Modifications & Accessories for the Yamaha FJR1300 Gen I

[@Trillivision]

Mike I found your channel looking at the shaft oil change and I really appreciate all your videos. I just bought a new to me Gen 1 FJR1300. Thanks for all the info and great videos!

[@braikka]

I have just bought one of these, so I guess I'll be studying your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them

[@ruibraz4334]

Very good your channel Mike, thanks for sharing and continue because it helps a lot of people who do these jobs at home!

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Thanks

[@alenfora1400]

Great fjr channel will help me when i get mine

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Thanks

[@paul-thomasjewell2163]

Mike Thank you for your videos. Wonderful resource and so thorough! I have an FJR1300 Gen 2 2012. I have never had the Gen 1 (2001-2005) but I've heard all about their excessive heat from the engine. Can you enlighten me? What's your experience on this issue? I was thinking about a Gen 1 to buy!

[@anonymouscommenter801]

Thank you very much sir. I'll definitely be following a lot of your advice.

[@alenfora1400]

I hope when i get my fjr it will look great like yours i own now a great katana 750 1998

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Thanks, unfortunately I dropped it last summer. Stalled the engine during a k turn in the driveway. I have a chinese replacement fairing I need to put on. Unfortunately, the side case was also scratched.

[@briandavis3146]

Thanks Mike. Videos are so helpful. Guided me perfectly to change my guage plates. I like your clutch and brake levers. Do you have a link for those? THANK YOU again the videos.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Ebay, search for fjr1300 clutch, brake levers. You might find us supplier. Amazon does not come up with much

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

I have bubbling on my clock faces also, 2004, same colour as yours Mike. Thanks for the tip about Polish supplier. Another mod I did was to upgrade every dash light to LED.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Your welcome. I noticed some tiny bubbles starting to form on the replacement gauges after a couple of years. I would be careful of over tightening the gauge as mine dimpled around the screw over time. Thanks

[@normancassin6416]

Good vids, but I noticed your clock faces arent standard?.......video? Keep up the good work👍

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, I replaced them, they were pealing. I mentioned them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4SUpYCQjtWairc Here are links to the guage faces. Factory Site: venoxy.com/3-motorcycle-gauge-faces EBay: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Yamaha+FJR+1300+2003-2005+MPH+Aftermarket+Instrument+Cluster+Gauge+Faces&_sacat=0

[@elliotcaithness]

Hi Mike, The modifications you have made to your Gen 1 FJR are extremely similar to what I’m after! (I have the exact same bike) Please could you help me with 2 things? I’d love to know what the specific bulbs are called for the instrument cluster panel and turn signals please as it would help me find them on the website you have mentioned. Additionally, where did you get the new Speedo dials? Your new ones really have improved the look of the dash! Would love your help, Sir. Kind regards, Elliot.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, check the description section of this video. It has the LEDs used and where to get them. The links for the dial plates are also in the description. There from Poland. Yes the original dial plates in my opinion were ugly. They also had bubbles in the paint. I also soldered a clear led into the circuit board to fill the hole in the lower part of the tach plate. It's just a dummy led, it does not light up. It's for a factory security system that's in the UK bike that we in the US don't have. The circuit board does have the traces for it without the components. No worries on which direction the led goes, just solder it to the height needed. If you replace the plates, use two spoons under the needle to get it off without troubles. Make sure the shaft does not turn and replace the needle in the exact same position. You may want to do a test run with a gps to verify speed before reassembling the front of the bike. Note these plates are plastic, don't over tighten the screws. I made that mistake. Over time the plastic rippled slightly around the screws probably from engine heat. Thanks Mike.

[@donnaturton6595]

Hi Mike I have watching your videos and I have a question for you I’ve got a fjr 2008 every time I stop it doesn’t idle changed everything can you help please I’m lost

[@anonymouscommenter801]

Why order 2 blue leds when there is only one in the gauge cluster?

[@mrthomas394]

Great videos very good viewing and some great tips on all of your videos. I've just bought an 05 gen 1 with 15k miles on so everything is very good on the bike. But Iam thinking of striping the rear suspension linkage's down for my winter project but people say it's 1 hell of a job. Have you done it and made a video of it ✌️

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, noi have not done it yet. This summer I might make a video of it. I'm thinking of replacing the shock with a hyperpro.

[@bluedeval03]

Hello Mr Thomas, I bought my '05 FJR Aug '20. I would like to caution you on one very important part that you should replace IMMEDIATELY and that is the cam chain tensioner. The first gens (01-05) have weak springs from the factory and can break thus destroying the engine. You can inspect the CCT to see if it has already been replaced, will have either a blue or a green dot on it, by gently lifting up the rubber trim on the right side of the gas tank near the seat and frame. Then use a flash light to look directly at the CCT for the dot. I didn't get hard on mine until I had it replaced as mine was owned by a 72 year old man that never got on it hard. If you need pics to help show where to look, let me know, and we can figure out how to make it happen. I also replaced the weak rear spring assembly with a 2016 rear spring assembly and has made a MAJOR difference, as well as installing RaceTech front springs for my weight. The bike fells much more planted. These three things are the common complaints for the first gen.

[@mrthomas394]

@@bluedeval03 thanks so much for the information. Yes pictures would greatly help me pin pointing the cct and if it's been changed. Ive decided to upgrade the rear shock absorber when the rear end strip down is carried out in a few months time. As for the cct is it a Yamaha part I need if it's not been done or will an aftermarket part do. Regards Mr Thomas. I've just looked now and unfortunately mine looks original as no dot can be seen. I guess I better get this on my to do list very soon' is it an easy fix ?

[@acehandler1530]

@@mrthomas394 No! PITA. Good sequence for it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWa1dnhpi7iae9U

[@boykofamilyadventures]

Hi. Thanks you for sharing. Your channel deserve more subs. I like these Instrument Cluster Gauge Faces. How long does it take to replace?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Thank you! I'm trying, I'm not the best speaker... I did it a part of a longer service. Should be able to do it in a afternoon. Things that have to come off: L-R fairing, all black fairing pieces (upper and lower), Mirrors, windshield, windshield mount, and of course the nose fairing itself. The display console is held on by screws from the back of the display. Place the meters on a clean towel, remove the screws holding the face plastic on. use 2 spoons on each side of the needle's center to pop off the needle and unscrew the face plates. Make sure you replace the needle in the same position and don't turn the shaft. Put it all back together. Do not over tighten the plate as I did. The plate must get heated and the plastic bulged around the screw. This would be a good time to replace the turn signal relay with a solid state relay for LED Turn signals in the future. I replaced my relay, but I have not changed the bulb's yet. There's a lot to do but if you take it slow, it's not bad. I may be making a video on installing HID's this summer. I will have to show how to take the fairing off to create a mounting place for the HID ballast. Hope this helps :~)

[@boykofamilyadventures]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 Many thanks! :)

[@acehandler1530]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 I put some 'Angel Eyes' LED headlights in my 2005 (covered the blue LEDs as RCMP don't like to see that!) and the light coverage is better also reduces draw on the power system significantly (not sure about that aspect with HID's). The HID bulbs I've used in the past ('98 Jeep ZJ) were too long for the shape of the reflectors - so the light is all over the map! Had to modify with a strip of silver muffler tape across the top of the headlights about 1" wide...I could see the monkeys in the tree tops!

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

@@acehandler1530 hello, the hid's that I used had built in shrouds. This helped with light dispersement. How bright are the led set you used. Is it comparable to the 50w hid's?

[@acehandler1530]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 No, I'm sure not...maybe. Says in the eBay description 25W/2600LM (lumens?). It was the power draw on the generator that I was most concerned about. I don't ride during the dark hours unless I have to 🙂 Rumor has it that it's easy to overload the generator with too many powered accessories. What's your take on that please?

[@chrismark6913]

What was the size led for neutral light on a gen 1 is it the 3 or the 5 ?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

The 3 is the neutral light. The 5 is for the turn signals

[@yl4970]

Hello Mike, great videos! I recently purchased a 2012 fjr1300 and was wondering about what product you use as handlebar riser. I installed this German riser plate but it does seem to provide the right height and back setting distance. Your handle bar seems to have been significantly raise up …..Thanks much!

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Purchased blocks on EBay. American stock of chinses version.

[@acehandler1530]

I bought a pair off eBay too 1" rise and about 3/4" set back. What a difference. Cost about $35USD w/shipping.

[@brianyoung4863]

Mike old video I know but where did you get your jack plugs for the heated gear thanks

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, the plugs were on the bike when I bought the bike. You can find them on Amazon or eBay. The mount under the seat I did see on eBay in the past.

[@brianyoung4863]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 thanks!

[@andrewmurray4597]

Great video! I picked up an 05 a few months ago and love it. How do you like the led gauge bulbs while riding daytime and night? Not overpowering at night? And how is the coverage of the bulbs? Just looks to me that the top of the speedo is a little darker

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, glad your liking the bike! The LED indicators in daytime are great, no problems seeing, especially the turn signals. On mine they were dark and I had trouble seeing them and wound up always leaving them on. At night the gauges are brighter. I prefer them a little brighter as I have had surgery in both of my eyes to replace the lens due to cataracts. With more light I get less glare. Wierd! I changed the gauge face plates the same time I installed the LED's, so I don't know how even the LED's would be with the stock gauge face. They should be more even with the OEM face plates. The replacement gauge face plates that I have that are in the video do not have a gradient painted on the back side to even out the light. That's why they look uneven. However, the OEM face plates do have a gradient painted on the back to even out the light. So, they should look more even with the OEM plates. The led's also brighten the LCD panel and that I know looks even. Hope this helps. Thanks

[@freedomisntfree131]

How do you feel about the radiator protector after having them for a while now?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, I like it. It dresses up the front end and there is no impact on temp's

[@freedomisntfree131]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 Cool, thanks.

[@freedomisntfree131]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 I really appreciate your channel. It's very informing of the FJR I just bought.

[@skelterkart]

Hello sir. Where did you get the radiator protector?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

From ebay. Just search for "fjr1300 radiator guard 05". Currently I find two options.

[@raymondmalan487]

Hi Mike, Thanks for the Video, Excellent as always. My Instrument Cluster Backlight is not working ( No Illumination ). Any Ideas what it could be.... 2001/2002 model FJR. Thanks in Advance Regards Ray

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, check the fuse block under the left fairing panel . Make sure all fuses are good and tight. There is a plug on the back of the display cluster that could have a bad connection. If fuses are good try moving the wires under the tank towards the front of the bike. Maybe a bad connection would show itself. Also, it could be that all the bulbs are bad.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Here is a link to the schematic for the fjr usa. drive.google.com/file/d/11krb1Sv_QQIDItSvbCNe6zUGGMPnOE7-/view?usp=drivesdk

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Looking at the schematic going to the display cluster, there is voltage coming from the ignition fuse. This voltage goes to many things, so other symptoms would show if this was missing. A curious thing is there is a voltage coming from another fuse called backup. Whatever that means. This voltage only goes to the display cluster and the windshield motor. Hope this helps.

[@christophertaylor5286]

Mike what is the best way to remove the right side fairing ( to fix scratches)?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, here is a link to another video that shows the fairing removal towards the end. kzbin.info/door/LeFndkDIMraQcTnjzzFPzQ Fixing scratches on the right, I feel your pain. I just dropped the bike on the right side in my driveway. Scratched upper and lower fairing as well as the side case.

[@soundbarrier1309]

Mike, great video. I have a question about the gauge face kit that you bought from the company in Poland. I have a 2005 FJR as well. I noticed on the kit for the 2003 to 2005 that you purchased, the tach gauge face has a hole with a key symbol next to it in the lower right. Is this being used? There’s no such hole or symbol on the stock tach gauge. The 2001 to 2002 kit does not have the hole and key symbol on the tach. I’m wondering if this is the better kit. They look exactly the same except for the hole and symbol. Thanks.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello. No the american version of the bike does not have the hole. At the time, I never noticed that there was a different kit. So yes, go with the kit without a hole. However, inside the gauge there are holes on the PC board for a LED. So, I just soldered in a LED into the holes. It's not actually connected to anything on the PCB and it is not functional, so orientation is not critical. It's just there to fill the hole. Take notice in the video I have a clear LED in the hole. Hope this helps.

[@Викинг-77]

It's gen 2! 2004-05 year.

[@acehandler1530]

No, Gen II started in 2006 (Wikipedia) at least in the USA, quote: "In 2006, the U.S. and rest of the world model years synchronized with the introduction of what has become known as the 'Gen-II' version of the machine."

[@Викинг-77]

@@acehandler1530 Ok

[@lundbreck001]

Mike you did a video showing the how to for frt engine balancer. Can’t find it. What’s the title ?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, it's "FJR1300 2005 Gen I Vibration, Adjust Engine Balancers, Clean Throttle Body & Replace Seals. (PART 1)". Here's the Link to the Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goaxZGCqd7eraa8 Here is the text from the service manual ("Tighten the balancer shaft to the specified torque by turning it counterclockwise, and then turn it one scale back on the balancer lever scale. Start the engine and check that there is no abnormal noise coming from the balancer gear. If noise is abnormal, adjust the gear lash by turning the balancer shaft."). The torque is 0.4 Nm. That's a light pressure counterclockwise then turn one line back. Since I made the video I have readjusted the balancer about 1.5 lines from the tight position instead of 1 line. I was getting a noise from the balancer so I backed it off by a half a line. Hope this helps, Thanks.

[@danielacker8947]

Hi Glen, do you have part numbers for the led lights for the dash? FJR1300 Thanks

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Check the description section of the video. Link's are there.

[@selvarar]

Can you please let me know the part number for the X Grip and how it mounts on to the handle.

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hi, unfortunately I cannot find the exact same item anymore. Here is a link to a similar item. www.amazon.com/Kukakoo-Holder%E4%B8%A8Universal-Adjustable-Motorcycle-Smartphones/dp/B0839JB77V/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=x-grip+phone+mount+usb&qid=1588725963&sr=8-4 The difference to mine is the charger port is external behind the x-grip instead of inside the x-grip. The mount shown, mounts to the clutch lever assembly. There is a plug on the assembly on top, right behind the clamp to the handlebars. Remove this plug. It's threaded for a bolt. This clutch lever assembly is used on other model bikes and the hole would normally be used to mount a mirror. I used a black chrome screw in it so it matched the bike. Also, here is a link to the official RAM mount. This mount does not have a USB charger. www.amazon.com/RAM-MOUNTS-RAP-HOL-UN7B-201U-Universal-X-Grip/dp/B00DUK0SZO/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?cv_ct_cx=X-Grip+Motorcycle&dchild=1&keywords=X-Grip+Motorcycle&pd_rd_i=B00DUK0SZO&pd_rd_r=f47ad2e6-2dc9-4a01-83de-e82dc14abce7&pd_rd_w=qc0p8&pd_rd_wg=QVWQo&pf_rd_p=183579a1-f0e6-4556-8e39-8fe08e8f8141&pf_rd_r=GW98M1KDJ58YX1V39XBJ&psc=1&qid=1588727451&sr=1-53-dd5817a1-1ba7-46c2-8996-f96e7b0f409c&swrs=364F575FF280008413386F6E27C4E9CC Here is a stronger looking ball mount: www.amazon.com/Universal-Motorcycle-Mirror-Bracket-Windshield/dp/B07DRC61KT/ref=sr_1_61?dchild=1&keywords=X-Grip+Motorcycle&qid=1588727587&sr=8-61

[@Cyberhonny]

Hi Mike, do you know if the Gen 2 FJR has the same number of LEDs installed? Or did the Gen 2 install other LEDs? greeting Jens

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

I don't know. I'm assuming since the dash is different, the bulb layout may also be different.

[@katmax4983]

Hi. Thanks for your knowledge. What’s the story with reliability on these bikes (the gen1) Google, as usual only displays the hotter stories of ticking and engine failure. Is this common or rare?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

I have not had any problems with the valves. I think there were some, but I don't think it was as prevalent as they made it out to be. Don't really know. When I first got the bike I was hearing some valve ticking, but the owner was using shell Rotella synth. I changed it to motul fully synth and the engine quieted down. Now I don't use anything else. I have never had as versatile of a bike as the FJR. It can keep up with most sports bikes and bring home bags of groceries.

[@katmax4983]

MikesFJRCorner thanks for taking the time to answer. Appreciate it

[@bluedeval03]

Most of the engine failures is due to the weak spring in the cam chain tensioner as I mentioned above to Mr Thomas.

[@shanesaintsing2655]

I've got a 2010 fjr 1300. Have you are anyone you may know had trouble with the headlights going out and not coming on. Turnsignal also are intermittent. As well . Everything I check it all leads back to the ecm just curious if there were another fix before I buy it?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Kinda sounds like a connector for the left controls. High beam switch and turn signals both go through it.

[@phillipjackson3014]

I just got a2004 fjr1300 . Nothing came with the bike. im wanting to know how to tell if its a 1300 A ?

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Hello, abs model's have a abs pump under the seat on the right side. Here is a link to the wiki page on the fjr model history. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_FJR1300

[@SteinarPladsen]

Great videos mr! - But I hate the "Ahmm" you US guys always using in each centence... :-/

[@mikesfjrcorner7129]

Sorry, I have ADD. Words don't come as easy for me.

[@SteinarPladsen]

@@mikesfjrcorner7129 No big problem Mike :-) Most people do it because it is a bad habbit :-)

[@mikkei3532]

nothing new just old crap

[@acehandler1530]

What! I disagree heartily 😞