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  1. Scout

    Did I blow my fork seals?

    Update; I took the bike out for a while today and while the left fork stayed nice and dry, the right fork leaked more oil. Soooo... I didn't have the Sealmate tool yet, so I decided to use 35mm film (yes I'm old enough to have some old negatives sitting around!) Didn't seem like much dirt came...
  2. Scout

    2014 Red Yamaha FJR 1300 A in Woodinville, WA

    No really, I saw it too! It's too bright of a red if you ask me. My 2007 is a nice dark red, that thing is practically neon!
  3. Scout

    Did I blow my fork seals?

    Again, thanks for the learning! I wasn't aware of the role of Air/Oil in the forks. So cleaning the seal is what I'll do for now. I say the bike is riding fine, but to be honest it feels just a little bit strange at times. We have a freeway cloverleaf onramp that is a downhill decreasing radius...
  4. Scout

    Did I blow my fork seals?

    Hey, thanks everybody. I had reviewed one of the write-ups but not the other, thanks! The bushing replacement definintely sounds a little tougher than just a seal & oil change. I think I'll try the sealmate and go from there. Thanks Ahchiu, I might try that at the next tech meet! One question...
  5. Scout

    Did I blow my fork seals?

    On a side road, from 30mph I did a very quick stop when I realized I was about to blow through a stop sign (don't worry, nobody was behind me!). Got her stopped but thought I heard a funny sound from the front end. I wear ear plugs so wasn't sure... then I look down through the faring and saw...
  6. Scout

    Spring 2012 Tech Meet

    I need to do a brake bleed so count me in! Hopefully I'll be in town... My travel schedule for work only gets set a couple weeks out...
  7. Scout

    PNW Fall Tech Meet

    Hi Gang, I'd love to see a valve check done (and maybe help out!). My bike doesn't need it yet but it's in my future! Hummm... what to do on my bike... can't think of anything in particular.
  8. Scout

    End of Year Ride - Sunday Dec. 27th - anyone interested?

    Hi Sportsguy, Where are you meeting to start? I'm thinking about it... pretty cold though!
  9. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    Hi Dennis & Leslie! So good to hear Dennis continues to improve. Merry Christmas you two! You know, if that left wrist still bothers you, they make an automatic FJR! (Just kidding :rolleyes: ) Dennis, we continue to pray for your full recovery and look forward to getting together with you my...
  10. Scout

    PNW Fall Tech day

    As one of the first-timers, this was an incredible experience! First of all, I got my bike in Bryan's garage first thing and George showed me how to do the TBS. Very easy when someone is helping who's done it before. In fact, after George left, I helped on another one... hey I'm an expert now...
  11. Scout

    PNW Fall Tech day

    Now you're talkin'! Dennys at 7, that's about 5 min from my house. I can make that!
  12. Scout

    PNW Fall Tech day

    I'll be heading down out of Kirkland (Kingsgate area). What time you leaving?
  13. Scout

    Sidewalk Sale at Renton Motorcycles

    Thanks for the tip. I've been in the market for a good helmet and the RF-1000 is just the ticket. I bought two; one for me and one for the wife. I've been wanting to get a Snell rated helmet for a while now. I paid $150 for each which is an incredible deal! We also picked up a couple of coats...
  14. Scout

    PNW Fall Tech day

    I want to sync the throttle bodies on my 07. Can I get the address? I sure hope the weather isn't awful! I need to buy some tires soon as well. AuburnFJR, when we were talking down at Windy Ridge you had recommended some web sites for tires. Can you give me those addresses again? Thanks,
  15. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    Diana, thank you so much for your kind words. I know how you love your dad and how difficult it has been for you to see him injured like this. I’ve struggled to know how to respond to your post because (and I think I speak for Roamer as well) we sure don’t think of ourselves as heroes. We just...
  16. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    Scout and Roamer here, we just returned from visiting Dennis at the Federal Way care center where he will be continuing his recovery. Leslie and her mom were there along with Leslie's brother and sister-in-law. Dennis' brother and wife also joined us as well. Dennis had just finished being up...
  17. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    Hi Melanie, I stopped by yesterday afternoon but Dennis was out of the room. The nurse at reception said she thought he was having some pictures taken, so I missed him. It sure is encouraging to read the posts on his steady improvement! Keep going Dennis! We're all praying for you!!!
  18. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    Hi Roamer, I know I’ve been kinda quiet, but you’ve done such a great job of keeping everyone up to speed that I’m not sure what more I can add. It was WAY COOL to see Dennis looking around the room yesterday. I continue to pray that his healing and recovery are complete! It has been a little...
  19. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    I have some pics of Dennis snapped earlier in the day to help everyone who is pulling for his rapid recovery. Get well my friend. Dennis on the right Dennis on the right
  20. Scout

    Seriously Injured fellow FJR'er

    They brought his helmet to the hospital with him, I saw they had it in his room yesterday. His family was looking closely at it and saw it cracked in a couple of places along with a number of scratches. I hadn't noticed the cracks when at the accident scene on Saturday. His son pointed out the...
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