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MotoGP is free on TruTV now. Repeat showing in a couple of days

Sorry to hear of his passing and your loss. I met Henry back in the fj1200 days also. He, Carey and Dean really stand out in my memories of those good times camping with the FJ1200 group.

I had a Corbin on my fj1200. It put my butt back farther from the bars, which aggravated neck and shoulder pain. The hard foam wasn’t much of an issue. Sold it and modified my stock seat.

That’s a Corbin. Lift the fabric tab at back , should be a hole to locate a post for a backrest.

Duh! Apparently I missed that. Thanks.

Is there a model number on the shield or the label on the box? Should be like N203xx.

August 7th, 1:30 pm on CNBC , according to HULU schedule. Almost NBC. They describe it as “Great Britain, MotoGP, Qualifying“ from Silverstone.

Before I started this thread, I had my heart set on a MG 1000SP. Had to cross it off the list due to ergos. It’s been about 13 years since I tested a modern (2008 Norge) MG, and I can’t remember how the engine felt, whether it was lumpy like my Sport, or did they smooth it out. I’m assuming the...

I guess if you have to ask the price you can’t afford it. Would love to have a Norton, need to ask an acquaintance if he still has his stalled restoration project. I know he had the engine rebuilt.

PS, I can think of several vintage bikes I would put on my list, but they don’t have electric start.

Good question. I guess I define character as one or more of these elements: Looks Mechanical parts exposure Body/wheel styling Paint Engine Character Power delivery Sound Visceral reaction Operating experience Visceral reaction Maintenance (I do my own, mostly) Maybe I’m defining character...

Very good suggestion. Test riding one of those led me to buying a carry over Speed Triple. Always wished I had bought the Tuono, the demo people had that bike setup really well on a real nice ride down thru the local valley park. Wheelies were not discouraged. The Tuono is what I had hoped the...

Thanks, that fits the bill, I’ll put it back on the list. I sat on one before I bought the Buell.

I’m not selling my 14es, I love it, just looking for a character filled bike before my ‘good’ riding days come to an end. Like many here, I started riding around age 14 and have had many bikes over the years, mostly Japanese but some English and Italian in there. Presently have the FJR and a...

Not certain whether the Stelvios were involved, but some years of the 8 valves had tappet/cam recalls. Need roller tappets. Would be smart to check if the bike you’re interested in has been “rollerized” or is good to go without. My understanding is that the roller tappet kits are expensive. If...

It is an RDL, should have taken it off before the pics, kept it and sold the bike with a Lamm.

Sold.  2006 FJR1300A, cobalt blue, 30k miles, Helibars triple clamp bar riser along with stock triple, Givi top case rack, Oxford heated grips, sliders, highway pegs, bag liners. Shorty, stock and Cee Bailey flip windshields. Thinned oil filter union to allow for auto filters. The usual small...

Thanks to all, your answers were so good I had to go out and buy a 14 so I could experience modern cruise control. https://postimg.cc/1f18gqXG

Years ago I installed an Audiovox cruise on a Vstrom and there was one thing I didn’t like about it. That was how the throttle grip constantly moved (due to the mechanical cable connection) when I was trying to keep my hands warm with grip heaters. Constantly fighting or trying to anticipate...

Moto 2 shows that following closely does not allow clear vision of hazards ahead. Wow! Here’s an interview with Rossi.