Recent content by backfill

i agree with both Kevins. Selling the FJR was just a random thought while I was typing. When I bought the FJR I thought it was the perfect bike. It still is, but my legs prefer stretching out a bit...

I am late to this party, but i have had a 2007 FJR since 2010 and out of curiosity bought a 2013 S10 just over a month ago. Yes the FJR has more power and is faster, however 56 yo and 6'-1" the Tenere is the more comfortable machine. With a change of windscreen, the Tenere has good wind...

My aging body and mind just don't think about going that fast any more. My FJR feels like a rocket ship, but my old BMW airhead still feels plenty fast. Of course it feels fast because it shakes and clatters when i open the throttle, but at least it feels fast even thought i no it isn't!

Try using your Sargent front seat and the stock Yamaha rear seat. They fit together well and the stock seat is not slippery at all. +1 for the backrest. I got mine and the Givi mounting bracket from Premier Cycle Accessories (I think). They work well and give my wife and daughters enough...

I came from a 2000 VFR. The FJR is faster and has better brakes. I don't know about the newer VFR; presumably it is faster. But not enough snap? i would agree with the others, shift at higher rpms or shift down sooner. How fast or slow the FJR goes is all in the wrist action. I must be...

I have heated grips on my '07. I use them in conjunction with an electric vest and it all works great, even when the temperature is just above freezing. I find that the vest keeps my core warm so the blood circulates better. The heated grips are enough to keep my hands warm and even my toes...

If I remember correctly, this phrase is from a Bell ad in the 70s. At the time it made sense, since most helmets were crap.

I love having a tank bag and have two, both with magnets for easy on and off. But I am always on the hunt for another. My first one is a small Honda bag (3 to 5 litres) that is the perfect size. It is big enough to hold tp, camera, phone, ball cap, and sundry other stuff, but small enough to...

If he does keep it, I doubt he will every get it roadworthy. If he does get it roadworthy, he will have to put a lot of work into it so perhaps he will get to know the bike and learn to respect it for what it is.

That looks like a pretty cool winter project! Does it run? I have a soft spot for 50cc scooters, but have never ventured onto a moped. Of course, at 6'-1" and 220 pounds, my wife tells me I look like a shriner in a parade. But there is nothing like an 800km day on a scooter that tops out at...

I agree with that statement. A good friend of mine had an RG500 and I took it out for a snarl once. I was going through my usual twisting route, hitting the throttle heading downhill after exiting a really tight curve when I hit a frost heave in the pavement. The front end bucked back and...

A while ago on kijiji ontario, a dealer was selling two bags, mufflers and assorted plastic parts for $1000 or best reasonable offer. Apparently, a black FJR got scuffed up in their dealership so they replaced a bunch of parts. I am not sure where the dealer is located. I thought about...

That headline should probably read "The Magazine For Older Riders With Thick Glasses And Untrimmed Nose Hairs"

Like others have said, I wear gear with an internal insulated liner. I take the liner out in the summer so that the air flows through and pack rain gear. This is a great tradeoff for being comfortable in hot weather. I have a pair of HD rain pants and a Honda rain jacket. I am not sure who...

I rode my FJR this past Wednesday, which is really early for this area. The weather reached almost 60 degrees, so I just had to ride. Temps were about 50 when i got home. Three hours of bliss after months in hibernation. I had forgotten how comfy and smooth the FJR is - it was so smooth I...