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Okay, the GPS fits on the threaded boss on the left handlebar switch control body, and I have a couple of fused 5a power ports installed on the right-side, from the battery... now I am mounting a RADAR detector, volt meter, ammeter & assorted gear that is great to take along? I net-groped a few...

Epoxy resin shell with three layers of glass cloth. Snaps in & out using the stock rear seat mount geometry. Pix were taken when the shell was being glassed to the mount. Plastic & cardboard are "stray Drip insurance".

I picked up a fjr this year, but it was a Hayabusa that held my initial interest... a go-fast thingie. Enjoying automotive motor building for so many years, it is only second-nature to want to begin warming up the fjr now that riding season has come to an end. I am surprised to discover that...

Accompanied two of the other guys who run maintenance districts in Oregon for a 5 day run in Washington. Great to leave Oregon & return once again to Washington. Washington has it all. Enjoy my humble offering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBbyX0JcfNo&feature=channel&list=UL

I watched a vid that a guy created prior to his ss1000 launch, and was inspired to attempt one myself. My SS1000 went swell last Monday & I finished up in 18.5 hrs with less than half of the route spent on interstate. This was a fun fun thing! My link

Hi guys. I have a SPOT device + tracking membership, and it appears to me that this may have value to those pouring over the IBA rider submitted paperwork looking to have their ride validated. Does the IBA assign any significance to the use of a SPOT device?

Hey guys. Okay, I find it bothersome that now with 1300 miles, my fjr has developed a pronounced rattle when on the road. I managed to dog it down, as it is not only annoying, but works a bit on the paranoid-side of me. The panniers can be bounced up & down by hand now, with a simple push...

Okay, exactly how far can I go on reserve anyways? I lit up the flashing fuel bar & the trip odometer began a countdown as to how many miles I had put on since the reserve light began to flash. At the top of the info screen, the display was showing I was getting about 38 mpg. I drove almost...

On my way home last night from Albany, I felt myself slowly contemplating the results of discovering a tire carcass or hunk of 2 by 4 in the roadway. Decades ago in Japan, while riding a 125 Honda, I hit a rock in the roadway & did a "tank-slapper". I did not go down & managed to carry-on in...

It is my understanding that the exhaust system on an FLR weights a ton. I am thinking that this would be an excellent place to begin, if one wished to pare a few pounds off the bike. I have found several outfits that sell replacement mufflers, so one can ditch the OEM items, but what about the...

Okay, I am a fan of High Intensity Discharge lighting. The kits to change out the lighting are not very expensive, and the improvements are well understood. Is this one of those modifications that guys do when they are setting their bike up to travel the distance? When I examine the Gold...

I haven't tried out my bike with the side vents opened yet. I am thinking that it may be a plus in cold weather, but my riding gear has measured up to the task thus far. Is anyone riding around with them in the open position? Do they really keep one warm?

Hey guys. I noticed when applying wax to my new bike, that I discovered some clear plastic stickers on the seat railing. I am thinking that these were installed to perhaps prevent damage to the paint when installing/removing the hard bags. Should/could these be removed without issues...

Hey guys, I have a question please. I ran a little over 300 miles yesterday, and I cannot figure out if the FJR has a "correct" riding position. Sometimes I was riding with my butt all the way back against the passenger seat... elbows locked & leaning into the bars. Other times I was riding...

Guys, ya have to help me with this... Inside the front cover of my manual is the following graphic warning: Gee! What am I supposed to do next? Are the other States privy to this info as well? Should I not start the motor? Can I be sued? How do you guys in California handle this?

At 664 lbs, I discovered that the FJR is not that easy to hold up, or pick up. While moving it around in my garage, during a series of back & forth movements, I managed to kick the side stand back into its retracted position... and not notice. When I positioned the bike where I wanted it, I...

Yep, new bike (just in time for 88 degree riding weather!). so, I am riding the bike around today & three times on my ride, the motor died at a light. It appears the idle may be set a little low, as it drops below 1000rpm after starting until the throttle is bipped once or twice. Should I rag...