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  1. pickax

    Ride certification

    Sending in documentation for my SS1K today, thanks for the heads up on the wait.
  2. pickax

    Biketoberfest is almost upon us...

    I had to work but glad you all had a good meet. Did see some good racing Sunday though, but got wet. Good weather is coming, lets do another soon.
  3. pickax

    Reverse engineering an Ignition Switch Failure

    Did some asking around and found a contact cleaner that wont attack plastics. https://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/leftnav...ath=09.0111.jpg A freind who is a Mercedes mechanic uses the contact OL regularly with good results. Also, he and our FD fleet mechanic stated not to use anything as a...
  4. pickax

    Reverse engineering an Ignition Switch Failure

    This is timely, was going to post asking about contact cleaner. Just got back from 4000 miles beginning at EOM where this same problem surfaced on my "06. On the way to EOM, we rode through 6 hours hard rain and the bike sat in same overnight for 24 hours total. Beautiful sunshine the next...
  5. pickax

    Restoring old bikes

    Got a 1960 R50 mostly gathering dust since I've gotten the feej. Doesnt need much and starts 2nd kick. Love the lines and simplicity. I'm with Rad, no long distance on that thing, it feels like a moped. Parts are fairly easy but not cheap. Good luck and enjoy! Also picked up a 1968 CA 77...
  6. pickax

    "The Last" Soltek HID Light Thread!!

    Thats good news, no lights or brackets yet. would sure like to get 'em on this week.
  7. pickax

    Rads new Toy

    Very clean and original, looks like a creampuff.
  8. pickax

    How many FJRs will 620,000 British Pounds buy?

    No stems no seeds that you don't need....
  9. pickax

    Why is nothing wrong with my bike?

    I think I'll do mount Washington in N.H. just to see with an "06. All is good in the flatlands.
  10. pickax

    How many FJRs will 620,000 British Pounds buy?

    Got in just in time. Gave my account number and chooser and I will split the pot.
  11. pickax

    Sunday ride to Daytona-Anyone?

    Hey Mike, I see you're making EOM, see ya there!
  12. pickax

    Post-crash update

    Good news, see you in west (by god) virginnie !!
  13. pickax

    Sunday ride to Daytona-Anyone?

    Hey alright! Pulling the plastic this week for PM before EOM, but will have it buttoned up by Sunday. Will fire up the smoker friday. Getting off that AM and will meet anywhere y'all are.
  14. pickax

    Does the FJR have a VSS wire?

    Expecting a package any day, will try to get it done before you leave.
  15. pickax

    TBS @ EOM

    I count 4 carbtunes and Jeffs carbmate, will bring my carbtune if we need another(EOM veterans please advise). going to do mine before the trip but will be glad to assist.
  16. pickax

    Does the FJR have a VSS wire?

    Bob my '06 has a rock solid Smitty install. I'm not smart enough to know what he did but your'e welcome to look. Gonna lift the tank and pull panels soon when Solteks arrive. Could use your expertise wiring that relay too. Matts coming by for a TBS too, any others in the area are welcome. Will...
  17. pickax

    Rode a K1200GT and Concours 1400 today

    Good writeup. a well farkled feej is the way to go.
  18. pickax

    Sunday ride to Daytona-Anyone?

    Looks like another day then, some freinds are giving a slide show on the last Isle of man trip this afternoon which will also be fun. Going to lift the tank when the soltecks arrive for TBS etc. before EOM. Then up to Maine through early October. Our good riding season will be soon enough...
  19. pickax

    Sunday ride to Daytona-Anyone?

    I've got a pork butt thawed and dry rubbed. Will smoke it at the station tomorow. Not much lead time on this ride and some good guys can't make it. With the heat and distances involved it's hard to get you guys rehab'd and home the same day. Two ways to go here, North turn deck on the beach...
  20. pickax

    Sunday ride to Daytona-Anyone?

    Hmm, Daytona as a destination, never thought of that. I'll be getting off shift that AM and will be glad to show y'all our one twisty road. There are some springs for swimming within 45 minutes west of here also to start the ride back refreshed. We've got some local guys here that might want...
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