Recent content by SickDog

Thanks but tried the "Frame" diagram. The mystery part appears to bolt on to the U-shaped frame that sits below the gas tank and forward of the fuel rail, etc. Anybody?

When: 2005 EOM; somewhere off the Parkway on Friday afternoon. How: Rider #3 of 6; coming out of a left hand turn, up over a steep rise in the road, hit a patch of oil from a cage that must have bottomed-out; going about 30 mph; rear tire slid out of alignment and shimmied like hell; tried to...

I have a 2005 FRJ. Mother Yamaha and many dealers have on-line parts diagrams. Each seperate diagram has a name (e.g., Cowling 1, Cowling 2, Exhausts, etc.). I need to know the name of the particular diagram that has the part I am looking for. The part that I am looking for is a plastic...

I have a Day-Long with extra springs. My Corbin (on my cruiser) was much harder. After a few thousand miles the Day-Long very comfortable. Best investment for my money!

Ham for one! Thanks.

Generally speaking, some good advice here! As I tell my students, if you promise me that you'll never rider faster that 15 mph, all you need to do is practice your quick stops (the MSF use to call them panic stops- meaning emergency stops and not implying the rider was in a state of panic...)...

...love reading these "bashing" threads. ...maybe it's because FJR riders cover 10 times the miles that HD owners ride! Seriously though, HD owners didn't buy their bikes based on performance numbers.

Buy a spray can of old fashion women's hair spray, e.g., "Aqua Net." Spray the inside of the grip unil it's dripping wet. Slide the grip on the handlebar end. It should slide on quite easily. With a wet rag, wipe up any excess liquid. The remaining liquid will dry and adhere the grip to the...

Recently installed an Autocom (the older, pre-2006 version) on my bike. I'm getting interference due to having my Valentine 1 radar detector wired directly to the bike's electrical system (through a relayed power strip). I'm currently using a Radio Shack-brand wire to connect the radar...

I'm in! Haven't been to an EOM since 2004 and hope to see some of the old familar faces!

I don't check the web much but if anyone is - or will be counting - I'm in!

+1 to jjcC6... as a former owner of a small bike shop, your kindness and understanding will be an investment that will pay big dividends in the future.

A lot of factors play into deciding this question. For me, at 6'5" and 265 pounds (see "Forum Photo Directory" thread in the FJR-specific Discussions section), Russel's special order "heavy duty suspension" was the deal maker. This saddle has served me well on both LD and spirited rides.

Crossroads of Time, at Deal's Gap, during the 2004 EOM.

...a perenial thread topic designed, I'm sure, to reel in some strong opinions! My response: "I'm not saying..."