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    Honda VFR Rumour

    Stopped at my local Honda dealer today to pick up some "stuff" and got into the usual bike BS session. The salesman told me ( and of course they never lie :) ) that the hot rumour in their shop is a new five cyclinder 1000 cc VFR Interceptor....about time! I had an 04 and liked it a lot...but...
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    Traxxion Dynamics Fork Cartridge for 06 FJR

    My 05 FJR suspension...IMO...sucked! So I put Wilbers springs and shock on it and it became a dream for me. My 06 is markedly better....but still in need of improvement. So....here I go again....I hauled my bike to Woodstock, GA to Traxxion Dynamics where it became this week's project. They...
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    Buffing minor scratches out of windshield

    I assume you can take some of the minor scratches out of your windshield...what do you use? Thanks, Ron
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    Super Bowl Quarterback Hurt in Motorcycle Accident

    ESPN just flashed a news item that Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers QB was hurt in a cycle accident.....suffered a broken jaw....lost and chipped teeth....9 inch laceration to back of head...minor knee injuries.....no Helmet! Wonder if he would ever have thought of going up against the Seahawks...
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    Wanted - Stock '06 seat

    Wanted to buy or rent.....a stock 06 seat. Needed to send to custom seat builder...prefer to buy it from you. Ron [email protected]
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    Cal Sci now shipping '06 Shields

    For those waiting for an 06 shield......Got a note from Mark Lawrence yesterday...my CalSci shield has been shipped
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    Yamaha R1 - Limited Edition

    Ok sportbike experts....dealer has a Limited Edition (no 43) R1 sitting on the floor....cordoned off of course. MSRP is a little over 18m and he has a "bump sticker" on it....wants 20m....I don't know much about these sportbikes...is it worth it? If you bought it would you ride it or garage it...
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    Skyway Sliders

    And thanks to Ian....turning into my driveway today my fjr stalled and went on its right side. The Skyway slider not only protected the fairing completely.....it took a hunk out of the cement ...as if to say...how dare you strike my FJR Thanks, Ian....quality piece ...not only looks...
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    FJR Sighting South of Albuquerque

    I rode my LT today from Las Cruces to Santa Fe. Just south of Albuquerque on I-25 I saw an FJR southbound around 9:30 AM this morning. Looked like an '06 but not sure at those speeds and at that distance. Anyone here? Thanks, Ron
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    Deal's Gap Warning

    Got this from a friend on the ST forum.....fwiw.... From: "Jim Park" To: "'chuck'" ,"Jim Park \(Home\)" Subject: Deal's Gap Notice Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 06:56:22 -0400 May 11, 2006 Tennessee and North Carolina state troopers aren't looking to slay the Dragon, but they do want to keep its...
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    New PHID Brackets for '06 FJR

    Just got an email from Glen at FJR Goodies re: brackets for PHID's....He said they should be ready first week of June.... Ride Safe, Ron :yahoo:
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    Does Anybody Know...?

    A member has his Wilber's posted for sale. He bought them for his 05....anyone know if the shocks are the same parts on the 06? Thanks, rr
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    Fried Clutch anyone?

    Ok, I did it. 1,200 miles on my 06 and I think I fried the clutch. I live on a sand road and we have had no rain in months. The construction trucks are eating our road up and I feathered my clutch in second gear working my way through a sandpit and think I fried it. It still runs acceptably but...
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    Who Will Make the 1st 06 Windshield?

    Has anyone talked with any of the windshield makers about release date for an 06 aftermarket windshield? Ron
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    New Seats On the Way for the '06 FJR

    For those '06'ers who have felt a little "Butt Burn" already, a new aftermarket seat will soon be ready. I dropped my '06 off at Sargent Cycle Products this morning and they began diving into the design for their new FJR Seat. I think they will offer heat and their passenger backrest for it. I...
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    'New '06's available!

    My dealer, Fast Ride Indian Motorcycles in Stuart , FL aka Stuart Yamaha, told me this morning that he had some '06 FJR's coming in that are not spoken for. If you feel the urge for an '06 check with them. I don't have the phone handy but you can email me if you cant get it from information and...
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    Electronic Cruise Control?

    I checked with MC Cruise and they tell me that it will be a while before they adapt their cruise control to the '06 FJR. Is anyone using and happy with the Audiovox...or other electronic cruise control? And will it adapt to an 06?...and source? Thanks, appreciate the info. Ron
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    Who has the 06 Farkle List?

    Ok FJR'ers....who has the first farkles for the 06? ...and what farkles are available already? Ron
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    My '06 is Here!

    My dealer called me at 4:30 Saturday telling me he had my FJR ready to roll. Unfortunately I was headed out to dinner and told him I would come in Monday....It hurt to tell him that!...lol. It looks like they are starting to roll in... Ride Safe Ron
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