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    Gibbs lubricant\anti corrosive

    Looking for something to use on the bike this winter in Fla.to prevent rust and corrosion from salt, sand etc and came across this on a HD website. All the feedback and reviews out there rave about it. Any experience here and or other recommendations advice? Thanks. Jack.
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    MC cover recommendation

    We will be spending Dec. thru Feb. in Fla.on the beach and I wanted some ideas on a bike cover to use. The bike will not be garaged and I understand I will need to aggressively keep it cleaned, waxed etc.but thought a cover might also be a good idea.I searched and didn't find this specific...
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    FJR vs. Super Tenere question

    I haven't posted in some time and no longer have my 05 FJR.Thinking about selling my 04 VMax and getting either a 14 FJR, or 14 Tenere. Wanted some Forum feedback on which one is a more comfortable distance machine and any members overall take comparing the two. I understand these are very...
  4. J

    Garmin power cradle

    Does anyone know if a cradle for a Zumo will work on a current gen. Nuvi, or are they all different? Thanks. Jack.
  5. J

    Moving company recommendation

    We are going ahead with our plan to move to the Coeur d' Alene Idaho area and I need recommendations on moving companies to use or not use. Also, should I let them take my V Max and FJR, or have them shipped by MC specific carrier? The only one we have talked to so far is Red Ball. I did a...
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    Coeur d' Alene Idaho weather

    My wife and I are thinking of moving there from Kansas City and had a couple of questions. Typically, when can you begin riding and when is the 'season' over? We have heard a great deal about the winters( snowfall, no sunshine etc.) and wanted get a take from someone on the Forum who may live...
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    Ride on tire sealant question

    As I was ordering some of this stuff, I noticed the auto version could be had cheaper than the motorcycle 'formula.' Is there any difference between them and is it o/k to use the the car stuff on my FJR tires? Thanks. Jack.
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    Hella 4" HID's

    I now have the Hella FF50's on Garaulds mounts on my '05. If I switch to the 4' HID's, can I use the same mounts and if not, which ones should I get? Thanks. Jack.
  9. J

    Honda V65 Sabre

    Considering one as an addition to the FJR. I'm aware of the early bikes oiling/cam wear problems. Really looking for any owner experiences re: did you enjoy the bike and things to watch out for. Is this a good idea or something to stay away from? Thanks. Jack.
  10. J

    905 crash bars

    Searched and couldn't find any photos of the 905 bars. The 905 website lists a photo, but it wouldn't open up. Thanks. Jack.
  11. J

    Hella Optilux Extreme Yellow XY bulbs

    Has anyone had any experience with these bulbs in the FF 50's or elsewhere? Thanks. Jack.
  12. J

    Motivation sliders and highway pegs

    Yes, I searched and only came up with Leo's hgihway pegs and those are gen II only. Any ideas on whether you could attach Kuryakin highway pegs to Motivation sliders? I have Kury. pegs mounted on Wild Bill's mounts now, but I think the position of the Moti. sliders would be more comfortable...
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    Waterproofing a switch

    Any recommendations on waterproofing the switch that comes with these driving lights? I realize I should have probably used a different switch to begin with and may end up doing that. However, does anyone have any suggestions on silicone products etc? Thanks. Jack.
  14. J

    Sunscreen

    Went to a neraby town,(50 miles) this week. Once there, we applied sunscreen, as we walked around and did the tourist thing for 2-3 hours. Riding back, it was in the mid 80's and as I began to sweat, the residual sunscreen did a real number burning my eyes. Anyone aware of a sunscreen product...
  15. J

    Break Away or Madco throttle lock

    Looking for either one for my '05. I just missed a Madco last week on here. Thanks. Jack.
  16. J

    Port Aransas Texas area

    We are going to be in Port Aransas in Dec. thru Feb. and I will be bringing the FJR. Does anyone have any cool roads/routes from there? Thanks. Jack.
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    Fuse block preference

    Lots of stuff in 'search' on fuse blocks, but couldn't find this addressed. I have a number of powered accessories on my '05,(Zumo, modulator, Stebel airhorn, gerbing wiring) and am adding a radar detector and Hella FF50's. Between the FZ1, Blue Sea and Centech, what's 'da bomb among fuse...
  18. J

    Hella FF50 vs. FF75

    Searched here and Gunn MD's search engine and couldn't find this one. What is the difference between these two driving lights, will they work with Gerrauld's brackets and is anyone using the FF 75's? Thanks. Jack.
  19. J

    Radar detector's against laser

    I asked this on one of the radar/laser forums, but wanted to get this Forum's take as well. Any opinions on how effective, or not effective the current generation of radar detectors are vs. laser enforcement? Anybody had any 'saves' using only a radar detector etc. I'm reluctant to buy both a...
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    Drive shaft noise

    Searched and didn't find this specifically addressed. When my '05 is on the centerstand and in 1st gear, there is some noticeable 'clunking' around the shaft drive area. When you up the rpm, still in gear, it seems to lessen or disappear. Is driveshaft noise unde this condition/load normal for...
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