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  1. sradek

    I'm a lucky guy

    I want a view like that!! :dribble: I will never retire though ...
  2. sradek

    Fork brace for Gen II

    Were the Traxxion guys suggesting only replacement rear suspension? I too find the FJR's forks quite fat and stiff, but I wonder too if they actually tried variety of (vendor) braces and really found no difference? hmmm. will wait for folks here who have tried it.
  3. sradek

    Fork brace for Gen II

    If yes, explain under what circumstances you a fork brace helped. On road grooves, transitions, cornering (twisties), reduced wobble, etc.
  4. sradek

    Possible group buy for heated clothing.

    I am interested in jacket liner and pants liner. Gerbings. May consider warm-and-safe if there is consensus here. Keep us posted ... it's beginning to get cool over here!
  5. sradek

    2007 Yamaha FJR topcase

    What Givi box you got?
  6. sradek

    CAPTION ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    You always amaze me with your remarks! Where is your mind exactly? No ... don't answer.
  7. sradek

    Modify stock muffler

    Yes, sound is a personal preference, but have you considered the value of sound to (help!?) with cager attention? (Of course, the idiotic cagers using headsets or blasting their radio (so, now deaf) are beyond help ...) For example, the nautilus saved my butt big time on two recent occasions. I...
  8. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    ok. here's a partial report (no piccies yet). Going to EOM, so don't have time to do a perfect job. - Removed old cam + stock grips - Installed G2 + BMW grips (put them on w/ soapy water, as I didn't have hairspray ..., will deal with that later) - Put the transparent plastic thin spacer...
  9. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    I am not putting down $200+ for a manual cruise. I would rather put on a audiovox!
  10. sradek

    Need TBS & unwind spring

    I had taken the bike back in late 2006 to the dealer for TBS, but don't really know if it was done ... To me the bike doesn't seem smooth in recent times and I need to get a TBS done, but work is coming in the way and I can't do it before EOM. So, once I reach WV friday probably afternoon, I...
  11. sradek

    EOM anyone from Richmond, VA?

    Yes, we could ride to EOM on friday am. I am staying at the Hampton Inn: 10800 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, VA 23060 (5 mins from Short Pump) Would prefer around 10am here if that works for you. Looks like violione is planning to be in Richmond around 9am, but I proposed 9:30-10am. Mobile #...
  12. sradek

    EOM anyone from Richmond, VA?

    Thanks. PM'ed violione and vabrzn. All set. See you friday. btw my name is Shrinath. 732-277-6592
  13. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    That's right, I have no other use for it ... PM sent.
  14. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    Didn't know there is a gadget to put it on! Where did you buy these things ...? :blink:
  15. sradek

    EOM-2008 Route Synopsis / Description

    Should I be bringing my V1 to EOM? Bogeys expected on the routes? btw. what speed records were made before and by who? curious how fast the routes are ...
  16. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    "bergs" - safety wire? ok. so far we have: - soapy water - hairspray - spray paint - Grip Glue / Renthal Glue / Gorilla Glue (be FAST) - rubbing alcohol ... hmmm what does that do diff than soapy water? - air-hose under grip - off/on Thanks for the replies. I think I will us some type of...
  17. sradek

    hair spray or glue?

    I have searched, but can't find a authoritative answer to this ... I am installing the G2 throttle cam w/ BMW sport grips. Then vista cruise. Going to EOM and want to try this out. I will do the shifting out of R/L to avoid the gap per Warchild's page. I was thinking of using soap water to...
  18. sradek

    FJ...ahhhhh!

    Did you feel any more comfort (more legs stretch) because of this? How much lower is the footpeg kit where you bought it? Price?
  19. sradek

    Riding jeans

    What? I wear regular office pants and Phoenix 5 ... I had one spill in my entire life and that was on an oil slick, so I never gave it much thought ... I just nod to the creator once :rolleyes: (yea, he is my "friend") before I ride and that's my Kevlar :blink:
  20. sradek

    EOM anyone from Richmond, VA?

    I am heading to EOM from Richmond, VA on Friday. My first EOM. Anyone from that area to ride with? Depending on work, I will have to decide on morning or afternoon. Please post here or PM w/ contact info. I will be in touch. btw. The Friday schedule has "Rides" in it, but what time do we...
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