Recent content by BigChunk

Did the install on my 2008 a couple of years ago. Two lessons learned: 1. I previously had fully detached the throttle return springs on my bike. The cruise control would not work properly with the throttle return as soft as I liked it. I had to re-attach them, which I found to be a stone...

In a 4 lane road on a main street, are you saying that you will never continue at the speed limit if the left lane Louie is going slower than the speed limit? If so, remind me never to cross the country on I-80 with you. I see your intention with your comments..and you have some good thoughts...

If we're going to do everything possible to stay safe, we have to take a hard look at our own behavior, too. The cager was definitely a poor/lazy driver, but the OP made three choices that put himself in greater danger than necessary. Turning left into the right lane, passing on the right, and...

Rbentnail, is that supposed to be funny? A story about a woman fulfilling a dream, overcoming near impossible odds to achieve her goal and the best thing you can think of to say is, "I'd do her..."? Here's a suggestion - how about you don't say a damn thing at all if that's the best you can...

One left! Thanks, OP!

Useful for old farts, hmmm...butt plug?

Wow, Seattle must be a hotbed of FJR riders!

I'm a fair weather rider so my daily commute is almost always in a car. I still get a kick out of spotting an FJR when I'm out and about, though. During my 14-mile (45-minute!) drive from Kirkland, WA to north Seattle, WA, I almost always see at least one FJR, often two. This is all surface...

Last Chance, Your post gave me a good laugh. When I told my wife I signed up for a full suspension upgrade she looked me right in the eye and said, "Let me guess, it's safety related, right?" I might have used that one once too often! BigChunk

I'll try that one on the wife but I'm still going to get that look.

Just toasted my credit card with a full upgrade front and back. Economically it makes no sense whatsoever since I'm the lowest of low mileage riders. 5,000 miles a year if I'm lucky. Once in a blue moon I just go with "I want it!". A mad-money slush fund and an understanding wife really...

I sympathize with you, Twigg. I'm still kicking myself for my incredibly stupid and dangerous pass of a little old lady in a minivan late last month. I was out in the middle of nowhere in eastern Washington state on a freeway with two lanes each way. She was a mile or so ahead of me and...

I think it's kind of a slick feature that it tells you how many miles you've gone since the light came on. I don't like to push it, but I've been in some places where I've had to ride 40 miles to find a gas station!

Since you'll be on the waterfront, the Ballard Locks tour by Argosy Cruise Lines is a great way to see Seattle from the water. They leave from Pier 55/56, swing by the Duwamish Industrial Pier where all the shipping containers get unloaded, then up through the Ballard Locks into Lake Union...

I'd like to attend if space is still available. Is there an opportunity to learn how to change some fluids - brake, clutch, and coolant? I can do my own engine oil and final drive oil but I've never learned how to replace those others. It would be great if someone would be willing to walk me...