Search results

Yamaha FJR Motorcycle Forum

Help Support Yamaha FJR Motorcycle Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. G

    PAIR valve issue on my work ride

    Hi guys I'm hoping someone here can help me with my problem. A week ago my scoot started making a hell of a noise and i was thinking it was an exhaust issue. On looking at the exhaust all was fine and looking under the seat i see the PAIR valve had melted. I had tried looking for parts...
  2. G

    Two issues-Bugger

    Took the bike for a 100 mile run today to try out the Cardo packtalk and arrived in town sitting at the lights with the ABS light flashing on and off. All looked ok and going through another 6 sets of lights arrived at my favorite lunch stop with the coolant temp sitting on 125 degrees celsius...
  3. G

    YA707 Ohlins

    Hi guys Looking for a Ohlins YA707 when one comes up for sale please. Just PM me. Warmest regards Gazza
  4. G

    Mirror ball bearing size?

    Hi guys Took the mirror off my Gen 3 bike yesterday very slowly to be painted and was concerned about making sure i had the 8 spring washers all in order but i have lost the 3 ball bearings that hide under there. Just thought someone may have had to replace the odd one and may know the size...
  5. G

    Black FJR1300 for U.S. market

    Hi team Wanting to know if Yamaha made a FJR1300 in black for the U.S. market after 2013. I have damaged the large R.H.S. fairing panel and they are not cheap at $687 ex Japan.Item Number: 1MC-2835K-00-P0 Description: BODY, FRONT UNDER RRP (incl. GST): $687.80 Ex Japan Regards to...
  6. G

    Ohlins YA707

    Hi guys Looking for a Ohlins YA707 off a parted bike. I will get it rebuilt if it needs it. Please PM me if you want to sell Regards Gazza
  7. G

    Rear shock for 2014 FJR

    Hi guys Just thinking of replacing the rear shock on my bike to either Ohlins,Wilbers or Penske. I think there are better prices around than down here in NZ so any advice on where i can get a great price on any would be appreciated. Definately prefer compression,rebound and hydraulic preload...
  8. G

    Small soft or hard bag/box for SR357

    Guys Just looking for a very small soft bag/box i can mount on the SR357 for day rides to hold a one or two piece rain suit, other clothing etc . Any ideas??? Regards Gazza,
  9. G

    Speaker ear plugs for motorcycles

    Anyone use these with success to play music while riding. I tried the earphones that came with my cell and they were a total waste of time. Any recommendations please.Gazza
  10. G

    Laam seat time frames

    Hi guys I have a seat at Laam custom seats and are wondering what sort of time frames some of you guys have waited to have your seat done. Currently mine has been there two months. Regards to all Gazza
  11. G

    Bag options for SR357 Givi mount

    Hi guys I am looking for a small bag for day rides wether it be soft or hard that will slip strait on to the SR357 monokey mount. Can't seem to find anything at this stage around the 20 litre or helmet size that will fit strait on there. Any ideas??? Thanks a ton Gazza
  12. G

    Calling adventure bike owners

    Hi guys just thought i'd throw this question at you. Currently own a 14 FJR and love it but have also been looking at a second( adventure) bike to hit a few more of the unsealed roads. If you do own a FJR and a adventure bike what are you currently riding. I'm thinking of a Tenere, BMW or a...
  13. G

    Stock seat pair wanted for Gen 2 or 3

    Hi all After a set of the above that someone could send to Seth Laam for me price being acceptable of course. Regards Gazza
  14. G

    180 tire widths

    Hi all. Just been looking at 180 tire widths and I see the manufacturers have tolerances which can vary from 170 to 190 for a 180/55-17 tire.Avon as far as I can see are the only company that state there tire widths and there 180 for example is actually 188. Anyone know of a website which has...
  15. G

    190/55 on the rear ?

    Hi guys Currently running a 180/55 Michelin PR4 GT on the rear and am considering trying a 190. I have been asked a few times if i have the correct tire on the rear of the bike as the 180 PR4 width is actually 172 in width. A bit strange i thought considering the Avon Storm 180 is actually 188...
  16. G

    Running different branded front and rear tires

    Hi all Would like to know how many of you guys are running different branded front and rear tires and for what reason.I recall reading a few posts somewhere a while ago where a few where doing this. Regards Gazza
  17. G

    Cruise control dropping out

    Hi to all I think this may be a common issue but is anyone else having there cruise control drop out. Mine doesn't do it all the time but appears to do it particularly in windy conditions. Not the end of the world but just want to know if its across the board. Regards Gazza
  18. G

    GYTR's or Two brothers Black series Titanium slip-ons ?

    After 3 months of trying to decide i finally went for the GYTR's.
  19. G

    Two Brothers

    Hi guys Just considering wether to bite the bullet on a pair of Two Brothers black series titanium slip ons and couldn't decide on the M5 versus M2 size. Anyone had a good look at this as most i see have gone for the M2. Was this a cost decision as the M5's are more expensive. Regards Gary
  20. G

    Air gun on the Gen 3

    Guys Just thought i'd share something i do now on the Gen 3 which i never did on the Gen 1. Now before you start calling me a garage queen i'm raking up some reasonable mikes on the new bike with a 500 mile day yesterday so don't go there. What i wanted to say is that i have got use to using a...
Top