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While riding home from work today, coming around a corner, I took a quick look down at my cornering speed, and there was my mug reflecting in the speedo. I had that angled head look, just like the MotoGP on-boards. Clouds in the background and all. 15k and didn't notice until today. Now if I...

My wife borrowed a co-workers GPS unit and loves it. She gave me the green light to pick one up and I have been eyeing the Zumo 450/550 to use on my FJR as well as for car use. How well does this unit work in the car? The one she borrowed was a Nuvi and found it easy to use. I figure if we...

Last night while riding home from work after midnight, a truck pulling a long, unlit trailer pulled out from an auto auction site on US1 RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME!! I grabbed as much front brake and stomped the rear brake. I got wode up (as Waltrip would say) in time to avoid an incident and...

Picked up a 2003 Honda s2000 last weekend. What a blast. If you have the means, I would highly reccommend picking one up. Drives like my FJR, only it stands up by itself. 9k redline!!! Anyone out there have any experience with these? Any areas that may need special attention?

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My warranty on my 06A is about to expire. The dealer has sent an offer for 4 year coverage for $786. I checked the bin-o-facts and saw that D&H offer same warranty for $389. I recall this offer does not extend to FL residents. Is this correct? Any words of wisdom?? Should I pass on the...

Keep seeing a Galaxy Blue FJR leaving the campus. Anyone here?

Thinking of swapping out my 06A for a R1200GS. I need someone (other than my bride) to talk me out of it. Somebody list the cons please....before it's too late.

I've done it. Finally got my rear tire squirrel-ly under hard braking in a corner. World SBK style. As dangerous as it sounds, it was mucho fun. Highly reccommended. At your own risk, of course.

A Gold Wing pilot was killed this past week on the freeway here trying to avoid a deer that was previously struck and laying in the road at 5am. He was NOT wearing a bash hat and I'm sure that was key to his survival. But my question is (from the experienced) what is the largest obstacle you...

On the above pic, does anyone know what the wire next to the rt headlight adjuster cable connects to? It's the wire with the white tie strap / clip. I took that panel off to route FJRandy's horn harness to the l/h horn. When I went to install the panel, I saw it just hanging there next to the...

I have an 06A fitted with MB horns and FJRandy's harness. Yesterday, it sat in a heavy rainstorm, then I rode home through more heavy rain. Today I noticed the horns quit. Pulled the battery cover off and found all connections secure and noticed that the relay clicks when horn button is...

Due to what seems like is mass confusion, I wanted to share this. After reading numerous posts, I finally decided to mess with my fairing vents. They have been in the closed (in) position since it was purchased. I opened them yesterday and rode 30 miles of freeway in 97' heat. What I found...

I've had my 06a since April and I wish to attempt 1k in 1 day (IBA SS1000). Is there any of you forum members that can offer me any advice other than what is given on the IBA website? I would like to go as a group (2-5 others) and I would be starting in Jax, FL. I have a couple of friends...

Today I made a deal on a new Acura TL for my bride. Not trying to gloat, but she is the one that "permitted" me to lay out green for an 06A. Since I have had my new FJR, I hardly ever drive my Silverado SS. So today I made a deal to trade my SS for a TL. I will "inherit" her Pathfinder after...

Did anyone catch the new program on Speed last night...I think it was called Superbikes. What I thought would be a good show ended up doing nothing for the sport of motorcycling. I think that Speed's biking coverage is too far the v-twin side and was hoping that this show would help out on the...

For something as important as tire pressure, why is it so difficult to check - especially the front? Is there an adapter or somethin? I've tried dial guages, short guages, standards, shorts, etc...if I can get one on the stem, I end up losing at least 2-3 psi. Any words of wisdom from the...

My VistaCruise has stopped working. I know that for a simple device, it sure has me frustrated. It's been on the bike for a month now and has stopped locking. It will lock, but then the thumb release will slowly release. I took it off and apart and re-installed it. Same thing. Tried the...

I wish to upgrade my horns and found that Magnum Blasters are the way to go from this forum. I've located Freeway Blasters by Fiamm at the local auto parts place. Are they the same as Magnum Blasters? Also, wasn't there a plug-n-play harness that was developed by a member of this forum? Will...

Got my new 06 bla bla bla. Anyway, it's my first FJR and I can't help from twisting it at every opportunity. I noticed on the freeway today at 4k rpm the speedo was close to 80mph, and I was just keeping pace with traffic. This can't be right. So in order for me to keep my FJR as long as...