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FJamR: I'm a waiter also... 2008 KTM 300 XC-W E-start. 300cc 2-stroke with electric start. The perfect east coast enduro bike. At least that is what I hope. And let's see if I can get it tagged in my home state! My only wish is that it came with a 6-speed instead of 5-speed. If I was a...

Are FRS two-way radios legal in Italy? I know this is off topic, but I though one of my FJR European brothers would know the answer. Here’s the issue. The family is headed to Italy in two weeks for vacation. Since we’ll have two rental cars (sadly, no bike!), I though the easiest way to...

I also just purchased this same Cal Sci Tall screen and have a different opinion. The weather is rotten here in Maryland this time of year: Cold, snow & salty roads. So I was excited to get a 40 degree, albeit very windy, day for an initial test ride of 120 miles. I hadn't ridden in over 8...

Stef: Congratulations on the new site. I only wish I could speak/read Italian. I’ve been to Italy twice on vacation and will be going back for a third time in August of 2006. The 2003 trip was to Venice, Florence & Rome. The 2005 trip was to Sorrento, Positano & Rome. 2006 will take us...

I need a little jacket advice. My current warm-weather jacket is a First Gear Mesh Tech II. I'm very happy with it. In cooler temps, the rain liner in the GF Mesh helps a little, but not enough. So it's time for an additional (3-season?) jacket. My short-list includes the FG Kilimanjaro, the...

Regardig the HT pants: I have the First Gear HT Airs. I wear a 38 pant and the 38 HT Air fits perfectly over my street clothes. If anything, they give you just a little extra. I've only had them for a short while and about 2,000 miles, but they've worked out great so far. Regarding the Kili...

Spotted: Two IBR competitors on I-95 northbound just south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Sunday around 5:00 P.M. Temperatures around 80 with high humidity. One was on a blue FJR and the second was on a BMW GS. I belong to a club in Baltimore; the Maryland Competition Riders. Eddie...

Congrats! Well done. I want one too. I've started to assemble the farkles that will make the trip easier. If work ever let's up, I'll try one in September. Jim

I'm 49. I bought my first bike at 13. So do I get to subtract and claim to be 36?

I’ve been a racer, albeit not too dedicated, for three decades. First race was at age 14 – a sidecar ice race – back before they used studs. Pretty silly actually. Then studs happened and we really started having fun. Road raced WERA in the mid 70’s for about 4 years on a Rickman Honda 750...

I’m riding tomorrow. I’ll rendezvous with a buddy from work and put in a quick 50-75 miles before we get to the office. The local BMW shop (Bob’s BMW, Jessup, MD) is opening at 6:00 AM with coffee and donuts. Guess I need to finally purchase a set of those BMW grips that seem to be a favorite...

RadioHowie: I had a Rex. They’re great bikes. But it went away 3 weeks after the FJR showed up. Part was too many bikes in the garage, part was the money, and part was the fact the FJR does most everything better (except wheelies and stoppies). Now for the sad part: I didn’t know what she...

BobFJR: Still debating, but I think you're right. Kevlar is quality, but it costs. As for the S.O. trade.....Yea, you’re right. The bride talked me into a trip to Italy for two weeks! The bank account is really empty now. The Italians are crazy-mad for bikes. I highly recommend Italy. We...

BOBFJR. Yes, I looked at the Cycleport Kevlar stuff at the motoport.com site. Very nice looking stuff, great quality….but at $300 for pants and $430 for jacket – on sale - they’re close to Aerostich pricing. Based on the limited feedback so far, it looks like FirstGear HT overpants, mesh or...

I have a Chatterbox and am not too thrilled with it. Have not used it in the rain. I’ve had plenty of rain rides, but none with a pillion and the Chatterbox. That said, it’s an okay intercom up to about 70, then wind noise starts to take over. Not bad, but still it’s not great. Past 75-80...

Okay electronic farkle guys, time for your advice on how to spend my money. My question is: What’s the best way to connect all the entertainment & navigation stuff? MixIt2, AutoCom? Other? I just purchased an ’05 FJR. I’ve put about 1,500 miles on her so far. I’ve started to acquire some...

This is a two-part post: First, I’d like to suggest a Gear Page where we could compare and contrast various riding gear, helmets, boots, etc. I also think it’s important to qualify where you live and the type of riding you do. There a big difference in needs between a daily commuter in the...