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  1. Nikk

    Looking for Day Ride Recommends out of Aurora, CO

    Apologies to everyone above. I posted this last Sept. and quickly got involved in ski season. I've got some moto-buddies coming to town next month and I'll leverage the ideas provided above. Thank you all very much.
  2. Nikk

    Need Denver Shop to replace my Fork Seals

    Aren't there some special tools required? I thought that was the case but will have to check my shop manual when I get home.
  3. Nikk

    Need Denver Shop to replace my Fork Seals

    @Rocnsanman - No Loveland is to far for quality honest service. Especially since I'll just pull the forks myself. RE: Seal Mate - I have one of those but I've experienced mixed results when I use. Honestly I haven't tried it on this recent issue but will.
  4. Nikk

    Need Denver Shop to replace my Fork Seals

    Hi you all, I'm looking for a Denver area shop to replace the seals on front forks. Anyone have a recommendation. My preference is a race shop or tunning shop rather than a dealer but I'll take recommends for either. Thanks
  5. Nikk

    lock set

    I experienced the same issue with my 2006 100k+ miles of turning the key on/off. I tried cleaning the cylinder but it eventually got bad enough I was starting to not trust it for long trips. I found someone parting out their bike and grabbed their key set. Good luck!
  6. Nikk

    How tall are you?

    I'm 6'6" 220# 36" inseam. I still have my 2006 FJR (Gen II) and am very happy with it. I run a Sargent seat in the high spot and have handle bar spacers installed.
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    Nikk's 2006

    My 2006 at Mirror Lake, UT. 100k+ miles and still charging.
  8. Nikk

    New to me ST or new FJR?

    I've owned both in the 2006 trim. I started with the ST1300 and sold it to buy the FJR1300. These bikes are both comprises between sport and touring as we all know. I would classify the ST as 60% touring (40% sport) and the FJR as 60% sport (40% touring), so it depends what is more important to...
  9. Nikk

    Looking for Day Ride Recommends out of Aurora, CO

    Hi gang, I recently relocated to Colorado (Aurora to be more specific). Would appreciate some recommended day rides in the area. Lets say keep it under 400 miles. Go! Thanks in advance.
  10. Nikk

    Parting out 2006 FJR

    Cool deal! I'll PM you.
  11. Nikk

    Parting out 2006 FJR

    What shape is your rear caliper and keyed-ignition in? I might be interested.
  12. Nikk

    What did you do to your FJR today?

    Put on the Battery Tender in prep for riding tomorrow!!!
  13. Nikk

    Back into the Fishing Game, but clueless on the Utah Scene

    Thanks for the tips, gives me a place to start my research from. I've got my license in hand so I've got that covered.
  14. Nikk

    Back into the Fishing Game, but clueless on the Utah Scene

    So work has taken me to Utah and I want to get back into the fishing game. I've done a little fly fishing the last few years so I think I've got that part covered, but I want to kit up for fishing the reservoirs. To that end I have two questions: Do you recommend any fishing forums? If your...
  15. Nikk

    Givi V46 Black Cover & Map Pocket

    These items are in "like new" condition, they are unused and still in the factory packaging. The cover still has the plastic protector on the Givi logo! Matt Black Givi V46 Cover, For reference, OEM stock case with cover Red Map Pocket Make me an offer.
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