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  1. slick72

    Bestest Birthday Gift !

    Hello Gurus , Greetings from UAE ! On 4 Mar 2014 I completed 42 years of existence in this world ( Thanks Admin for the wishes !) and the bestest gift anyone can get - " World’s toughest motorcycle rider " from Iron Butt association ! Was informed by IBA on 4 March 2014 that they have...
  2. slick72

    Can we resurrect this FJR 1300 2003 Europe spec ?

    Dear Gurus, Good evenng ! I found this FJR 1300 2003 with 23000 miles /kms in Muscat , Oman the seller wanted USD 3900.00 , the bike was inspected by friend( who also gave me the Police radio box ) but sadly the sellers son ( 16 years old ) wanted to take the bike for a spin and ended in a...
  3. slick72

    Can a 2007 Police smuggler fit 2009 regular FJR

    Hello Gurus, Greetings from the Middle East ! A fellow rider recently purchased a FJR modified for the local police and used as a demo motorcycle for them with 1500 KMs, He wanted to change it to a two seater and I sourced him a new rear seat from US , Now the best part is he does not want...
  4. slick72

    My tank burps and makes funny noise !

    Dearest Gurus ! well I have witnessed that my tank burps and makes noises of releasing pressure when cleaned with cool water , the ambient temperature is 40 degree centi grade and this happened to me couple of times .....is it alright or should check for any block on the venting system or...
  5. slick72

    New set of Shinko Verge 120 front and 180 rear

    Hello fellow riders, Greetings! I just fixed a set of Shinko Verge and they are OEM size and drove her in city for about 100kms and took her out last Friday for run of 350 kms and found the tyre to be very grippy and no vibration as mentioned by a FJR user on youtube ........ one thing I have...
  6. slick72

    rubber bush on the rear foot peg mount for saddle bags

    Hello Gurus, Greetings from Middle East ! Just got my self a set of saddle bags from Partzilla for $950 including shipping ( was a nice deal ) but they had shipped the wrong colour ...any ways it doesn't matter .But I dint order the rubber mount cap that goes between the lower mount and the...
  7. slick72

    after half trooper mods the small pipe/tube on right side can has come loose

    Hello Gurus! The right side end can tube /pipe has come loose ie it rotates 270 ° but the left side end can is rotating 180° should I remove it ?? Help please.. Ride safe , Slick72
  8. slick72

    Will 2006 saddle bags and top box fit 2009 FJR

    Hello Gurus, Good afternoon! Will a set of salvaged set of saddle bags and Top box of 2005 FJR fit a FJR 2009 , I know that may be it has been answered many times in our forum , can you Gurus please answer them .... The reason is the dealear ship is asking for close to $ 3000.00 for them...
  9. slick72

    Planning a long ride 1600 Kms in 24 hour ....what are the preparations ?

    Hello Gurus! Hope you are doing fine , My wife and son went on a small vacation .........so the devil was happy ...... was wondering if I could do a Iron butt ..... then met up with fellow rider (KAWA 1400 concourse) and planning to do it on 1 Apr 2013 , what are the things I need to do ? what...
  10. slick72

    Not starting after riding 250 KMS ! .....it did start after 15 minutes

    Hello Gurus, Good evening ! Today had a 400 kms run to the hills and back with a bunch of riders ( mix of CBR600, R1, BMW1200 R, Concourse 1400, HD roadking & RSV4), this ride was after I had changed oil in my fork ( there was a slight leak from left tube and changed both oil seals, changed...
  11. slick72

    Won’t start in any gear. Starts only in neutral !

    won’t start in any gear. Starts only in neutral ! I had fixed extra fog lights SW MOTECH hawk fog lights in silver colour on my FJR about 2 weeks ago and whilst fixing the switch had to remove the clutch lever ( had to disconnect the clutch engaged switch cable ) Hand no problems but...
  12. slick72

    tyre pressure

    Hello gods! greetings ! hope you guys are doing good! I am in a place where the max rides outs happens now due to weather(now my Canadian and most European friends should forgive me !) I replaced the tyres on the beauty ...... yes what you feel I am not a gay ! I love my bike gentle ladies...
  13. slick72

    Dent in headers

    Hello All , Greetings from the middle east ! Well I have a FJR 1300 2009 and recently went over a couple of pavements :asshat2: was wondering if "Trooper" modification will reduce the back pressure?? help need from all FJR Gurus :help: Ride safe! Kind regards, Slick
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