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I know some of you guys/gals have KTMs also. I posed this question on KTMTalk.com, and received no replies: I rebuilt the h2o pump, as it was leaking thru the weep hole. Now it leaks worse! Can a thermostat stuck closed on the KTM cause hot coolant to force its way past the seals and out the...

We were blessed in SE Oklahoma today with 60 F., sunshine, and almost no wind. So, I brought out the FJR for a 50-mile run to visit the in-laws and a couple of local friends. It was great to feel the wind, and to hear the roar of the 1300.

An old Indian chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking his pipe and eyeing the 2 government officials sent to interview him. "Chief Two Eagles, you have observed the white man for over 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances . . . his progress, and the damage it...

Being the good father I am, I parked my FJR under a shade tree in the back yard today to change the oil/filter. Only the best for my bike . . . . Mobil 1 - 15W50. Pulled 'er up on the center stand for safety, and to help read the oil level window accurately, don't ya know. Got the new filter...

Had to work on Sunday, and rode my FJR the 32 miles. Crossing the overpass to get on 4-lane U.S. 69, I saw another bike go by at a fairly brisk clip. I thought, "I'll just catch this sucker, and use him for a front door in case of any radar traps this morning." Well I had to get up to 100 to...

So I took my '06 to the dealer for some warranty work. While test riding, they picked up a big nail in my Michelin PR2. The tire was 5 weeks old, but had a little over 7000 miles on it. The tread looked like it would last another 7000 miles. The service manager said they would take care of...

The BBB Rally in Fayetteville, AR coincided last year with our SFO Fall Ride. This year it is scheduled for September 25 thru 27. Any of y'all Southerners (including Bearly Flying) planning on attending this time? The new V-Max will be displayed there . . . . maybe available for a ride. phil

Will someone in the Seattle area please call me. I am here from Oklahoma, and my AE transmission bit the dust at Lion's Bay coming into Vancouver. Dealers there will not help me, and am also having trouble getting a Seattle dealer to help me get back on the road to NAFO. It is in warranty...

Eric, my Son, and I are heading out tomorrow for an extended loop from eastern OK to NAFO. My FJR and his Goldwing will visit all possible POI in Wyo, Montana, Idaho, B.C., then come back thru Seattle area, and ride the PCH down to Redwood Forest (if the fires are under control). Then east...

Nissan has announced the unveiling of its 2009 GT-R sports coupe: Engine - 3.8L V-6 twin turbo, twin intercooler 480 hp at the rear wheels (dyno runs) Trans - 6-speed manual with dual clutches Performance - 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds Standing qtr-mile in 11.5 sec, @ 124 mph Skidpad @ 0.99g...

Coming off the 4-lane onto a 2-lane state road today, I was running about 65. I saw an old pickup truck coming head-on, and he appeared to be coming to a stop, waiting to turn left after I went by. But at the last minute, he VERY SLOWLY turned left directly in front of me. I grabbed a handful...

A couple of threads this week have mentioned the Kool Vest for summer riding. I have no experience with this, and a quick search on internet shows a lot of brands, including those that dunk in water, and some that utilize freezer-packs. I must assume that for bikers, the dunk-and-ride is the...

Sorry for the short notice. I just found out, there's a show tonight (3/25) at 7 p.m. CDT, about a group trying to create a whole new GP bike, built by privateers! Hope you get it. On my DISH, it is channel 9421.

My apologies if you folks have read this before, but having seen so many of y'alls laments over the snow and such keeping you from riding, and the forest rats, I wanted to share this piece I got in an E-Mail today: Aug. 12 - Moved into our new home here in Iowa. It is so beautiful. The hills...

I have never toured on 2 wheels to the Great Rocky Mountains. To save my feeble brain from the strain, can one of you highly-experienced folks share a checklist you may have for packing for long trips? Things like tire repair kit, 1st aid, etc. Thanks.

When you ride from, say, 1700 ft. to 6000 ft. elevation, is there any significant change in tire pressures?

There's a 2008 model (HRT-2) triple clamp for FJR from Heli, that's got more positioning options, and is predrilled for ram balls. Has anybody tried this option yet? Looks like it may be the best setup yet. I saw it offered today on E-Bay.

Some of you may have seen this piece floating around in E-Mail circles. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the numbers, but even if exaggerated, they are mind-blowing: 1. A top fuel dragster with a 500 c.u. Hemi engine makes more h.p. than the first 6 rows at the Daytona 500. 2. Under full...

There's a Commander III listed on E-Bay, ending today. Will fit 2003 and 2004 FJR. :rolleyes: The Buy-It-Now price is $185. Listing does not say whether it is used or new. The seller has a 99% feedback score. PayPal only for payment.

Just bought one of these NEW on E-Bay for $94. Eat your hearts out, suckas! Phillip