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    Side bag lock set

    Unlocked the side bag after coming back from work, and the lock set fell off the bag ... cylinder still hanging from the key. I found one of the small screws that go into the bottom of the cylinder, the other is MIA. I hate to purchase an entire new lock set because I need one of these special...
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    Is this the next helmet?

    Curious what forum members think about this jump in technology. https://www.gizmag.com/skully-augmented-reality-helmet-motorcycle/30352/pictures#7
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    Global Warming

    With all the negative press on global warming I have read ... I went on a long ride today (Michigan in mid January) ... now I am not so sure what side I am on.
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    This sounded like BS to me

    A friend of mine sent this to me today ... said he just read it, and it was a good explanation ... it sounds ridiculous to me. Was curious what others thought about it. I locked up the rear brake at about 20-30 miles an hour and went into a classic motorcycling situation: When you lock up the...
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    Gen II Recall

    I can't believe that I didn't read about this recall here first. The letter explains the repair as "installing an additional wire sub-lead", or if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, will install a new main wire harness to address the ground joint connector of...
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    Yamaha Street Fighter

    I have always read with interest the postings on what guys own in addition to their FJR ... in thinking that someday I would add to my garage. I had thought about eventually picking up something a bit smaller, lighter, but still with enough ergonomics to be able to ride some distance with...
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    Why we ride

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    2007 electrical issue

    The topic description pretty much says it all. I took off today on my 07A, went to raise the windscreen as I got on the highway, and nothing. Screwing around with the electronics while going down the road, it looks like everything works with the exception of the horn, the neutral light and the...
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    First ever tire change

    After the local dealer quoted me $500 for a pair of PR2's, not including $120 to put them on the bike ... or $60 if I bring them just the wheels, I started seriously considering attempting a tire change myself. I read up on the process (many posts on the subject) watched a few YouTube videos...
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    #1 safety additions to your FJR

    I have kept my 2007 mostly stock, with the exception of frame sliders and a G2 throttle, but my question is what additions would you install that is more of a safety orientated addition. I have collected all that is needed to install a highway blaster horn up-grade, and after being forced out of...
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    New ignition switch with or w/o the relay

    I ordered all the parts to build Brodie's ignition relay this winter ... (note of thanks to Brodie for that selfless post that included all the part #'s and web locations) ... but now the recalled ignition switch seems beefy enough to handle the load should I really bother with construction and...
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    pillion exhaust shield

    Does anyone know where I can find pillion exhaust shields? I can't seem to find them on this side of the pond.
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    Harley 100hp club???

    Was at work the other day when a co-worker and Harley owner started talking about the local 100hp club. I had actually never heard of this, so I asked him what it was … as he explained it, it’s an elite group of HD owners that have modified their bikes to such an extent as to reach the lofty...
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    First evasive maneuver

    This past Sunday I experienced my first need to do a fast evasive maneuver on my FJR. My wife and I were taking advantage of the fantastic weather here in Michigan last weekend (a rare event of late) and were riding through the country back roads. I was behind a pickup that had something in the...
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    First couple of rides on a new 07

    This post is for anyone "on the fence" about purchasing an FJR. The owner of the dealership delivered my 07 FJR that I purchased this February ... I researched many reviews of this bike before I made my purchase, and I bought it without a test drive. Before Wednesday, and after reading many...
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    The best tire pressure guage

    Any suggestions on the best, most accurate tire pressure gauge to buy?
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