Yamaha FJR1300

[DiabolicZero]

haiz, that time that "Muscleman" bro only pushed-in his 10-mth old '06 FJR for $19K, should have GRABBED!!!

 

10mths old '06 model at 19k?

Very very good deal wor!

[ReBornBikeR]

HOw old is your ride, bro? Think most 'aged' bikes have this 'pinging' sound.

 

Timing chain loose is one possibility, valve clearance might be another.

I intend to do a one-time valve clearance by this year. Estimated to cost arond S$600. The labour is expensive as it involves a lot of work. But bo pianz,mileage now around 75k and bike getting old liao (5yo this year).

 

Any buggers here done valve clearance before? How's the difference?

 

My bike not very old, 03 model.

It is not "pinging" sound, more like "clacking" sound of chain loosen.

[mutant_sheep]

Ya, i'm looking.... but just that above $20K is beyond my budget....

 

haiz, that time that "Muscleman" bro only pushed-in his 10-mth old '06 FJR for $19K, should have GRABBED!!!

 

that is not "muscleman's" bike. that is cosmic00, now he is happily riding his KLE500 & driving his WRX. wondering he MIA 4 so long liao, how is he?

oh ya, his cosmic00 junior should be here liao ba..

[zamani]

hey guyz,

 

some of us will be going for Songkran + phuket bike week.... anyone interested juz sms or call me~

 

hey bro, i'm very interested. Even applied leave liao .....

 

been monitoring the Songkran Thread at Trip & Thrills & deciding which grp to join. But if the FJR group is gg, mite as well join u guys.

 

Care to share the rough itenary and estimated budget?

Thanx bro in advance.

[nkan0]

hey bro, i'm very interested. Even applied leave liao .....

 

been monitoring the Songkran Thread at Trip & Thrills & deciding which grp to join. But if the FJR group is gg, mite as well join u guys.

 

Care to share the rough itenary and estimated budget?

Thanx bro in advance.

 

haha, one of my friend is planning to ride up there on his XR200!!

 

[fc3s1]

hey bro, i'm very interested. Even applied leave liao .....

 

been monitoring the Songkran Thread at Trip & Thrills & deciding which grp to join. But if the FJR group is gg, mite as well join u guys.

 

Care to share the rough itenary and estimated budget?

Thanx bro in advance.

 

Yes..!!! A FJR group is going...

 

Leaving on 9th April,

 

4 FJRs confirm now.

[zamani]

Yes..!!! A FJR group is going...

 

Leaving on 9th April,

 

4 FJRs confirm now.

 

kewl stuff. Can i join? .....

[deanz4]

can go ah guys due to wrk comitment/// next yr maybe

[deanz4]

interested??

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3877097#post3877097

[ReBornBikeR]

Took back my bike from Hong Leong today.

According to the mechanic the abnormal noise problem was the timing chain tensioner.

They replaced my tensioner assembly, cam chain ($80), crankcase cover gasket ($13.50), oil pump cover gasket ($4.50) & tensioner case gasket ($1.50) and charge me labour charge of $120.

Total $234.87

 

Attached is a photo of this said chain tensioner cam.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2282886003_c1a2ea0f72.jpg?v=0

[mutant_sheep]

Took back my bike from Hong Leong today.

According to the mechanic the abnormal noise problem was the timing chain tensioner.

They replaced my tensioner cam assembly ($80), crankcase cover gasket ($13.50), oil pump cover gasket ($4.50) & tensioner case gasket ($1.50) and charge me labour charge of $120.

Total $234.87

 

Attached is a photo of this said chain tensioner cam.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2282886003_c1a2ea0f72.jpg?v=0

 

reasonable price. at least peace of mind..

[deanz4]

but bro why the labour so expensive??the things all like so cheap the labour is crazy man

[deanz4]

bro yrs is the 05 modal huh??? i think if the 06 modal will be more expensive...

 

i think all the 06 modal are very expensive.. like brake,and oll the things lar..

[deanz4]

http://www.mxtradings.com/Motul%20pricelist.htm

 

wanna get EO?? i think this is the cheapest for motul

[ReBornBikeR]

but bro why the labour so expensive??the things all like so cheap the labour is crazy man

 

I think the charges for labour is quite reasonable considering all the work/time/tools involved for opening up the crankcase and replacing the cam tensioner assembly, cam chain and all the related gaskets.

 

Although it is purely mechanical repairs, we simply do not have the tools, place and time to do such jobs ourself.

 

Only one thing that pissed me off is that the mechanic did not put my fairings back properly resulting in wrong overlapping and causes a gap on both sides (they are the agent for Yamaha and I expect them to be "expert" in their field).

If I bring my bike to those road side "Beng" shop, then I would expect such things to happen or even some missing fastener.

[omnislash]

I think the charges for labour is quite reasonable considering all the work/time/tools involved for opening up the crankcase and replacing the cam tensioner assembly, cam chain and all the related gaskets.

 

Although it is purely mechanical repairs, we simply do not have the tools, place and time to do such jobs ourself.

 

Only one thing that pissed me off is that the mechanic did not put my fairings back properly resulting in wrong overlapping and causes a gap on both sides (they are the agent for Yamaha and I expect them to be "expert" in their field).

If I bring my bike to those road side "Beng" shop, then I would expect such things to happen or even some missing fastener.

 

Fcuking hell. Charge so much for labour and nv do a good job? You nv complain them? One fine day I'll complain to Yamaha HQ about HL's quality and their stupid "customer cannot see" standard.

[Kazky]

Hello FJRians family, im new to this thread but have been reading it since 2006 and now i finally appear. Alot of 'veteran' fjr here eh hehe..Will be getting my 08 FJR soon from i-motoring. Can't wait man!! hAIZ..still must wait to pass my TP in apr haha.

[deanz4]

yo omnislash u should do it man send one good email to japan and tell they abt their conterpart in singapore standard,,, then they will know.. waiting for it man bro,,

[ReBornBikeR]

Hello FJRians family, im new to this thread but have been reading it since 2006 and now i finally appear. Alot of 'veteran' fjr here eh hehe..Will be getting my 08 FJR soon from i-motoring. Can't wait man!! hAIZ..still must wait to pass my TP in apr haha.

 

Welcome to this thread

Please come here more often and discuss about FJR when you can.

[mutant_sheep]

Fcuking hell. Charge so much for labour and nv do a good job? You nv complain them? One fine day I'll complain to Yamaha HQ about HL's quality and their stupid "customer cannot see" standard.

 

must write in japanese or else they wont understand..

[Fuzz]

Fcuking hell. Charge so much for labour and nv do a good job? You nv complain them? One fine day I'll complain to Yamaha HQ about HL's quality and their stupid "customer cannot see" standard.

 

Bro, we should seriously do sthing abt this. We should start off a signed petition. All FJRians on the forum should sign a written petition and send it off to HL S'pore and also send a copy to Japan. That'll wake them out of their arrogance.

[nukye]

Took back my bike from Hong Leong today.

According to the mechanic the abnormal noise problem was the timing chain tensioner.

They replaced my tensioner assembly, cam chain ($80), crankcase cover gasket ($13.50), oil pump cover gasket ($4.50) & tensioner case gasket ($1.50) and charge me labour charge of $120.

Total $234.87

 

Attached is a photo of this said chain tensioner cam.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2282886003_c1a2ea0f72.jpg?v=0

 

Yo bro... if its the timing chain tensioner problem y dun they just change tat? Its cheaper u know. I'm riding a Yamaha TDM900. Tis bike also facing this small problem (abnormal noise) coming from the timing chain. Usually i will buy the chain tensioner from Auto Machinery and fix it myself... very easy to install one...

[bfg15]

hi guys new to the forum, me riding a fjr1300a for a year now , may i join u guys thnks

[mutant_sheep]

Yo bro... if its the timing chain tensioner problem y dun they just change tat? Its cheaper u know. I'm riding a Yamaha TDM900. Tis bike also facing this small problem (abnormal noise) coming from the timing chain. Usually i will buy the chain tensioner from Auto Machinery and fix it myself... very easy to install one...

 

there is chances of "lost timing" by skipping the step of "topping".

& yet FJR's tensioner hiding very well to avoid we from DIY.

thats the SOP of HL changing all the above mentioned parts to complete the job which outside mechcanic will sure bypass.

[Kazky]

Took back my bike from Hong Leong today.

According to the mechanic the abnormal noise problem was the timing chain tensioner.

They replaced my tensioner assembly, cam chain ($80), crankcase cover gasket ($13.50), oil pump cover gasket ($4.50) & tensioner case gasket ($1.50) and charge me labour charge of $120.

Total $234.87

 

Hey bro, really sorry for u for that 'burnt' pocket of yours:pity: ..u said its only been 6 months since u bought the fjr but how come become like that? 1st hand bike is it?