How To Change The Final Drive Oil In A Motorcycle Yamaha FJR 1300 ES

[@gmtcap]

Another fantastic "how to" for the Gen III Yamaha FJR 1300. Detailed, clear, and well presented!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Jerry Miller Thanks Jerry!

[@MLZ1957]

Thank you so much. Once again you made my life so easy. Changed the final drive oil. By the way, I am the guy that asked you about the "Death wobble" on my '14 FJR1300. change the steering bearings to tapered and what a difference. JFYI

[@spkuse]

Can't wait to do these on my FJR next time. I allowed the first 600 mile service to be done at the dealer. Now I want to change the oil, differential oil, and filter by myself. Thx to these wonderful videos. Thank you TWO!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Shawn Kuse Thanks for watching! Sharing the site with your buddies is the best you can do to thank me :)

[@windjam72]

Very good video! I started servicing my FJR 1300 to save $$ and get experience. Thank you, very well done and easy to understand!!!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

as a newbie to the fjr and to shaft drives, i found this vid very helpful. thank you for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@rv6205]

Thank You !!!!....The dealer sells a specific gear lube for the FJR..its 23.00 a quart....A little pricey but you are putting 145 Hp to the final drive, so dont skimp !!!

[@sonata03]

use a children's medicine syringe to fill the drive shaft oil no mess and small amounts added to the last drop.

[@iostream90210]

another nice vid...what's the part number for the crush washers? is there somewhere other than yamaha or the dealer to source them? waiting for my service manual to arrive :-(

[@mre8703]

NEVER remove a drain plug first. Make sure the fill plug loosens first, otherwise you can't fill it of the fill is seized.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

I do my own work. Never a question

[@mre8703]

@@TwoWheelObsession it's good practice. If you are showing people how to do their first fluid change, who knows who worked on their bike previously. I've seen people take car/truck drain plugs out 1st and get fubar'd because the fill won't come out.

[@nickson6607]

Thanks for the helpful guide. Based on your video, I plan to do my own oil change. I will be using Rotella oil.

[@barcelonaclinic4670]

Thx. I am getting my Fjr on Monday. Now I know I can do basic maintenance

[@BearHands31]

Does the oil need to be heated up at all before draining it?

[@jimdwyer2820]

I'm new to the shaft drive and just bought an 06 FJR. How warm does the final drive get? Mine was pretty warm after about a 40 minute ride. I'm planning to do the final drive oil change soon but wasn't sure if anyone has had the same question?

[@YoRobb850glt]

Thanks for adding the crush washer direction. Thought I missed it and this help me greatly. Question about the crush washers - Are the all the same size (Oil drain bolt and the two Final drive bolts)? If the are, I could buy a bunch and not have to worry. Thanks in advance.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Yep same part. Stock up :)

[@YoRobb850glt]

TwoWheelObsession awesome

[@bwilliams6515]

Would it be suggested to check the ounces you remove and compare to the amount to fill? This way you can determine if you are losing drive fluid somewhere.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Non issue.

[@kellymeier579]

Just found your videos, are you aware of anyone doing similar videos for the Super Teneré? So far yours are the best I've seen. I currently ride a Strat Dlx, am deciding between the FJR & the Super Ten, ease of service will be a factor. Thanks

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Kelly Meier Sorry, as far as I know I'm it period lol

[@davewilliams3494]

Does the oil drain plug and the gear oil drain plug take the same size crush washer?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

yes

[@fakeappellation7343]

Does it void the warranty if you do it by yourself?

[@jean-francoiswazaa7378]

what interval does it need to change the final drive oil ?

[@dracdrum]

Finally got around to do this, thank you so much for making these videos... I got to ask a question though... what the hell is with the smell of this oil?!?! It is gross!

[@spkuse]

Hey TWO, When changing your shaft drive, do you have to ride the bike to get the shaft oil warm before you do the change or is it OK to change when cold.? Thx!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

no difference

[@ShujaKidwaiMasauliwala]

Thanks for sharing.... very well demonstrated.

[@viajandoenmotoangeldelgado7291]

Cuántos mililitros lleva How many milliliters does he carry? Greetings, thank you

[@windjam72]

For those that need it, I used Yamalube Shaft Drive Oil Exclusive Lubricant exclusively for FJR1300 and VMAX 1700 motorcycles. Part: ACC-SHFTD-EX-00, it was $22 at my Yamaha dealer but lasts several changes. Link: www.amazon.com/Yamaha-ACC-SHFTD-EX-00-Yamalube-Shaft-ACCSHFTDEX00/dp/B0081837YO

[@EEEBA1]

windjam72 Will this work on an 2008 FJR1300? Thank you

[@EEEBA1]

Is the bike supposed to be on the side stand (to get more dirty fluid out)? Thank you

[@TwoWheelObsession]

No

[@advancedtv1110]

How many years or miles before you change your first drive shaft oil?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Whatever you model says in the owners manual schedule.

[@huckusan]

I have a cracked subframe. Where does II generation end and III generation begin? Can I place a II generation subframe into a III generation bike?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

I don’t know sorry

[@thebeast3683]

CycleCruza Sent me here. Subed. Nice How to! p.s. Free exposure is a good thing brah.

[@heyhuey4429]

Where do you dispose of the old motor oil or gear oil?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

any auto store

[@hondapower24]

Good "how to" man.

[@MLZ1957]

What happens to the tire if I get the oil on them?

[@dougi1967]

Just wipe it off, you'll be just fine

[@shepardreidinger4099]

crush washers at my dealer are $4.99 ea, not a deal.

[@mikelsmotorcycle1032]

Ok your video was good but I think that you should inform people what they should be looking at. For example the magnetic plug is not just to collect metal. You should be looking at those shavings for chunks that will tell you if there is a problem with the internals of the drive dust is normal. Chunks are bad

[@davidperrelli6938]

I just changed mine with 27K on it, It smelled like something died in there! LOL. I'll run it around and change it again in a ride or so.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Totally normal, do not change it again ROTF

[@davidperrelli6938]

@@TwoWheelObsession Too late! What was I gonna do with the rest of that quart anyway? LOL . BTW, I love your videos. I already used them to do the rear swing arm service. Thanks for taking the time to make them. For me, seeing the video is way better than an old black & white Haynes manual. Great stuff! Thanks again!

[@YoRobb850glt]

Awesome

[@Dolemite74]

The flat surface of the washer goes against the bike. When you tighten the bolt it crushes the grooved side creating a gasket. www.fjrtech.net/getdbitem.cfm?item=33