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  1. LgFJR

    recall sportmax Q3 front

    LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain models of Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ motorcycle tires, size 120/70ZR17 58W. The affected tires may have porosity (air pockets) in the shoulder region of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
  2. LgFJR

    2005 FJR @ SoCal $2800

    Moving out of state and just time to let the FJR go......Bike is straight with clean title, Audiovox Cruise, Hiway pegs......good rubber needs nothing. 71,000 miles. Has updated CCT. First one to walk in with cash takes it......need it gone in next week.......located in Ontario...
  3. LgFJR

    Is your helmet the right size?

    Found this interesting........only been wearing helmets that are too large for 52 years........lol.........I actually bought a helmet one size smaller after watching the vid and it works better. No bouncing around in the wind and quieter as well....
  4. LgFJR

    Factory spec oem tires

    I had the good fortune to have a retired died in the wool Yamaha guy do the valve check and adjust a couple months ago. He had started out as a mechanic 35 years ago and he just did a bike once in a while now for grins, and because he still likes turning a wrench. He ended up in the Exec ranks...
  5. LgFJR

    Got around to valve check at 39K................

    Had a retired mechanic from Yamaha do it........a real perfectionist and he found 4 of the exhaust valves on the low end of the specs. They had closed down to around 6mm, so he brought them up to mid spec along with the rest. All the intakes were in the middle of spec and fine. So the 26K...
  6. LgFJR

    cheap bagliner on Craigs..........

    just posting in case somebody needs....this isn't mine..........'' https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/3253251579.html
  7. LgFJR

    Cee Bailey seat

    Just had my seat re-done by Cee Baileys........and they really do a nice job. They are local here in SoCal in Montebello so I just drove the seat over and dealt with Danny directly. He got the pertinent info of weight and height etc and style of riding I do and told me it would be about 8-10...
  8. LgFJR

    Aftermarket Exhaust wanted......

    I have a 2005 Gen 1....looking for some reasonably priced tunes......have to be presentable w/no dings.....preferably pipes I don't have to remap the ecu for also.....I don't want much......LOL....... I'm in SoCal....don't mind driving a ways to pick up if they're anywhere close by......
  9. LgFJR

    Mt. Baldy = no rear brake.......

    Being here in SoCal I decide to try out a helmet cam idea a week ago and run up to Mt. Baldy. Warm day in the 80's. I'm going all the way to the top where the ski lift is, just for kicks. All who are familiar know about the wicked off camber switch backs towards the top.......where 15mph...
  10. LgFJR

    Pure 14610 filter not for bikes...

    I have one on my 2005 right now, and 3 more in stock..........here's what Purolator says on the website.... What About PureONE If you're thinking you want to install a PureONE oil filter on your bike, please think again. PureONE oil filters are designed for vehicles, not bikes. Because of...
  11. LgFJR

    Ortega --CHP checkpoint Sunday

    Went to see the Martin Mars water bomber at Elsinore in the cage with AC. Decided to go see someone in Irvine and made the run over the top of Ortega. Probably a hundred bikes at the Lookout, and just as many or more down the street a mile or two west. Being the weekend I was creeping along...
  12. LgFJR

    Yamaha ST1300

    Step right up and get yours.............LOL......... https://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/20...00-ABS-94394401
  13. LgFJR

    FYI- purolator 14610

    After oil and filter change to the puro.......a few cases have popped up over on the Concours board where the oil red light stays on after engine start, and does not go out. Very rare occurence it seems, no engines lost over it........shut down and change filter and problem solved. This is...
  14. LgFJR

    New 06AE spotted in SoCal

    Dropped in to John Burr Cycles and they still have a new Grey auto on the floor for $10,999 if anyone is interested. Was also told there are still a few 2007 left overs to go through yet. Not sure if that is a great price, but it's a lot better than new msrp.
  15. LgFJR

    Urban Guerilla riding tips

    This has met with a good response on a couple of other boards. 20 years of SoCal commuting have taught me essentially the same lessons. Urban Guerrilla Motorcycle riding tips for in the city writer: Nick Ienatsch illustrator: Scott Fike Ten years ago I signed on at Motorcyclist magazine...
  16. LgFJR

    Vehicle complaints--NHTSA

    Interesting reading here........check out your vehicles and see if there are any overwhelming problems. Just looked at the 05 FJR and only 3 complaints. ! gas cap vent plugged- 1 Ticker 1- Newbie who says his FJR will not operate the traffic signals properly!............LOL...
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