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    FJR on Pieowa

    Before I start this report, let me just say that this is the only group of people who will "get" the reason for this ride. I tried explaining it to "normal" people, and it just generates a lot of blank looks (or eye rolls, in the case of my wife). So for them, I just said I was taking a ride...
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    My new tank graphic

    I expanded on it when I got my '15.
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    My new tank graphic

    No idea. The lettering guy did that.
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    '15 ES Shock Removal

    Dan Cooper for the win! Removing the mufflers allowed the swingarm to drop enough to provide sufficient room to lift out the shock. It's off to EPM for a rebuild. We'll see if I notice any improvement. Thanks Dan.
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    '15 ES Shock Removal

    I posted more about this on fjriders.com, but here's the summary: Just finished a call with George and we think the way to skin this cat is removing the swingarm. That will provide clearance to allow the shock and attached plumbing and electronics to lift up and out. Unfortunately, I don't have...
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    '15 ES Shock Removal

    I'm trying to remove the rear shock on my '15 ES and have reached a hurdle. I'm having trouble removing the DC motor coupler and can't find the stepper motor coupler. As a picture is worth a thousand words, this video may save me a lot of typing. Second bit: The FSM doesn't say as much, but...
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    FJR Mileage Milestones

    With Tony's quarter-mill post above, I feel like a garage band following the Rolling Stones, but I hit 100k on the '15 on the way back from NAFO/YFO on Sunday.
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    CFO 2021 - Happy Birthday to me

    (Un)Fortunately, I don't remember much of that era, so I did the best I could. 
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    Looking at a Guzzi

    All  All that sexiness, and a Guzzi, too! Congrats Ray!
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    CFO 2021 - Happy Birthday to me

    Post-IBR bump for CFO. First post in this thread has been updated with attendees. If'n your name isn't listed and you intend to be there, please register at the CFO site, as I need a head count for Sat night dinner. No cost, as we'll be heading to a nearby restaurant, where you'll buy whatever...
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    Gen 3 shock replacement

    I may have to research shipping costs to the Netherlands and back. Probably less than $3700.
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    Yosemite FJR Owners (YFO) Gathering - Sept. 2-5, 2021

    Lead me not into temptation. I can find it myself... Hope you're there, dude!
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    CFO 2021 - Happy Birthday to me

    I've updated the registration on the web site. The only reason I need registration is to get a head count for a dinner on Saturday night. If you're coming fer sure, head over and RSVP, and get your hotel reservation made. https://cforegister.wixsite.com/register See ya in Dubuque.
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