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It was a good feeling today when I walked out of my bank with the Title to MY FJR. 3 years later and on time. Was a good feeling given my "sketchy" employment the last 2 years. Now on to more "grown up stuff".

just changed the final drive gear oil, went out to cover the bike when I checked the differential for leaks by touch, I found that it was very warm to the touch even after 30 minutes. Is this normal, does the differential generate that much heat. or is there a potential problem. I used the...

I have a well running but seldom used 86 Interceptor. I've decided to tear it down with the intent of having it "touched up".............you know, Frame paint/powder coat. repaint all original body parts............. the bike actually has all 86 parts on it. The woman I live with; often referred...

The following occurred 2 nights ago on a dark section of Texas Hwy 44 near the town of Banquete: An 18 year old male driving a large pick up lost control, veered off the road, back on, then over corrects rolling the vehicle several times down the road way. A short time later, a Tractor-Trailer...

April 30th is my last day at this Shit Hole Gig. The next day I plan to load up (my 1st road trip) and head to Lost Maples State Natural Area, my Wife will drive up the following day after work. The Plan is to spend the weekend riding around the area. This will be my beautiful wife's first time...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All I've had my 2008 GenII for almost 2 years now. Only has 11,000 on the clock, most of which I've put on in the last few months. I have been changing the oil about every 2000 with ful syn 20-50. On my last few rides I find myself running in the 6-8000...

This Joke is so funny.................but, It's no joke: A North Texas 17 year old male was sentenced to 10 years probation for killing 4 in a drunk driving accident. The judge accepted the defense claim ( "back up by "experts" ) that the youth suffered from a condition called "Affluenza"...

A Good Day to All, As Christmas and the New Year all too quickly approach, I like many others, can't help but reflect on the past year. While this year didn't pan out as I had planned (taking that bike trip and making my first 1000/24hr) the year overall was good. Life just has a way of...

Hello and a Happy Thanksgiving to all, What was a well planned out and paid for Thanksgiving weekend in the Marfa and Big Bend Texas area is now a Thanksgiving in the historic city of Nacogdoches Texas. My beautiful wife, Rosaura, and I will spend tomorrow in Baton Rouge then Saturday and...

Earlier this afternoon I was heading out on a bicycle ride, my route took me through a park in my neighborhood. Well I passed this this woman and her son (about 5 years) who was struggling on a small bicycle with TRAINING WHEELS. Instantly I went back those 48 years to when I was 5 and learned...

Hello All, Since I first learned to ride back in Cali, I've always worn a bandanna around my neck under my jacket. Mainly I can't stand the way the collar feels (OCD) on my neck, and the way rode grit feels on my neck (OCD) and back in Cali it kept the cold night air out. It was sorta my thing...

Ok, so I need to confess and get this off my chest. I feel bad. No, it's not about having a recent post moved to the N-EPRT section ( I can deal with it). But this is a little more serious. As I read some of the recent "close call" threads, I thought I should relate the following.</p&gt...

Ok, so I need to confess and get this off my chest. I feel bad. No, it's not about having a recent post moved to the N-EPRT section ( I can deal with it). But this is a little more serious. As I read some of the recent "close call" threads, I thought I should relate the following. This past...

Good morning to all, I'm planning a rabbit run............no, don't like the John Updike reference...... I'm planning a "gumball" run to the West Coast in the next few weeks. Just waiting for the IRS to stop F-ing around with the "Tea Party " and get me my refund. Plan on doing about 5,000 miles...

Was cruising home after a long day at a part time gig when the following occurred 1st: Flew by some "proper looking" dude on a Kindasukie Concourse, he looked a little nervous in my rear view..............Not Sexy. 2nd; Pulled into the local Bottle Shop, liquor store, when I ran into a couple...

As I mentioned earlier in an unrelated post, my 86 Honda Interceptor VF500F just started leaking fuel all over my car port. I know the petcock was going bad and starting to leak. Can't see where it's coming from but I'm going to guess it's coming from there. it was not in the complete off...

Hey all, I have recently heard a noise that I would discribe as a "clunk" that seems to be coming from the gear box durning warm up, it sounds simular to the noise that is made when going into gear. This has happened several times. Each time the has been durning warm up while the bike was in...

Hey and a Happy New Year to all you FJR Pilots, I'm looking for some advise, This year I'm hell bent on getting a private pilots license. I've noticed that there are a few aircraft pilots on this forum. I've researched the process, but what I'm looking for is any cost saving advise. Being a...

I was just sitting here doing some California Dreaming as I listen to some "West Coast Blues". This is just a general shout out to you West Coasters, I sure miss the California coast, miss the cold blue Pacific. The Gulf waters are warm and olive green and currently 68*. Would, at the risk of...

Hello All, Want to plan a 3 day trip around the Uvallde/San Antonio "3 Sisters" area. looking for budget minded suggestions on lodging and such. Also routes and things that are must see or do. Ive been campig up in the area, but not on the moto, would love to spend the day straightening out...