but I know some...

Art.....thanks for that. Funnily enough I nearly got caught out not long after getting the bike. I changed the front pads for a brand called “Braking”.... I then found it difficult to come to a smooth halt with these sintered pads they were Braking fine on the move but would snatch on very slow...

Thanks Ross great info. I’ll look and see what can be done without removing the fairing. It will be much easier if I don’t have to remove the fairing 😜 That’s for sure.

Hi Folks, I’ve just bought a low mileage 2001 FJR1300 1st Generation. It’s in excellent condition and drives very well. however I feel on the corners the fall away feels too quick. I have checked the torque on the head stock steering and it’s fine.  I will be changing the fork oil and greasing...

Hi Folks, I’ve just bought a low mileage 2001 FJR1300 1st Generation. It’s in excellent condition and drives very well. however I want to check and grease the head bearings also change the fork oil.  I cannot find a detailed pull down instruction on the fairing removal. Can anybody help?...Thanks.