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  1. Goodman4

    Brother's done riding, need FMV for his bike

    So sorry about your brother. I tend to be sentimental but have been trying to learn to get better at getting rid of stuff. However, I think the advice here is spot on with keeping it if you can. I am very close to my nephew (he's more like a son to me) and his younger brother died a couple years...
  2. Goodman4

    Been too long, still a GREAT motorcycle

    Covid and job changes cut our long distance trips dramatically and the MT10 I bought in November seems to get all my attention. But I got up at sunrise and took the FJR out this morning and had a blast. I let her know she's still my favorite.
  3. Goodman4

    Pros/Cons of the 6th gear?

    Scooter, this "amp" talk was code among the 5 speed owners for commenting on the 6th gear recall. We weren't sure whether to include you as someone currently living in both worlds, but now that Mama Yamaha has spoken, it can be discussed openly.
  4. Goodman4

    Pros/Cons of the 6th gear?

    I have a Fender Hot Rod Deville. I can't imagine turning any of the dials past 8 on that amp.
  5. Goodman4

    Pros/Cons of the 6th gear?

    This is why the 6 speed is better:
  6. Goodman4

    Pros/Cons of the 6th gear?

    I'll just chime in with more of the same. I have never once thought "what if my 2007 FJR had a 6th gear".  I don't get the need and I would consider it a very, very slight negative to have it. I don't think it's the journalists that pushed it as much as those potential buyers who look at...
  7. Goodman4

    New (to me) 2014 FJR

    Just saw this and first, congrats! Second, I agree with the advice people gave you here.  The weight is very different from the Harley to the FJR because the Harley has the weight much lower making the FJR top-heavy when <5 mph.  I've dropped mine a couple times in parking lots and turning...
  8. Goodman4

    Time to say goodbye

    It's the lower center of gravity.  I'm a little younger and maybe a little taller than you, but I have dropped the FJR twice and the wing once - all turning around in gravel.  I can get my feet solid on the ground with the wing and just balls my feet with FJR. Glad you're enjoying the wing.
  9. Goodman4

    Time to say goodbye

    That was a scary post about your close call.  We were driving up to Moab on what used to be Hwy 666 on our goldwing a few years ago and heard screeching behind from the large pickup that slammed on their brakes behind us.  It wasn't as close as your's but I can imagine how that made you feel. ...
  10. Goodman4

    Thinking of moving to the FJR

    I've had my 07 FJR for 7 years this month and my 07 Goldwing for a little over 5 years. I do love the FJR and I think I know what you mean when you say the Goldwing doesn't make your socks pull up and down. However, I will say that you need to really think about whether your primary goal is...
  11. Goodman4

    2007, Pulled the trigger

    Late to the game on this one, but congrats on your purchase. I still love my 07 that I bought in 2012. No issues in 22K miles. I miss my VTX I sold two years ago sometimes, though. I sold it to a friend at work and I still get to park by it.
  12. Goodman4

    The FJR Bird Strike Poll

    Wow, where was the goose working?
  13. Goodman4

    The FJR Bird Strike Poll

    I took out a vulture with my right mirror. It had weird white hairs in the mounting hardware for quite a while. The drummer for the Black Crowes is back in Hopkinsville doing a seminar this week. Guess this is a timely thread.
  14. Goodman4

    Time to come clean

    Ack! I don't like to see bike pics like that. Glad you are healing well and already landed a '16. Be careful out there.
  15. Goodman4

    Hi ALL! Have wanted an FJR for a long time and ready to pull trigger, price check?

    Welcome aboard. I think you made a great choice. Those scratches aren't worth fixing. And if you do what a large number of FJR owners (like me) have done and drop it while turning around, you are going to be able to shake it right off. It sounds like you've ridden her pretty hard already, so...
  16. Goodman4

    Trying to find my Pace

    You guys have been suggesting that the bike has multiple personalities with the ability to cruise the curves smoothly or imitate a crotch rocket if so desired. I agree with that split personality and experienced both last week in Arkansas. I kept it very smooth most of the time. I think that...
  17. Goodman4

    Trying to find my Pace

    Thanks for the comments Big Sky. I happened to notice that your book was still on my nightstand this morning. I have never scraped a peg at over 20 mph except that track day and that was when I wasn't shifting enough weight. Maybe you and the other riders need to consider the possibility that...
  18. Goodman4

    Trying to find my Pace

    I'm not sure if I ticked Redfish off or if he's defending me. Or both. I think my last sentence was a little bit full of crap, cause I wouldn't ride if I really couldn't take that risk. And I certainly wouldn't drag my precious wife across the country and risk her health on our wonderful...
  19. Goodman4

    Trying to find my Pace

    I've enjoyed reading all these comments today. It seems like everybody is looking at the issue as I had hoped. I like struggling on a topic with experienced opinionated people. Lots of different angles but you are all giving me good things to think about. Good stuff. And if I make somebody...
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