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Hey Olddawg,

That’s damn impressive. You getting any more miles on these days. 
I guess the FJ must be as capable as the FJR at lasting many miles.

Thanks.

 

On 3/15/2019 at 8:19 AM, fddriver2 said:

3 years 25,469 miles going in for the valve adjustment next week.

 

Let us know if yours are tight? Thanks.

18 hours ago, olddawg said:

Three valve adjustments, no drama .  I think I'll hang on to the bike and see who wears out first me or the bike .  I'm 76 yrs young.

Just a number man. Keep up the good work!

Have you replaced any suspension components yet?

On 1/13/2019 at 3:54 PM, olddawg said:

1/9/19  142,000

That's awesome. Any thoughts on trading the bike off, or are you going to run it to 200k plus? 

Did I read somewhere that you've only required 2 slight valve adjustments in all those miles?

Thanks!

I've never seen T6 15w40 before, but I'm in Canada. Is that new?

On 2/23/2019 at 9:51 PM, huck said:

Same here, great price. Whenever I see it on sale I buy it for even a better price. Works fine in all my bikes never a problem. two ST1100s, two FJRs, One KLR, and now my '15 FJ-09 along with Fram filters that are according to many -experts- not good for bikes either.

Really sorry to hear that I can't use it since it is only for diesels... Damn.

Thanks. Are you using T6 or the 15w40?

On 2/23/2019 at 4:49 PM, racer said:

Same here, used the 15w 40 in KLR's, my FJR, Super Tenere, my 15 FJ-09 and now my Africa Twin.  No problems.  Racer

Thanks!

That might be because the 5w40 has more of a tendency to shear. 

Thanks.

Correct. I did a search on google and didn't find much related to using 15w40 in the FJ. Seems like most guys are using 5w40. 

Mainly wondering if guys are comfortable running the heavier weight oil and non-synthetic oil (when the engine/transmission is cold). 

 

 

Thanks!

I'm not near the bike nor the manual unfortunately. The temp range would be fine, but does it really say to avoid using diesel oils? Rotella is definitely a "diesel" oil, but is motorcycle rated. I believe the spec Yamaha requires and that Rotella 15w40 has is JASO MA. 

 

Yes, another oil thread.........

Anyone use it in the FJ in the summer?

The grade is fine for summer temps and it is JASO MA. I know a lot of people seem to run both Rotella 15w40 and 5w40 synthetic in various motorcycles with good results. I believe I have read that the 15w40 (non-synthetic) is actually more shear stable than the 5w40. Bikes would shear oil more due sharing engine/transmission oil. 

Both oils are pretty cost effective compared to motorcycle specific oils and both are meant for heavy duty (diesel) applications. With 15w40 carrying the JASO certification (not sure about 5w40) it seems like a no-brainer. 

Thoughts?

Thanks for the reply. I'm talking about an engine whine at idle and not moving, but I do know what you mean about the factory chain spec. Mine isn't that tight.

Hi All,
 
From what I've read it seems like there have been a few different version upgrades on the CCT. Does anyone know what version we are on now and has it fixed the problem? I seem to recall reading that the second version didn't really fix the issue.
 
Mine is within the VIN range impacted but I haven't noticed any clatter. It has a very pronounced engine whine when cold but I guess that's normal?
 
Since mine isn't making any noise I'm content to wait for another "new version" if the latest hasn't resolved it.
 
Thanks!

I know the vibrations this thread talks about.  I got a different vibration and just wanted to throw this out.  When I ride my bike like a John Deer tractor at a steady 2,500 rpm in 1st or 2nd gear, I feel a grinding sensation in the footpegs.  I know nothing is grinding because the bike is so un-stressed at this moment.  But grinding is the sensation.  Probably some bad harmony from the muffler or the drive chain slacking out it some weird way on the plastic guide.

I absolutely second what you said Evoled... 
As I climb through the RPMs and in lower gears, I feel exactly the same grinding sensation that you have stated... not sure what the fix is, so I try to get OUT of this rpm range QUICKLY! ;-)

I'll add a third on this one. Feels like a grinding/growling sensation felt through the pegs and seat I think (feels like it is coming from the core of the bike if you know what I mean).
I mainly notice it in the higher gears when loafing along anywhere below 4k rpm - so say 50mph in 6th gear.
Does everyone experience this? From videos I have seen many people tend to run the bike in lower gears/higher rpms so may not notice.
I expect it is just a characteristic of the bike, but would like to hear if everyone experiences the same thing to be sure.
Thanks for any replies.