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Fuzzy- Hey! Welcome to the OFC* at 41!!! 65 soon and "tough as they come" (yeah, right......) Discovery that riding your own ride for enjoyment trumps riding to impress is called maturity. JC *Old Farts Club

Interesting post! I don't believe 100 lbs is even realistic. More like 50 ~ 60 lbs. As stated in a prior post - dump the drive shaft. Win win! This would accomplish a twofold objective: substantial weight saving and increase available engine power/torque through a more efficient drive...

Alexi, I think you got a bunch of good info/advise here on this thread. Bottom line: Hey, ya have the FJR now. Take the time (not much, especially if your tires are OK) to set up yer suspension and tires/pressure. Then, give it a fair shake out...minimal time and cost investment required...

Hey Guys! I see I got some reaction to my post claiming 14,000 mi on an OE set of 020 Stones! The miles are actually 'bout 13,700. The front tire cupped pretty badly by about 7,000 miles. I had been airing at 36 lbs and have since upped that pressure to 40, both f/r. Utilizing Haulin' Ash's...

Hey Alexi! I owned an 1800 GW prior to my '05 FJR. I will say that the GW for the behemoth it is at 900 lbs does handle amazingly well. But it is no FJR in the twistys! I did find that the FJR is highly affected by tire design, tire air pressure and suspension set up. The GW does have a lower...

Hey Jim! Best I can tell ya is by my personal experience. I bought a new '05, received Oct 2004. The bike came with 020 Stones as OE. I would categorize my riding style the same as you have. I currently have just short of 14,000 mi on them. They are down to the wear bars at this time, with a...

Maybe one of 'em watched a "SONS OF ANARCHY" episode...

Nice lookin' dog! I'd call 'im Hairy.... :heart:

Guys- "Parking" position in the ignition is so that one can park the bike and remove the ignition key while the rear running light is left on for nighttime parking saftey. Required in Europe. Ya just better hope your battery in good shape...

beemerdons- Interesting! Thanks for your post. I had been under the impression the Yam four stroke sled engines were based on the R1 four cylinder engine... JC

NightShine- '05 Feejer, like yours... Rev limiter kicks in @ 10,300 rpm (approximately)

JRO There is just enough truth to your rant to actually make it revelent...and your writing style shows mastery and wit! BUT, be on the lookout for my lawyer. You have me laughin' so hard I think I May have injured myself!! Actually, thanks! That really was great! JC

Triumph 675cc Speed Triple. Size. Weight. Cost. Drop dead gorgeous!

Regarding the slight rust in the tank, and considering the tank will be stored for some time (couple years?) A friend suggested I rinse out the tank with a 50/50 solution of muriatic acid, rinse w/clean water, dry, then dump in a qt of motor oil, slosh around, then seal it up. Sounds like...

OC Thanks so much for your ongoing comprehensive posting on your findings concerning your bike. I've a feeling you're gonna find the culprit and there'll be a simple solution. Sure hope so for ya! Gotta admit I'm rivited! Please continue to let us know what you find. JC

Don't remember where I got the idea, but something I've been doing for years is to stuff the helmet with yesterday's newspaper. Do this between uses. The helmet will not be perfumy smelling but will be fresh when ya pull it on for your next ride. Too cheap not to try hey? You'll be pleasantly...

Original 'Stone 020 tires. 13,700 miles, At wear bars now. 40 lbs psi f/r. These tires have been cupped since 3500 mi. Yes, they howl whenever turning-doesn't bother me. I'd say just ride 'em 'till you're going to replace 'em. FWIW - my .02 cents

Thanks F/W. Great stuff!

Hey Guys! Long story short...I have a '81 Moto Guzzi gas tank just recently drained. Gas smelled OK, but on a close inspection, I see a fine rust colored film has developed in the tank. :angry2: I want to store the tank for a later project. It will be stored in an unheated garage. A...