Recent content by Redleg

I love the high school shop project welding and paint quality. Really? Why is everyone tripping over themselves to bolt these on?

From reading stickers on little black shorty helmets on black leather-clad cruiser-riders, I've learned that Loud Pipes Save Lives. Apparently that is sufficient.

Well, I installed the new windshield from California Scientific and I've ridden with it for about 50 miles. Here's my initial observations: - Very easy to install. The instructions are adequate. Quality is very good. Delivery was quick. - CalSci included steel bolts to replace the plastic...

So the hand guards deflect these objects into my face shield then? Gloves.

Just what am I supposed to be guarding my hands from anyway...or is this a style thing? It's not like I'm taking the FJR off-road.

I ordered a taller shield from CALSCI which should be here this week. I find the stock shield is just too low, putting the airflow right into my face shield at speed. A little more height should do it. I'll post my thoughts after trying it out a bit. The screen and the elbow mirrors are my...

Another thumb up for JC Motors (motorcycle shippers.com). I rode across to California in May then shipped the bike back to Virginia. I paid extra for a specific pickup date but they were on time. Bike was delivered ahead of schedule in 11 days without a scratch. You can track the shipment on...

250 cold miles and my only complaint is that the stock mirrors just plain suck. As if I want to ride around looking at my elbows all day without a clue as to what may be behind me! I'll just keep an eye on the Farklemeisters here and see what they come up with. Patience. But, oh, those heated...

I took delivery of gen III #126 on 12/15 and, so far, I love it. This is my first sport bike, having only ridden a cruiser before so I am easing my way into FJR riding. I feel like my riding mindset and approach to motorcycling outgrew the cruiser and the FJR represents a more serious...