Are there any problems with the Yamaha FJR1300?
The last issue proved to be the ECU. A small number of people (3) reported a fault with the FJR running poor in high altitudes. After some investigation, the fault was placed on the ECU which proved to be faulty in all cases, but it was replaced by Yamaha free of charge. Overall, the Yamaha FJR1300 is one of the most reliable bikes ever built.
Where can I get a re repaired FJR1300?
[Update: it’s June, 2006 now and my re-repaired re-ticker is doing fine.] The entire FJR1300 owner’s community is deeply indebted to Dale “Warchild” Wilson (see www.fjrtech.com) and his local dealer Sunnyside Yamaha in Sunnyside, Washington.
Why is my ticker not working on my Yamaha FJR?
Touch the probe to the exhaust header mounting bolts in turn. If the engine sounds on the left-side cylinders are different from the right, and if they sound “wrong,” you might have The Tick. It might pay to have a very young (under 4,000 miles) or “known” non-ticking FJR available for comparison.
Which is the best sound sample for the FJR1300?
You can refer to this threadon FJR Forum for the best sound sample in captivity. (There is also an older threadwith the previously-best audio capture, plus a listener’s guide.) Until the problem is quite advanced, the sound usually only noticeable when the engine is warm.
The Yamaha FJR1300 “Ticker” Problem The “ticking” problem in the Yamaha FJR1300 line of motorcycles (also known as “knocking,” “top-end noise,” and “excessive exhaust valve guide wear”) affects a small percentage of FJR1300 units across several model years, including (at least) the 2003, 2004, and 2005 model years in the USA. Important note:
[Update: it’s June, 2006 now and my re-repaired re-ticker is doing fine.] The entire FJR1300 owner’s community is deeply indebted to Dale “Warchild” Wilson (see www.fjrtech.com) and his local dealer Sunnyside Yamaha in Sunnyside, Washington.
How to change spark plugs on Yamaha FJR1300?
Directions and photos describing how to install Riv-nuts in the FJR’s exhaust headers, as required to adjust the CO level. How to change the spark plugs. Dwayne Verhey (aka Torch) describes how to repair damaged threads. Photos and directions describing how to do the throttle body sync required at the initial 600 mile service.
Touch the probe to the exhaust header mounting bolts in turn. If the engine sounds on the left-side cylinders are different from the right, and if they sound “wrong,” you might have The Tick. It might pay to have a very young (under 4,000 miles) or “known” non-ticking FJR available for comparison.