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Isn't that how VASCAR works? (a little story...) I was once speeding aross US 2, at night, in N. WI in a Datsun Z-car; protected by an (old-style, big case) Escort RD. When, there appeared a car behind me followed by alternating reds & blues behind the grill. When the officer approached my...

"Snap" -- the FJR lacks snap... :blink: Americans tend to like 'snap'... :huh:

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85 isn't all that much on many of today's Interstates... I sometimes think that's a necessary speed to stay out of trouble (for a motorcyclist -- "space cushion", riding 'pro-actively' instead of 'reacting', etc.)...? In many cases, on Interstates (especially) -- everyone's speeding (no...

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'11 FJR1300AS (Euro) Midnight Black & Silver Tech: AS colours

Sounds-like -- you only have enough fuel available for (up to) 1/4 throttle? Does your FJR idle properly -- 1K ~ 1100 RPM?

Suzuki DR 650 (late model): Light weight (not so much -- but not as heavy as some...) Simple (yep...) Capable of 1000 mile street days (rode one on a 4K mi./12 day trip -- 2800 off-highway, 1200 pavement) Single track capable - logs, streams, whoops, etc. (yep...) Reliable (yep...) Simple...

Get another rider and race the two -- heads-up. The results will be readily apparent... :o Peformance degradation (or improvement) may be hard to tell via the 'butt dyno'... :unsure: Dynomometers, stop watches, and speedometers work well for that... :) Your FJR, if running well, will...

NM has a horrible DWI record -- I don't know if it's the worst state?, but I think it's near the top? I think the State's trying everything it can to get a handle on the problem.

I've only been able to watch recent WSBK events on TV -- but: it appears (to me) that the wily old veteran, Maximiliano Biaggi (“the Pirate”; aka: The Roman Emperor), and the 'Priller V-4 has "extra speed" when needed... :o :unsure: jes sayin'...

Not Arai, but..., Way back in the mists of time -- I was attending a motorcycle show with vendors when the very first Nolan Modulars arrived. The sales guy was showing me the features and I said, "That's all well and good -- but, how about when those plastic catches break?" He said, "You mean...

Has your (used) FJR been lowered? How much do you know about it/its history? Maybe having it professionally checked-over might be a good idea? :blink: The Dunlop Roadsmart* doesn't appear to be good enough (durable) for FJR use (at least, when used at 'FJR nominal'...). :unsure: Some small...

Is that the value of any un-repaired (original guides/seals) Gen I...? :unsure:

Really like to get personal..., huh...? :unsure: (I guess it's the refuge of those who are unable to enter into objective discussion...? :o :huh: )

Warranties are, usually, for faulty parts/components. Forced accountability...? :huh: I'm trying to not get personal... You...? :unsure: Our increasingly litigious society... :rolleyes: I'm trying to not get personal... You...? :unsure: (do you trust anyone...? :unsure: ) Unfortunately...

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And, if the work proves to be sub-standard...? What good is a warranty? You're not going to be satisfied with any repair, then -- are you? Even if it's free... :o :huh:

"Bad Gas" has been a 'catch-all' for-ever for those who don't have an answer... Why..? only you -- who got infected...? IF, there was such a thing as "Bad Gas", there'd be vehicles stranded all-over... One thing that could've helped -- would've been the communication (from the tech to you) of...