2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm
KrZy8 now well over 250k miles. Time to service relay link.
Just happen to have a bunch of new parts.
Searched the CBA site, can't find that I've done it before but I know I have.
I did do Naomi though.
Nuts on RHS
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/1.jpg)
Sequence:
- Lower shock bolt
- Upper relay bolt
- Lower relay bolt
- Link to Frame bolt - oh snap. That's right, it won't come out unless the centerstand is removed. To remove CS, the CS pivot bolts must be sawed off
otherwise they hit the collector and won't come out. After cutting, replace with new, installed backwards. I couldn't recall so called Brodie who confirmed
these have already been reversed. But I didn't chock the front so can't lift the rear. Exactly the SAME mistake I made last time when I did Naomi. See
link above!
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/2.jpg)
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/3.jpg)
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/4.jpg)
This is the bolt that won't come out unless CS is removed.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/5.jpg)
The Relay to Frame link felt smooth, no glitches. So pulled the bolt out as far as it would go, then crammed grease in there manually. Like packing
a wheel bearing.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/6.jpg)
Next tire change I'll get after it 'proper'. I did install new pins, bolts. Need to purchase new nuts for everything. Will also service CS pivot points. I can
see shiny metal. For now sprayed it with Open Lube aerosol grease.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/7.jpg)
Next tire change, will get shock and forks serviced too.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/8.jpg)
Also need to get the press working to replace the needles. The pin with gouges is the lower link. It takes the most pressure.![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/9.jpg)
Enough for one day.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2024-06-16 KrZy8 Relay Arm/10.jpg)
It's June and weather is getting HOT. Time to start waking up early, get work done, then siesta until it cools down. Only problem is I don't
like waking up early!
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TBC
2024-06-17 SkooterG replies
Re: CRS strikes again - Relay Arm Removal?
Unread post by SkooterG »
LOTS of info in this thread: https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/rear-s ... st-1030352
See this post. Your bolts are in the good orientation. https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/rear-s ... st-1038746