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QUOTE(bandito @ Sep 26 2007, 04:14 PM) * On a bike this heavy I don't use weight shift beause I don't think it matters as much as on a sportbike. Your Gen II has linked brakes, so try a little bit of the back brake and throttle at the same time. (do this smoothly and practice it on a wide curve...

88% Missed the parking angle, 45 degrees is better, 90 gets you too far into the street here in europe. When being overtaken, now how often does that happen on th FJR ??? by another motorcycle usually like a sports bike. single most cause of single bike accidents? whatever, I still think...

And that is exactly correct. If you motor knocks, you should 1- check the timing ie get a tune up, and then if it persists, 2- use a higher octane gas. The times I have rented HD's in the US they always say "only use premium" well, guess what I put in? REGULAR! and does it knock? well not...

That would be the Italians you're thinking of.

No takers for the "fix-a-flat" aerosol canisters? That's what I have under my seat 9 and a large can in the top case on long rides). Never had a flat (knock on wood) , I figure any roadside repair is going to take me to the nearest tire repair shop where they put a patch inside.

Woah!! Now I see why so much talk about changing the stock suspension and stuff. Ya'll got some weight to pull around on these machines!! :blink:

Previous bike was a Bandit 1200 cafe faired roadster. I ride the FJR faster on the freeway (better protection) but maybe a little less agressive in the twistys. Also depends if I am alone or with the SO. :rolleyes: Previous-Previous bike was a CBR900. The FJR rides slower than that one for...

How do you know when your Harley needs oil? When it stops leaking on the floor! :lol:

saw it Today with My 10 year old, his 10 year old Friend, the friends three older brothers and Dad. As a stand alone it is fine. Dont' sweat not seeing the prequels. And BTW check out the kids motorbike, it is a HD, but it has a BELT DRIVE !! Yes I looked carefully and my eyes did not decieve...

Bummer, Condolences to his wife and family. I am sure he will be missed.

I just got back from Florida visiting family, that has to be the worst state ever. Cagers will turn right onto a four lane street, and go all the way over to the left lane to drive 5 under :blink: they will sit in the left lane with two empty lanes to their left, and continue so for miles...

Well, I say as the years pass those airborne stunts get less frequent, whether on motorbikes, snowboards, mountain bikes or whatever. I think because the landings get harder somehow. Haven't gotten off the ground with the FJR (yet), the last time was on the bandit, pulling hard on the...

Makes a more aware driver. I have a lot of cycling miles behind me, and same thing.

Interesting comments on the fact that when all cages have dims on in the daylight the motorcycles need to have the brights on to be seen. In europe some countries have mandatory low beams for cars. Here in France it was proposed as law about 2 years ago, and there was a study done showing that...

Tell that to the people in Southern California. I live in a dry fire sensitive climate, cigarette butts account for 80% of wildfires.

Priceless. :D Clutch on 1st and 2nd, no cluth after that. Clutch on downshifts except by accident. No problems so far on any of my previous bikes. Wouldn't try it on a cruiser though.

I ride the bike year round, stays outside by the front door ( I live in the town center ) for instant go. I use one of those silver colored generic bike covers that you get at the bike store for $50, change it every two years when it gets too faded, so far no leaks. I can buy several years...

Makita

Sorry I missed that one, I would have ridden over to join you. I will wait for details for May 2008, pencil me in. Bandito :ph34r:

I recently purchased the Multitech shortly after buying the FJR; compared to my last full-face (shark) it is actually quieter but it is not noise-free (course the last BIKE was a lot noisier). There is a slight whistle at certain speeds. I have yet to install the "whisper" feature which is an...