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  1. CollingsBob

    overfilled oil?

    No…I meant litres…I’m in Canada, where we buy oil in litres. I use Lucas 10w-40 full synthetic oil and I did an oil & filter change yesterday.
  2. CollingsBob

    overfilled oil?

    4 litres if you don’t replace the oil filter…4.5 if you do.
  3. CollingsBob

    FJRF013 - Transmission Recall for Second Gear (DE, UK, CA, & US) (2016-2020)

    In 2021 I rode 2100km’s from Winnipeg to Kelly’s Cycle in Hamilton to get the recall done. Why Hamilton? Well, one of the Yamaha dealers in Winnipeg told me that he couldn’t do the recall until Sept. or Oct. when I asked him about it January - that arse is now out of business. The other dealer...
  4. CollingsBob

    Late build 2004 FJR leaking clutch slave cylinder Sydney Australia + battery location!

    Welcome from Manitoba….good luck with your new ride..
  5. CollingsBob

    Did I finally kill my FJR?

    I live in Winnipeg, winter temperatures get down to -45c..daytime temps sit at -20c for most of January and February. My winter storage prep involves changing the oil, regardless of the number of miles on the oil, washing the bike, then pouring several ounces of Seafoam into a full tank of...
  6. CollingsBob

    Advice

    I have posted a bad review on facebook, Google and anywhere else I can find to draw attention to the idiots…
  7. CollingsBob

    Servicing relay and pivot arm:how to clean and repack

    Vancouver Island huh…will we see you in Nakusp in June? https://www.attacktheroad.com/cfr/
  8. CollingsBob

    Servicing relay and pivot arm:how to clean and repack

    Or….you can hunt down Russell Holden who modifies the relay arms by installing zerk fittings so that they can simply be lubed in the future with a grease gun…
  9. CollingsBob

    100 lbs above GVWR

    I think you are wise to be looking at these numbers. Failure at any speed could be catastrophic…
  10. CollingsBob

    Wind Roar

    Decibullz ear plugs…
  11. CollingsBob

    Lifting an FJR by crane

    Rear footpeg brackets and handlebars. I’d be tempted to take some of these...
  12. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    As well, 4 - Allen head bolts..one Torx?.. why mix fastener types?
  13. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    Yes...Thanks for the tip. Stop in next time your in my area for a scotch
  14. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    5 minutes each with the butane soldering iron got all 5 screws on the shift lever side loosened...RED LOCTITE???
  15. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    Butane soldering iron ordered from Home Depot...waiting to be told its ready for contactless pickup..Thanks for the tip!
  16. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    The speedo does continue to work.. Rear brake pivot will be investigated tomorrow, Thanks
  17. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    There was sand & crap in there the first time, the second time rather less so. I guess I’m going to try again to get the rear brake arm off..I’ve tried holding a soldering iron on the bolts and an impact driver with no luck..
  18. CollingsBob

    Cruise Control re-occurring issue

    The abs/cruise control etc sensor on the back wheel keeps getting water & sand in it which stops the cruise control from working. I hose it off with brake cleaner, slather it with silicone dialectric grease..and the next time I ride on a wet gravel road It happens again. Should I be putting a...
  19. CollingsBob

    Hearing Aids

    I bought mine ( KS7's ) from Costco...every bit as good as any unit from elsewhere at a 1/3 of the price. mine are "tweakable" with an app on my iphone. I use rechargeable batteries for most of the year, and disposable batteries when i am on vacation. I don't wear them while riding..It took me...
  20. CollingsBob

    Used FJR purchase - Service advice requested

    These will make your life easier.. https://www.speedbleeder.com
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