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  1. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Mirror Wideners by SW Motech

    https://file:///C:/Users/fibod/Desktop/SW-MOTECH%20Mirror%20Wideners%20Yamaha%20FJR1300%202006-2018%20-%20RevZilla.html Has anyone tried these yet? Do they work like as advertised. My 18ES mirrors gives me a not so good view. Can't see what's directly behind me creating a very uncomfortable...
  2. FJR-RemingtonRider

    First 2018 ES Used- Mine Now

    Well after 5yrs abroad working out East, headed back home and more frequent riding. The 08, is holding strong but hey I want a change. Pushing forward to the point. Hope not out of line, but folks kinda dance around MC 'price paid. Was settled on 16'ES and saw a nice deal on CL for...
  3. FJR-RemingtonRider

    2012 Suzuki V-strom DL-1000 w/2k miles

    Well, Posted this and; well something went wrong, so posting again. Selling my wife's 2012 Suzuki V-strom with OEM hard paint matching side cases. Bike has 2000 gentle highway miles. This was her 4th bike and she can't get her back to like any of them. Bike has been in the garage, keeping...
  4. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Selling the 2008 FJR - I think

    So, I am thinking of selling my 2008 FJR1300 A. Searching for my next Steed, in a 2014 or newer model. Don't know how I feel about the 14' red, but like the steely looking 15'. don't like Blue color 16' and don't want to plunge for a 17' raven black. I digress. Need some pricing help here...
  5. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Birthday Weekend Horror and my naivety

    Robbed in plain sight. Well, in birthday celebratory mode, went for a ride on the FJR to a local area Dillard's Clearance center. Got off bike, locked up helmet, took off Sena bluetooth 20S communicator and placed in jacket pocket. Won't fit in sidecase with communicator on it, XXXL Gmax...
  6. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Pain is no Gain when bike is suffering!

    What a whiner I am about to be. My beloved power machine Blackstroke, is in intensive care and things were worse than what they appeared. Here is the story. (Backstory) I have been traveling a lot last couple years and don't get to ride daily, but when I get back to H-town. Well, my front...
  7. FJR-RemingtonRider

    What's with the FJR pricing?

    Okay, tough to get away from my trusty 08', but I do want to get a new FJR. Thanks to all the forum contributors and reviews, I am fairly sold on the FJR1300 ES model. Began the Cycletrader shopping and found it a bit frustrating. Started with KBB for 2014 ES used at $12,200.00 retail; so I...
  8. FJR-RemingtonRider

    FZ1 Mirrors OEM vs. Overseas FZI replacement

    Maybe repeated somewhere, but not to my knowledge. MY REVIEW IS: I purchased some FZ1 mirrors to put on my 08' a year ago. They fit fine and gave wonderful visibility over the stock mirrors on the FJR....(Everyone knows that) Well went the version from China (FZ1 replacement) they were...
  9. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Pictures of a Penske 8983 for FJR fitment

    Cancel...found pic from tech pages....couldn't delete this.
  10. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Question on Rear suspension - Penske 8900

    Just picked up the Penske 2 way adj. w/remote reservoir off Ebay 8900 series , PO used it on a 07 Kawa zx10r on Track only. I have a FJR 08' I am anxious to get it and put it on, hopefully I won't have to change the spring. He and I are about 50lbs diff. Me to the heavier side, but a...
  11. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Pristine-Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero

    Well, My pain, someone's gain. Bought wife a 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero,"The Rare Red", back in April 13' to replace her Suzuki Boulevard M90. She test drove it and really loved all the red and dash stuff. I think because most of our riding group rides HD's. This was a great alternative...
  12. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Sturgis 2013 unintended SS1000

    So, finally got a trip to go right. 2013 Road trip to Sturgis, South Dakota. Missed some roads back in 2011. Not to mention, I really get a kick out of getting that "I rode mine patch", looks cool on my riding gear...specially since I have a lot of Harley buddies. Had many installations to...
  13. FJR-RemingtonRider

    What is the preferred boot of the FJR riders?

    Knowing this is a destined topic, just curious with the many FJR riders, and forum members. Which is the preferred style of boot of the FJR rider? There is the daily riding and the trip touring riding. Do you have a different boot style for each or do you wear the same boot for every ride...
  14. FJR-RemingtonRider

    2008 won't go into neutral when stopped, shift fine when rolling

    Greetings, Still swinging from East Coast to Texas. Well, home for the weekend, riding on a trip. Notice, bike won't go into neutral while stopped at light. Shifts just fine when the bike is rolling. When I attempt to shift, it skips over Neutral goes to first or second. have to really...
  15. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Moving to the East Coast (job offer) Need info

    Greetings, Well opportunity with my same company presented itself for heavy consideration....all but signed on the dotted line. Been here in Texas for the duration, and would like to know what to expect from the Northeast...besides cold weather. Area/Region I would be covering is Maryland...
  16. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Items for sale-GEN II and non -MC specific

    Item(s) #1 SOLD Zumo GPS $200.00 Shipped to CONUS (Full Disclosure)This is the Zumo 450, exactly as the Zumo 550 in looks. Only 450 vs. 550, no XM-Radio, No-Bluetooth, No Mapsource installed. Does come with the full Ram set up to put on bike with powercord. Works very good. Included with a...
  17. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Lone Star Rally (again)

    Spotted 3 FJR's (all black) so 08' or 09, as I am on a 08'. Was riding gunner for our little casual group heading south to Galveston. Passed one feller on 45south, and the other 2 were on the seawall. Heck, I didn't see any other FJR's up at Sturgis this year. I really like the LS Rally...
  18. FJR-RemingtonRider

    The Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

    Okay, I went to Mt. Rushmore and absolutely loved the Riding and camping in South Dakota; well in that area. Never had gone, and was able to ride some historic areas as well as peek in on the Sturgis Rally. The largest regret was that my wife is no way gonna ride 1400 miles in 2 days as I did...
  19. FJR-RemingtonRider

    Wanna help a kid out -Looking for a smartphone

    Greetings, Just for thought; Found a nice G1 (T-mobile) phone for my 14yr old. Picked it up from a riding buddy for $20.00 (He got the HTC Sensation to copy mine) Well, now the youngest son would like a great deal too, but not a G1 like his brother. . So, If you have a T-mobile phone...
  20. FJR-RemingtonRider

    In Colorado, Aurora exactly.one day

    Just rode in from South Dakota, awesome place. Riding through Colorado with one He buddy,. We would like to get a few hours in on some good scenic routes. Would like to get started around 11am, and finish around 3pm. Any ideas Denver area guys?
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