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  1. frito1

    Pelican vs Storm, the same thing, only different

    Anybody got real world experience with these? Do you have a opinion as to which design is preferred/superior? I'm fixin' to buy one for use as a MC top case, but I have very limited knowledge of these cases. The only one I've ever used was file folder sized Pelican. I'm looking at either a...
  2. frito1

    My FJR has left the garage

    Well, I’ve done it again. For the 6th time in ~3 years I’ve traded bikes and switched brands yet again. After about a year and half of happy ownership, I’m no longer an FJR owner. The FJR was a great bike, but just not for me. I did a lot of commuting, a 2K mile weekend, and an 850 mile day...
  3. frito1

    Sold

    Closed
  4. frito1

    FS: 2006 FJR

    SOLD: Traded on 01-21-12.
  5. frito1

    Travel Observations

    Took the FJR for it's first extended trip last weekend. The weather was hot, but I just caught a couple of showers. I was hoping the FJR would be my new long distance ride, but the jury's still out on that. The Good: The power and nimble handling of the FJR makes busy interstate type traffic...
  6. frito1

    Rickey Rocket has a near hit.

    This is one luck SOB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AWNSwjXHSA&feature=player_embedded ]
  7. frito1

    My bike has a seat (again)!

    Just met the luximus UPS chick at the front door, she's a doll. But........more importantly she brought my seat back. It's been gone for ~6 weeks to the left coast for a Rick Mayer work over. I got in on the tax day special, $237.50 for a solo job. The seat looks great, I can't wait to take...
  8. frito1

    Throwin' Sparks

  9. frito1

    Had a little fire at work

    ...............but it was all in good fun.
  10. frito1

    Schuberth & Parkers Perfect

    Before leaving work one day this week I decided to clean the face shield on my Schuberth C2 helmet. I grabbed a bottle of Parkers Perfect in an attempt to decrease the morning fogging. Instead of cleaning and adding anti fog protection, I ruined the shield. The Parkers Perfect stripped the...
  11. frito1

    Rick Mayer Seats

    I ordered one yesterday, got a good deal I think, and a June 1 build date. $239 for a rework of the front and recover the back to match. He's got a sale running till the end of the month. No connection and I've never dealt with them before, but so far the communication has been great by phone...
  12. frito1

    New Power Cruiser

    I know most of ya could care less, but there's got to be a few like myself that have an affinity for push rod v-twins. Anyhow at 152 CID, 130 HP, and 160 ft lbs of torque it would be an interesting ride. Granted at $40K it's a little pricey. https://www.vipermotorcycle.com/bikes.html
  13. frito1

    Schuberth C2 Helmet Questions

    I acquired during the purchase of my FJR a pair of low mileage Schuberth C2 helmets. I don't know anything about the Schuberths except that they look like nice lids. They are outfitted with speakers and mics. Since the bike is fitted with an Audiovox com system I assume that the electronics...
  14. frito1

    I hate first oil changes

    Caught a little nice weather so I took both bikes out for a ride. When I got back I got to thinking, I've not changed the oil in the FJR since I owned it. I bought it in late August and the precious owner said the oil had just been changed, so 1K later I thought I'd be sure. I got a Wix...
  15. frito1

    Luggage Plate

    With a little help from a machinist at work and a couple of hours puttering around the grudge, I now have a place to strap on a little excess baggage. 10.5 x 14 x .25 diamond tread aluminum perched on stainless steel stand offs and secured with studs. Total cost less than $10.
  16. frito1

    Gen II Service Manual

    I now have an overwhelming urge to take something apart and fix it till it's broke.
  17. frito1

    Drug one home yesterday

    Sad, isn't it, to trailer a bike? But circumstances and distance prevailed this time. My dad and I made a 770 mile trip to pick it up in OK. I had seen pictures of the bike and didn't like the tire condition for the ride home so in the box it went. We had a nice drive and a pleasant feller...
  18. frito1

    Decisions, Decisions............

    Spent most of the day doing free grattis work testing EMT candidates at the local community college. When I left I did a little round about of local bike shops. First was the used Harley poser warehouse. Talked to the front man for a while, he asked why I was in the mood for a new bike...
  19. frito1

    Replacements

    I'm looking at buying a crashed '07 AE. Is there a source for non-OEM fairing parts? All I'm finding is a Hong Kong based ebay listing.
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