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Well thanks to a great route suggestion by Dan out in Woodland we are leaving SUNDAY going over hwy 16 through Rancho Murrieta, to 49, south on 49 to 4 @ Angels Camp, up and over Ebbetts Pass to 89, stop at Markleeville, then up 88 past Kirkwood and Silver Lake. We will be jumping on the Mormon...

Headed up to Tahoe for a spin around the Lake. Weather is supposed to be nice and cool so I am leaving a little later around 11:00 and plan to be back by 6-7. If you are interested in joining me please let me know! Jeff

Each time I ride the bike quick to get it out of the garage or do some cleaning (Helmet off) so I can actually hear I might ride the bike down the street and turn around. As I accelerate then let off the gas I hear what sounds like BB's bouncing around under the bike. I was thinking it could be...

Got to take a great ride over some great roads courtesy of Alan. We took some ride roads off Hwy 49 and ended up popping back onto 49 and heading up to Downieville. It was amazingly windy and the colors of the trees changing was amazing. We would hit temperatures in the 50's during the ride and...

If anyone needs a mental health day and wants to join me for a spin up to Lake Tahoe before the snow locks us out let me know. I am planning on leaving Citrus Heights around 9:00 stop for lunch in South Shore around 11:00 then possibly do a lap around the lake. Temperatures here in Sacramento...

I am going on my annual ride with a buddy of mine who lives in Saratoga, CA. We are leaving down Thursday October 23rd then spending the night in Saratoga on Friday October 24th. From here we will be riding up Hwy 9 to Hwy 1 then down the coast to Pismo beach where my friend has a spot reserved...

To watch the Nascar folks drive their heavy cars around the road course. I am taking my wife and will be leaving around 9:00ish out of Roseville if anyone else is going you are welcome to come along! Jeff

I cannot make the trip to Morro Bay but am looking for someone to ride with Sunday. Early start possibly up to Foresthill for lunch then over to French Meadow over Mosquito Ridge and around the loop to Georgetown. We could have a bite to eat in Foresthill or wait until Georgetown depending on...

I am going to head out to Genoa on Sunday June 8th with some planned rides on Monday and Tuesday out to Virgina City, Monitor, Ebbets and possibly a loop around Tahoe depending on the weather. I have three nights booked at our timeshare at Genoa Lakes in a 2 bedroom condo. Anyone who is...

I did some searching and could only find one local shop called Nakke over in Roseville for suspension. I have done some reading on what changing the rear shock from stock to an Ohlins or Penske can do for the handling. I am curious as to what others suggest for the front end. Also any feedback...

I had an in depth discussion with Oldmike who told me it was possible to convert an FJR to chain drive. He explained that it was a relatively easy process and was going to email me details of the conversion but I have yet to see them. Anyone know about doing this sort of conversion? JD

I was planning on going for a ride Saturday. From the Citrus Heights/Roseville area up Hwy 49 through Downeville, Sierra City then over to Satley and over 89 back to 80. If time permits take the West side of Lake Tahoe around to 50 and head back otherwise continue over 80. Anyone game?

I have an 07 with about 1500 miles on it. When I am downshifting into 1st or 2nd it sounds like aluminum cans rattling from the exhaust. I primarily notice it after washing the bike and then going to move it into my garage. Is this normal?

I keep playing around with the suspension settings and think I have things way off. I weigh about 220 and am looking for folks to share what works for them so I can reset where I am at now and try out some new settings. Does anyone know of someone in the Sacramento area that will help with...

I am planning on leaving Sacramento around 11:00ish for a run up Hwy 50 have lunch in Lake Tahoe then take a spin either all the way around the lake starting with a run around Emerald Bay on the West side of the lake if time permits go all the way around then head back over 50 before dark. I can...

Just picked up a 2007 in March and have about 1000 miles on the bike. Looking for folks for rides to Downeville, Icehouse, Tahoe anywhere. I would like to do a trip later this summer up North up 5 over hwy 36 to Fortuna then a couple of days of riding up off the 299 and along the Klamath and...

I was about to put some frame sliders on my 07 today but do no have a super size allen wrench lying around. Does anyone know what size I need in order to loosen the bolts on each side. Thanks, Jeff

Just got the bike about a week ago. Do I need to bring it into a dealer to get the ECU fixed? I am planning a ride in high altitude in two weeks. Jeff

Someone please help. I have a few packs of 3M tape that I am wondering what its used for. It came inside the luggage one of the bags has a sticker which reads. Sach-Nr 999840 1X999824 1X99825 Thanks

I finally sold my sportbike and truck and bought a brand new 2007 last Friday! I have some questions on the bike so far and rather than post multiple questions I thought I would fire away!! 1. I am looking for some frame sliders. Saw some posts related to this. I am looking for some good...