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  1. an-guy

    2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster

    It's a vehicle made after 2010 (2018 Tacoma) so it probably just says everything is lifetime just like every other vehicle. Transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, differentials, freaking motor oil lol. My transmission doesn't even have a dip stick.
  2. an-guy

    2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster

    I see. I've heard it also becomes acidic after about 3-5 years and should be changed even if it's clean. My truck is about there now.
  3. an-guy

    2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster

    When I purchased it, my bike had off brand coca cola for coolant. No, I'm not kidding
  4. an-guy

    2007 waits until water pump failure doesn't create a disaster

    I rode a brand new versys 650 at the demo day a couple weeks ago. Holy freaking hell, I've never been so eager to get back on my own old *** bike. I could whine about that 12,600$ bike for a while...
  5. an-guy

    Bike Wont Start

    Forgive me for adding fuel to the fire. Okay so hang on. What for slow Pappimus Maximus leather daddy bike is "bulletproof" to you? Seriously though, we have bikes here with 500k miles. Was yours just not taken care of? I'm sure it'd sound like a chitty chitty bang bang in the "free" box at a...
  6. an-guy

    What did you do to your FJR today?

    Meanwhile my friend has 25,000 miles without an inspection At this point we're just seeing how far it'll go. Apparently not riding like a street Rossi goes a long way with the cops lol
  7. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    I will definitely agree on the hearing part and add that wind protection (like the giant windshields you can get) are a major part of why I bought an FJR. My commute is 3 hours one way, so 6 hours a week. On my VFR by the time I got to work or home my ears were ringing pretty bad. On the FJR...
  8. an-guy

    New guy Florida

    Welcome!! We'll definitely do our best. We have some people here who know FJRs exceptionally well Edit: Me too, 08 club.
  9. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    I was like this when I first started riding. But right now because the way I've chosen to set up my life, the minimum I spend on the bike every week is about 8 hours. The most is about 40. The whole "feeling the wind on you" and the floating sensation and all that is very nice, and one of the...
  10. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    That is awesome! I just got a CD player the other day and I swear it's the coolest f--king way I've ever listened to music. It's got a giant clear top case so you can watch the CD spin. Again, flashy lights oooo lol Compared to my VFR800, I have 1000% gotten used to the creature comforts of the...
  11. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    Well, I am a younger person but on an old as **** internet forum, not reddit/faceballs/tiktok/whatever people use now. Chances are pretty good I'm not on any more social media than you are... I feel like if ACC did that, whoever designed it would be sued.
  12. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    No music??? Calls I understand. I don't get hardly any so it's usually someone trying to meet up with us or something. I just have a cardo packtalk bold. I've done the earbud thing before and it's terrible. These are speakers that go in your helmet and double as also allowing you and your...
  13. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    Well I'm in my 20s so naturally we youngins have to have all the flashy lights. Seriously though lol. For me it's the navigation, the cruise control (and active cruise control at that, no more of only one guy in the group can use CC) Phone connectivity where you can change music with the...
  14. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    FJR wins in speed, handling, power, and cost of ownership. BMW wins in comfort and technology. The newest FJR looks like a toy compared to any late model R1250RT in the technology department. Haven't changed in 10 years now... Not everyone wants that, but I will someday when I have the money...
  15. an-guy

    E15 / Unleaded 88 in 2008 FJR1300

    Wow..... We have very very different experiences. I definitely hope your vehicles are always reliable. But if you asked me to name the like 5 least reliable vehicles, I'd name each of those vehicles. Except maybe the expedition Maybe they just get treated like ****? I know an 08 impala that had...
  16. an-guy

    Motorcycle For Sale 2013 FJR south east Pa

    Frick. I wish you went to sell it in June, Id be on my way!
  17. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    I occasionally get the itch and run the hell out of mine. It loves it. It sounds like it's supercharged, the intake noise is awesome. Interesting to know about BMW boxers. I'll likely have one someday (r1250rt) so it's good to know that I won't be able to run it quite as low as the FJR lol...
  18. an-guy

    E15 / Unleaded 88 in 2008 FJR1300

    Yeah... I've always owned Japanese vehicles. Toyota, Honda, Kawasaki, and now Yamaha. I almost purchased a silverado a couple years ago and holy crap I am glad it didn't. Looking back, that thing needed thousands of dollars in repairs... I love hanging out with my Harley riding friends, but...
  19. an-guy

    More RPM vs speedo but different...maybe

    It's wild how slow these bikes can go in the high gears. 30 mph in 5th gear (on the 5 speed) is easily doable. I love pulling into places and shifting up two or three gears to "enable EV mode" so nobody notices me coming lol.
  20. an-guy

    TIRES?? What tires are everyone running on their FJR?

    6000 miles in on my roadtec 01s with my "erratic" riding style, from the tail of the dragon to below 30 degrees and rain for hours, they've been solid so far. They're probably about 500-1000 miles above the wear bars. If I could find an easier way to change the tires, I'd be set.
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