Yamaha FJR1300

[omnislash]

Hey, the seng kwang for the mod of side box lock izit this one?

 

Seng Kwang Metal Industrial Co.

10 Ang Mo Kio IND. PK 2A #05-31 AMK Autopoint

Singapore 568047

64819580

64835077

 

Anyway, the main modification for 05 model should not be the paint, the tail light design.. It should be the side panniers locking mechanism!!!

[hunkiedave]

Originally posted by omnislash@Dec 26 2004, 07:52 PM

Hey, the seng kwang for the mod of side box lock izit this one?

 

Seng Kwang Metal Industrial Co.

10 Ang Mo Kio IND. PK 2A #05-31 AMK Autopoint

Singapore 568047

64819580

64835077

 

Anyway, the main modification for 05 model should not be the paint, the tail light design.. It should be the side panniers locking mechanism!!!

yah i agree man .. big time//

[CBX750P]

 

Aint K&N suppose to be better in cleansing the air than original filters? I'm not saying what they say is 100% reliable but base on what did u make ur claim?>>

 

Pick up a K&N filter and put it against a light source. If you can see holes where the light is coming through, these holes that you see would allow dirt particles to come through too !

 

Another check is to take a look at your throttle housing after using the K&N filter for a couple of thousand kilometers....... if you stick your finger in throttle/butterfly valve area and swipe it across the housing and find that your fingers are met with fine black dirt, this would mean that dirt is coming through the famous K&N filter.

 

Try the same test on an original filter and you will not be able to accomplish any of the above.

 

Yes, I agree that K&N filter allows more air flow but it also allow more dirt through. It is not a claim but a fact. I have used a K&N filter before and after a while, come to realise that the filter is screwing up my engine. I would think that an oiled foam filter used on motorcross bikes have better protection than a K&N filter.

 

Jim

 

PS : Interesting exchanges about the famous K&N Filter; http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=10108031...=K%26N%2CFilter

[FJRRider]

Hi to all FJR riders out there

I jus gt my FJR and like 2 ask u all old timer out there some Q

 

I m running-in my FJR nw and jus like 2 ask do u guys change e shaft gear oil away for e first oil change??

Hv ask sm bikers and they say no nd 2 change, only change after riding e bike for 30,000km... As e shaft gear oil can last v long. It dat true??? :giddy:

 

As I hv nt ride so big bike n done any kind of servin on a shaft driven bike, where u guys do ur servin 4 e FJR or thik dat any motor shop out there wil do a GD job on our FJR... :bouncefire:

[luN]

Originally posted by FJRRider@Dec 28 2004, 01:36 AM

Hi to all FJR riders out there

I jus gt my FJR and like 2 ask u all old timer out there some Q

 

I m running-in my FJR nw and jus like 2 ask do u guys change e shaft gear oil away for e first oil change??

Hv ask sm bikers and they say no nd 2 change, only change after riding e bike for 30,000km... As e shaft gear oil can last v long. It dat true??? :giddy:

 

As I hv nt ride so big bike n done any kind of servin on a shaft driven bike, where u guys do ur servin 4 e FJR or thik dat any motor shop out there wil do a GD job on our FJR... :bouncefire:

1 bottle of shaft oil cost around $15 or less and can be used for 05 x oil change.

Must as well change it. I changed mine after every trip. Rem to wipe the drain plug for the shaft as well.

It pretty easy to DIY using the correct tool and a funnel.

 

Do rem to lube ya driveshaft splines.

[FJRRider]

Oya 4got 2 ask u guys:confused: Do u all go back 2 HL 4 servin of e FJR?

Frm wat i noe, they charge v high on each servin:cry:

If u all dun go HL, den w u guys go.

[chung]

Originally posted by FJRRider@Dec 28 2004, 10:55 AM

Oya 4got 2 ask u guys:confused: Do u all go back 2 HL 4 servin of e FJR?

Frm wat i noe, they charge v high on each servin:cry:

If u all dun go HL, den w u guys go.

I wanted to go to HL for my 1st servicing. But they do not hv an appointmnet system. 1st come 1st serve. I was too busy so just went to my dealer. However, my dealer do not have drain washer, so just change engine oil, oil filter & shaft oil. Din replace drain washer. The dealer do not hv normal oil, so used semi-syn Esso oil. Trying to go to HL for the 2nd service this week. Will change to syn oil.

 

I'm not much of a DIY person. Dun have much tools also. Not sure whether I need special tools to tighted the drain nuts for engine oil, shaft oil & oil filter. Do I need special tools for the spark plugs?

 

Would be good if fellow riders could share a reliable mechanic.

[chung]

I need to get some spares for the coming trip. My friend recommended Auto Machinery. I made some enquiries. Air filter cost $40, clutch lever cost $60 before GST.

 

Call HL oso. Clutch lever cost $69, break lever cost $59 before GST.

 

Think will get from Auto Machinery.

 

I'm thinking of getting the following spares for the 12 days trip:

Air Filter

Spark Plugs

Clutch Lever

Break Lever

 

Anything else must bring?

[mokamoka]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 28 2004, 11:57 AM

I need to get some spares for the coming trip. My friend recommended Auto Machinery. I made some enquiries. Air filter cost $40, clutch lever cost $60 before GST.

 

Call HL oso. Clutch lever cost $69, break lever cost $59 before GST.

 

Think will get from Auto Machinery.

 

I'm thinking of getting the following spares for the 12 days trip:

Air Filter

Spark Plugs

Clutch Lever

Break Lever

 

Anything else must bring?

try to change the plugs yourself before the trip so that you know you can do it...else bring plugs also no use...

 

for my bike(Fazer), I need a wrench to remove the plugs cos of the limited space.

 

Tyre repair kit, throttle cables, extra bolts, nuts and screws, some cable ties.

 

Look through your tool kit and stock up on those sizes that you do not have... I think Yammies do not provide size 8 and also aleen keys.

[hunkiedave]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 28 2004, 11:46 AM

I wanted to go to HL for my 1st servicing. But they do not hv an appointmnet system. 1st come 1st serve. I was too busy so just went to my dealer. However, my dealer do not have drain washer, so just change engine oil, oil filter & shaft oil. Din replace drain washer. The dealer do not hv normal oil, so used semi-syn Esso oil. Trying to go to HL for the 2nd service this week. Will change to syn oil.

 

I'm not much of a DIY person. Dun have much tools also. Not sure whether I need special tools to tighted the drain nuts for engine oil, shaft oil & oil filter. Do I need special tools for the spark plugs?

 

Would be good if fellow riders could share a reliable mechanic.

hi chung ,

 

dave here , u need not to use a tool to tighten the oil filter , just ur pair of hands , to hand tight will do. as for the tools for plugs yes u need a size 10 to open up the tank , then i think is a size 12 for removing the T bar lastly u are ready to unscrew the 4 plugs , use a long socket for ur tool to open the plugs cos it's 3.5" deep . pls takenote of that .

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by luN@Dec 28 2004, 02:06 AM

Do rem to lube ya driveshaft splines.

wot is the drive shaft splines???

 

issit lube when we add in the shaft oil???

[Caesar77]

Used to like this bike until one of my friend started riding it. Now it looks aweful to me.

[omnislash]

Originally posted by ashenZ@Dec 28 2004, 04:04 PM

wot is the drive shaft splines???

 

issit lube when we add in the shaft oil???

nope... These are only accessible when u remove ur rear wheel.. U oso need to remove the entire pumpkin.. see the 4 Nuts at the shaft housing? Those too..

 

Basically, its one damn farking tedious job.. I just ask my mech to do when I change my tires...

[omnislash]

Originally posted by FJRRider@Dec 28 2004, 01:36 AM

Hi to all FJR riders out there

I jus gt my FJR and like 2 ask u all old timer out there some Q

 

I m running-in my FJR nw and jus like 2 ask do u guys change e shaft gear oil away for e first oil change??

Hv ask sm bikers and they say no nd 2 change, only change after riding e bike for 30,000km... As e shaft gear oil can last v long. It dat true??? :giddy:

 

As I hv nt ride so big bike n done any kind of servin on a shaft driven bike, where u guys do ur servin 4 e FJR or thik dat any motor shop out there wil do a GD job on our FJR... :bouncefire:

Our owner's manual says change the final drive oil every 10,000Km.. Its up to you whether u wan to listen to your friend or Yamaha...

 

Oso, any Hypoid gear lube with GL 5 rating or better can liao.. I used to use Esso GXD 75W-90 but now cannot find liao.. Only mineral type... I just change more frequently...

[omnislash]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 28 2004, 11:57 AM

I need to get some spares for the coming trip. My friend recommended Auto Machinery. I made some enquiries. Air filter cost $40, clutch lever cost $60 before GST.

 

Call HL oso. Clutch lever cost $69, break lever cost $59 before GST.

 

Think will get from Auto Machinery.

 

I'm thinking of getting the following spares for the 12 days trip:

Air Filter

Spark Plugs

Clutch Lever

Break Lever

 

Anything else must bring?

Air filter now so ex? That time i buy $30 only leh?

[chung]

Jus went for my 2nd service. (1st time to HL)

V KS, went they at 8:30am before they open at 9am.

Simple servicing was promt & fast.

Just change engine oil, filter & shaft oil.

General checking of tyre pressures, etc.

Friendly guys too.

[hunkiedave]

have any 1 here fixed up aftermarket pipes ?.. any suggestion n LEGAL brands ? As i know ARKA dun have for FJR , LEO dun have street legal .

[FJRRider]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 29 2004, 11:06 AM

Jus went for my 2nd service. (1st time to HL)

V KS, went they at 8:30am before they open at 9am.

Simple servicing was promt & fast.

Just change engine oil, filter & shaft oil.

General checking of tyre pressures, etc.

Friendly guys too.

Hw much did u pay 4 e servin at HL??

[chung]

Originally posted by FJRRider@Dec 29 2004, 09:53 PM

Hw much did u pay 4 e servin at HL??

4 litres of engine oil Shell Advance ultra $88

1 oil filter $18

1 nut washer $1

shaft oil $6

Add GST

 

Ur 1st service will not be using sny oil, so will be cheaper.

[speedtriple]

chung!

how's the fjr? is it really very hot? how's the bike's performance? surprised or expected?

[chung]

Still awaiting for my box...

 

BTW, when the dealer sell me the bike, didnt tell me hv to wait for box. Quite unhappy about this. But doubt I can do anything about it. Just lamenting...

[chung]

Originally posted by speedtriple@Dec 30 2004, 10:14 AM

chung!

how's the fjr? is it really very hot? how's the bike's performance? surprised or expected?

I'm really not expert in this sort of things lah.

All I can say is it exceed most of my expectations and is enjoyable to ride.

Didn't really surprise me as I do expect a lot from one of the most expensive Yamaha production bike.

Powerful & sounds cool too (the engine roar).

I've been clocking ave 17km/l.

Could be as low as 14+km/l if I throttle A LOT (on NSHW of course).

 

Then again, its also really too new to comment.

One of my expectation is trouble free riding (with routine maintenance of course).

Only time can tell.

 

Yes its a bit hot. But fortunately I nvr stuck in a bad jam yet.

[FJRRider]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 30 2004, 10:22 AM

Still awaiting for my box...

 

BTW, when the dealer sell me the bike, didnt tell me hv to wait for box. Quite unhappy about this. But doubt I can do anything about it. Just lamenting...

Hw cm u hv nt got ur side pannier box?

Aft i collected my FJR frm my shop, went to HL on e same day 2 get e side pannier installed.

Hmm.....

 

Wat colour is ur FJR??

They hv no stock 4 e colour 2 match ur FJR iszt?..

Mus complain 2 ur shop n hv HL 2 get e side pannier 4 u ASAP...

Or talk 2 mr lee, thik he can help u on ur box..

[ReBornBikeR]

Originally posted by omnislash@Dec 29 2004, 01:41 AM

Oso, any Hypoid gear lube with GL 5 rating or better can liao.. I used to use Esso GXD 75W-90 but now cannot find liao.. Only mineral type... I just change more frequently...

I found Mobilube 1 SAE 75W - 90 fully Synthetic Multipurpose gear and axle oil from Autobacs selling for $22.70

[ReBornBikeR]

Originally posted by chung@Dec 28 2004, 11:46 AM

I'm not much of a DIY person. Dun have much tools also. Not sure whether I need special tools to tighted the drain nuts for engine oil, shaft oil & oil filter. Do I need special tools for the spark plugs?

 

Would be good if fellow riders could share a reliable mechanic.

You just need a 17mm spanner and a filter "Cup" for opening the oil filter to change the engine oil and shaft oil. Everythings are outside your bike and very accessible, don't have to go "under" your bike to do it.

 

You are the most reliable mechanic yourself.

 

PS: You need a plastic funnel and some newspapers so as not to dirty the floor