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  1. birkdale10

    Is D&H Cycle in Cullman, AL still in business?

    I bought a 2016 FJR from D&H, and might be in the market for another. I did a few searches, and I am not finding newer posts about this great shop. Does anyone know if it is still in business, still offers the great prices...and how to get in touch?
  2. birkdale10

    Australia...anybody ever heard of that place?

    Well, I bloody well 'ope you've 'eard of it.  Australia? Well, I want to go, and land in Perth, and ride to Sydney and then go home.  And take a month or two to do the ride. That is a long time to rent a bike.  I'm exploring the possibility of finding a bike shop or individual, buying an...
  3. birkdale10

    I want to know everything about riding in Germany

    And, with a title like that, I'm sure to get a lot of responses. I have a yen to go for a long ride in Europe.  I have relatives (1st cousin) near Dresden, and could spend some time with them.  And ride all over the place.  Switzerland, Austria, Italy... I did a few vague searches, and there...
  4. birkdale10

    What is a 2016 FJR worth?

    I know it is a hard question. It listed for $16,200 when new. I went to Cullman, AL and paid $15,000. It has 52,000 miles, lots of highways, and lots of new clean oil. I found the NADA and Kelly sites, and put in the info. They say somewhere over $10k. I spoke to a local bike shop...
  5. birkdale10

    It's hard to get maintenance...

    I'm writing about my frustrations trying to get my bike worked on. I've 'finished' my bucket list item. My brand new 2016 FJR1300ES has been in 49 states, north of the arctic circle, to the points of the 48 states: Eastmost, Southmost, SWmost, Northwestmost and Northmost. 52,000 spread over...
  6. birkdale10

    "Pin Pad" for brake caliper - 2016 model

    mcatrophy: your diagram looks like what I'm seeing on the bike. Part #1 (brake pad bolt) looks exactly like what I'm needing. No part number, bummer. RossKean: your two diagrams just make things worse. Part #10 on the 2011 looks like a washer. Part #11 on the 2016 looks like a wire clip...
  7. birkdale10

    "Pin Pad" for brake caliper - 2016 model

    It is Sunday, and I have stripped out a screw. I went looking, and found a zillion places to do a search for a part and order it, and used the "Online OEM Parts and Farkle Sources" link to good effect. But, I can't find the part. I hate to have to wait until Tuesday (all the local shops are...
  8. birkdale10

    TX to Arctic Circle Part 1

    Rosskean, Thanks for figuring that out for me. Now everyone can see my handsome face and the sad grey duct tape (explained in my 'Part 2' posting.
  9. birkdale10

    TX to Arctic Circle Part 1

    Trying out a picture. Thanks to mcatrophy for helping me with this. https://atrophy.lock.net/pi/hosting/tmp/1_at_the_circle.jpg
  10. birkdale10

    TX to Arctic Circle Part 2: Colorado, and the SUV that backed into me

    I was coming off the mountains and the wonderful twisty roads, into Silverton, CO. There was a dark SUV ahead. Speed limit had reduced to about 25, and I was doing that. The SUV started slowing, just as we were coming close to a gas station, on the left. I have told this story before, and I...
  11. birkdale10

    TX to Arctic Circle Part 1

    I mentioned in a couple of other posts about my planning a trip from the DFW area to go and take a picture of me and my FJR next to the Arctic Circle sign. Briefly: I now have that picture! The total trip was 8259 miles, included a ferry from Bellingham, WA to Whittier, AK. 18 days of...
  12. birkdale10

    Maintenance before a big trip

    I found and read a couple of websites showing service intervals and what is needed for various miles. I just passed 34,000 on my 2016 FJR. In mid-July I'll be leaving from the Dallas area towards the Arctic Circle. I've scheduled about 8000 miles (not including a 4 day ferry ride from Seattle...
  13. birkdale10

    Alaska travel - gasoline north of Fairbanks

    I searched for this and found an almost identical question. But, that was from 2008 and I'd like an update. I'll be riding my FJR to Alaska and back (from Dallas) in July. No, stop, don't call the guys in the white uniforms with the nets! I really want to do this. What I WANT to do is stay...
  14. birkdale10

    Northernmost Minnesota - Angle Inlet

    Loose gravel. On top of hard pack. Scattered little pieces, thin in spots, extra thick around the corners. Front end finding a bit of clear spot and following it into a rut filled with slippery peas. Brrrrrr. Fun fun fun on a dirt bike. I woulda had a blast on my old Penton 125. Not so fun...
  15. birkdale10

    Northernmost Minnesota - Angle Inlet

    I've been back a month or so, and finally getting to a quick ride report. I'm a boring rider. I hop on and go and look and view and take in the sights and ... don't hardly stop. 6100 miles and 21 pictures. I still have a hard time posting pics. I understand something called photobucket is...
  16. birkdale10

    Oil for long distance riding

    Ach du Leiber! Das ist TEUER! I don't think I'll be getting that. Not unless I'm in Switzerland.
  17. birkdale10

    Oil for long distance riding

    This post will soon be moving to 'Never-Ending, Pointless, etc'. But I did searches before I decided to post. I read many times that 'oil is oil', basically, as long as you get good stuff and change it regularly. I do that. But... I'm getting ready to go riding. I'll be on the road for...
  18. birkdale10

    Northernmost Minnesota - Angle Inlet

    I'm planning to plan my next long ride. I've hit the Easternmost (Maine), Southernmost (Fla), SWesternmost (Calif) points of the US. I'm aiming at the Northernmost point of the 48 states: Angle Inlet, MN. First, has anyone made a trip to this vacation wonderland destination? If so, I have a...
  19. birkdale10

    The many steps on the Garmin Vivofit.

    I received one of those Garmin wristbands to count my steps last Xmas, and it seems to be a little weird about being on a bike. When I'm walking or running, all is well, seems to count the steps ok. Last month, I drove my car from Dallas to Amarillo, stopped at a couple of rest stops, and...
  20. birkdale10

    Givi 42l top case - liner

    Does anyone know of a bag that will fit the Givi 46 liter monokey case? I have a good Lands' End bag that I have used, but it really is too wide, and too narrow. Has to scrunch up on the sides and wasted space on front and back. Dimensions of the case are about 21 X 17 X 10. I'd like to find...
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