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Stock FJR saddle was good for maybe 1.5 hours. Loved the bike, but the saddle was a deal-breaker for anything other than a short spin. Good news/Bad news: Russell saddle is amazing. Literally, 14+ hour rides absolutely no problem. Bad news part; 1) bike out of commission while stock seat...

In the words of the great American intellectual, Larry the Cable Guy, "I don't care WHO you are...THAT'S FUNNY!"

I'd gotten to the point where I was ready to sell the FJR. Mine's a first gen ('03). I otherwise have no butt or hip problems, but by the time I hit a measly 70 miles or so on the FJR, my hip joints hurt so badly that it was literally difficult -- and painful -- to walk. The bike was basically...

Never had a Mayer seat, so my opinion on comparing Russell vs. Mayer is worthless. However, I will tell you that I'd gotten to the point where I was ready to sell the FJR. Mine's a first gen ('03). I otherwise have no butt or hip problems, but by the time I hit a measly 70 miles or so on the...

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Serhan - I've had three Garmin GPS's (V, Quest 2, Zumo 550) connected directly to my battery since late 2002 with no problems. I simply made a connection to the battery terminals with an SAE connector and fuse. I removed all but a few inches of the connector on the bike mount, and soldered an...

I too have a JR Manta. Works well and does the job for which it's intended. Also have a Motofizz Multi Tank Bag, and a Motofizz Camping Seat Bag. That Motofizz stuff is GREAT. Take a look at it at Aerostich.

I want to pass along my experience with Chatterbox. I had three GMRS X1 units that all developed a transmitting problem when using VOX. They'd work just fine for a while, but then at random times the units would stop transmitting. I could still hear my own voice in the headset, but no one...

Bob - I could be wrong, but I think we met a few years ago. You had just gotten your new FJR. We met (I think...) out at Falcon Field -- traded bikes for a VERY short ride. I'm in PTC. Shooter