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My bike is sadly across the country from me at this time and I'm considering my shipping/loading/trailering/riding options. What is the minimum bed length to safely support a FJR in a truckbed or trailer? I trust the length would be most forward point of front tire to far rear contact point of...

I need new tires and I'm heading north on a trip in a couple of weeks. I recall reading something good about a dealer in the Ventura area but I forget the name. Can anyone recommend a dealer? Thanks.

I'm a paint idiot and thus my question. I have a three year old HRC helmet, replaced by a better fitting Shoei RF1000. It's still in good shape except for the occasional rock chip. I'd like to paint it. What is the appropriate type of rattle can paint? Thanks.

Today's stupid question is... I may want (need) to purchase a new auto/suv/truck in Vermont* but with California emissions, taxes and registration. Is such a thing pure folly? Can't the VT dealer simply :unsure: fill out the CA paperwork and pay the fees? * I have a storage room full of...

Anyone know if the Aerostich Heat-Troller is the same or different as the original, now available from warmnsafe?

I've been watching an eBay listing out of curiousity and saw an interesting pattern. lemansfan1( 3 ) US $399.00 Sep-08-06 05:01:21 PDT ZEMANfan1( 3 ) US $380.00 Sep-08-06 04:59:31 PDT ZEMANfan1( 3 ) US $360.01 Sep-08-06 04:58:15 PDT ZEMANfan1( 3 ) US $300.00 Sep-08-06 04:57:30 PDT...

I've been searching for crimpers since the FJR farkles will soon begin as well as a long-term RD400 restoration. I've noticed crimpers fall into either the sub-$20 category or the $50-85 category. I'm all in favor of good tools especially for frequent and common tasks but is the extra money...

So what was the total of the Karma contribution at check-in? Just curious. I made a small one.

Anyone know of an alternative source for Moko sliders than Wild Hair Accessories? It seems Wild Hair is on another "vacation" stint to July 17 after just shutting down for a couple of weeks in June. I'm all for supporting the small guy with good service but completely shutting down the shop in...

Sadly, I think my insurance company is going to total my 2005 FJR because the repair cost has crossed some threshold. Original crash thread is here. According the Yamaha service manager, the FJR has no engine or frame damage so the damage is limited to the plastic but that crap is expensive...

I need to buy my FJR a gift so it feels appreciated and loved after my recent, ahem, "incident." :friends: I'm considering some stainless steel brake lines. Generally, they're a good purchase for any bike, especially sportbikes, but are they worth it on the FJR? Is the extra response and...

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Last Sunday, riding back from Newcomb's Ranch on Angeles Crest Hwy I put the FJR down. At about 50mph, I entered a semi-tight right handed sweeper with the mountains blocking the view. At about two-thirds through the turn, past the apex, there was a sedan parked with all of its wheels on the...

I had not been on the FJR for a while (don't ask) but I took it out last Thursday for a little ride over the San Gabriel Mountains in So Cal. I'm riding Angeles Crest Hwy and turn into Angeles Forest Hwy towards Palmdale. Riding easy at first, making sure I'm taking the right lines. Here you...

I've haven't seen this mentioned yet but you can ride a virtual 2005 FJR1300 in the new computer game Tourist Trophy for the Sony Playstation 2. :dribble: Official Web Site Go to Bikes and then select Yamaha. FJR is the first Yamaha shown. There's a slew of modern and classic motorcycles...

Basically, I need some covers because my bikes cannot be in the garage. I'm debating between the Nelson-Rigg Falcon Defender 2000 and the Dowco ELITE Guardian Weatherall (why the freaking long product names?). They will not be travelling with me on trips--just used for weather protection when...

Just curious what people rode before their purchase of the FJR? Personally, I had a middle-class sportbike (i.e., 92 VFR, 03 SV650S). Just an observation: I see many on the board who came to the FJR via some sort of cruiser. Not that there is anything wrong with that :D boardsNbikes...