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    Tire Air Question

    I rarely ride at those speeds or run the lower air pressure . Just found it interesting the manual went to the extent to mention that.
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    Tire Air Question

    I always check tires cold. the other information is good to be reminded of. I also went through three gauges that gave me all different PSI readings before I bought a new one. And that is the one I am using. It is an interesting note that the manual recommends those lower Pressure at high...
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    Tire Air Question

    I tested it again today for the fun of it under different road conditions. The bike at high speed 115 plus does feel considerably smoother with 36 front and rear tire. I then put 42 in the rear and 36 in the front. Then road it at the same speeds,. not near as smooth as with 36 and 36. Now I...
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    Tire Air Question

    I noticed at high speeds the bike feels much more comfortable less road vibes with 36 front and back. This was also mentioned in other bike forums a busa forum comes to mind. You would think they put it in the manual for a reason . I have been told the additional heat at high speed is...
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    Tire Air Question

    My manual says 42 PSI in the rear tire and 36 in the front also on the swing arm. In the manual but not on the swing arm it also recommends 36 in the rear and 36 in the front for HIGH SPEED TRAVEL. I tested it and I think I know why. Why?
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    Tire Air Question

    My manual says 42 PSI in the rear tire and 36 in the front also on the swing arm. In the manual but not on the swing arm it also recommends 36 in the rear and 36 in the front for HIGH SPEED TRAVEL. I tested it and I think I know why. Why?
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    is this possible? Wife want me to do this.

    I like the color but then again.
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    the *ONLY* way to load your bike in the back of your truck...

    if he could only do that with an FJR instead of a trials bike.
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    the *ONLY* way to load your bike in the back of your truck...

    I can see my kids trying that.
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    If You Could Reinvent The FJR What Would You Change?

    Two little twin turbo's one to eliminated lag seven gears and make it Galaxy Blue. And really good tires.
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    AE vs Standard Clutch Pro and Con

    Might want to ride them both and see what you like best .
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    Recommend an inexpensive slip on exhaust

    Two brothers! I think I paid about $600.00. Had them for about two years, sound bitchin, look great.
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    Race Tech suspension

    The next thing I do to my bike is suspension front and back. And plan on Race Teching my suspension. I have the stock suspension settings set up great right now. But after time it will were out needing rebuilt.. After reading forums relating to suspension the miles on FJR's seen to be across...
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    2 brothers noise suppressors

    I have the P1x's on my Two Brothers because they advertised the largest DB reduction, 7 to 8 DB The others are advertise 3 to 4 DB reduction. My P1x's made a huge difference in noise reduction . I would recommend those. The motor has a much healthier sound in my opinion over stock .And...
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    Joined the 2013 club

    Congrats on the new ride. My wife says I can't remember SHT, but I can remember the first day I bought any of my bikes. Better than any B-day or X-mas.I will think about a new one if it comes in Galaxy Blue again. And why can't any motorcycle company make a good stock shield . I have never...
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