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    Efficient Paperwork System and Cockpit Light

    Unless you want to read a book while you’re riding, why on earth would you need a multiple page clipboard? With the GPS Navs systems everyone using plotting your route as well as your stops etc....it seems all you'd need would be a map folded up somewhere in case of an emergency software...
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    best theft protection available

    with insurance rates spiraling, if you ever wanted to take a chance and only pay $90/yr for liability Insurance, the question comes up.......what is the best way to protect my bike from being stolen while traveling.....which has been an obvious concern for me. Well the Scorpio two way alarm...
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    anybody spend any time in Mexico?

    all I ask was a simpe question......you need not reply, especially when it's obvious you've never been out of your back yard.... If you want to see a troll, look in the mirror.......
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    anybody spend any time in Mexico?

    Had a friend (passed away) who loved going from Dallas To Puerto Villarta on his Guzzi El Dorado....all he could talk about was the good times and hospitality he enjoyed with the locals in all the little villages he got to spend the night in..... I'd love to hear about anyone else's adventures...
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    Go for mods

    Just wondering, do you consider the parts your upgrading to be the best of the best? How do Technoflex compare to the Ohlins or Wilber shocks which are so often mentioned here? Why did you chose those? A they a little cheaper or outragioulsy more expensive as to chase most off or what?......
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    06 farkling

    I'm gonna give the dealership's mechanics get some time working on a few 06s before I let em get hold of mine. I am immediately gonna have a Passport SXR radar detector w/laserjammers front & rear w/ a remote warning LED installed ..They are expensive and you can only buy them on ebay as only...
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    Well I did it

    Give your friend a call of ya would and ask just what kind of service does someone have done on a new bike that cost $800 freaking dollars? Inquiring minds want to know.....
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    BMW Rushing to Beat '06 FJR?

    In reality, no one knows what the MSRP for the BMW GT will be......THere is NO 06GT on BMW's website as the 04 GT is still listed as being the current model. And the bike is supposed to be released next month? BWHWAHAHAHAHAHHAHA My god man, if they can't even keep their website updated, gives...
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    To FJR or not

    77,000 MILES!!!! That must be the freaking record!!!!!! Anybody know of an FJR with more miles on the ODOM than silverbullets ? I guess not. Silverbullet, I'd bet yours bike is the current HIGH MILAGE RECORD HOLDER!!! Let's hear from you IRON BUTTS!!!
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    Are there any female FJR owners?

    Kewl,,,,what kind of man in his right mind might would of ever let you get away? I'd luve to have a wife I had something in common with..........like riding our FJRs together! Thats almost more than I can comprehend.... You sound like a very neat chick,,,,,you don't play golf too by any chance?
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    wilbers spring

    Just curious, would it be insane to buy the wilburs before I take delivery and have the dealer install em for me during make ready. I know it'd be in essence throwing a brand new stock shock away....but if it makes that much diffence of a ride, who wants to wait for em to wear out? And as...
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    24

    Personally, THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE is my favorite......try not to miss a spin, but I've give that "24" a quick look this week....too many recomendations not to....
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    '06 FJR or K12GT?

    A $1,000 off of MSRP for last years model,,,WHAT A DEAL! Let me throw this up for grabs my friend......Just who is gonna service your BMW? Your Yamaha dealer won't, as he won't have the parts, nor will give a damn....let alone have anyone trained to work on it (probably never had anyone BMW...
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    '06 FJR or K12GT?

    The main topics of discussion on the BMW website are ANYONE KNOW HOW DO YOU FIX MY BIKE'S PROBLEMS.....or DO YOU KNOW ANYBODY WHO KNOWS HOW TO WORK ON A BMW IN MY AREA, AS THE CLOSEST BMW DEALER IS A 100 MILES AWAY...... Great subjects for conversation,,,,,,,
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    Yamaha offers info on AE

    Why am I getting an AE.......not because of clutch fatigue.......I just want something different! Something NEW..........the lastest greatest technology....And as Yamaha advertising,,,,this is the same type of shifting found in Ferraris & formula 1 race cars........Yea I think I'm gonna love...
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