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Hello all! Not a new member but I've been away for a while because I didn't have an FJR and reading about them but not having one is like kissing your sister. But I am now the proud and happy owner of a new 2014 FJR 1300 ES. I've had a 2008 and a 2012. Only have under 100km (60m) on it...

Luckily I spotted this *before* it blew out on me.... That's the front tire of my 2012 Yamaha FJR1300. Bike and tires were new when I bought them. That tire has only 8K miles on it. There's also a very noticeable "hump" on the right hand side of that pic. Am I correct in assuming this...

If I'm a very good boy, my Italian girlfriend and I will be going back to her home town of Turino, Italy this fall (late September/early October) for a month. We would really like to rent a motorcycle for a few days. I know they are going to be expensive (and we're (almost) OK with spending...

Bought the bike in Sublimity, OR. Many issues with paperwork from the folks at Power Motorsports caused untold problems trailering the bike across the border but eventually made it to Calgary but not before the tarp trashed the hell out of the tail section. :( The bike is as wonderful as I...

In 2007, I originally bought a 2008 FJR and absolutely loved it. When I lost it four years ago in the divorce, it was crushing. Thanks to Warren at Power Yamaha in Sublimity, OR who didn't try to screw me and made a fair counter offer, we had a deal done in under 30 mins. I am now the proud...

Still looking for info on this potential purchase for me. Yes - I HAVE searched for the info I'm asking. Bite me. We know the nice folks at D&H Cycle are offering the 4 Year Extended Plan for around $400. I was just quoted this by a Calgary, Alberta Dealer on the used FJRs they have in stock...

Hey folks. I've been a member for a while but not participating because I haven't had an FJR in a long while. That might change VERY quickly but I need some advice. I might have an opportunity to buy a (gently used) FJR in the next few weeks. But I'm also moving back home to Canada in the same...

Ever wondered what a "Track Day" is? Ever dreamed about running your ride on the same asphalt as professional racers? Do you want to increase your skill level but not your risk? Well, Track Days may be the thing for you. On this YBL, I talk to Ken Condon, the Chief Instructor at Tony's Track...

Hey folks. I'm doing an audio interview for my show tomorrow morning with John Ryan: Yamaha FJR Rider John Ryan Breaks Record For Traversing North America If anyone has any questions they'd like me to ask, post them here or send them via email to shawn (at) yourbikelife.com. Be sure to include...

So...my life is going to hell in a handbasket and I'm going stir crazy sitting around the house. I'd been thinking about this ride for a while and realized, I *needed* to get out and see/talk to "real people" or I'd go completely crazy. I can't afford it but...screw it...reservations made at the...

I wrote this story for my web site but thought you guys might be interested, too. I'd never worn out a tire like that before. Full story: Why You should Check your Tires

I just did a really interesting (well, I think so! :) ) audio interview with Leslie Porterfield, World's Fastest Female Motorcyclist! https://twurl.nl/r0jd2c I hope you enjoy it!

I'm going to be heading off to Derby, CT on Saturday morning for a ride up through Central CT and then - who knows? :) Anyone wanting to join us is welcome! Start: Derby Home Depot 117 Main Street Derby, CT 06418 Meet 9:45AM - Leave the Depot at 10:00AM. So gas up and go to the bathroom...

The nice folks over at Sport-Touring.Net are organizing a ride for those of us in the general CT/MA/NH/NY area. Details are posted on their site. Short version is there will be two meet up locations (one in Windsor, CT and the other in Rindge, NH) and then a ride to Great Barrington, Mass. for...

He at least saved me from a serious accident! I was out riding on Tuesday. I had just finished Ken's *excellent* book, "Riding in the Zone" the night before and was looking forward to practicing some of the techniques he described. One in particular that stuck in my mind was the idea of having...

It's supposed to be (relatively) pleasant and mild this Saturday and Sunday. My wife is out of town and my bike wasn't put away for the winter so I'm going riding! Anyone in the general area (90 mins or so around Danbury, CT) wanna meet somewhere and go for lunch?

I've just signed up to play Fantasy Road Race 2009: https://mcn.fantasyleague.com There's a top prize of a Yamaha R6! Similar to other Fantasy Leagues, you select a motorcycle team consisting of six riders - two from each classification of MotoGP, World Superbikes and British Superbikes - all...

My wife and I are, as we speak, on a Cruise Ship from hell headed to Alexandria, Egypt after having spent a week in Italy. She is teaching on a MacMania Cruise excursion and thought you guys might want to see some pics. Click here to see our pics of "A Month in the Med!"

Sport Bike. Hooligan. Stunters. Wheelies. Young punks. Too much throttle, not enough sense... All of the above and much more has been said about sport bikes and their riders. All are true, in one form or another, at one time or another. But I am here today to sing the praises of, if not sport...

My wife and I have just recently moved to the Danbury, CT area and it's my "job" to find nice places to ride/restaurants/places to see, etc. This weekend while she was out of town was spent doing just that. I'm a big fan of taking your ride to an isolated area to test aspects of it - for me...