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  1. Captain B

    Garmin Zumo 550

    OK - as sort of a tangent discussion - I just got the XM Pioneer radio for Christmas. Has a built in antenna and is supposedly portable with ear buds. Any guesses as to whether I can put the thing in my jacket pocket, hook up the ear buds, put me helmet on - and get reception?
  2. Captain B

    FJR Review in Super Bike Magazine

    Love my AE! Thank you Yamaha.
  3. Captain B

    setting up body panels for maximum heat

    Well, your personal experience outweighs anything else on this subject - but just for grins I'll add mine. Having participated in the survey on this subject earlier this month and subsequent dialogue, I have reached the following "conclusion". Opening the side vents does make the rider "warmer"...
  4. Captain B

    G2 Ergo Throttle or Spring Unwind or both?

    I did both plus throttlemiester and grip puppies. All helped some. What really made the difference was MCL's bar riser. The combination of bar riser and TM have virtually eliminated hand and wrist problems. I have taken my grip puppies off becasue I think I get a better feel of the throttle w/o...
  5. Captain B

    If it is below 40 deg F, should I have the middle cowl open or closed

    QUOTE(Captain B @ Nov 3 2007, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, I'll bite - after reading this never-ending thread (and contibuting to it) I decided to look into the open cowl thing. When I removed the screws (actually cam screws on mine) I thought the whole panel would come off and I would...
  6. Captain B

    Interest in a private shop in West GA

    1. Don't know much about the technical end of the business, but I know that if you get the location, location, location people will drive/ride literally hundreds of miles to get to you. 2. West Georgia? - are we talking Rome or Bainbridge?
  7. Captain B

    If it is below 40 deg F, should I have the middle cowl open or closed

    OK, I'll bite - after reading this never-ending thread (and contibuting to it) I decided to look into the open cowl thing. When I removed the screws (actually cam screws on mine) I thought the whole panel would come off and I would slide it outward. Nope, the bottom is hinged. I actually tried...
  8. Captain B

    If it is below 40 deg F, should I have the middle cowl open or closed

    "Cowls spread! I mean, open? It's warmer when they are open, aren't I?"
  9. Captain B

    If it is below 40 deg F, should I have the middle cowl open or closed

    OK, so let's - for the sake of arguement (this is the FJR Forum after all) - say that it does not make any difference - heat wise - whether they are open or closed. That the difference, if any, is in the mind of the befuddled. But, if the cowls are in the open position are you better protected...
  10. Captain B

    electric shift

    I've noticed this too - as I am sure all AE riders who have rolled the throttle hard. But the payback - IMHO - is that the transmission engagement is much smoother when the rpms are over 4,500. If you run it through all the gears you get this "zip" sound at each up-shift. It is very cool! Just...
  11. Captain B

    Burgman 400 to FJR 1300AE …. Leap of Faith??

    Close in age and dimensions. Came from an Aprila 500ABS. You'll love this bike.
  12. Captain B

    Appalachian Ride, and Turning in My K12GT Pilot's License...

    Inspiring story. Glad to know you are around to tell it. Welcome!
  13. Captain B

    Ride Pics

    +1,000,000 - let us know when and where.
  14. Captain B

    Together or Alone?

    I do both. Sometimes alone is what I want/need. I have 3-4 groups that I ride with as my time and occassion permit. Some groups tend to be "large" for me - 10-15 riders. Others are 3-6. If there is a mid-way point on the "preference guage" my needle tends towards the alone or one other. For me...
  15. Captain B

    Showing off

    Thanks for cropping the first photo. Second is much better! :rolleyes: We should try to hook-up sometime. We have several FJRs over here in Tally town.
  16. Captain B

    FINALLY... Some Good Racing on TV (U.S.)

    OK, I just went to ESPN.com - not a single mention of the race. We should all email them and tell them about what a great race and story they are missing. And, how come they don't cover the AMA races?
  17. Captain B

    FINALLY... Some Good Racing on TV (U.S.)

    :clapping: :yahoo: Totally agree. Caught the last 12 laps or so. This was fantastic stuff!
  18. Captain B

    Market Share

    When Yami dropped the ridiculous deposit rule in January I suspect it opened up the market a bit. I am in that statistic. Also, wanted an AE so waited a year for the dust to settle. Could be my imagination, but it also seems like there is just more general knowledge on the street and among...
  19. Captain B

    G2 Throttle Tube - Fits the AE???

    installed with no problems on a 2007 AE. works as advertised. good addition in conjuction with unwinding the throttle spring 1 revolution.
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