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What is a reasonable and customary cost for an FJR oil filter from the dealer? My dealer (Du Page Honda/Yamaha in West Chicago, IL) just charged me $11.99. I think that is pretty steep. What alternatives exist? I've heard bad things about Fram filters so I'd like to stay away from them but if...

I've read that a lot FJR riders use Shell Rotella Synthetic oil and that it is available at Wal-Mart. I have checked at several Wal-Marts and the Shell Rotella T Synthetic oil they sell seems to be marketed to diesel trucks. It is in a blue container, The label says Advanced Soot Control Rotella...

I made up a kit just before a recent Colorado Rockies trip. It included a reamer and plugger from Pep Boys along with the sticky string plugs, a bicycle CO2 inflater, and a handful of CO2 cartridges from Wal-Mart. The whole thing cost about $30 and the pump thing was $20. I put it in a zippered...

I have an anniversary coming up. I'll buy two, give one to Cathy and tell her the other is her gift to me! Joe

You betcha................The wife and I went to Peoria and the Labor Day Springfield Mile last year. We will be going to Peoria Sunday but won't be able to make Springfield this year. DuQuoin is a possibility but it's a long way from Chicago. Joe

Ask and ye shall receive: Our Rockies pics Enjoy, Joe

We were at the top of Mt Evans a few weeks ago on an AMA Tour. It is incredible to ride that high and see all the changes in scenery. We didn't have the breath to climb to the summit. You're certainly tougher than us! Joe

Hi! I'm new to this site thanks to a fellow FJR rider in Crested Butte Colorado (see post under New Forum Members). I'm from the Chicago area. My wife and I were doing an AMA tour in the Colorado Rockies. My wife had to fly home early so I took the opportunity to complete the SaddleSore 1000 on...