Recent content by bgross

Welcome to the FJR world, there’s nothing like it! Just a couple thoughts: *Weight is relative. I came to the FJR from a Goldwing and found it a breeze. Like the Wingabago, the weight pretty much disappears once you’re moving. After a few days you’ll forget it’s there. (Unless you pick up your...

If the clue is also a hint… I’ll guess Alaska?

Well, crap. Each year, when I go up to the PNW to visit the kids, I pass through LaPine and think “Next year I really must make time to have coffee with Ray.” Requiescat In Pace, Ray.

Okay, I’ll say it. Of the several reasons I had for adding an FJR to my stable, none of them had anything to do with fuel economy. Like imagining a date with a beautiful, intelligent, energetic woman and wondering if she likes oatmeal for breakfast. Yes, I’m aware that when this thread...

At 67 she’s younger than I am so… yes, she’s young. I’ve been away for a while and the OP seems to have left the building so it’s probably too late to suggest the obvious: Keep his wives [sic] car, ditch his car, get the FJR, and, after a few months, begin wondering what #3 will look like. N+1

Greetings from a couple hours down the coast. I predict you’re gonna love it.

Welcome to the madness and congratulations on your new steed. May you enjoy many, many,(s)miles together. It is encouraging to read someone recognize the frightening potential for “unintended consequences” that this beauty can be in the hands of an inexperienced or impulsive rider. Far better...

Welcome to the madhouse. I predict you’re gonna love it! Enjoy.

Howdy from a similar latitude across the country. Hows the search going?

Dontch just hate those SMIDSEYs?! Glad you escaped with minimal injury, sorry about the ST. Welcome!

Greetings from the Lower Left Coast - welcome.

Welcome from the other side of the continent. I bet you enjoy the all-day comfort of the FJR after that 919. Both fun bikes, but it’s nice to stretch out and r I d e.

Welcome!

Condolences my friend. May the many memories help you smile through the tears.

Whew! Glad you reacted and escaped. (Brings back the smell of burning rubber from a similar fortuitous event that we had a few years back.) I have installed various versions of P3 brake lights (Skene Lights) on all three of my bikes. I think you had something similar on your FJR - an extra...