Recent content by Big Sky

Fred, it looks like the rubber inserts come out, judging from your shot of the backside. Could then the metal parts you have simply be powder coated?

The FJR is big and heavy and powerful. She is also incredibly reliable. Learn it carefully and respectfully, then enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

I rode the Chieftain for a day and Mr. Hunter. has gotten it right. They are nice bikes of high quality though the LCD info screen can only be read part of the time. They are big and heavy and slow and expensive so...not for me. I also rode a Ducati Multistrada 'S' Touring for two days. Light...

My seat latch mechanism got sticky to the point it didn't work. Took it apart, cleaned and lubed and all is good. Cleaning and lubing will likely help you some.

I was at the Idaho Motorcycle Show last weekend. Speaking of assless chaps, I saw one older dude who was keeping his up with suspenders. But the suspenders did not have the H-D logo anywhere. Coffee almost came out of my nose.

Seems like somewhat better suspension, though travel is still minimal. The rest is another H-D styling exercise. Yawn.

I'd donate it and take the tax deduction. If I tried to sell it, I wouldn't ask more than $1,500 and I think you can get more than that off your tax liability. A real handy moto mechanic could probably get it reliably roadworthy for...what? $1,000 in parts (trans, starter and ABS) plus 20-40...

I had some kind of little biting beetle get into my pants. He decided to chow on the old nutsack. At roadside pants and underwear down, I spotted, then dispatched, the little bugger. Good thing I was in the remote Palouse country of Washington at the time so I don't believe there were witnesses...

Thank you for the humbling plugs, fellas.

From the Auto Week review: "Cons: Seat hard as a rock, could use stability control for even better cornering" Okay, we all know about seats, but this guy also buys into "the FJR needing refinement and improvements" mantra. There is no end to that road. We can all want and expect the "next best...

Well, some think the FJR is a Fat Girl, but compared to your Fat Boy, she is a nubile nymph. I agree, the FJR may be one of - if not the - finest motorcycles ever made. It does it all pretty well for not too much money, and like a Timex, just keeps on... nah, won't go there. Enjoy and keep...

If re-reaming yields a larger hole, you can use more than one worm (or "sticky string" as I've heard them called). I've also found that getting the tire carcass good and hot and flexing it (riding the bike) will help the seal. I've heard that described as "vulcanizing" the repair.

"What do you use for trip planning?" My wife. She always tells me where to go. Seriously though, she does our route planning with input from me. She uses mostly paper maps and has a file drawer full of travel information she's been collecting over the years, a lot of it with after-trip...

Light snow this morning but predicted clear and highs in the low 60s Fri-Mon. Time to ride!

Welcome back, Howie. Most of what should be said has been, especially about the humor and communication lobes remaining intact. A positive attitude, which you have, will be the most significant factor/advantage in your continued recovery. Bikes may not be in your future but other fun certainly...