Yeah, nice hearing from another geezer Rich, but I would trade my '05 for one of these (+ extras) to anybody who is game?
https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-pro-angler-14/
by original owner
2005 FJR 1300 abs
66,000+ miles
Galaxy blue
Very clean, runs great
Stock lockable luggage
Lower luggage safety clips
Luggage liners
Tires good for another 2K
Larry’s pull back bar risers
Tip over protection
BMW outlet for heated vest
Aux fuse box for additional...
So sorry to hear this news. It was Doug Plumbley (Bugnator) who gave me the heads up. Doc Rich and I kibitzed often when we both were recovering from similar hip replacement surgeries a few years back. Rest In Peace old friend.
I usually keep a spare key behind the liner in my helmet. Its always with me when I ride.
and then there is this;
Have you locked your keys in the car?
If your car has remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone:
If you lock your keys in the car...
Looks like the roads near where I live. The missus and I travel them often to check in at our wine clubs. Pomar Junction is a favorite.
FJRide on Don.
Khunajawdge
Here I am, reading another one of Don's posts and a-wonderin' if I should join him sometime? I've been using my new ride almost weekly and can't seem to get enough of it. I'll be heading to Ocean Cove near Gualala in September for a Kayak Fishing Tournament entitled "Simply Fishing". Wish I...
Wowtch!
from your original post;
Lessons learned so far:
Sheep and FJRs don't mix.
Our whole 911 system is something we shouldn't take for granted. It works pretty danged well.
Moms and Dads are the coolest.
iPhones are more robust than one thinks
Pooping normal is not something that ever...
I owned both an FJR 1300 and Vee Strom 1000 simultaneously, as have others on here.
FJR Pros -
My '05 FJR was/is silky smooth with its inline four, very quick, and very powerful.
Great LD platform.
Wiith sliders etc. = decent tip over protection.
Very reasonable range (230+ miles on a...