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    G2 Throttle Tube for Yamaha FJR1300 06-07

    ok I am the worst mechanic so... anyone got pics on how to do the following: 2: Took up all slack in throttle cable FREE 3: Unwound center Throttle body spring 1 rev FREE thanks
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    GoPro HD Hero Camera initial impressions

    Hi There; Questions for other user of the GoPro HD. I read your reviews and you say that the sound is "much improved". As this is my first one I am having an issue I would like to run by you. I have tried the unit in a car will all windows rolled up, and I have tried it tonight on the bike...
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    Thinking of selling fjr, what do you think?

    Well I can only say what worked for me. I had a bike since I was 18. My first chid came along when I was 26 and I still had chances to ride. I sold it when the second child came. Then there was the third and fourth. When I hit my 40's I needed to get a bike again. And I did. My youngest kids...
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    Riding Jackets for Children

    Hello All; thought I would tap the well of knowledge here to see if anyone else has been able to find what I have been looking for. Doing a search on the board came up empty. I have two younger children 11 and 9 that love to go on the FJR with me, and I love taking them. My 9 year old will be...
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    Any Boston area riders?

    Well I guess I need no introduction as Alan has done it for me :-) I have been off the boards awhile, (busy working at EMC). And I am buying a house in Hopedale. Riding here in Hopkinton, Milford, area is fine. Framingham is a bit chaotic but the outskirts are fine. Plenty of backroads to ride...
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    Battery

    Hey Bikeeffects; Stupid question here but If I installed the Blue Sea PD unit. Good I then attach my battery tender to the ground and power of the PD block to charge the battery rather than having to install the BT leads to the battery directly? thanks
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    Covered Bridges of Southwestern NH Ride Oct. 8th

    Hi Dave; Well I certainly enjoyed myself as did Alyssa. She was a real trooper sticking it out in the 41 degree morning weather. As you said what a great day it turned out all around. I will be looking for more runs that you guys organize. Very well done. thanks Speedfreak aka -=Bill=-
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    How does your GPS perform?

    Hello all; having just finished a 1500mile trip with my Garmin Quest 2 I am pretty dissapointed with it. ths is my 4th Garmin GPS and easily the worst performing unit. Constanly "searching for sattelite", or "Recalculating" and when it was recalculating it could take upto 45minutes a few...
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    Wi-FI Hotspots

    For when your traveling long distances and don't want to pay the $10-$15 Hotel internet fee. Check out this site ahead of yuor trip for free wi-fi spots. https://www.wififreespot.com/ -=SF=-
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    How to: Remove 2006 windshield

    I wanted the Vstream but could not wait as I'm leaving on my trip 8/19 so I went with the Cee Baileys +3+3. I had that on my 05 and it was fine. my 5 minute eval......... looks like I need to to look up the Whistle fix. My original did not whistle but this one does. Other than that I can get...
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    How to: Remove 2006 windshield

    Ahhhh Thats the ticket. I did not know where those two hex screws were. thanks KD I should be good to go now!
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    How to: Remove 2006 windshield

    OK I did a search for half an hour, maybe if got lost in the rash of break-ins. I am all set to replace my windshield on my 06 but dont want to brack anything. how does one remove the "w"? thanks -=SF=-
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    Front End Clunk

    I did have a strange clunck as well in the front end. It could be heard just by turning the wheel from side to side. When doing so the front brake would go flat. \Turned out to be loose front axle. Dealer fix under warrenty
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    Great little digital tire gauge ($6)

    OK Fred; I'll get them but......... Can you actually use them in the FJR? Looks like it would be a tight fit to get them attached. -=SF=-
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    NEW GPS for motorcycle from Garmin Again

    Boy, I work in the computer industry and thought we killed our young fast but the is really crazy I also dabble in the stock market. About a year ago I saw Garmins stock was about $44 and thought" I would'nt touch that stock with a ten foot pole, too many products, not enough market segment...
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