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Orangevale, I'm a rookie rider and the FJR is my first bike so I'm still naive enough to think people won't do that to me. I've only got about 2000 miles on the bike so I guess I'll leave on my rose-colored glasses a bit longer. I have had some drivers pull over into my lane or cut me off...

You mentioned that the driver "deliberately" pulled out in front of you. I know you can only speculate as to intent but do you think the guy saw you and jumped out in front of you to screw with you or was he just a clueless ass who jumped out in front of you because he couldn't see you (but...

I like this idea. I take a "build it and they will come" attitude. We had a similiar issue with "bicycles" here in Cali. Until they built actual bicycle lanes it was too dangerous to ride your bike to work because of the traffic. Once they made it safer for bike riders they started coming...

This is ridiculous. I bought this bike BECAUSE I could lane-split (I was getting jealous of all the bikes passing me as I sat in traffic). If they outlaw lane splitting I'll just keep doing it anyway until I get a couple of tickets. The question I have is if there is an accident of any type...

Same here (except in CA it only goes up to 91 Octane). I guess you learn something new all the time on this forum. Looks like I'll be trying the lower octane next time...

I'll give this a try and post a new pic either showing how well I did or how badly I screwed it up...Thanks Garauld

Time to repaint my saddlebag :( The consensus appears to be Duplicolor TY01612 Toyota Stellar Blue Metallic (8L7) for TOUCH-UPs but has anyone spray-painted a large area with this stuff? I used the Duplicolor on a few scratches as shown in the photo but it doesn't appear to be the right...

Thanks for the hint Knifemaker. Here's the direct link to the pics: 2006 Cobalt Blue FJR Pictures Very nice color!

Looks like Yamaha has updated their website with the full details about the '06: Did any of the other Yamaha bikes have the COBALT BLUE color? I'm curious how it compares to the Galaxy Blue (darker perhaps?). I'm also curious about the airflow under the windshield to reduce backpressure...

Yep. I think you're right about the arrow... Just looks like the pattern is the reverse of what it should be and channels the water towards the middle of the tire...

*** Isn't the rubber on the front wheel mounted BACKWARDS? ***

Hmmm... Great price! Looks like I'll be making a call this week myself!

When using a blow dryer on your bike get an electric one. I've read on my car forums that the gas blowers tend to mix exhaust gases into the airstream and that some may leave a residue (I've never seen this myself but thought I'd pass that info along). Also, get a "California Duster" to help...

FJR ride sounds good to me! Unfortunately I've been on the road quite a bit and won't be able to participate until sometime in mid-Sept (17th or later). If anyone plans a ride I'm a willing participant but can't play anytime too soon... - Mike

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I haven't had a good experience with The House of Motorcycles sales department (they tried to add a $2956 "setup" fee on top of MSRP) so consequently I haven't even given their service department a chance. My recommendation is for South Bay Motorcycle. They've taken good care of me and my bike...

Whew! Thanks for the warning. I was just thinking about taking a cruise up there either this weekend or next. Not that I was planning to do a lot of "hanging off" the bike but I might have been tempted to go a "couple" of mph over the speed limit... Looks like I'll be avoiding that part of...

Well, looks like I've got a deal to purchase a set for $250 so thanks to the rest of you for your inquiries... Regards, Mike

Ok, I know this will be fairly radical thinking and people might think I'm crazy :arrowhead: for saying so, but I think it's actually "Ok" to not to do ANYTHING to the bike if you're happy with it. For myself, I used to be happy with it until I started reading these forums and people started...

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