Thanks for the video. I have the exact same bike. With less than 130 miles on it, I cracked my oil pan and dumped all my oil. I traded a BMW GS 800 for the FJ, and discovered very quickly that it is much lower to the ground. Rode off of a curb and high centered, busting it. Lucky to have a cold engine and right near home. Dealer indicated that there was a recall on the oil pan for 2015 FJ 09's. Keep up the great work on your vids. Lots of good info.
I know Yamaha updated the oil pan, but I wasn't aware of a recall on it. The updated oil pan has drain plug on the front instead of the bottom. I've been looking for a skid plate that I like. SW Motech makes a couple styles, but the one I like is out of stock everywhere. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
TH-cam has been a great tool for me as I learn about the motorcycle world, so it pleases me to be able to give back, even just a little. Thank you for watching and for your comments.
haha! you used my pics of my bike cratered. i have an updated pan now...they changed the design on it... and i cracked that one too about a month ago. i wrote another blog post on it and now i'm just gonna get a skid plate. i'm that 4theriders guy, btw. :)
Your pics were a real wake up call. That pan is just so vulnerable, even something kicked up from the front tire could take it out. I put a skid plate on it. Nothing is indestructible, but I think it's better now.
Just bought an FJ-09, thanks for the information. Link to the plug for the lazy www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWEJ7OE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Back when I owned an FJ-09 I really wanted to get this crash cage/skid plate combo. I spoke with the creator of this product and he claims the skid plate will resist a lot of damage. higdonion.com/products/yamaha-fz09-streetbike-adventure-cage-textured-black
I've looked at this skid plate / cage combination and it looks like pretty solid protection. Nothing can completely protect your bike and every option is a compromise in one way or another.
Shopping for my FJ-09 right now and am considering a used one. This is great info and really well done. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching and for your comment. It's a great bike, good luck with your search. Ride safe...
Thanks for the video. I have the exact same bike. With less than 130 miles on it, I cracked my oil pan and dumped all my oil. I traded a BMW GS 800 for the FJ, and discovered very quickly that it is much lower to the ground. Rode off of a curb and high centered, busting it. Lucky to have a cold engine and right near home. Dealer indicated that there was a recall on the oil pan for 2015 FJ 09's. Keep up the great work on your vids. Lots of good info.
I know Yamaha updated the oil pan, but I wasn't aware of a recall on it. The updated oil pan has drain plug on the front instead of the bottom.
I've been looking for a skid plate that I like. SW Motech makes a couple styles, but the one I like is out of stock everywhere. Thanks for watching and for your comments.
you sure it was a recall? because i had to pay out of pocket for a new one.
Nice mod! Thanks for sharing. Ride aware, and "Keep on keeping on!"
Thanks for posting and with great detail!!
Thank you. Just bought a 2014 Fz09. Going to do this mod before I ride it again!
Really good video, this is why I love TH-cam. Very helpful information.
TH-cam has been a great tool for me as I learn about the motorcycle world, so it pleases me to be able to give back, even just a little. Thank you for watching and for your comments.
Love it. I learn new stuff with every vid.
Excellent mod, thanks for sharing !!!!
Im looking at buying a tracer in the near future. Thanks for letting me know of a spot to check for potential damage on 2nd hand machines.
good prevention---ordering plug today--hacksaw ready :) :)
haha! you used my pics of my bike cratered. i have an updated pan now...they changed the design on it... and i cracked that one too about a month ago. i wrote another blog post on it and now i'm just gonna get a skid plate. i'm that 4theriders guy, btw. :)
Your pics were a real wake up call. That pan is just so vulnerable, even something kicked up from the front tire could take it out. I put a skid plate on it. Nothing is indestructible, but I think it's better now.
good idea thanks for shareing
Thanks for the great mod! FYI: My 2016 FJ also has the low hanging plug and gusset so perhaps the side plug is 2017 and newer?
Can you post a link for that saw you used? I would like to buy one.
according to the sight glass you have to much oil in the crankcase.
It would appear that there is a crush washer on the original sump plug.www.ronayers.com/oemparts/a/yam/546a25a9f87002164cb27fe6/oil-cleaner
so are you going to change your call sign to Chuckayami?
I've thought of changing it, since I don't have a Kawasaki anymore, but I don't want to cause any confusion. It's just a youtube name anyway...
thanks chuck i like both bikes.kawasaki more my liking seems more of an adventure bike than the FJ9....
Just bought an FJ-09, thanks for the information. Link to the plug for the lazy
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWEJ7OE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Enjoy your fj-09, it's a pretty awesome bike.
Back when I owned an FJ-09 I really wanted to get this crash cage/skid plate combo. I spoke with the creator of this product and he claims the skid plate will resist a lot of damage.
higdonion.com/products/yamaha-fz09-streetbike-adventure-cage-textured-black
I've looked at this skid plate / cage combination and it looks like pretty solid protection. Nothing can completely protect your bike and every option is a compromise in one way or another.
that's what i have on order right now. should have it in 2 weeks or so. :D
What a piece of junk. Seat sucks. Oil plug. What else? I bought one of these n I hate it. Wish I’d have bought a 650 V Strom.
Where do you find a new oil pan for less than 100 bucks. All the ones I seen are 200 plus
Eggs were 90 cents a dozen six or seven years ago, gas was $1.80, McDonalds was affordable ..... Welcome to .... well you know.
Funny ass comment man. It would've helped if I had looked at the length of time ago it was uploaded haha