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I've decided to replace my OEM steering head ball bearings with the tapered rollers I'd bought (TIMKEN 32006X) to fix my decel wobble and I have been scouring these threads looking for information on what seals I can use, having read that I can't or at least shouldn't use the OEM seals because...

Hello all, I remember Dave at Wynpro used to sell these, but it appears he's no longer making them? (I hope I'm wrong) In lieu of Wynpro's excellent product, can anyone recommend something similar to make me less leery about my puny side stand foot? Thanks in advance

Who wants to buy this for me so I can see what the new transmission looks like? https://erepairables.com/salvage-cars-auction/motorcycles/yamaha/fjr1300/2016-yamaha-fjr1300-18779787 Maybe one or two of you want to play with the new ECU? Cheers

Last Saturday afternoon while bombing down the Los Angeles Crest Highway, I hit a rock hidden on the backside of a shaded corner in the middle of the road. As many of you know, falling rocks are nothing out of the ordinary for that road. I made an audible "UUGGSSHHH!" when I hit it (both...

Hello all, On my Gen II, I managed to distort the coolant tube that mounts on top of the cylinder head using a little more persuasion than I should have during removal. It also houses the coolant temperature sensor. It can be found for $63.00 from Yamaha Sports Plaza or $59.32 from Boats.net...

Sent a couple of new cogs up to A.P.E. in Rosamond, CA with the hopes they've got the solution to my FJRs inability to remain in 2nd. Here's what their work looks like; not too shabby! You can see the difference in the angle of the undercut between stock and the shiny A.P.E. machining, it may...

In my boredom and curiosity I decided to pit transmission part numbers from late Gen II and Gen III against each other. The trans shafts, gears, forks, bearings, are the same between '08-'12 and '13. What's different is the shift shaft (2012 p/n 3P6-18101-00-00 vs. 2013 p/n 1MC-18101-00-00)...

I also don't see any spark plug wires. I guess the '13s have coil over plug ignition now?

Has anyone figured out whether the '13 bikes are susceptible to the ground spider issues of previous model year bikes? I'm wondering if these guys did any online research on it prior to taking the plunge; police bikes having a high electrical demand and all...

I decided to brave the desert heat and ride out to Chapparral's so they could bend me over for a RAM ball with a 10mm x 1.25 stud. ($14.02...ouch) and to test fit my big ass 3x helmet in some GIVI trunks. When I walked out, here's what I saw: Three other FJRs, including two other faster...

Gents, Finally found the time to put my '06 FJR back together after a 2nd gear issue, and I've noticed I'm catching air with the shift lever on occasion. I've noticed that there seems to be a considerable amount of end play on the shift shaft going into the transmission (> 0.100") I think...

I've got some decent engine disassembly pictures as I've got some parts on order for a 2nd gear issue with my '06 FJR. When I tried to post the Photobucket links, I was given an error message that I can't post as many Photobucket links as I had. Is there a limit to how many pictures I can...

...while I've got the motor out for repair? 27,000 on an '06

Hello all, I've currently got my engine out of my '06 FJR to fix an issue with it popping out of 2nd gear. My question is, according to the service manual, I've got to pull the head in order to split the motor to have access to the transmission gears. My question is...why? What is the reason...

Does anyone have the spanner tool dimensions I'm going to need to remove the frame spanner hardware from my '06 FJR? Service manual says I need 90890-01471 and -01476 special tools to pull the bolts, but I just happen to be a toolmaker with access to a lathe and mill, so if anyone has the tool...