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I'd like a new set of gloves for non-winter wear here in S.E. Texas. I've been looking at Held Titans and Phantoms, and at Alpinstar GP Tech, GP Pro and GP Plus gloves, with lots of protection. I've currently got Lee Parks Deersport Tan gloves with the long gauntlet and they are comfortable...

If you need a stock Gen 1 front and rear seat to send to a custom maker but still want to ride this summer, see my offer in the For Sale subforum.

Garage Door Security Saw this on another forum. Took about five minutes to zip tie my releases shut. You don't use the release often anyway.

I have an older pair of Joe Rocket mesh pants that didn't come with a waterproof liner. Some of the newer, upscale mesh pants (Olympia comes to mind) come with integral snap in/snap out waterproof or insulated liners, but I can't find a source for purchase of just the waterproof liner so I...

I've just completed my third grease job on the shift lever and pivot bolt on my 2005 (photos from fjrtech.com) and have unfortunately this time cross threaded the Torx T-50 bolt that is being pointed to in the photo. What purpose does this large fastener serve? It's a big ass fastener for such...

I'm planning on leaving the 12th of May, take an easy and short ride to maybe Texarkana and then on to Eureka Springs to arrive the afternoon of the 13th. Any folks from the Greater Houston area going? I've missed a bunch of these great rides because of health reasons, but I'm back on track now!

Saturday there will be several vintage Indy cars at Texas World Speedway south of College Station. I'm going to be there from 8:30 until 12:00. Hope to see some other FJRs there. I'll probably be on the interior wooden grandstands or checking out the cars in the pits. Sounds like a reason to...

I had edoscopic carpal tunnel surgery done on RH in January, and LH in April. Doc recommended simple self-administered physical therapy after healing for a few weeks to help bring grip strength back. I've still got some discomfort in my LH when using clutch on my '05. Nothing major, but it...

October '08 issue of RoadRunner Motorcycle Touring and Travel page 98 by Wendy Croeckett and Mike Loomer describes a trip to the Arctic Circle on two FJRs. I don't post here often and don't keep up with goings on much, but are they Forum members? Sounds like a hell of a ride on razor sharp...

I was able to get out on the '05 for the first time since October yesterday. Since I had a stroke in December and carpal tunnel surgery in January, I haven't felt comfortable on the bike. All systems (mine and the bike's) seemed to work fine; only mild discomfort in the throttle hand. Thanks...

I've waded through a number of posts on successful trailering of the FJR. Could someone direct me to pictures of good front and back tie down points. I may have to trailer next month, and can come up with soft straps, and rachet type tie downs, but need info on the actual attachment points and...

If anyone is desparate for new rubber before WFO and can't get a set of Storms, I've got a set in my garage that you are welcome to have for replacement when you return. PM me in an emergency........

I hooked up a Quest GPS to the '05 in anticipation of getting lost sometime during SFO later this month. I get left ear instructions from the ear buds and all seems to work as intended even considering my cobbled up install. I took it for a shakedown cruise this morning and note that the thin...

For those of you who are inclined, I am bringing a box of Double Chateau Fuente Sun Grown and don't intend to take any home with me. Must reduce weight on the trip home and all............... Maybe after dinner Friday and Saturday? :rolleyes:

Soon I am to receive a Garmin Quest GPS as a safety award for the company I work for. Even if this isn't state of the art, I can't argue with the price....free. I'd like to plumb it to an '05 FJR and need the full kit to do so, as I'm sure Garmin will only ship it with minimal car type...

Just returned from Houston Motorsports South, 11941 S.W. Freeway, Stafford, Tx. (Houston area) where they had recently uncrated an '07. It's on the floor and not sold as of 11:00am today. Phone number 281-530-8600. As usual, no connection with the dealer other than a satisfied customer of the...

At a recent gathering of a dozen or so FJRs of all years, I measured the distance from the bottom of my front fairing to the ground and compared to all of the others. Mine is about an inch lower than all the others. :( What gives? Spring sag, preload different? Seems to handle fine, but...

Do any of you have access to comparative data on the slide/crash durability of various types of current MC jackets/pants that is objective data? I have seen some data developed by Andy Goldfine for the Roadcrafter, and some data comparing various fabrics in durability cycles to failure, but...

Does anyone have a source for stick on rear cowling bump pads? I need one for my '05 Corbin Smuggler, and while the '06 model comes with one as standard equipment, they don't retrofit to '05 Smugglers. I posted this in Parts and Accessories, but this location may generate more replies. Just...

Does anyone have a source for stick on rear cowling bump pads? I need one for my '05 Corbin Smuggler, and while the '06 model comes with one as standard equipment, they don't retrofit to '05 Smugglers.