How To Check FJR1300 Valve Clearance Gen III

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[@nathr2012]

I don't even have this bike I just really enjoy your how to videos, so informative and well made! 👍🏽

[@davez4172]

Thanks for the video. I just completed the valve clearance check on a Gen 1 FJR. Even though the bikes have differences, there was enough similarity to get the job done. Everything was in spec. I had the bike apart to swap out the cam chain tensioner anyway, so I went ahead and checked the valves while the tank and fairing was off.👍

[@leifjrgensen8516]

Like many other FJR1300 owners in the world, I love your videos. Not only are the picture and sound perfect, but the solutions you come up with to get the job done are fantastic. Thanks for everything Brian. My question is: Do you have any Cam Chain Tensioner replacement material? With great respect. Leif - DK

[@eugeneanderson8884]

Another great video! All of your FJR videos have been so helpful. I tackled this on my ‘14 about a month ago. Like you, I eventually figured out to remove the throttle cable mount and turn the wheel to free the cover. Only thing I would add is, upon putting the cover back in place, is to really inspect the half moon placement on the gasket and the small bit of gasket between them. I ended up with a small leak from a poorly seated gasket between the right two half moons. Easy fix but required going back in and loosening the cover.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Thanks for watching! I specifically said and showed to check the gasket with a light and feel all around it.

[@marcusscott9800]

Outstanding video! Thank you for your detailed step by step explanations. Now I can check the valve clearance on my 95 Triumph Thunderbird with confidence! Keep up the great work!

[@gregfrance1894]

I totally agree with your viewpoint of doing these inspections in a very timely manner. My Seca 750 (1983) needed a new shim job aftwr pretty much every race I did as I pushed the rpm way way past the top rpm indicated which is dangerously past redline. So after a day of racing it sounded like a diesel. But the dealer knew me well and gave me an unbelievable deal on shim jobs. But that cycle was unreal basic and simple to work on. I sure wish I still had that cycle...

[@garybaldwin1061]

Thanks for taking this project on...it helps a lot of people!

[@gaspargarcia5836]

Great Job and thoroughly well executed Glad I sold my gen 2 FJR Glad I own a Victory Cross Roads 106 OHV no valve adjustment Again Great Video

[@Bruce-c3g]

I had a a ‘12 Concours, changed the spark plugs once, and saw what needed to be done for a valve check. I had a pro do it! The FJR IS 100x easier!

[@firestorm755]

Great vid. I run a vtr1000. I've had it 23 years and 60,000 miles. The valves are still in spec. Not like years ago when a few thousand miles was enough to ruin the measurements

[@rayrichardson337]

Thank you! I did my 2013 FJR with the help of this video. Is anyone else having a problem with oil leaking from the oil pump cover? I used a new gasket.

[@brianleugs159]

Hey I'm working on this on my gen2 right now, fuel tank wise, I hooked the front of the tank to a ratchet strap attached to a garage rafter.. holding the tank up for me easy peasy. It's a full tank because I hate myself 🤣

[@richardsutton01]

A great video which will help me with my Gen 3 in a few months time. Just one question: why do you suggest 12 - 15 ft-lbs for the spark plugs when the Yamaha service manual (mine at least) says 9.4 ft-lbs? Thanks Richard

[@SonicOrbStudios]

Note for 2018+ models, keep the solenoid for emissions plugged in, otherwise you'll get a check engine light.

[@tjnsr2024]

Well done as usual. Easy peasy. Thanks for the video.

[@tonydepaul6200]

Well done. You took the mystery out of it.

[@augustosaviatto1673]

Extremely useful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@craig8johnson]

Very, very helpful. Even with my Gen ll it wasn't hard to figure out the workarounds (although the throttle cables were interesting). One quick question. It appears that the last times the valve clearance was checked (by a Yamaha dealer at 26,000 miles) there was no sealant used on the gasket. Both surfaces are perfectly clean and there doesn't appear to be any leakage. Is it absolutely necessary to use sealant with a new gasket? It sure seems like it would make the job easier next time not to have to clean the surfaces.

[@geoffre5]

I'm coming from a BMW R1200GS, and I gotta say this looks like a serious PITA. It's like a 20-30 minute job to inspect AND adjust on the R1200. At least the intervals are longer on the Yamaha....

[@frankbutaric3565]

Tell me about changing the clutch on the BMW. Took me 10 hours

[@geoffre5]

@@frankbutaric3565 Yeah but Im at 57k miles without a clutch change and its still grabbing hard.

[@wlewis001fjr]

Nice Video as usual;, first time watching all the way through. You didn't say (if so I missed it) how many miles were actually on your bike when you did this valve clearance check? Were you at the 26,600 ? Also, was this your first spark plug change at this mileage?

[@tomfjr3872]

Great job as usual on the vid ... very informative and removes the mystery behind this procedure.

[@Inacoma989]

Another fantastic video!

[@richietesta9934]

"In spec is in spec". AMEN...specs are a go or no go kinda thing. Many people on the forums say that their intake valves were close to the lower end of the spec range so they re-shimmed them to be on the safe side. Waste of time and money IMO.

[@kellyj5389]

Excellent video

[@highsnburgers4862]

Say what about that 5th hose connection on the low far left? Doesn't look like it got capped off. 12:58

[@stephenbriscuso1385]

Great video very helpful

[@ruenjou]

Well done and thank you.

[@mr.2d749]

W👀W you make it look easy.

[@edman79]

Beautiful bike.

[@babafoya]

Hi. I have am JFJR 1300 Gen 1 and my oil chain snapped on it. Its the small chain which sits around or behind the clutch area. This is quite a unique fault as not many people have experienced this. Was wondering if you could do a video on how to replace the chain. Or is this a job for the experts? Your vids are amazing. I've learnt so much amd do so much by myself.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Sorry I have no one with a broken chain to film and I don’t tear apart my bikes for a vid lol

[@babafoya]

TwoWheelObsession fare enough. Thanks.

[@jeffdurocher7540]

wow! thank you

[@ronmimnaugh7674]

That was a great video. Thanks for posting it. Does that CYA for warranty by you doing it? I have always wondered how different companies deal with that.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

That depends on the country. Here in the US you do not void warranty by doing your own work, only if you cause a problem and it's proven later.

[@Jonno12345]

Great video, thank you ! Will you do one for the FZ-09 (Figure you're a little way off needing to though..) or is the process much the same?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Same thing once you get in, very different getting the engine open. Yes it'll be a while.

[@Mr549er]

WOW nice job A +

[@stevekbowman]

Thank you

[@davidbailey4533]

Wouldn’t u only do this if the bike motor was running poorly .

[@TwoWheelObsession]

If you had watched the vid you would know the answer is no

[@mariowilliams1130]

will you do this for the fz09

[@TwoWheelObsession]

When it’s time. It’ll be a while!

[@mariowilliams1130]

ok

[@tapiama23]

Hello I'm from Cd Juárez Chihuahua Mexico And I have a fjr1300 2004 I just change the battery and my bike is having troubles every time I turn it on If you can help me I'll appreciate Thanks in advance

[@Greggspies]

Micro feeesh, wow

[@JustforFun-fc2ly]

You Say, "Don't be cheap. Don't be lazy.". So why even bother fighting or try manipulating the fairing? Just remove it.

[@АлексАликсеев-д6е]

какой противный язык.

[@rschmidt59]

Great video. Couldn't have done the the job without it. So many useful tips along the way. It was a poor design choice by Yamaha to make it so tight to get the valve cover off/on. There was no way I could get the valve cover with the new gasket attached through that tight gap. I had to snip the center portions pf the gasket away from the perimeter gasket, then stick the perimeter gasket down with dobs of RTV (outside edge only) then I had to shave a few millimeters from the underside of the Aluminum T-Bracket mount. Even then it was still a tight squeeze to get the valve cover over the timing chain. Then very carefully and methodically lower the valve cover down onto the gasket. Double & triple checking that everything was in place before bolting it down. What a pain.

[@mandel7172]

Another excellent video. What I do to get a rubber hose to slide on a pipe easier is to spray it with Brake-Kleen. You have to move quickly before the alcohol evaporates. You will be pleasantly surprised as to how easy it slips in, together. Best part, no residue in the coolant system.

[@MichaelRachal]

Excellent video. I personally won't attempt this on my bikes because I am a chicken but you've helped me understand why the dealers charge so much.

[@npr1300A8]

Excellent video as usual Bryan! Genius at work. 👍

[@saddle8bag]

Great video. You deserve to be paid for this!

[@knightlangelot5238]

Thank you so much for an excellent video! I think you are the only one who did a video on FJR valve check. Thank you!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Yep - that's why it was the #1 requested LOL

[@benstabile8493]

Bryan, you are absolutely hilariously entertaining, no matter what you choose to talk about. Didn't quite get you originally, but now I think you are the best!

[@johnpetrowski6998]

Hi, doing this right now on my '13. The service manual calls for "YamalubeNo.1215" on the cylinder head mating surface. I note you do not put anything on that surface in this video, just the ATV product to hold the gasket in place for replacement. Just to clarify, do you get a good seal with no gasket product on the cylinder head mating surface? Thanks in advance.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Same as what I used. Also called Threebond

[@MrCheesyLobster]

Fantastic video

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Thanks! 😃

[@HepcatHarley]

Great video and another one for my playlist for the FJR. Looks do-able but I'd have to do a risk assessment first. Knowing me and my luck I'd probably drop the feelers down into the engine or something I haven't thought of yet :)

[@jazzfan30329]

Great video. My gen 3 (2014) has 32k and I was told previous owner did not have valve clearances checked at 26k. I likely will outsource this come spring but great to know the steps involved. Will likely change plugs and flush coolant as well.

[@rayrichardson337]

I used this video to do my 2013 FJR.

[@PeakRidersMC]

Love the channel. I'm stuck on my Gen 2. I'm wondering if I need to remove the throttle cables to remove the valve cover. If so, how's that done? Did you remove your to to valves on your Gen 2? Do you recall? Can't find it written up anywhere. Thanks.

[@sloppyjoe6243]

I know this is a few years later and that you may not even have the FJR any longer but can you tell me a site where I can learn to adjust the valves on the FJR1300 if they are out specs.

[@65Coronet1]

You're right on the damage part, wait until there's a misfire, time for a valve job.

[@luredi]

¡Muchas gracias por este excelente e impecable vídeo, gran trabajo!

[@boenq1908]

Where di you get its maintenance book?

[@Itsapowderday]

Hi TWO, I got a Gen II (2008 year) on 81K miles now still rides like new, do most things myself, but VCC/VCA are too scary. But in your expert opinion, what do you think I top mileages are on these things. Over 100 (100-110) or Well over the ton, if well maintained. BTW cracking vid as ever.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

100k-200k is very common. They are bulletproof engines. People sell them because they want a new bike not because the engines are done.

[@Itsapowderday]

Wow. I was thought of thinking the same thing, re bulletproof. But here in the UK it seems anything with more than 6 miles (*he exaggerates a litlle) and you have folks sucking thru their teeth, "ooo shes ready for the breakers" or "errrr would touch that its got 22 k on it". Anywhooos thanks for the amazingly quick reply.

[@kawasakiman8965]

Excellent video very informative was a pleasure to watch

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Glad it was helpful!

[@viajandoenmotoangeldelgado7291]

Hola que tal amigo soy de México y tengo la fjr 2005 podrías orientarme dónde podría conseguir el manual de taller de mi modelo o mandarme alguna liga donde pueda descargarlo

[@ffon0909]

Very good video. While you were that far, even if your valve clearance was fine, it would be good to show how to adjust clearance in case of out of spec. Thanks

[@SwordofDamoclese1]

Awesome video - and more proof that Yamaha's maintenance schedules are ridiculously conservative - I agree that a well-maintained GenIII FJR can probably go well over 100K miles before the valves really need adjusting.

[@blackfriendlygiant]

I'm looking to buy this bike here in the UK. Mate of mine told me about this procedure. Was going to pay a garage but I think I'll try it myself. Thanks for the vid.

[@goldwingpipesmoker4808]

It's great you provide this video for FJR owners. I thank you sir! I'm still afraid to do it myself as what if I need an adjustment? Heres to hoping you plan do red line that fantastic bike for a year and it needs an adjustment so that I can watch before I attempt mine lol. Again, thanks for the video sir.

[@jasonmccrystle8955]

Great video!!! How does the gen II differ from the gen III? I'm planning on doing this on my bike soon. It's just shy of 40k.

[@jeffreypoulin3798]

Thank you very much for this. Was dreading it.. not the measuring, but all the fiddling.

[@Annonymous0283745]

this video was the final deciding factor between the FJR and the Concours 14.

[@Kaban-109]

Hello. Do you have how to properly bleed the brake system on fjr 1300.

[@georginebesain4507]

Hello can you make a replacement video of the accelerator cable of the fjr and thanks

[@denisrailey777]

Just finished doing my Blackbird valves. 8 new shims. Save myself some money.

[@freedomrangerphillips9990]

great video man, anything significantly different on the 05?

[@scotttracey4919]

Is there any chance you can do this for your MT09. Pleeeeeeaaase

[@Saady2s]

Awesome video. Fjr is alot easier vs c14.

[@TheReneD]

Great video, very clear. I am not an expert on this matter but I always understood that the rubber connection between the middle piece and the side of the valve cover gasket ( 30.06 ) has to be cut away after placing the gasket. Now it wil be caught by the distribution chain, break and there is a good chance pieces will end up in the engine.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Wrong.

[@kaniasz]

Manual - „Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in stages and in a crisscross pattern, working from the inner caps out.” Can You tell which bolt is first, second and etc. and Cylinder head cover bolts too.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

It doesn't matter exactly which one is first, pick any of the 4 near the center. There is no order the cover bolts, it's not a tension part.

[@MaverickFJR]

At 8:20 you remove a ‘clamp’ from the fuel line connector. My 2013 doesn’t have one. Should it? If so, any idea of the part number? Thanks!

[@TwoWheelObsession]

All parts are on partshark.com

[@Bikerbug2020]

TWO are you a mechanic? I know that you are photographer it is interesting how well versed you are with the mechanical aspects of the Motorcycle

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Nope just mechanical

[@johnpetrowski6998]

Great video by the way!

Great instructional. Do you have a like one for Gen II?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Nope sorry

[@attorneygleech]

Just did my Gen 1 at 109,000. I bought the bike last year and was told it had never been done. Had 3 out of spec. There is at least 1 full video on one an FJR Forum. There is also a tech document with step-by-step instructions and pictures that was most helpful. Review everything you can find. Google it and it should come up. The Haynes manual is more helpful than the Yamaha manual. The procedure is similar to what Bryan did here, but a little different set up under the tank. If you are replacing shims, more than 4 hours. Much more. And be very careful about the cam shaft and timing chain. The chain can very easily jump the sprocket. It’s really tight to get the valve cover off and on, but raising it and rotating it before moving it out of the cavity is key. Also move your throttle cables out of the way or you won’t get the cover off. I’d recommend the coolant flush, new spark plugs, and throttle body synch while your there. Takes nothing to get them done while in there. Good luck.

Thanks a bunch, Gordon. My Gen II has 67k miles on it. I am going to do as you suggest and do the coolant flush, plugs, and throttle body synch all in one swell foop.

[@MrHugawa]

nice & detailed vid... I appreciate the R1200RT a little more now....lol

[@petev.9357]

So how many miles on your FZ-09?? Are you going to check the valves on it early? You know about the exhaust valves clearance going to zero well before 26k miles right? Just a heads up.

[@mattcero1]

Great video man. They say this adjustment is way easier than the Concours. I can't imagine how lengthy the Concours would be.