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Thanks for the replies I'll lift the tank and check the connectors and coils for contamination. The skip when it occurs is relatively mild. Although the post says intermittent, I guess I notice it intermittently. When I detect it at idle, it's a regular skip though mild. When I see it on the...

When I start the bike I occasionally see the tach jump and at speed I feel a pretty regular skip. The plugs only have about 5k on them and the plugs I pulled out looked perfect. Since it shows on the tach at low speeds, I'm thinking it's a crack in the coil or ignition related versus fuel. It's...

Last winter after a few years of abuse my AGM no longer had the CCA's to start the bike. I put the recommended shorai battery in and checked voltage. It appeared to have the correct voltage so I tried to start the bike in 30 degree temps. Bear in mind I got the batt. because the bike hadn't been...

Thanks for that link. Do you know if the FJR will store codes without having anything show up on the digital display?

I changed plugs because I thought I heard a slight skip or misfire. While I was in there, I synched the throttle bodies. The #3 cylinder is what you index the others to. I adjusted them so they were all even at idle. When I rolled on the gas the number 3 dropped around 2500 rpm and then came...

Thanks for the replies, I've only owned two street bikes. I have an '84 Magna 500, and the 05 FJR. I kept the Magna as a back up and for hot weather riding, which we had plenty of last year. The old Magna shifts so much smoother than the FJR, I started to wonder if the FJR clutch wasn't pulling...

My '05 FJR has clunked into gear and shifting since new. I noticed when the battery was weak it wouldn't turn over well unless I put it in neutral. Do they all do this? Also, I want to put the fz-1 mirrors and Vstrom hand guards on. Do I need to ask for a particular year or are they all the...

Check these out. https://teizms.com/ I got the Olympia Phantom in Hi-Viz and liking it.

I want to take in the FJR for a valve adjustment and or ticker diagnosis before YES runs out. It seemed noisy on the last ride so I want to get it in for a service. Thanks, Conrad

I'll likely be going. probably hooking up with the group meeting at Rt.s 202+2.

12:45pm 4/1/09 Silver FJR at Lowell Rd. and Wason Rd. Hudson, NH. Who are you?

Glad to see you guys had a good time! You set the bar high when it comes to bike journeys. I have wanted to visit Nova Scotia by bike as well. Your ride report has really upped my interest and motivation, as well as other readers I'm sure. I have read your daily log and seen the maps and was...

I thought of the switch but figured if it prevented starting in gear with the stand down and was gummed up it would kill the motor when I shifted into first with it up. I'll check out the link of course and see if it fixes the prob.

My bike won't start in gear with the stand up. Got to put it in neutral for the starter to work. Seems to have started since I had it at Plaistow Powersports for an oil change and tps recall. Also, since they drained my Mobil One MXT and replaced it with 10-40w drum oil it's noisier and I just...

Thanks for organizing this trip! We had a great time meeting everyone and visiting the 'dacks for the first time. We left the Super 8 at eight am. and took rt. 2 east into Mass. and some extremely thick fog in the hilltops on either side of the border. All in all, a great weekend, see you...

I drained the coolant and refilled it . After filling I warmed up the motor and cracked the throttle a few times to see if any air came out. I then topped off the radiator and reserviour, buttoned up and have done a few rides but it seems to warm up quicker and have one extra bar a little longer...

Blue FJR today, 9:55 in lowell, ma corner of Dutton and Broadway. Also 2 sundays ago in Hudson, NH blue FJR on Lawrence rd. Hudson.

Great Barrington, Massachusetts is nowhere near Weirs beach.

Go west young man, the farther you get from the beltway the better for riding. let us know when you'rr ready to ride. There are quite a few people in the area on this and other forums that like to organize small group rides.

I am interested in this ride. My wife and I would be coming out the night before and stay overnight at a motel. We're leaning toward a cheap room just to crash for the night before, however, If anyone knows of a special place like an inn or b+b that's really special let us know. We are coming...