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I've searched the battery topics and simply think I need a new one. My 2005 FJR did not start Saturday. Lights came on as did the dashboard information, but cranking was weak and intermittent. The bike had been attached to a Battery Tender all winter. It is the original battery. I tightened...

I just returned from several months working in South Africa and have a nice story to share. This summer (2008), I wrote a letter to the editor of BikeSA magazine, the major motorcycle magazine in South Africa. In it, I stated just how much I enjoy BikeSA and how much better it is than the...

When you hit the ripe old age of 40, give or take 21 years in my case, and no longer can see the street names on your GPS or need someone to hold a printed page about 25 ft away so you can read it, then it is time for reading glasses. :( I use a clear shield on my helmet and wear a pair of...

I've searched for detailed info on bulb replacement, but can't find just what I need. I pulled off the connector to the H4 bulb on the left side of the FJR. There is no wire latch that I can see, but the bulb base is surrounded by a rubber boot or cover. I suppose I have to remove that cover...

My wife Jane and I just returned from a vacation trip to Montana and Glacier National Park. I rode the FJR and Jane followed in our Subaru. She was willing to take day trips on the bike once we were in Whitefish, MT, but was not ready to ride all the way there. This represented great progress...

When I take the rpm's up to about 4000, I can hear what sounds like a plastic on plastic vibration. It is not an irregular clickity sound like valve train noise or the dreaded tick as heard on the Holeshot site, but a low volume (can't hear it with earplugs in) vibration sound that is very...

I thought this was an interesting piece of research concerning cellphones and cars - and why we have to be considered 'survivors' every time we go out to ride. Related Articles · Hands-free kits do not reduce crash risk 16 July 2005 Web Links · Transportation Research Part F: Traffic...

I just finished a ride and my lower left leg and butt were BAKING! I could feel that hot blast right on my left shin. The seat felt like a toaster. OK, OK. This happened on my 'new' 2001 Kawasaki KLR 650. :rolleyes: :P I wanted to point this out to help put the FJR heat into perspective. I...

SOLD! As in my previous classified: In the excitement and impetuosity of the moment, I bought several accessories, including the Hella lights and the brackets that attach under the mirrors. I've re-evaluated my goals for the FJR and decided to minimize the farkles unless I really need them for...