Made it home from Nat's.

[eazzrider]

Had a wonderful time and met some fine people. Rain off and on all the way home. 850 miles without a hitch.

Later,  Charlie

[dm_gsxr]

Rita and I also made it home. 337 miles back, beautiful ride. Took a few different roads back.

Carl

[Grnarrowe]

HELP!!!!

Ears bike broke down and we are in Valentine NE at the SD border. Rosebud Casino & Quality Inn.

Bike will not turn on, you turn the key and noting happens!


HELPPPP!!!

[fungirl]

At least it didn't die BEFORE the national!     Seriously, hope you get it up and running soon without too much expense and hassel.  Great to meet you guys!  - Rita

[katzke]

HELP!!!!

Ears bike broke down and we are in Valentine NE at the SD border. Rosebud Casino & Quality Inn.

Bike will not turn on, you turn the key and noting happens!


HELPPPP!!!

Can you post a cell phone # or another way to get in touch with you, i.e. phone # for the hotel and a room#? I've reposted this in General so that it gets seen by people who are home and might be able to help.

[Grnarrowe]

We are trying to rent a truck to get it it home. As soon as I find out about the truck I'll post up. Our cell phones don't have a signal.

Pete

[Headmanbrewing]

HELP!!!!

Ears bike broke down and we are in Valentine NE at the SD border. Rosebud Casino & Quality Inn.

Bike will not turn on, you turn the key and noting happens!


HELPPPP!!!

Any other info you can give about the bike?  Do any of the dash lights go on?  Can you push start it?  Bad connection at the battery or ignition?

[mxvet57]

pete, as in "nothing hapens" is there power when you turn on the key? if not check the main fuse. it's located on the right side by the battery.

i was told to cary a spare fuse with the bike. it has known to go.

BTW it's a 50 amp fuse.

[Bug R]

If it's the main fuse
Yamaha Part Number 5JW-82151-10-00
Napa Part Number 782-1232.

http://www.fjr1300.info/howto/mainfuse.html
Will show you where it is (Just in front of the battery).

Chris

[Ears]

Ok... we can temporarily be reached at 605-378-3360 rm 208. Still trying to somehow get the bike outta here...

as to what it's doing or not doing....
turn the key... nothing happens.... no power, no lights, no dash. I believe it's an issue with the ignition switch as GrnArrowe was able (somehow) to jiggle the key yesterday and we made it this far.
The fuses are fine as we checked them. The dealer he spoke to yesterday thought either the battery or the solenoid, but since he was able to jiggle it, I'm thinking ignition switch.

Will try to keep all posted. Thankfully the hotel has a PC with internet in the lobby... also copying this up to the general thread.

[mxvet57]

Pete/Vicky,

 if it is the ignition switch you could pull the connector and jump the wires. the only problem is that the connector is under the tank but is easy to get to when you tilt the tank back. you don't have to take it totally off.
 just trying to help.


  ed

[CoolWhip]

Pete & Vicky,

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate problem with the Feejer.   It sounds like your ignition switch wires came loose as you found out.   I read somewhere that the ’06-’07 FJRs are having a  problem with ignition wires being too taught from the factory.  

God Speed!  

[DonS3]

 Wish I had known you were stopping there. I left the Super 8 at 6AM and had a tool kit. Hope you have good luck.

[twist]

Ears bike broke down and we are in Valentine NE at the SD border. Rosebud Casino & Quality Inn.
Bike will not turn on, you turn the key and noting happens!

Sorry to hear that   .  I was unfortunately nowhere near where you broke down.  Hope you get it home ok.

[twist]

I'm home BTW.

[Ears]

UPDATE****
We (GrnArrowe and I) got the Uhaul truck from Rapid City. Had a bit of an issue at first, but currently we are back in Valentine, NE. Gonna grab some snooze time and hit the road early to try to still get back tomorrow. Then the dealer is getting it. I only hope to see it back in my hands before the riding season is over.  

If it is the ignition switch gone bad, I've heard they are on backorder due to the very same issues I am having....  SO BEWARE... '06 FJR, around 15,000 miles.... you may have the same issues (maybe).

Thanks to all!!
You're MUCH appreciated!!  

Vicki

[SuperHans]

Pete/Vicki

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope you two make it back okay.

I'm in Omaha myself and will be looking for a new tire first thing in the morning. My Metz Z6 is done. I'm gonna need a new tire to make it home. My own fault for trying to stretch a few more miles out of it. Johnny Monsoon is helping me out.

[Andrew]

Pete/Vicki, so sorry to hear of your trouble  Glad it is still under warranty.




P.S.  posting this from home,

[greench440]

Returned to the lovely confines of the Garage Mahal around 2pm today.  Was nice to just pop the garage door and roll in.
Killed lots of bugs.

[Grnarrowe]

Pete/Vicki, so sorry to hear of your trouble  Glad it is still under warranty.


P.S.  posting this from home,

Pete beat me logging in....
It's Vicki here...
Unfortunately, it's no longer under warranty. 1 year, 1 month and now 3 days out....

[Ears]

Okay, I logged in as me...
We are now home, Blu is in the garage.  

Guess what?  Just for grins, we try the unused key that was here at the house and the bitch turned on and fired up!   Radman had suggested to blast the ignition switch with brake cleaner to see if that would clean up the contacts. At the time, it didn't seem to help.

Well... obviously it had to sit and think about it. Still gots to jiggle the key a bit or turn the key 'just so' for it to turn on, so it's still sick and still going to the shop.
They are coming for it on Monday.

Thanks for all the suggestions and well wishes!!

Vicki

[Grnarrowe]

The "Issue" Vicki eludes to is the U-Haul had wooden 1x2 slats to secure the bike to. We had ridden 2 up to Rapid City, 200 miles, on my bike. We got to Rapid City early had lunch, then pick up some heavy duty tie downs for both bikes and then picked up the truck, this is when I see the wooden slats. We then load my bike into the truck and secure it as best we can, as we leave I clipped the curb, when we stopped for gas we open up the back and my bike is lying on it's left side. The wooden slats had broke when I bounced over the curb. Had a minor gas spill in the back as well. We got it back upright, then turned it sideways up against the front wall. No damage to the plastic but the left hand mirror bracket may be effed up and some minor scratches on the left side engine cover. No big deal other than the mirror. Well I guess I'll get the FZ1 mirrors now so I can see whats behind me instead of my elbows.

As Vicki stated we spent 15.5 hours DRIVING home in a rented truck. Oh, and it never rained on us on the way home but we did have A/C. BAH!!!

I'll post pics later. Thanks to all for your help.

At least we had fun up until Thursday afternoon. Great to meet everyone and hope to see you all again soon.

Pete

[Stray Cat]

I'm home. Merrily is home. We rolled in tonight. Pete/Vicki, sorry to hear that you had troubles. Glad that you did make it back though.
The bike is a filthy, muddy, dead bug ridden mess. But It's all in one piece!

BTW Chilli is chillin' here with me! He had a great trip back and I've got some pictures that I'll post later.

[Bunbun]

Dove and myself made it home this evening.  Many thanks to Carl -- Dove is still raving about the Busa!  

Had a fantastic time at the meet - as always.  Will see all you fruitcakes in Eureka Springs

Bun

[stromgal]

I'm home as well, 10,000-some miles and 35 days after departure. It was great to see some new faces, as well as the regulars, at this year's National. Can't believe it's my fourth!  

Glad you Illinoians made it home despite the problems. Hopefully it's an easy fix with the ignition.

Now I actually have to put together a ride report.......  

bj

[fungirl]

10,000 miles and 35 days???!!!!  You're pullin my leg!!! If not, YOU ROCK BJ!!!!   Yous my hero!!!   Looking forward to reading your ride report

[Scoop]

Hi All
Marita and I are back safe and sound.  We pulled in last nite along with Basket and Shannon and Raisedbywolves.  Gary stayed in Fort Frances to do some business.
We blasted from Custer to Fargo ND on Friday, with a detour to see Devil's Tower.  The trip made our butts sore, but there was a hot tub in the hotel!
Had a great trip, all in all.  Did manage to tip my Strom over in the middle of the road in Fort Frances, whilst attempting to pull a u-turn.  Had to happen sometime I guess.  No damage, other than to a fragile ego!
It was nice to see everyone.  Too bad it was so short, didn't get to meet a few.
I guess it will have to wait until Eureka Springs!

[Stargzrgrl]

MacGyver and I are back in Illinois.  

My left arm is still not happy with what I put it through for the first 700 miles of the trip and wants to fall off.  The tank bag will now be regulated to tail bag duty after a few alterations are made.  

Was nice to see everyone from the past meets and meet some more new "Sport Touring Nutters."  

[Stargzrgrl]

Oh yeh, I can now say that I've been to Sturgis.  

[miles]

Oh yeh, I can now say that I've been to Sturgis.  

I don't think it really, truly counts unless you trailer there.

[katzke]

The "Issue" Vicki eludes to is the U-Haul had wooden 1x2 slats to secure the bike to. We had ridden 2 up to Rapid City, 200 miles, on my bike. We got to Rapid City early had lunch, then pick up some heavy duty tie downs for both bikes and then picked up the truck, this is when I see the wooden slats. We then load my bike into the truck and secure it as best we can, as we leave I clipped the curb, when we stopped for gas we open up the back and my bike is lying on it's left side. The wooden slats had broke when I bounced over the curb. Had a minor gas spill in the back as well. We got it back upright, then turned it sideways up against the front wall. No damage to the plastic but the left hand mirror bracket may be effed up and some minor scratches on the left side engine cover. No big deal other than the mirror. Well I guess I'll get the FZ1 mirrors now so I can see whats behind me instead of my elbows.

As Vicki stated we spent 15.5 hours DRIVING home in a rented truck. Oh, and it never rained on us on the way home but we did have A/C. BAH!!!

I'll post pics later. Thanks to all for your help.

At least we had fun up until Thursday afternoon. Great to meet everyone and hope to see you all again soon.

Pete

Hey, you got the true sturgis experience on the way back!  

[Scoop]

MacGyver and I are back in Illinois.  

My left arm is still not happy with what I put it through for the first 700 miles of the trip and wants to fall off.  The tank bag will now be regulated to tail bag duty after a few alterations are made.  

Was nice to see everyone from the past meets and meet some more new "Sport Touring Nutters."  

How was Garry's massage parlour?  We saw you parked there when we pulled out of town.  It was good to get a chance to talk to MacGyver in the bakery before you guys headed out.  See ya next year, I guess.  Take care of that wing.
Bill

[mtrider16]

I'm home, after trippin' to Sandpoint ID via Yellowstone Park.  Thanks for the great time.

David

[Stargzrgrl]

How was Garry's massage parlour?  We saw you parked there when we pulled out of town.  It was good to get a chance to talk to MacGyver in the bakery before you guys headed out.  See ya next year, I guess.  Take care of that wing.
Bill

OMFG!  The massage therapist in town was by far one of the best I've ever been to.  She was extremely knowledgeable AND affordable ($47 for just an hour!!!) She did miracles to my entire left arm, neck and back.  I don't think I would have made it home at all without having gone to her.  

Thank you Garry for telling me to go to her!  

Ya know, you folks up in the Great White North could always come on down for the Region 4 Meet during the Labor Day weekend ya know, eh?  

Was great to see you and the rest of the Thunder Bay contingent again and to finally meet Marita.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

[Baz]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

Yippie!!! Pink Poof returns!

[WarER4X]

We all got back home, safe and sound, on Saturday afternoon.  Totalled 3209 miles for the week.  This was my girlfriend's first motorcycle trip and she loved it.  She said it was the best vacation she's ever had!  I just want to say that (even though she probably won't see this) I am so proud of her for taking a big chance and really stepping out of her comfort zone to go on this trip.  I'm ecstatic that she had such a good time.  She's excited about the prospect of another m/c trip... where ever that may be.  What a woman!  

-SR-

[Req]

Rolled in last night and forgot to post.  Tons of miles, the Strom held up like a champ and won adoration from all who saw it.  Seriously.  The border guard crossing back into Canada held up a bunch of cars behind me while we talked about Stroms, since he's trying to decide between the 650 and the 1000 for his next bike.  

A gig and a half of pictures to edit tonight...

Anyway, great to meet you all, and as always a pleasure to ride in the dirt/mud with Dante.  And on the roads too, I guess.  

[SuperHans]

Finally made it home today at 3pm. The wife and I had a great time seeing some old friends and making some new ones.

[Stray Cat]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

Yeah, we were wondering were you two went after you caught us on 212 in MT. Glad you made it back okay.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Yeah, we were wondering were you two went after you caught us on 212 in MT. Glad you made it back okay.

hehe - we were parked at that "Lousy Food" saloon on the corner when I saw you two go by. I waved madly but no one looked    So I hopped on the GS, tore across the grassy median to the road and (eventually) caught up to you. It was a faster pace than what we had been running so I let you two go. How was Starving Donkey?  


We went to Canada, of course    I showed Req some of BC's finest roads, both dirt and paved

[birdrunner]

OK,  after leaving the U.S. contingent in Great Falls, we pointed it North for home.   Got there 11 hours and 5 curves later.  (1 hour wait for customs to get their act together.... grrrrr  )  It seemed the weather dropped 10 deg. right at the border.      Made it home.   Best of all,  no injuries,  none, nada, nothing,  no eyes, ears,  or legs hurt.    

Great to meet you all again.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 Great to meet you all again.

Good job! And thanks for the sherrif's badge. The border guard thought it was funny...

[basco]

I'm home as well, 10,000-some miles and 35 days after departure.

I wish I could do that. A little problem like lack of work and coinage prevents me.

[basco]

We all got back home, safe and sound, on Saturday afternoon.  Totalled 3209 miles for the week.  This was my girlfriend's first motorcycle trip and she loved it.  She said it was the best vacation she's ever had!  I just want to say that (even though she probably won't see this) I am so proud of her for taking a big chance and really stepping out of her comfort zone to go on this trip.  I'm ecstatic that she had such a good time.  She's excited about the prospect of another m/c trip... where ever that may be.  What a woman!  

-SR-

Congrats, Shawn.  

[Scoop]

OK,  after leaving the U.S. contingent in Great Falls, we pointed it North for home.   Got there 11 hours and 5 curves later.  (1 hour wait for customs to get their act together.... grrrrr  )  It seemed the weather dropped 10 deg. right at the border.      Made it home.   Best of all,  no injuries,  none, nada, nothing,  no eyes, ears,  or legs hurt.    

Great to meet you all again.

Very glad to hear you guys got home in one piece.  Now, are you gonna replace that rear shock?  

[Curves-R-Us]

Home as well, via, Minneapolis MN, Thunder Bay Canada, International Falls MN, Cedar Rapids and Ames Ia before I found Papillion NE again.  3625 miles on the OD, for a total of over 4500 miles on the New Sprint. Not a bad first month as I just had picked it up on the 19th of May.  


Back to work on Monday, after my months docompression time.  Yech...

/Jeff

[Scoop]

Hey Curves, I didn't know you were going to come through here!  We are in Thunder Bay and would have been happy to have you bunk here.  Next time.  
Good meeting you in Custer.
Bill

[Lawn Dart]

Mr. & Mrs. BMW-K just rolled into home - just a hair shy of 6,000 miles in two weeks.

Home safe and sound!

[toddrod]

has everyone made it home?

did anyone do a headcount?

[Scoop]

I checked in T Bay.  8 of us left, and 8 came home.  That's all I can get to!
Todd, get a bike, then come and count with us!