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    factory seat

    thanks for the comeback. does anyone know the dimensions of the gel pad used in the do it yourself instructions? is the '06 seat the same dimension as the previous years? where did the med gel pad come from?
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    factory seat

    i've read the responses to my posting about discomfort in hands, neck and in particular with the factory seat. With regard to the last item, has anyone had success with the gel inserts offered by JC Whitney to make up for the factory seat?
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    dead hands, burning buns 06 FJR

    having troulbe overcoming ergonomic deficiencies for my 62 year old ass. have installed new Heli bars, triple clamp and riser. took long ride yesterday (250 MILE) and suffered with dead hands, burning butt and spasms in traps. if i can't find solution this baby's going on the block. love the...
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    Looking for a backpack for my laptop

    I have an Acer 3200 traveler that I carry in a North Face back pack. I am reluctant to carry it when rain is predicted as the bag is not waterproof. Have you looked at the Patagonia waterproof bags, Ortlieb or one of the shoulder packs like those offered at Aerostich? I would recommend a...
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    givi install

    thanks guys. i got it.
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    givi install

    have 52L trucnk that rattles. GIVI sent little black bumpers to me. Instructions are no where to be found. where do these little devils go? anyone have any directions to download to me/
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    Cee Bailey Seat

    does anyone have any experience iwth the Cee Bailey seat for the '06 FJR? Getting ready to ditch the factory job and wanted some feedback before making a choice. I have Russell on my BMW so I know how nice that seat is but the price is "nice" too.
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    givi and rack movement

    anyone having issues with 52L bag vibrating on the Givi mount? mine seems to rock back and forth a considerable amount and was just wondering.
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    v-stream windscreen

    anyone using the vstream yet? if so, give us a report please.
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    New Finished Rack Pictures

    just orderred the 52L Givi and E250 bracket from Univeristy Motors, Fargo, SD. Now need to know procedure for ordering your little gem.
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    Exhaust/Engine Heat

    On the '06 model has anyone resorted to aftermarket header pipe or ceramic coating to reduce heat coming off the header?
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    Need help finding a lawyer

    have you tried a site called Tic Fix or something like that. friend of mine does it LA and Mississippi and I know they have outlets all over the country. Most times the offender doesn't even go to court. tix nix is the proper name. sorry.
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    cruise control

    read about a cruise control for the '06 on the board and now can't find it. It's made by guy in CA and kinda works like the vista cruise but different with thumb action. thought it was called MAD cruise control.
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    Best Place To Connect to Battery

    REally like the jastek setup. will order one and get it installed asap. just got bike this past weekend and enjoy the ride so far. hands numb first day but will take care of that with bar backs from Heli (thursday announcement). bum numb too but will fix that in short order too. thanks again.
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    battery charger

    will a battery charger do its job from cigarette lighter socket in glove box?
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