You're very welcome Mike. I'm an fjr owner too (05) and have been for the last 9 yrs, and you're videos have been very informative and enjoyable to watch. I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos. Be well, ride safe.
Thanks. The front fork oil change video should be made within the next week or two. I just got the oil today and got the bearings & seals for the front rim.
Welcome back and sorry for your loss. I'm really happy your back I have the exact same bike as you so your videos are really helpful. I have a bearing noise from the front it's noticeable from 20mph below that it's non existant so hope it's either wheel or maybe an engine part... Ouch! Maybe your videos will help me find it
Thank You. Does the sound change only with bike speed. check by slowing down with the clutch pulled in so the engine is at idle. If it seems to be affected with bike speed, not the engine speed, then check wheel bearings or if the brake caliber is dragging.
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 so when I pull in the clutch to bring the bike to a standstill the noise goes away at 20 mph and below. I couldn't work out if its from engine or wheel maybe I will try to switch engined off and let it roll. Could the brakes also cause it?
From what you say, I think it's the front wheel bearing. Maybe have the dealer check it out to confirm. You say the clutch is in and the RPM is at idle while your going over 20mph and you hear it, but it disappears as you slow down. Also, FYI, tires could make noise that may sound like a bearing if they are worn. A good place to start is to buy the bearings and seals at Partzilla. They don't cost too much. Have your dealer press them in. Also clean the caliber's and check brake shoe's. Don't think its the engine since you only hear it when your moving.
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 thanks Mike. Tyres are brand new Metzler roadtech and I live in Germany! I think you may be right might be wheel bearing. I will take it to the place I bought it see what they will charge for it can't imagine its going to be that expensive! Really love the bike just looking forward to seeing your videos on all the DIY money saving stuff!
I purchased an FJR1300 last year and found your site and wondered what happened to you. Glad to hear you are good but sorry for your loss. I plan on replacing the cam chain tensioner and the part and manual should arrive in a couple of weeks. Sadly I dropped the bike taking it off it’s side stand and putting it on the centre stand yesterday. I nearly caught it but too late and now it has battle scars on the plastic bits. Keep up the great channel.
Thank you. I feel your pain. That center stand cause me to pop my knee. Took over a year before I stopped feeling it. I feel it could be more balanced than it is. I dopped the bike 3 times. 1st time, rolled off stand. 2nd time, late night tired, did not put the stand all the way down. Both of those times, no damage. The last time as I said in the video, damage was in a k turn causing damage on right side. I don't like the look of the bars, but I think it necessary on this bike due to the weight. I had a Honda Interceptor for over 30 years, never dropped. I replaced the tensioner right after I got the bike. If you do some digging, they had several versions over the years. I guess they were quietly failing. It was defiantly making noise. I change it just because. I had a hard time trying to get to the screws through the frame hole. Problems with getting a small enough socket along with a swivel extension. I replaced them with Allen-head screws that I can use a swivel Allen wrench to put them back in. I also took the side cover off and wire tied the chain tight so it does not slip during assembly. So you know, the next video is tires and front fork oil, then fairing removal, then valve check. I still have to order gaskets for the valve cover before I can do it. So I guess sometime within the 3+ weeks from now.
I have a 2005.104k miles . Pulled gas tank back , everything. . Installed heat guard on underside of tank. Try pirelli angel st. I bought the same guards last week.
Thanks Just did the Grips and Levers. Next is Tires and Front Fork oil, then Fairing removal, then valve check, then headers & fuel control, then new fairing, then crash bars.
Hi and welcome back, Mike. Sorry to hear about your brother. I know how sad and stressful that can be. I'm looking forward to your maintenance videos. My '04 has just 32k, but these tasks are looming on the horizon. And I just installed the same R-Gaza cages from Amazon. I've dropped mine three times in the 7 months I've owned her and enough is enough! See you soon!
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope all is well with you now. I have a question that I am sure you have been asked a multiple of times: I am saving up for a bike and I am fairly certain the FJR is right up my alley. I am expecting to spend about $5,000 on the bike. From the videos it looks like you have a Gen1, so what are the real differences or pro's and cons of Gen 1 vs Gen 2? I can tell I can find a Gen 1 for a better price than a Gen 2 but I've seen very well priced Gen 1's but they go fast. Would you recommend a Gen 1? I like the Gen 2's instrument panel but I'm thinking that's silly to make a deal breaker. How much success have you had finding parts and aftermarket things for the Gen 1. Thanks.
Hi Mike! I own a 2013 FJR which displays 94,500 Km (58,000 miles) after my last oil change, I noticed a rattling on the right side of the bike. I suspect it is the chain tensioner, if this is the case should I also change the chain? Thank you in advance for your valuable advice. Greetings from Montreal!
Yes it's the tensioner. I had the same noise when I got the bike at exactly the same mileage. They went quietly through several revisions. The screws are a bear to get to. While you are there, it would not hurt to change the chain. Just make sure everything is timed and aligned correctly. Valves hitting the piston could get messy. Good luck.
I'm in the middle of a problem with the front fork's. Lower Valve is broken. Hard to find, got it ordered from the UK from K-tech. This is holding up the shooting of videos with the front of the bike taken apart. once I get the part and put the front end back together, their is a progression of videos that have to be done at the same time. Valve check, Fluid change, fairing replacement (Damage from a previous drop), then crash bars. The bars go on last. Hang in there...
92k miles and you've never changed brake fluids??? Go to the back of the class. Just done new front wheel bearings, gen yam brake discs, pads, disc bolts, fork service Inc bushes, seals, dust covers and 10w belray, new genuine steering head bearings. Mines 2004 abs, 90kmiles.
Understood, bought at 50k, changed it then. The time when I was gone from the channel, a lot of miles were put on when life happened and I was in another place, working sun up to sundown. I'm now bringing all of the maintenance up to date. When I made this video, I completely forgot I did it when I did the valve check. My bad.
Sorry about your brother. I really appreciate all your videos and am looking forward to the valve check.
Hi Mike, Sorry about your loss but welcome back. Had to sell my bike due to health issues but will continue to support your videos.
Thank you so much.
Sorry for your loss
Thanks
Love the channel. I'm getting a gen 1 soon. This channel will help so much
Thanks a lot.
Welcome back.
Glad to see you back on YT.
Thoroughly enjoy your content.
Thank you
Thank You. You made my day.
You're very welcome Mike.
I'm an fjr owner too (05) and have been for the last 9 yrs, and you're videos have been very informative and enjoyable to watch. I'm looking forward to the upcoming videos. Be well, ride safe.
My sympathies on the loss of your brother sir🙏🏻
Thanks
Glad you’re back! Looking forward to the frontfork oil change, my bike want it to! Thanks for now 👍🏻
Thanks. The front fork oil change video should be made within the next week or two. I just got the oil today and got the bearings & seals for the front rim.
Welcome back and sorry for your loss. I'm really happy your back I have the exact same bike as you so your videos are really helpful. I have a bearing noise from the front it's noticeable from 20mph below that it's non existant so hope it's either wheel or maybe an engine part... Ouch! Maybe your videos will help me find it
Thank You.
Does the sound change only with bike speed. check by slowing down with the clutch pulled in so the engine is at idle. If it seems to be affected with bike speed, not the engine speed, then check wheel bearings or if the brake caliber is dragging.
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 so when I pull in the clutch to bring the bike to a standstill the noise goes away at 20 mph and below. I couldn't work out if its from engine or wheel maybe I will try to switch engined off and let it roll. Could the brakes also cause it?
From what you say, I think it's the front wheel bearing. Maybe have the dealer check it out to confirm.
You say the clutch is in and the RPM is at idle while your going over 20mph and you hear it, but it disappears as you slow down. Also, FYI, tires could make noise that may sound like a bearing if they are worn.
A good place to start is to buy the bearings and seals at Partzilla. They don't cost too much. Have your dealer press them in. Also clean the caliber's and check brake shoe's.
Don't think its the engine since you only hear it when your moving.
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 thanks Mike. Tyres are brand new Metzler roadtech and I live in Germany! I think you may be right might be wheel bearing. I will take it to the place I bought it see what they will charge for it can't imagine its going to be that expensive! Really love the bike just looking forward to seeing your videos on all the DIY money saving stuff!
I purchased an FJR1300 last year and found your site and wondered what happened to you. Glad to hear you are good but sorry for your loss. I plan on replacing the cam chain tensioner and the part and manual should arrive in a couple of weeks. Sadly I dropped the bike taking it off it’s side stand and putting it on the centre stand yesterday. I nearly caught it but too late and now it has battle scars on the plastic bits. Keep up the great channel.
Thank you.
I feel your pain.
That center stand cause me to pop my knee. Took over a year before I stopped feeling it. I feel it could be more balanced than it is.
I dopped the bike 3 times. 1st time, rolled off stand. 2nd time, late night tired, did not put the stand all the way down. Both of those times, no damage. The last time as I said in the video, damage was in a k turn causing damage on right side.
I don't like the look of the bars, but I think it necessary on this bike due to the weight. I had a Honda Interceptor for over 30 years, never dropped.
I replaced the tensioner right after I got the bike. If you do some digging, they had several versions over the years. I guess they were quietly failing. It was defiantly making noise. I change it just because.
I had a hard time trying to get to the screws through the frame hole. Problems with getting a small enough socket along with a swivel extension. I replaced them with Allen-head screws that I can use a swivel Allen wrench to put them back in. I also took the side cover off and wire tied the chain tight so it does not slip during assembly.
So you know, the next video is tires and front fork oil, then fairing removal, then valve check. I still have to order gaskets for the valve cover before I can do it. So I guess sometime within the 3+ weeks from now.
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 looking forward to the videos Mike!
I am looking forward to your hight mileage maintenance videos. I recently picked up a 2005 FJR with 72k miles on it.
Thank You.
Great to have you back Mike!!
Looking forward to your video's
Thanks
I have a 2005.104k miles . Pulled gas tank back , everything. . Installed heat guard on underside of tank.
Try pirelli angel st.
I bought the same guards last week.
Sounds Great! Yea good idea. Personally, I don't want to drop it again and create more damage.
Literally just found your channel a couple days ago and followed. Thanks for your return. Looking forward to your new videos.
Thanks
Welcome back. Can't wait to see your new videos . Witch, will you do frist .
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Just did the Grips and Levers. Next is Tires and Front Fork oil, then Fairing removal, then valve check, then headers & fuel control, then new fairing, then crash bars.
Welcome back! Looking forward to some good videos.
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Welcome back
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Welcome back!
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Wrf Mike!!! I thought you were hit by covid!! Sorry about your bro. Looking forward to your videos.
thanks, 3/4 the way throuth the next round of videos. Some shooting and editing.
Hi and welcome back, Mike. Sorry to hear about your brother. I know how sad and stressful that can be.
I'm looking forward to your maintenance videos. My '04 has just 32k, but these tasks are looming on the horizon.
And I just installed the same R-Gaza cages from Amazon. I've dropped mine three times in the 7 months I've owned her and enough is enough!
See you soon!
Thank you, I feel your pain
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope all is well with you now. I have a question that I am sure you have been asked a multiple of times: I am saving up for a bike and I am fairly certain the FJR is right up my alley. I am expecting to spend about $5,000 on the bike. From the videos it looks like you have a Gen1, so what are the real differences or pro's and cons of Gen 1 vs Gen 2? I can tell I can find a Gen 1 for a better price than a Gen 2 but I've seen very well priced Gen 1's but they go fast. Would you recommend a Gen 1? I like the Gen 2's instrument panel but I'm thinking that's silly to make a deal breaker. How much success have you had finding parts and aftermarket things for the Gen 1. Thanks.
Hi Mike! I own a 2013 FJR which displays 94,500 Km (58,000 miles) after my last oil change, I noticed a rattling on the right side of the bike. I suspect it is the chain tensioner, if this is the case should I also change the chain? Thank you in advance for your valuable advice. Greetings from Montreal!
Yes it's the tensioner. I had the same noise when I got the bike at exactly the same mileage. They went quietly through several revisions. The screws are a bear to get to. While you are there, it would not hurt to change the chain. Just make sure everything is timed and aligned correctly. Valves hitting the piston could get messy. Good luck.
Hello any progress on installing R gaza engine guards. I'm considering getting them for my 04 fjr. Would like to see pics. Thanks
I'm in the middle of a problem with the front fork's. Lower Valve is broken. Hard to find, got it ordered from the UK from K-tech. This is holding up the shooting of videos with the front of the bike taken apart. once I get the part and put the front end back together, their is a progression of videos that have to be done at the same time. Valve check, Fluid change, fairing replacement (Damage from a previous drop), then crash bars. The bars go on last. Hang in there...
@@mikesfjrcorner7129 no worries. I will keep tuned in. Thanks for the update
92k miles and you've never changed brake fluids??? Go to the back of the class. Just done new front wheel bearings, gen yam brake discs, pads, disc bolts, fork service Inc bushes, seals, dust covers and 10w belray, new genuine steering head bearings. Mines 2004 abs, 90kmiles.
Understood, bought at 50k, changed it then. The time when I was gone from the channel, a lot of miles were put on when life happened and I was in another place, working sun up to sundown. I'm now bringing all of the maintenance up to date. When I made this video, I completely forgot I did it when I did the valve check. My bad.