Don't be a cheap arse. Buy the quality textile. Be sure the jacket will zip to the pants to avoide it from riding up your torso in case you end up sliding down the road.
In 2012 Bambi totaled my 04 FJR near Mt St. Helens and I spent some quality time sliding down the center of the highway at 55...
Talked to Kevin, he cleaned injectors today(not too bad) and the bike ran idling but died when twisting throttle. He checked the fuel pressure and it was really low. New fuel pump on order.
Thanks for all the calls and help!
Kevin and Marie are back in the US traveling on their 03 FJR. Long story short is the the bike sat 4 years in Texas and all went well when he fired it up (parked with a full tank of petro) but after riding to Ca it would not run right. He pulled the fuel pump and discovered rust - big time...
The wife would divorce me and take all my $$.
I'd have to move in with you but at least once there I would have my choice of which FJR to ride each day. 😛
Go! It's a great location, even better people. I was hoping to make it from the left coast this year but my son is getting married and they won't change the dates for me;)
If I had your money Fred I'd buy a new tire. However being the cheap ass ....err frugal guy I am I'd run the old one.
Clear as mud, eh?
10 years is a loooooong time.
Glad she is mended and still wants to ride with you. I put 95k on my 08 Wing and currently have the new gen 18. The previous 2001-2017 Wing is perfect for two up riding and you can't beat the passenger comfort and luggage storage whereas the new generation is not suited very well for two up if...
Funny you bring this up as I remember you donated your FJR and think about it when I have been there. Haven't seen it yet including this October while at SFO.