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11030
Hi folks, Just dropping in to see whats up on the consumer side of the FJ world, looking for reactions to the clutch-less, electric shift, are there many...
krsboyjd
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Aug 8, 2007
4:43 pm
11031
It's kinda curious to me the need for an electonic shifter. I don't have anything against it, it's just that I never needed a clutch on my 2005 FJR except in...
MP
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Aug 8, 2007
9:08 pm
11032
Well I thought the bike was sold but the guys check was not for the amount we agreed to. Love selling a bike to the non-motorcycling public. Anyway, the...
Scrounger
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Aug 8, 2007
9:10 pm
11033
I forgot to add the subject before, sorry for the double post. Well I thought the bike was sold but the guys check was not for the amount we agreed to. Love...
Scrounger
matthew_baynard
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Aug 8, 2007
9:44 pm
11034
I own a 2005 FJR and it's been great using those conventional type clutch/transmission. But in a heavy traffic though, I've thought tha it would be great to...
Steve Kim
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Aug 8, 2007
10:21 pm
11035
Up yes, not down. If you accelerate and at the point you would normally pull in the clutch you just get off the throttle a little bit {with practice that...
MP
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Aug 8, 2007
11:02 pm
11036
Thanks much MP for the detailed info on the technique! I will definitely try it on the way home from work today. And I am very sorry to hear that you lost...
Steve Kim
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Aug 8, 2007
11:22 pm
11037
Let me know how it goes. ... From: Steve Kim To: yamahafjr1300club@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [Yamaha FJR1300 Club]...
MP
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Aug 9, 2007
3:45 am
11038
Friday Aug 24,2007 Meet & Greet Admission:FREE From 9pm-until Golden Hawk MC Clubhouse 816 Westmount Rd SW Atlanta,GA 30311 Saturday Aug 25,2007 Anniversary...
Peachz
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Aug 9, 2007
1:48 pm
11039
Hello everyone, I would like to extend a hand to anyone looking for Yamaha Parts . As www.YamahaGenuineParts.com <http://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/> in...
yamahagenuineparts
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Aug 9, 2007
2:29 pm
11040
It was awesome! I had to practice it but finally figured it out. It seems that the clutch-less upshift works best above 3~4K RPM. The gear shift is silky...
Steve Kim
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Aug 9, 2007
4:53 pm
11041
Just like getting a new bike huh ?? Glad to see you had a good time with it. See ya, Mike ... From: Steve Kim To: yamahafjr1300club@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
MP
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Aug 9, 2007
5:04 pm
11042
Guys, your tranny is not designed to do this, I know from first hand experience, don't do it. You can bend shift forks and round the dogs on the gears which...
krsboyjd
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Aug 9, 2007
5:57 pm
11043
Ditto Ditto Ditto. Clutchless shifting is a great technique for the racetrack, it'll save you a few thousandths of a second. It's especially handy when your...
waldn87
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Aug 10, 2007
12:38 am
11044
thanks for the wise words... having rebuilt a few trannies, you don't want to go there... ... === message truncated === ...
Steve Meyer
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Aug 10, 2007
3:16 am
11045
Hi. I have just bought a new 2006 FJR from a local dealer and have ridden less than 100 miles on it. I have a whistling noise coming from around the windshield...
tom
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Aug 12, 2007
11:12 pm
11046
I don't know if this is helpful, but I have a 2005 FJR and can't remember any whistling from the windshield area. Mike ...
Micahel Bare
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Aug 13, 2007
2:19 am
11047
There is a lot of good info on this topic on the FJR Forum, under this link: http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=11726 ...
James Klauzner
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Aug 13, 2007
2:40 pm
11048
It stops whistling at 110 MPH. ... ____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat? Check...
paul spiaggia
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Aug 13, 2007
3:11 pm
11049
I moved the photo..look here: http://tinyurl.com/39ww9h The whistling is caused by air running through spots in the gaps between the metal bar and the back of...
knifemaker1954
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Aug 13, 2007
5:28 pm
11050
Thanks to all who replied to my question, you helped me find the problem. The whistling is coming from the small space between the windshield and the mounting...
tom
cyclegent2003
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Aug 13, 2007
11:15 pm
11051
Does anyone know the correct size valve stem to use on the FJR? Either the hole diameter size or the model number for the stem itself? thanks...
mark
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Aug 15, 2007
2:11 am
11052
This one will work excellent. http://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Aluminum_Valve_Stems_90_Degree_p/13008.htm mark <airdoctor77@...> wrote:...
Jeff Lettis
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Aug 15, 2007
11:20 am
11053
Last summer, rode my 2006 from Philadelphia to Duluth MN via the northern route around Lakes Huron and Superior, returning Wisc and Michigan - exceptional trip...
C. Geoffrey Berken
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Aug 15, 2007
9:53 pm
11054
I am very pleased with the Yamaha right angle valve stem, although I don't have the part number handy. Geoff ... From: mark<mailto:airdoctor77@...> To:...
C. Geoffrey Berken
cgberken
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Aug 16, 2007
1:57 am
11055
I first purchased a pair of these valve stems only to find that the FJR rims were not machined totally flat where the rubber o-ring meets the wheel. The rims...
C. Geoffrey Berken
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Aug 16, 2007
2:16 am
11056
I just wanted to add that I purchased my aluminum valve stems from a different firm than Premier Cycle Accessories and they provided a refund for the one which...
C. Geoffrey Berken
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Aug 16, 2007
2:47 am
11057
The clutchless option initially sounded like a really good idea to me... but then I thought about slow speed manoeuvring and began to wonder why they didn't...
Aidon Jennery
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Aug 16, 2007
3:48 am
11058
Geoff, Thanks for the positive comments. I wasn't aware of any problem with our valve stems. We certainly don't want to sell anything that will be a problem....
Jeff Lettis
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Aug 16, 2007
11:44 am
11059
I'll pick up my new (Black Cherry) 2007 FJR tomorrow and I was wondering what is the best fuel to use - Prem or Reg. Thanks...
Steve Thames
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Aug 17, 2007
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