How to remove rear wheel on Yamaha FJR1300?
Directions and photos describing how to remove (and reinstall) the rear wheel on an FJR1300. Derek Dickson’s directions on installing the R&G frame sliders from Bike Johnny Directions and photos describing how to install Riv-nuts in the FJR’s exhaust headers, as required to adjust the CO level.
How to disable auto retract feature of YAMAHA FJR windscreen?
How to disable the auto-retract feature of the FJR’s windscreen. Brian Horais’ photos and writeup on how to reshape the Yamaha accessory Corbin saddle. How to mount the Yamaha accessory foot guards (and where you can buy them). Dick McWay’s text and photos describing disassembly of the FJR’s forks to install Race Tech Gold Valves.
How to lube pivot points on a Yamaha FJR1300?
Paul Winslow describes, with lots of photos, how to lube the various pivot points on the FJR1300 (e.g. rear brake, shift lever, suspension, steering head, etc.) Mark Johnson shows how to lube the driveshaft splines, which on his bike were pretty dry at 6k miles…
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.
Directions and photos describing how to remove (and reinstall) the rear wheel on an FJR1300. Derek Dickson’s directions on installing the R&G frame sliders from Bike Johnny Directions and photos describing how to install Riv-nuts in the FJR’s exhaust headers, as required to adjust the CO level.
How to disable the auto-retract feature of the FJR’s windscreen. Brian Horais’ photos and writeup on how to reshape the Yamaha accessory Corbin saddle. How to mount the Yamaha accessory foot guards (and where you can buy them). Dick McWay’s text and photos describing disassembly of the FJR’s forks to install Race Tech Gold Valves.
What causes missed shifts on a YAMAHA FJR 1300?
The most common culprit for missed shifts on an FJR 1300 is running old, contaminated, or improper oil. Unlike many cars, a motorcycle shares oil between the engine and the transmission.
Paul Winslow describes, with lots of photos, how to lube the various pivot points on the FJR1300 (e.g. rear brake, shift lever, suspension, steering head, etc.) Mark Johnson shows how to lube the driveshaft splines, which on his bike were pretty dry at 6k miles…