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« on: June 14, 2007, 07:50:34 PM »
Had a wonderful time and met some fine people. Rain off and on all the way home. 850 miles without a hitch.

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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2007, 04:57:16 AM »
Rita and I also made it home. 337 miles back, beautiful ride. Took a few different roads back.

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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2007, 06:44:13 AM »
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!!!
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2007, 07:19:07 AM »
At least it didn't die BEFORE the national!  Bigsmile   Seriously, hope you get it up and running soon without too much expense and hassel.  Great to meet you guys!  - Rita
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2007, 07:36:10 AM »
Quote from: Grnarrowe on June 15, 2007, 06:44:13 AM

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.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2007, 07:43:55 AM »
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.

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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2007, 07:48:29 AM »
Quote from: Grnarrowe on June 15, 2007, 06:44:13 AM

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?
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2007, 07:49:56 AM »
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.
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2007, 08:07:46 AM »
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).

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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2007, 08:17:43 AM »
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. Angry3 Angry3

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.
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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2007, 09:31:01 AM »
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.


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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2007, 02:11:06 PM »
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.  

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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2007, 07:09:34 PM »
 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.
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« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2007, 08:16:02 PM »
Quote from: Grnarrowe on June 15, 2007, 06:44:13 AM

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  Sad .  I was unfortunately nowhere near where you broke down.  Hope you get it home ok.
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« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2007, 08:16:21 PM »
I'm home BTW.
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« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2007, 08:57:53 PM »
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.  Crazy

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!!  Thumbsup

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« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2007, 09:46:45 PM »
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. Bash Johnny Monsoon is helping me out.
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« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2007, 10:12:51 PM »
Pete/Vicki, so sorry to hear of your trouble Sad  Glad it is still under warranty.




P.S.  posting this from home,
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« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2007, 05:56:30 PM »
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.

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« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2007, 06:17:33 PM »
Quote from: Andrew on June 15, 2007, 10:12:51 PM

Pete/Vicki, so sorry to hear of your trouble Sad  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.... Rave
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