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Hey all, I've had my 06 since Oct. 06 and have put about 13k on it so far. I ride all year long except when too icy or rainy. Commuted most of December but January has been a bit tough so far. Haven't seen too many other riders out there on FJR's. I commute on the ferry and there's one other...

I'm telling ya... my new Gerbing's G3 gloves are incredible. 34 degrees and they warmed me right up! Toasty.

I rode all last year with just a pair of leather gloves. It was horrible. Told myself that I would never go through that again! Three weeks ago I purchased a pair of Gerbing's G3 heated gloves. They are incredible! The G3 gloves are much more slim and formed that the original which looked like...

I realize that I'm late on this one, but I have ridden the ferries every day for eleven years (yeah, I'm nuts). We park the bikes where you simply could not put a car. Since we park where the cars can't, we are added revenue to the ferries. If you took all the bikes off the boat, you still...

So I've been trying to ride very conservatively the past few tanks, and my mileage has gone up (go figure!) The best I've done according to the onboard computer is now 40.4 mpg average. The problem is that it just seems like I'm lugging the engine constantly. To get that mpg I've had to keep the...

I can't seem to get anything better than 34 on my 06! Yes, I do weigh 240 soaking wet, but nonetheless... my '91 Honda Civic gets better than that! My riding style is spirited, but not even close to squidy or stupid. Usually reasonably close to the limit. Highway commute, but not freeway. I'm...

No, you're right... it did not feel like 35lbs when I removed the original bolts. With just an "L" shaped allen wrench I was able to remove the bolts without too much trouble. I'm going with what you are saying and leaving them at 29 lbs. Thanks for what looks like a great product... I just...

Got home late last night and they were waiting for me. You you all lied to me though. You said it would take only 5 minutes. It took at least 8 or 9! So much for truth in advertising! ;) They were not a problem to put on. I was worried because of a previous bad experience with torque...

Ah... Ian sends out normal bolt, I get it now. I assumed that because the bike came with allen bolts that he would send the same thing. This makes more sense. I already have the sockets. Cool. However, if the original bolt is on at 35 or 40 ft. lbs., how can I get the original bolt off with...

OK... Fine! You've all convinced me that I should, no MUST, have some of these sliders for my 06! Ian, the check is in the mail. Hope I'm not too late for the Delrin's. I've looked over this and the original slider post, and am sure I saw some mounting instructions somewhere, but now can't...

Just my two cents about the market.... I'm not sure if it's drying up or not, you'd have to get the actual numbers. My gut though sides with those who say that the market is widening. The onset of new bikes in the past four years or so has opened many peoples eyes to the advantages of ST type...

Wow... thanks everyone! Some great stories. However, clearly none of you has any experience with Puget Sound or the newer ferries. Puget Sound, where I cross, is protected waters and I'm on a ferry that's over 460' long and 90' on the beam. I've been commuting on the ferries for eleven years...

Thanks you two. So far I have left it in gear and on the side stand, which both of you seem to agree with. However, there's just no way I'm going to sit on the bike at 5:50 in the morning. The Whidbey Island and Friday Harbor ferries which you two mentioned are the older and much smaller boats...

Hi, I ride a Washington State Ferry across Puget Sound every day. When I ride I hear a debate between people as to which is more stable on a rocking boat... the side stand (kick stand) or center stand? The ferry is quite large and it's not a concern 98% of the time. Occasionally though the...

Doah! Why's it always me who seems to get suckered into these things?! :huh: I'll see what I can do, but for right now I'm a bit gunshy about taking it off again.

Hi, Just went to fjrtech.com to see how to remove the panels, but those pics are for a pre-06. My 06 has a different setup. Tried to get panel A off (guessing from fjrtech.com, they have renamed the panels. Now the right side panel on top of the battery is panel A apparently). It was a pain in...

Hi Skyway, Please let us know when you're able to resume manufacturing these. I've only had my 06 for about a month and would like to add these before it's too late. I'll admit, though, being just a bit freaked out about taking out the engine bolts. Yes, I'm a rookie, but please tell me that...

Well I finally bought and installed the Tankslapper film. It went on much easier then I thought based on what many of you have said. Used a small laminated card that seemed to work just right for the squeegy. When I have to reapply it in the future I will move the pieces around a bit, but right...

Hi, New 06 FJR owner here near Seattle. I've only put about 900 miles on the bike so far but the rain has set it here in the Northwet. I'll probably be able to ride the bike at least once every two weeks or from now (early Nov) until late Feb or so. After that I should be able to ride much...

I received that same email from Clearview! "Hello Steve, We hope to work on a shield for the FJR in the next few months. We have to see how it goes here, but it is one of the next bikes we want to do. I will let you know when we get close and get you information and prices. Thanks John...