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  1. Scarbutt

    Gen 1 Farkles

    Pm sent on Russell
  2. Scarbutt

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    Well...... finally made it into the 200K Club....He Ha ! I Love this Bike....It still puts a smile on my face everytime i ride it. Still on the Factory Valve Settings and still in specs !
  3. Scarbutt

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    Well, I finally made it into the 200K Club.....He Ha ! This Bike is still putting smiles on my face everytime i ride it. Still on Factory Valve Settings and still within specs !
  4. Scarbutt

    Vermont Beer

    Hey Commander, Thank you so much for the reply and information on Heady Topper as well as the Bonus information on the Fiddlehead Brewery.....Yum Yum .....Beer and Pizza. Life is Good ! I will check these out as I have a week to kill in New England before my final destination at the "Alagash...
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    Vermont Beer

    The wife and I are traveling from Pennsylvania to Vermont leaving on June 20th and are hoping to secure a can or better yet a couple six packs of "Heady Topper Beer" from Alchemists Brewery in Waterbury Vermont. I know the locals like to keep this beer to themselves but hopefully I will find a...
  6. Scarbutt

    Large GIVI Tank Bag For Sale

    Do you have any photos showing how close the bag sits to the tank. I am in need of a new bag and have been entertaining this very bag....always had a strap down bag.
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    Got around to valve check at 39K................

    I have checked my valves every 26k and just did my 156k valve check.......I am Happy to report that I am still within factory specs with the original shims......He Ha I pulled the cams to install a new cam chain just for the hell of it and installed a new Revised Cam chain tensioner......I...
  8. Scarbutt

    Parting out wrecked 2009 FJR

    Do you still have the Stator available....if so pm me a price. John
  9. Scarbutt

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    Finally hit 155,000 on my 2004 Still running my original valve shims....checked every 26k but I do believe I will be changing a couple at the 156,000 mile check John
  10. Scarbutt

    Replacing Fork Seals and Bushings

    Fork Rebuild Special Tools, Here are photos (hopefully) of easy to make special tools for replacing Fork Bushings and Seals. If photos do not come thru I will try again. John Edit: Lets Try This Link:https://picasaweb.google.com/home
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    FJR Mileage Milestones

    I have 128,000 on my 2004 still running original valve shims. John
  12. Scarbutt

    Chicago to Alaska

    FJRski, The wife and I did this trip the last week of June 1st week of July this year for a total of 17 days and 10,700 Miles form South Central Pennsylvania......It was Awesome ! Yes, I would like to have a month but this is why those of us that work for a living own FJR's........They are a...
  13. Scarbutt

    100kmi +

    I have a 2004 with 109K. 104,000 mile valve check, still within factory specs. No major repairs needed with the exception of rear shock replacement @30K. Wilbers group buy. Still running original; Wheel Bearings, Fork Seals, although I will replace them (just for the Hell of it) before my trip...
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    100kmi +

    I have a 2004 with 109K. 104,000 mile valve check, still within factory specs. No major repairs needed with the exception of rear shock replacement @30K. Wilbers group buy. Still running original; Wheel Bearings, Fork Seals, although I will replace them (just for the Hell of it) before my...
  15. Scarbutt

    Smoked ESG130 Stator

    I Smoked my Electro Sport EG130 Stator. I had 35K on it and this being the only item that has left me stranded in 104K "Miles Of Smiles" I am a little nervous about installing a new one. However I don't believe I have many options in my desire to maintain a somewhat Healthy Output. I put the...
  16. Scarbutt

    104K Valve Check

    I just performed the 104K valve clearance check on my 04 and am pleased to report, "Still Within Factory Specs" ! I have 4 of the 16 valves that changed clearance from the first 26K valve check but only by .001" This made me Very Happy as I was not looking forward to pulling cams, "not much...
  17. Scarbutt

    Wilbers Fork Spring

    Installation per Wilbers Instructions. For 2004 FJR 1. 7.5 weight fork oil 2. 100 mm air space 3. Install springs with progressive end (tight windings) facing up.
  18. Scarbutt

    78,000 Mile Valve Adjust

    Just finished with my 78,000 Mile Valve Clearance check on my 04. I am pleased to announce they are still within factory specs with original shims ! John
  19. Scarbutt

    Trip to Nova Scotia -- Input Needed

    Mogan, My wife and I made this trip from Pennsylvania in 2005. Nova Scotia is a Great Trip Destination. They have a very nice motorcycle travel guide that I suggest you get prior to your departure. https://novascotia.com/en/home/planatrip/tr...es/default.aspx We did all the loops. I...
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