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    Help identifying driving light manufacturer

    https://mondomotos.com/MM10 Those look like Mondomotos that I put on my bike about 3 yrs ago. I am very pleased with them. They use a Cree Bulb. I just looked at the web site and they are $119. That is less than I paid.
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    Garauld Hiway Peg Mounting Plates

    Gary, PM Sent Thanks
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    Honda Goldwing F6B

    I rode a friends F6B. My wife and I use an 08 Goldwing for 2 up touring. Is has Traxxion AK20 fork cartridges and a Penske shock. It handles very good for a heavy touring bike. I believe the F6B handles as good as the Traxxionized Wing plus it has that feeling of a lower center of gravity. I...
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    How much is gas where you live?

    Paid $1.619 yesterday in Tennessee. I-40 exit 232. Speedway
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    Lesson #17 for Fifty-Something, New FJR Owners with Bad Backs

    I use a piece of 1 1/2 inch drain line which I cut off about 12 inches from the flared end. . I slide the pipe over the center stand which makes it very easy to lift. I have no trouble lifting our Gold Wing but can not lift the FJR without this extra leverage.
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    Penski 8975 shock settings.

    I just had Traxxion Suspension install a 8975 on my 2008, I weigh 175lbs. The settings they used were Compression 34 out, Rebound 28 out, Preload 9mm. They used a 800 lb spring. I also had ;them install AK 20's in the forks. Wow, what a different bike.
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    West Coast Ride

    Leaving in the morning for the West Coast. Plan to do an Iron Butt tomorrow. My wife wants to ride Hwy 1 up the coast. I know California is famos for bad traffic. We will be coming in from the Vegas area. I would welcome any suggestions as to best route.   I would be interested is hearing any...
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    Who has a Corbin seat?

    i recently purchased a FJR that had a Corbin Seat. I'm 5'8" w 29" inseam. I am also 68 yrs old. I have no trouble handling the bike. I bought the bike in the Atlanta area and rode it home (about 200 miles). I actually found it to be more comfortable than the stock Gold Wing seat that I...
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    Pictures from my OEM Top Case Backrest that didn't fit well..(question?)UPDATE..FIXED!

    I just this week installed a top case on my 2008. I had the same problem. I simply pushed it down to get the screws started then completed the install. No problem.
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