Recent content by Captain B

OK - as sort of a tangent discussion - I just got the XM Pioneer radio for Christmas. Has a built in antenna and is supposedly portable with ear buds. Any guesses as to whether I can put the thing in my jacket pocket, hook up the ear buds, put me helmet on - and get reception?

Love my AE! Thank you Yamaha.

Well, your personal experience outweighs anything else on this subject - but just for grins I'll add mine. Having participated in the survey on this subject earlier this month and subsequent dialogue, I have reached the following "conclusion". Opening the side vents does make the rider "warmer"...

I did both plus throttlemiester and grip puppies. All helped some. What really made the difference was MCL's bar riser. The combination of bar riser and TM have virtually eliminated hand and wrist problems. I have taken my grip puppies off becasue I think I get a better feel of the throttle w/o...

QUOTE(Captain B @ Nov 3 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, I'll bite - after reading this never-ending thread (and contibuting to it) I decided to look into the open cowl thing. When I removed the screws (actually cam screws on mine) I thought the whole panel would come off and I would...

1. Don't know much about the technical end of the business, but I know that if you get the location, location, location people will drive/ride literally hundreds of miles to get to you. 2. West Georgia? - are we talking Rome or Bainbridge?

OK, I'll bite - after reading this never-ending thread (and contibuting to it) I decided to look into the open cowl thing. When I removed the screws (actually cam screws on mine) I thought the whole panel would come off and I would slide it outward. Nope, the bottom is hinged. I actually tried...

"Cowls spread! I mean, open? It's warmer when they are open, aren't I?"

OK, so let's - for the sake of arguement (this is the FJR Forum after all) - say that it does not make any difference - heat wise - whether they are open or closed. That the difference, if any, is in the mind of the befuddled. But, if the cowls are in the open position are you better protected...

Best answer yet! One vote.

I've noticed this too - as I am sure all AE riders who have rolled the throttle hard. But the payback - IMHO - is that the transmission engagement is much smoother when the rpms are over 4,500. If you run it through all the gears you get this "zip" sound at each up-shift. It is very cool! Just...

Close in age and dimensions. Came from an Aprila 500ABS. You'll love this bike.

Inspiring story. Glad to know you are around to tell it. Welcome!

+1,000,000 - let us know when and where.

I do both. Sometimes alone is what I want/need. I have 3-4 groups that I ride with as my time and occassion permit. Some groups tend to be "large" for me - 10-15 riders. Others are 3-6. If there is a mid-way point on the "preference guage" my needle tends towards the alone or one other. For me...