Yamaha FJR 1300 Resources

My FJR 1300 Resources

OK, this is my list of links for the Yamaha FJR 1300. When I stumble across something that’s useful to me or something I want to remember I’ll add a link here because I tend to forget stuff.

Forums & Sites:

FJRForum

FJR1300 Owners Association www.yamaha-fjr1300.com

Info: FJR1300 Info

Repair and Maintenance:

Farkle Links

Notable FJR Forum Thread Links:

Touch-up Paint (2006)
- Chevy Indigo Blue or Toyota Indigo Ink from auto parts stores.

Parts (Factory Yamaha)

University Motors
1920 12th Ave
N Fargo, ND 58102
(701)235-6478
Ask for Gary. You probably won’t find NEW parts for less.

Thread on FJR Forum for parts sources : HERE Apparently U-Motors got stupid…

Gary from uMotors has moved on, his new contact info is:

GARYMCCOY@MONDAKMOTORSPORTS.COM 866-433-6635

Good Source for Plugs: NGK CR8EIX
Sparkplugssource

Yamaha FJR 1300 [2006] Miscelaneous Info

Specifications

Size:
87.8″ Overall length
29.5″ Overall width
57.1″ Overall height
31.5″ Seat height (Adjustable approx: 3/4″_
60.8″ Wheelbase
5.12″ Ground clearance
122.0″ Min. turning radius

Weight:
642# USA A model with oil & fuel, (644 CA model)
650# USA AE model with oil & fuel (653 CA model)

Maximum load:
467# USA A Model (465 CA model)
459# USA AE Model (456 CA model)

Fuel:
6.61 US Gal (1.45 US Gal reserve)
Unleaded only, 87 octane is fine.

Capacities:
Engine Oil: 5.18 Qt total, 4.02 Qt without cartridge, 4.23 Qt with cartridge change
Final Drive Oil: 0.21 Qt.

Oil Filters:
O.E.M. Oil cartridge filter: Denso 115010-5980, (Yamaha equiv. P/N 5JW-13440-00)
Purolator Pure One PL14612
Mobil-1 M1-108
Bosch 3300
Fram PH7317
Purolator Pure One PL14610
Mobil-1 M1-110
Bosch 3323
Walmart SuperTech ST7317

Cooling System:
Total Coolant System: 2.75 Qt, (0.69 Qt radiator capacity, 0.26 Qt reservois capacity)

Wheels/Tires:
Front wheel, Cast Aluminum: Rim size 17M/C × MT3.50
Wheel travel 5.31″; Radial wheel runout limit 0.04″; Lateral wheel runout limit 0.02″
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless
OEM: METZELER/Roadtec Z6G -OR- BRIDGESTONE/BT020F (Wear limit 0.04″)

Rear wheel, Cast Aluminum: Rim size 17M/C × MT5.50
Wheel travel 4.92″; Radial wheel runout limit 0.04″, Lateral wheel runout limit 0.02″
Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless
OEM: METZELER/Roadtec Z6C -OR- BRIDGESTONE/BT020R (Wear limit 0.04″)

Tires recommended by others:
Avon AV45 ST 120/70ZR-17 Front * Avon AV46 ST 180/55ZR-17 Rear
Michelin Pilot Road 120/70ZR-17 Front & Michelin Pilot Road 180/55ZR-17 Rear

For a complete list of specs and mods check the Bin O Facts at FJRForum.

Herky Jerky Throttle fix:

  • G2 Ergonomics This amounts to their 400Y cam and YZF throttle tube.

Service Bulletins:

Steering head nut torque and diagram:

steering_head_bearing_adjustment

Final Drive Related:

Decode your VIN:
Magic Vin decoder site

Tires I’ve used on this bike and my opinion of them:

  • Bike came stock with Metzler Z6’s. I got approx 8,000 miles out of them, though it’s clear I pushed the rear a little too far. The front still looked good though. I thought they were plenty stick for the way I ride and wet weather performance was good. The only reason I didn’t go with them again was the fact that they have not center tread on the rear. They’ll look fine as mine did around 7k miles but you’ll turn around and cords will be showing. I don’t want to be 300+ miles from home and have that happen to me.
  • Avon Storms. Everyone says these are ‘the shit’, but I did not like them. I thought their wet weather performance was marginal at best. They made wet tar strips feel just like ice, and that’s no good. They took a crap load of weight to balance. I got 6500 out of the first rear, and I should have replaced them both at that time. The front quickly deteriorated after that. While it looked OK handling went away, the front shimmy was enhanced. I posted photos here. The Storm front wore very lopsided. At 12k for the front, it is very, very done so I’m going to try the new Pilot Road 2’s.
  • Pilot Road 2’s (currently mounted) In fact I’ve been through 3 sets now.  I don’t know if these are prone to flats, but the first two sets were replaced prematurely (before end of life) for punctures.  Punctures that were plugged and ridden on for 5000 miles the first time, but not so lucky the second time.  There were actually two holes from a construction staple.  I couldn’t get the plugs to work after 1500 or so miles and was forced to replace the rear at about 8k while on a trip.  I replaced the front shortly thereafter.   I like these, they last, though the handling seems to go away some after about 5k miles but they are good for another 5k (so that’s right 10k on a rear).
  • May try the road smarts next we’ll see.

Note to self: 04/08/2008, spoke with Jim at Shipps Yamaha.

He quoted $280 for a valve check and adjust if necessary (included in the $280 price). We talked about the ECU Recall and the top box base plate recall (which I don’t need). I also asked about the gauge cluster recall but wanted my mileage restored. He wasn’t sure if or how they’d do that.

Ships was A-OK, in my book.  I did the Valve check myself, but they gladly let me install the FJR ignition switch on my own which was sweet.

I did this the same time I replaced the crappy plastic encased head bearings with super sweet tapered bearings.  This by far was the best $35 I’ve spent on the bike.  Decel head shake is completely gone.

Battery

The OEM battery for the ‘07 is a GT14B-4 battery. The manufacturer is GS. The Yamaha part number is 5EA-82100-11-00.

Bike Effects sells the WestCo Battery, but I think I want an Odyssey (Note they don’t make an Odyssey that fits the FJR at this time.  They have a battery that you can allegedly ‘trim’ the plastic fins off of it to make it fit but I decided to pass on that and went with a WestCo.)

Suspension

My new to me Penske 8987 ‘Triple Clicker

Manual

  1. Bob Swaim’s avatar

    Bob Swaim on July 25, 2007 at 10:14 pm

    I’m Checkswrecks on the fjrforum and just tried the link for your site for the first time. You’ve done a nice job.
    Bob

  2. K Sustakovich’s avatar

    K Sustakovich on July 9, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Thanks for the info on the tires. I’m over 9500 miles on the rear tire. Normal driving is 75 mph on cruise on breezeways so tire is pretty squared off but no cords showing yet although I think I’ll order a new one tomorrow, same thing (Metzeler). Best mileage I’ve ever had on a rear tire on any of my bikes. Had the ECU recall done because I had the indicated problem with it on a trip to the mountains. Using a Garmin Zumo 450 GPS and MC Cruise control. Smoooth on the road but hard on the wrists in town due to a stiff throttle spring and a clutch that doesn’t feather. 46 mpg on regular gas w/10% alcohol @ 75 mph and stock air filter (2-3 mpg less with K&N)

  3. dave’s avatar

    dave on September 9, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    what year is the bike you are enquiring about the ecu, plate etc? i just bought a 2006 fjr and if there are any recalls, i would like to make sure i get them done. I’m in Canada, as well, not that it should make a diff.
    Great site, thanks.

  4. MAD’s avatar

    MAD on September 12, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    Dave,

    I have a 2006… So far there are only two recalls that I know of for the 2006 (Gen II bikes).

    The 17 MPG instantaneous MPG issue, which requires your entire dash to be replaced, losing your odometer reading (which I don’t want to do).

    And the ECU recall. I’ve ridden this bike up to the top of pikes peak, and Mt. Evans and didn’t have an issue so I likely won’t participate in that either.

    There is also a recall for the trunk/top box mount but I don’t have a Yamaha trunk.

  5. dave’s avatar

    dave on September 25, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Well, I’ve been riding quite a bit and can say I enjoy the smooth power of the bike. I will, either through the winter or next spring, look at doing something with the windshield. I’m 6 feet tall and while riding at speed with the ws down, the air hits me “clean” to the bottom of my face shield. No buffetting occurs, but if I stand on the pegs, there is much less noise. Any suggestions? I am thinking either an after market or just cutting this one down a few inches. Shame really. I thought i would like the electric ws, but really do like the wind in my face.

  6. Brian Jones’s avatar

    Brian Jones on June 21, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Great site!! You’ve done a bunch of work for all of us. I appreciate your effort. I just bought an FJR in May and am looking at everything especially, topboxes and mountings.

  7. mountain’s avatar

    mountain on September 29, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    how about conti road attack’s sport mileage radials…talked to v-strom owner w/many thousands of miles of experienced on many bikes and tires….flatly stated these were the best he’s ever used??? any help much appreciated.

  8. curt wicker’s avatar

    curt wicker on November 24, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    2008/raven, Bridgestone 021 hands down the best.

  9. Faisel’s avatar

    Faisel on January 27, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I’ve got an issue with the transmission or shaft drive or something on my 05 FJR. Only with hard full-throttle acceleration I’ll get a microsecond of lost power on the bike. When it comes back it frequently jerks the bike before continuing the smooth acceleration. I’ve had the dealer look at it and they’ve found nothing…but charged me $600 for the service. Kind of frustrating. Anyone every heard of this or had something similar?

  10. Ryan’s avatar

    Ryan on February 8, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Love the Website! Looking at buying a 2006 or newer FJR. Leaning towards the ‘06. Anything I should be concerned with? Any problems? Sold my ST1100 and love all the reports of the FJR.

    Thanks