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Since H-D failed in the attempt to patent (their) sound -- maybe they're trying to get rid of it...? :unsure:

Right lane = "Tourist" lane. Left Lane = "Hammer" lane.

Kind'a a value judgement -- there...? :huh: Best for whom? Mapping software will give you fastest, shortest, most scenic, etc. I'd suggest: it's time for a theme -- do you have any special interests/hobbies that could be pursued along the way? Many interesting themes can be woven into a...

Agreed. One technique is to add a handfull of teeth to the rear sprocket. It saves some of the performance (altho, nothing can be done about the thin air and the overall reduction...). New, EPA-legal, street-bikes are often geared tall (to meet the emission regs.) anyway -- so, lower over-all...

+ 1 :) (Slippery Sam -- now there's a blast from the past...) :)

It does make a nice 'feel good' story -- but, changes in valve clearance (when they occur) are mostly a metallurgy issue between the valve faces and valve seats in the head (where there's no oil). Mobil 1, though, may have helped this early (Gen I) FJR -- prevented it from becomming a 'ticker'...

The constant mesh gearbox design used in most motorcycles can (usually) tolerate full throttle clutchless upshifts. But, there are limits/differences in g/boxes, power-otputs, etc. It ain't all the same all-over... :blink: More sad news for the FJR (on top of all its other problems) -- it's...

According to the FJR FSM (at least, mine...), Yamaha gives no recommendation (neither in miles nor elapsed time) for periodic change of fork oil. Yamaha lists, in the FSM, both: Suspension Oil "M1" and Suspension Oil "01" or equivalent. In the FJR FSM under: "Disassembling the Front Fork Legs"...

Jeez..., I hope not...! :o Not with all the problems that've been reported on this Forum with the current 2 iterations... :rolleyes: Reminds me of when the new Norton Dominator 500-twin was first introduced to dealers at a dealer-meeting in the late-'40s...(Norton had previously offered...

While I'm sure Honda has made a very nice CBR250, it's really hard to best the 250 Ninja -- they've been great for a long time. :) One caveat for interested 250-ers: If you live at altitude (5K~6K feet, for instance) the lack of oxygen has a much more dramatic negative effect on the...

Shell Rotella full-synthetic is called 'T6' and is available in 5W40 viscosity. 'T5" synthetic-blend is available in 10W40 viscosity. Rotella "dino" is available in 15W40.

OK, I'm with you -- we're tilting the whole bike with these changes. I still maintain that it's caster (rake & trail) that causes steering oscillations -- just like a shopping cart pushed too fast. Since the normal changes to a motorcycle's geometry (tilting) easily happen in a rear-ward...

Unless the rider is from AZ (or, is going to be in AZ) -- MT. STD. Time. AZ doesn't do Daylight Savings Time (mostly...).

Hmmm, I'm not so sure...? :unsure: Yes, a steepened steering angle (less positive caster) will decrease trail. But, what's the correct amount of trail? As the m/c sags rearward trail may increase -- maybe too much? Conventional wisdom may suggest: More trail = more stability? I'm not so...

Yes, several times. Just bend the 'keeper' tab down at the end of the hinge-pin and remove the pin. To assemble -- slide in the pin and bend the 'keeper' tab back. You're welcome.

Moose/s live in packs/families/groups (there must be a name?) in diverse areas -- rocky mountain moose, western plains moose, boundary waters moose, etc. -- and never the twain shall meet (mostly). I heard a naturalist give a talk on the subject... :huh: What-ever-ya-do, don't use a pencil &...

Sorry, I can't help you with drilling rivets... :( But, if all you want to do is remove the pannier lid? -- just pull the pins from the hinges. :)

It's been my, long-term, experience that dealers, in general, and especially the guys in the back room (mechanics) want to help those with mechanical problems who are "out-there-doing-it." I think they 'identify' with the rider and would hope for similar treatment?

Wear light colors/white with lots of ventilation -- including helmet ventilation (make sure you can breathe plenty of fresh air). Don't use much of a windshield. Hydrate often -- stop, get off and walk around often -- rest when you need to. + 1 -- U.S. 64 (Tenn.). One of my favorites. Some...

Less rear weight bias and more front weight bias -- needed. Un-load or remove your tour-pak. Raise and/or stiffen the rear suspension. Lower and/or soften the front suspension. Use a tank-bag. Lean forward when riding (as opposed to Laz-Y-Boy -- feet forward -- 'Murican'-style). They don't...