Recent content by Yroundrdn

thats what I thought. thx

I'm thinking of going with a semi trail tire on the FJR. I've been on dirt roads and fire roads with the Avon tires and done just fine with the wife on back but want to do more dirt roads. The Pirelli Scorpion Trail II has the correct weight rating and seems it would do well, just thought I...

Nice bike, this explains why I saw a 15 marked down to $12k at a local dealer. As for the 6 speed, I came off one when I switched to the FJR and 5 speed trans was a selling point for me. I just didn't like working through 6 gears every time I stop and I NEVER have found a gap that this motor...

awesome video! Ya came from the cruiser and cannot believe I waited so long. The other day I was riding with my boss, we traded for a few miles. His "cool bar-bike" just wasn't working for me. I was fighting through each turn, acceleration sucked and I just didn't feel safe on it. I got...

Obviously your no longer worried but FHIW, I bought mine with 10k miles and the shift boot was completely worn. The PO didn't know how to ride and was only riding 1k miles a year. My guess is he rested his foot on it, (not good for the shifting arms), or slid a boot off it each shift. I've...

PM sent for the seat

Wonder how long it will be before we see some of this technology for the FJR's. UBS gyro computer controlled systems, an app to tune and adjust the bike, suspension, and motor; that would be nice. The technology on this thing is crazy! Maybe when I'm ready to part from the 05 some of these...

PM sent on the Scorpion "All In" Leather Jacket

Tried to buy the seat but they are keeping it all together. This bike is actually worth buying, removing the farkles and reselling. A good deal with low miles if anyone is looking. https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/mcy/4917527597.html

I have the Cee Bailey on a Gen I with bar risers which causes me to sit up another 2". I NEVER need it all the way up and i'm 6-2. The only time I put it all the way up is to hear my wife when we use the intercom on the freeway. I can adjust it to stay dry in the rain and for normal riding I...

I've done the slow speed courses and competition stuff. I try to keep up with that skill on my FJR and found the biggest problem was I OWN IT! Once I got beyond the preverbal "buck stops with me" business, the bike was surprisingly responsive and did fine. I can go lock to lock and do a...

Off road desert bike, or back woods trail bike. All the way, good set DS tires, little suspension work and have fun with the FJR-S10. Well that's what I'd do. With as much pleasure as that bike has given you and the gallons of gas you have saved. You are so far ahead of the game its a win at...

I have been to the motor Academy, it was the best training I've had and after three weeks it is amazing how sharp your skills are. The problem is like anything else it is a diminishing skill that you must keep up. I know the guys on our department practice once a week. Everytime I get on my bike...

That looks fun. Great pics. When I'm ready for a new bike, the 05 will be out there. Our tracks out here are $150 with lesson for first time. Definitely on the bucket list.

Not a problem. When I was taking a Tenere off the roads I found a huge difference if I brought the tire pressure down to 20lbs. Sand or dirt is much easier once you drop the pressure. I was on a couple miles of dirt last month with the FJR and just kept the tires up. Worked fine too but the...