Recent content by JohnnyQuest

Sounds Good. I sent you a message via pm, I think?.

I would be interested in your shad rack, if still available? I own a 2014, is it a fair assumption that the rack would fit? Shipping to eastern Washington, 98823.

Well said, and I have to agree. Thanks for your comment. Hilltown Daves story does make me feel better in an odd way. Reminds me of the time when my oldest son "borrowed" my prized 86 Buick Turbo Regal, drove it a block, and was involved in an accident. Life does happen. Sometimes we are...

Yes, I agree. And thanks for your original post. I think I will go on the hunt for a carbon fiber plate as suggested. My girlfriend likes the added reassurance of something behind her, but I have never been fond of the looks of a standard size FJR trunk.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the information. I will likely use all of your suggestions in my repair process. The real bummer is that I feel like I have just lost the value of a nick and damage free, low mileage, 2005 FJR with a trunk and other good stuff, to the value of an average bike with a...

Cool. That really is probably all we can ask for.

I just came across your post, and agree with your assessment of the traditional FJR trunk. I think your bag and support are a terrific solution to all the concerns: size, weight, volume, and appearance. Does the Givi SR357 frame eliminate, or nearly eliminate, the subframe damage concern? I...

An unfortunate accident occurred within the last couple of days, that has left me bummed out. No injuries, no other vehicle involved, no moving parts, except two hardbags falling from a shelf. I had stored a pair of panniers above my beautiful 05 FJR, on a shelf about two feet above the bike...

Okay, here is another question to this old, tired, and worn out thread.  But first, an update.  I did send back the one tire with the 4116 date code, re-ordered from another supplier, and guess what I got?  Another rear tire with a date code of 4116! So I am thinking the Road Attack 2 tire may...

I love this forum, I learn a lot and and always have to laugh at the humor offered.  Speaking of too old, my brother and I typically reserve a week each year, to spend riding together. I am 65, he is 67, I ride an 05, he rides an 07, coincidentally.  I am not too old, but he is! We are just a...

Thanks Ross, that is pretty much what I thought.  Since I have no way of knowing how the tires were stored, I think I will contact the seller and see what he is willing to do, if anything.  

After reading many of the notes regarding tire replacements for our FJR's, I decided to bite the bullit and order a pair of Continental Road Attack 22 Evo's, for my 2005 gen 1 FJR, off ebay. Standard size front, but went to a 190 for the rear.  I received the tires shortly, and am a bit...

Thanks for your reply.  As you describe your bike, it makes sense to me.  If a single filament bulb is what came from the factory, then I would assume rear running lights are not part of the package.  I never thought to check the bulb.  Thanks.  

I recently purchased a new to me 20005 Gen I 1300A with about 20,000 miles on it.  A nice bike I think, but I notice that when I turn on the ignition, the front left and right marker lights, (turn signals), come on, but the rear do not. Is this the way the bike was designed, or should all four...

I have a very similar issue on my 05.  Just the front signal indicators (running lights), come on when the key is in the on position.  Is this normal?  Should all four corners light up?  My brother has an 07, (Gen II), and all four corners on his light up.  I thought my rear blinkers failure to...