01VFR
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A pretty rare thing happened yesterday. I bought another 2008 FJR. Now the stable has 2 - 2008 FJR's and a lonely 2001 VFR. I am sure my wife never thought this would happen - owning 3 bikes at once. As luck (some good/some bad) would have it, I crashed my first 2008 FJR in NM and have agreed to a total loss settlement with the ins co. I didn't accept their offer yet as I was hoping to find another and be able to swap out my farkles while side by side. And luck was on my side on this one. Then on Monday, I will accept the insurance settlement and have to say goodbye to my first FJR.
The new steed is a 2008 that seemed to be a garage queen with only 2,022 miles. It's a shame I am going to put her to the test next summer in the IBR. Existing farkles include a second look tank bra and a sticker on the gas cap. The PO didn't ride her enough to warrant owning her, so I will fix that problem. On the test ride, I noticed right away that the clutch is totally f'd up. It will require the plate soaking (this alone may be why it wasn't ridden). I never had experienced anything this bad on my first 2008. Hopefully that will resolve the problem.
I need to swap rear sub-frames this weekend as I had mine reinforced when replaced under warranty. I remember seeing a write up on the removal someone did. I've searched for "how to remove rear sub frame" with no luck. If anyone remembers seeing this link, please pass it along to me.
Picture will come later...my work blocked the photobucket website. :angry2:
Corey
The new steed is a 2008 that seemed to be a garage queen with only 2,022 miles. It's a shame I am going to put her to the test next summer in the IBR. Existing farkles include a second look tank bra and a sticker on the gas cap. The PO didn't ride her enough to warrant owning her, so I will fix that problem. On the test ride, I noticed right away that the clutch is totally f'd up. It will require the plate soaking (this alone may be why it wasn't ridden). I never had experienced anything this bad on my first 2008. Hopefully that will resolve the problem.
I need to swap rear sub-frames this weekend as I had mine reinforced when replaced under warranty. I remember seeing a write up on the removal someone did. I've searched for "how to remove rear sub frame" with no luck. If anyone remembers seeing this link, please pass it along to me.
Picture will come later...my work blocked the photobucket website. :angry2:
Corey
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