I rebuilt clutches a few times decades ago. First was with an engine rebuild I did when I was 8 or 9 years old. Next one was at 13 years old. They were so easy back then on Honda 90 motorcycles. Then at about 14-15 I rebuilt a clutch for a neighbor who had an old BSA cycle. I have never done a clutch plate/spacer replacement since. I see they over complicated it as engineers seem to enjoy doing. I just bought a 2007 FJR1300 and watching your videos I realize I have a lot of work to do on my beast as I bought it with 39,521 miles on it 3 weeks ago. Thank You for educating this old man on what I need to do.

I bought a used 2013 FJR and found your channel, and I’m glad I did. Your how-to videos are very well done and extremely helpful and informative. I love your down to earth approach, and the inclusion of things to watch out for that a shade-tree amateur really benefits from. Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

I'm thinking about getting an FJR1300 and I came across this video by chance. Really interesting presentation with the information you need and no other filling that other guys use which makes theirs boring. This is excellent - great job!

I'm always amazed at people that can do this kind of stuff. Oil change is about all I'm able to do without messing things up. Found this video very informative and interesting so thanks for taking the time to put it together!

Haha, feel ya!;)) whenever I have a courtesy bike from the garage, it feels like I want to squeeze the clutch lever into the handlebar...;)) I commute around Rotterdam, so 8 miles of traffic is a weekly thing for me, and after almost 3 years on a 2009 and 2013 FJR, I don't feel it anymore. When I'm filtering for 1 hour+ continuously, then I wish I could stop. I think the worst was about 2 hours of filtering from Charleroi Airport, Brussels, Belgium, back to Rotterdam. The highway lanes are a lot narrower here than in the US. It feels like after watching all those biker videos. Thanks for bringing up the subject!

I'm on my first bike (KTM 390 duke). I'm seriously considering a FJR partly because of your channel!

Well I don't even own an FJR but I really enjoyed this video, it was very interesting and expertly done. Your channel really is one of the very best I've come across on youtube. Thanks for sharing what you do, it's really appreciated. Cheers and all the best Tony

Love it. Well done Bryan, another superb, how to, in real english and you showed the mistake with the ball bearing to save us all from hours of agony and snap-on rage. Thank you!

Great job Byran as usual. Thanks for taking so much time to do this video. 60Gb of video editing and the job of course. No body has as much info as you. You da man!

love your work, have watched quite a few of your vids and the detail you go into is fantastic. thanks for making life easier for me

I have just completed this little project on my '08. Here are a few tips and tricks and how it turned out for me; 1. Be careful making up your parts list. Compare the fiche carefully. An '08 is slightly different to a '14. I bought some parts I did not need and had to go back for a few more. They are all special order so cannot be returned. 2. You can actually buy a proper clutch basket holding tool for just £7.50 on eBay. Or even make one from 2 pieces of steel hinged in the centre using a bolt with each end cracked at 90 degrees. I bought one but still had to modify it by bending the handle outwards in order to clear the engine case. 3. Best to squeeze bearings in using a vice, not a hammer. I wrecked my first set using the hammer technique. When I first fired up, I found it difficult to find neutral. I guess the plates were still a bit sticky but that eased following a few miles on the road. So a groan turned into a smile. Of course it still 'clonks' heavy into first but that's just what FJRs do. The clutch pull certainly feels lighter than before. I measured around 7kg before and about 5.5kg now. I can't be exact because it is not a linear progression. I think there is also a slighter shorter pull so I was able to move the lever adjuster. The slipper makes downshifts so much smoother which is rather nice. Even if you go for it way too early, there is non of the harsh jolt of before. So it's a nice mod and I'm pleased with it.

Thanks so much for this video. I was in traffic last year and my hand was aching. Looking forward to doing this upgrade this winter.

You are exactly right. You just saved someone else a huge mess. Thanks so much for the videos.

Totally worth while mod. My clutch forearm is bigger than my jack off forearm from sitting in Atlanta traffic 5 days a week for an hour on an old zx12r. People think I'm a lefty and I'm not.

Great video. I’m having clutch slip/surge issues at low and high rpms and going to try removing, cleaning, soak, reinstall. 2014 FJR 1300A 74k miles. Thanks

I have a '16 x diavel and '17 fz09. I didn't notice the light clutch pull on the x but I sure like the slipper clutch on both of them. Good video. You're a smart guy.

One trick I've done in the past when removing a front sprocket was to stand on the rear brake to stop the back wheel moving, can be tricky but works a treat.

Even though I'd never attempt anything like this, I still thoroughly enjoyed the video. I'm with J Man!

Nice watching your videos, I do not have an FJR but had a 2015 Super Tenere, XTZ1200ES. I really love your attention to details and the effort you put in to your work in enriching the content. Really nice one.

Thanks for the how to, and information on the clutch upgrade. Just finished upgrading my 2015. Enjoy the information sent out on your channel

I dont even have an FJR but I liked this video

I'm confused as to why you can't reuse the 7 PLATE, CLUTCH 2 Item #: 2H7-16325-00-00 My 2007 say I have 7 of them and you need 6 for the 2017 clutch but they appear on your microfische. Could I not delete these 6 from my shopping cart? Thanks, Really great video I'm going to do it on mine.

I just did this on my 2007. Everything went great but like Brian I had a oh crap moment. I was removing the clutch plates with a magnet when i pulled the concave washer out. Thats when I realized the 2007 does not have the small wire retainer

I fixed up my bike using ProCaliber as well. best prices but took them a while to process the order.

Excellent how-to video Bryan. Thanks.

Another great how-to and watched the entire video ---- wish I understood what I was watching .... think I'll just stick with changing the oil. LOL

Nice video, & good explanations. I own a 2012 FJR that I bought new & for my style of riding, I prefer the standard clutch. When I hit the twisties (we have an abundance of them here in BC Canada) I gear down as I come into some tight stuff rather than apply the brakes. A quick "blip" of the throttle when between gears does ,much the same as a slipper clutch. Maybe when I get old I'll move to a bike with a slipper clutch, but for now, even in stop & go traffic the resistance on my clutch isn't a problem. Thanks for the demonstration, well done!

La fjr es una moto que me encanta yo tengo la bmw 1200 gs adventure triple black 2017,pero esta yamaha me encanta, buenos videos un saludo desde Ceuta España.

Excellent clutch change, I saw the complete video and the recommendations not to lose the steel ball, and how to remove the basket from the clutch, very well explained, I am sure that the steel ball came out and fell on the rags, my fjr is A mod 07 I do not know if the clutch system is the same, I also saw that the lock of the nut slides when putting the nut, I would put a little grease so that it would stick and thus put the nut, I would like you to support me with a tutorial to change the oil pump chain is noisy, i think i saw you in a video with charly sinewan on the mountain i think from colorado, they camped, it was a rainy day, if it was you?

Dumb question but... can't you just put a lump of 2x4 into the rear wheel to stop it turning while up on the center stand?

I guess i am overdue for some of the 2 year service! thanks

Nice videos Bryan. Thanks for all your work.

Very well done video! Thanks for posting.

Hi thanks for your very informative video Any idea where to buy the parts from I am in the United Kingdom

Great videos! I have pretty big hands so I don't have any issue with the clutch pull weight, even though I am a two finger guy. However, if I did this but put back in the original springs, so I kept the manual clutch lever pull the same but with the additional engine assist, do you think I could use just about any synthetic automotive engine oil I wanted without worrying about clutch slip?

Thank you for your really helpful tutorial. I watched all of your video and really like the way you do with your bike. I wish I can find any part of FJR1300 2012 that I owning in my country. Thank you again!

Wow, this is one quality video, well done. Looks like the switch to new FJR wasn't too wise (from gen1 ar 2), but, looking at all the "revision2" upgrades, it's getting pretty worth the money. I wonder if there's something more coming :-)

Amazing video! You make it all seem so simple.

How about doing a video on adjusting valves on the FJR? Thanks.

Damn you, Im going to have to do this now.. maybe parts are cheaper 7 years later...? LOL

Great Video! I'm looking forward to doing this conversion soon.

Excellent video but what is the torque spec for the nut that attaches the inner basket

Have been enjoying your helpful videos Bryan!!! This works for the first gens, 2005 specifically as it is what i just bought, as well?

Great up grade. Great video as always B

Super-fast finger-shift my 08 AE.

Well done 👍 👏 ✔️ 👌 😀 🙌

Thorough and informative as usual! I know it was just a quick test ride but...sandals?

Tally'd up, the parts are almost $900 from the dealership in Canada! Could probably reduce that fairly substantially with an aftermarket clutch kit for (most of? all?) the plates I suppose

Don't have the same bike , but I enjoyed the video thanks.

Awesome job making this detailed vid Bryan, thank you. My '07 FJR is about to hit 300,000 miles, (around 200k miles on the original) and with around 100k now on a low-mileage replacement engine. I figure this upgrade should be a welcome improvement. I was wondering if you happen to know how this upgrade works with the Gen 1 clutch slave cylinder, since that's a mod I've already got on my Gen 2 to help ease the clutch pull a bit. It is my understanding that Gen 2.5, 3 and up FJRs already run the Gen 1 clutch slave cylinder right?

Nice job, Bryan! I admire a person who is not afraid to tackle DIY mods. I know that first hand by owning Nortons my whole life. I have a question. Will the slipper clutch mod work on my '06 FJR AE? Obviously, I don't need easier clutch pull, but will it do anything on downshifting?

Buongiorno, ha un video dove si vede come fare per sostituire il tenditore della catena di distribuzione? Ed anche la catena di distribuzione?

Thank you have installed no problem

Hey Bryan, something fell from the clutch cover as you were taking it off at 9min 8 seconds....you didn't mention it but do you know what it was please?

My Bad....apologies.......... I just read that you circled the parts in Red that I need to order. Though, is this a parts list from a 2016 (Yamaha FJR1300 ES FJR13ESGC )

For 2016 there are 3 parts for ref# 17 . 1 of the 3 parts is from the 13-15 that you re used- 2h7-16325-00-00.If I want to use the part# that would give me the lightest clutch pull would it be the 2h7-16324-00-00 or the 47x-16324-00-00? Thank you. Bifffy

Looking for how-to upgrade from 5speed to 6speed. This is cool, thanks!

Excellent video!

in windows I cant find the description. funny how you move your hands.... you did not provide a part number list...

For that part where u need that special tool. I'm thinking just stepping on the rear break while in gear and on its center stand will give you enough gold to undo that big nut. Maybe I'm wrong tho. Just a thought

Hi Mike, Great Video... well explained. Do I need to order only parts item 2 through to item 31 on Bike Bandits clutch parts list for a (Yamaha FJR1300 ES FJR13ESGC ) Is that correct? My bike is a 2013.

That was an awesome mod! Great tutorial

Hey Bryan. You are slowly turning your 2014 into a 2016.:-) Do you think a 2016 engine could slip into a 2005 frame and connect to the electrical system.

How long does this take a Yamaha garage to do you think?

Great videos as usual, keep it up. As said, bike on the ground-top gear-foot on rear brake for loosening clutch centre nut. Now that you done the upgrade would you recommend it, is it that much of an improvement?

that was an excellent video.. i have an 09 2001 gen1 do you know if the slipper cluch this model...god i hope so...

Will this also work on my 1st Generation (2004)? Thanks in advance!

Have you checked into upgrading the gear to the new 6 shifter gearbox? Is it at all possible?

Hi I’m just in the process of buying a very tidy low k’s 2013 FJR, I’ve watched a few of your videos and you have helped me with the decision. Is there any way I could get the list of parts for the clutch conversion please Another bike I own has a slipper clutch and I like it, so keen on exploring the option of the conversion Regards Greg

Hi Bryan !! the parts are from the 2016 model right ? can i put this update on my 2006 ? if yes,all the parts to change are shown encircled in red right ? thanks and congrats again for your very good videos

Great job as usual Byran. Out of interest can this conversion be done on the Gen 2 bikes ?.

I wish i could upgrade my 2014 Fjr like you did😒

One day you should do a subscriber meetup and ride

For the love of God! Take the fairing off and Use a bowl to soak 🤣 Great video!

Pro caliber is where Shawn Smoaks works

Wouldn't applying the rear brake with keep the wheel from turning?

Did it not fall in the oil when you first took the case off? I swear I heard something plop into the oil.

I've been wanting to get smother shifting and came across your video. Great in-depth tutorial! I do all my own maintenance and figure I can tackle this. I have a 2005 ABS and was wondering if the 2016 parts list will work in mine. I compared the parts list of the 2016 (BikeBandit) to the 2005 and they seem to be the same. Is this a true assumption?

Wait, I thought you said in one of your earlier videos that if they did change the clutch that you weren't going to upgrade? Lol

And do you want to sell me the extra parts you have? Thank you Bifffy

Has anyone had success with the slipper clutch on a 1st Gen FJR? I’m rebuilding my clutch this winter and am considering this modification if someone can confirm it fits with the 1st gen.

Will this work on an 02?

Bryan ....