Yamaha FJR1300

omnislash · January 19, 2005

Originally posted by ReBornBikeR@Jan 19 2005, 07:14 PM
So sorry to know such unfortunate thing happen to you, hope your pannier box can be repair

SKM? you mean Seng Kwang Metal Industrial Co?
Wonder how they can repair your box with stainless steel?

Please keep us updated on your repairs if possible, can?

U know our box locking thing, there's a female counter part riveted to the box.. Bascially they cut of part of it along with the latch and replace with a metal piece. They have to fabricate an identical one that they cut out den rivet back in.. of cuz, they have to drill a hole right through...

ashenZ · January 19, 2005

hmmmzz..... omnislash got foto to show???

the way u say like machiam abit "Aur piao"... does the box leaks after the replace the locking?? and cost soo much......

Chung... maibe can consider change it to H&B box??? saw the old FJRs dat doesnt comez wif box... got fix givi n h&b boxes too... no scared scratching liaoz....

Wish u for the outcome of the repairs.. at least it didnt happen when ya at the trip...

anyway.. nice pictures...~!

Easyrider_Bandit · January 20, 2005

More info on the deaded "ticking"...

I've asked the guys at FJRowners to point me to a video that actually captures the ticking sound.. but for now:

"If you *really* can't hear it, you don't have it. The tic is unmistakable, loud and DISTINCT. The Hole Shot video with audio captures the sound of a ticker on start-up. After warm, the "rattle" effect goes away, and it settles into a distinct tic..tic..tic..tic..sound above the drone of the engine and can be heard from 50-60 feet away when the bike is idling on the centre stand. It also "goes away" if the revs are brought up slowly, and then comes back like a rattle at 3000-3500 rpms. If you were to ride without a helmet or were to wear a shorty, you'd be shocked as to how loud it sounds, bouncing off the pavement. It does *not* go away "under load." "

Why does it tick? Here is the famous Warchild demostrating...

http://www.fjrtech.com/photos/ticking/ExhaustGuidePlay.MPG

omnislash · January 20, 2005

Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Jan 20 2005, 02:31 PM
More info on the deaded "ticking"...

I've asked the guys at FJRowners to point me to a video that actually captures the ticking sound.. but for now:

"If you *really* can't hear it, you don't have it. The tic is unmistakable, loud and DISTINCT. The Hole Shot video with audio captures the sound of a ticker on start-up. After warm, the "rattle" effect goes away, and it settles into a distinct tic..tic..tic..tic..sound above the drone of the engine and can be heard from 50-60 feet away when the bike is idling on the centre stand. It also "goes away" if the revs are brought up slowly, and then comes back like a rattle at 3000-3500 rpms. If you were to ride without a helmet or were to wear a shorty, you'd be shocked as to how loud it sounds, bouncing off the pavement. It does *not* go away "under load." "

Why does it tick? Here is the famous Warchild demostrating...

http://www.fjrtech.com/photos/ticking/ExhaustGuidePlay.MPG

actually, I believe mine has it...

Anyone living in the west so that we can compare the ticking sound?

ashenZ · January 21, 2005

Originally posted by omnislash@Jan 21 2005, 02:25 AM
actually, I believe mine has it...
Anyone living in the west so that we can compare the ticking sound?

hhehehehe.. i live in west.... near ur gf house.... but wana compare with a ST ticking instead?????

cask capriexX loh~~ my neighbour's FJR doesnt seems to hv the ticking sound at all...

capirexx · January 21, 2005

Originally posted by ashenZ@Jan 19 2005, 04:48 PM
wah sey... H&B box also kena pry~!! tot H&B bomb proof.. apparently not.... tink FJR riders out there shud try to get alarms siahh..

The bike is too attractive.. lookz too fierce liaoz.. sure got pple ga jiao ga jiao wanz...

CaprieXx did u buy the alarm???

Hang in there chung.... take it as lesson learnt... we will help u "Da xiao reN"!~ :box:

yeah i did but heard the stock is delayed, will start to arrive only today (20/01), duno how long we still have to wait

capirexx · January 21, 2005

Originally posted by omnislash@Jan 21 2005, 02:25 AM
actually, I believe mine has it...
Anyone living in the west so that we can compare the ticking sound?

where u stay? i stay at cck, wana come out and compare ? heehee

Easyrider_Bandit · January 21, 2005

Originally posted by capirexx@Jan 21 2005, 01:37 PM
where u stay? i stay at cck, wana come out and compare ? heehee

This is what a ticker sounds like, apparently....

http://www.holeshot.com/videos/fjr_startup.mpg

ReBornBikeR · January 21, 2005

Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Jan 22 2005, 03:58 AM
This is what a ticker sounds like, apparently....

http://www.holeshot.com/videos/fjr_startup.mpg

With my helmet on, no way I am going to hear anything

Think I am going to try to hear mine before I put on my helmet tomorrow

I am at Bukit Panjang, care to meet up and compare?

Teamlm · January 22, 2005

Hi All,

Does any one tried out the top speed of the FJR? How fast can it go? I managed to clock about 190km/h on mine. Dare not to push it further cos bike only 1 month old with mileage at 1200km (not Fully run in yet).

I managed to speak to one expat who is riding the same bike. He told me this bike capable to hit 230km/hr. Any thing above that to 250km/h, bike will wobble.

Any comments ?? Thanks.

Easyrider_Bandit · January 22, 2005

No need. Tickers can be heard with the mainstand on, just like in the video....

No need to wear helmet at all....

Bad news... I got a ticker... :cry: when we all figure out who has and who hasn't want to go for a Mass Order Valve and Valve guide change?

omnislash · January 22, 2005

Originally posted by Teamlm@Jan 22 2005, 01:19 PM
Hi All,

Does any one tried out the top speed of the FJR? How fast can it go? I managed to clock about 190km/h on mine. Dare not to push it further cos bike only 1 month old with mileage at 1200km (not Fully run in yet).

I managed to speak to one expat who is riding the same bike. He told me this bike capable to hit 230km/hr. Any thing above that to 250km/h, bike will wobble.

Any comments ?? Thanks.

I hit 220 with mine and climbing... Yup... Starts to vibrate from here...

omnislash · January 22, 2005

Saw the video... But who doesn't have that tick? I'll really like to hear an FJR without that tick man...

capirexx · January 22, 2005

frankly speaking, i'm not going to worry myself too much, even if there really is a fault with the valves, think i'm gona wait till the valve totally fails...even my fren's 2005 FJR has the ticking sound, so is it really a problem or it is normal? time will tell..

omnislash · January 23, 2005

Originally posted by capirexx@Jan 23 2005, 12:35 AM
frankly speaking, i'm not going to worry myself too much, even if there really is a fault with the valves, think i'm gona wait till the valve totally fails...even my fren's 2005 FJR has the ticking sound, so is it really a problem or it is normal? time will tell..

Actually, my mech told me its not really a problem. Its really the ang mohs. I'm not discrediting their work but for those not so rich pple, as long as the tick dun cause too much of a trouble, I'm gonna live with it.. Those valves and valve guides dun come cheap.

Anyway, they said one of the earlier symptoms is poor fuel consumption.. Thats why i monitor my fuel consumption very closely.

ashenZ · January 23, 2005

tink dun nid to worry much guyzz...

till now never heard of any probz with the oldest batch of FJR1300....

cross the bridge when u come to it bah.....

ReBornBikeR · January 24, 2005

Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Jan 24 2005, 01:07 PM
Talked to Apollo of BikenScooter today.

I have decided to take apart my engine and let him check it out. He will measure the tolerances and clearance etc. on the valve. Any findings I will inform you guys.

Will do this in Feb or March (when I have the time to take a few days off... I will be fixing a lot of my mods while they are opening the engine) . Will come post pictures of my FJR's engine in little pieces for everybody to enjoy then.

Haha... sounds like overkill, I know, but that's how I treat my bikes... super kia soo kia si one...

Easyrider_Bandit,

I would like to witness this very rare and educational event of seeing the FJR strip down, please keep me and everyone interested inform about the exact date and time you will be bringing your bike over to Bike N Scooter for the job.

I am serious and will take leave for a day or two if necessary to learn from them.

ashenZ · January 24, 2005

Originally posted by ReBornBikeR@Jan 24 2005, 05:47 PM
Easyrider_Bandit,

I would like to witness this very rare and educational event of seeing the FJR strip down, please keep me and everyone interested inform about the exact date and time you will be bringing your bike over to Bike N Scooter for the job.

I am serious and will take leave for a day or two if necessary to learn from them.

mi too!~~!~! never see b4 ehh... can i join in too???

ashenZ · January 24, 2005

FJR got fork brace????? where n how much u got dat for?????

BTW i always wonder wot r handle bar risers for??? care to enlighten me??

Easyrider_Bandit · January 24, 2005

Bought from USA, about S$300, http://www.superbrace.com/product.php?part_num=1128

I bought the risers from here. http://motorcyclelarry.com/fjr_risers.asp

Risers bring the handlebar higher and closer to the rider for increased comfort. Essential if you have short arms (like I do) and want to tour 8 hours straight...

ashenZ · January 24, 2005

wah sey.... the brace lukz damn solid........ wonder if any shops in spore got bring in....... the price a killer siahh~~

ReBornBikeR · January 25, 2005

Originally posted by Easyrider_Bandit@Jan 24 2005, 06:31 PM
It will happen in Feb or March, but most likely early March because late March I going on a tour. I'll be fixing my fork braces, handlebar risers at the same time.
I will give everybody at least a week advance notice.

While you are at it, you might want to source for heat insulating material to redo or improve the original heat insulation under your petrol tank

That is the next thing I would like to do to my bike but I have yet to hunt for the suitable material.

Easyrider_Bandit · January 25, 2005

Originally posted by ReBornBikeR@Jan 25 2005, 09:09 AM
While you are at it, you might want to source for heat insulating material to redo or improve the original heat insulation under your petrol tank

That is the next thing I would like to do to my bike but I have yet to hunt for the suitable material.

Mass Order! Mass Order!.... Yes I want... I think Autobacs got...

bakgua · January 25, 2005

Hi all,

Just wondering which bikeshop give the best price for a fjr?? A bikeshop in Ubi quote me $27k++ OTR... I am wondering if that's the market price currently...any advise from u guys??

Thanks~~~

Easyrider_Bandit · January 25, 2005

27K is "about there".... you can try asking for some freebies....

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