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  1. BobbyBlue

    How to tell if a 2005 model FJR is ABS or non-ABS?

    Thanks Fred. I completely concur with you on the effectiveness of ABS in terms of general safety. I 'spose I'm a little touchy as I lost a friend on an ABS equipped bike (VFR) due to his own bad judgement , but what struck me as odd and frankly has started to..ahhhhh..reinflame my often...
  2. BobbyBlue

    Wolfhound on a Hayabusa

    Congrats Man ! That bike is BEAUTUFUL ! Had a copper '99 but DFW proved too confining for it...and my license by '02, but it was REAL FUN and a velvet rocket ! You can light up the back wheel at 70 in 3rd any old time in the city...make little kids giggle and point and granny thinkin' bout...
  3. BobbyBlue

    How to tell if a 2005 model FJR is ABS or non-ABS?

    Iwannafjr, ABS will be of great benefit to you...assuming you cant ride any better than the rest of these *******. ABS sucks supermoist bluechunky asscheese w/peanuts K ? If you're inexperienced enough to GRAP a handful of anything whilst riding a bike of this caliber, other than a quick...
  4. BobbyBlue

    "3 Sisters" Uvallde area

    Y'all timed it PERFECT for Lost Maples...Colors will be peaking this very weekend ! It's not New England but it aint bad ! Enjoy and get where you're goin before dark....vampire deer.
  5. BobbyBlue

    Cheaper maintenance / parts alternatives

    Thanks Fred ! I do my checks on the '30's though and i got my 60K coming up...almost like having 2-strokes again...spoiled I am !!!....friggin heat has kept me in a cage too much last 3 years here ! Appreciate the link buddy, i shall use it directly. Blessings, Bobby
  6. BobbyBlue

    The Evil that is 13....

    Thanks Dale, for the positive spin on everything. So great to read objective seat-of-the-pants reviews. I was just going to ask about buffeting and there it is. Is there still a 4th gear whine ? I ride around town in 4th alot, traffic moves pretty slowly here, and am used to that straight cut...
  7. BobbyBlue

    Austintaceous Racing at Circuit of the Americas

    Thanks Jasen...I still havent learned how to do much on these machines. I also have tickets and family close for a change ! I have a 3 day pass as you do i'm sure, I'm in section T15-14, Row 23, seat 9. I cant wait !!!! Never been to a World Class motorcycle race, club action is all i've...
  8. BobbyBlue

    "3 Sisters" Uvallde area

    Check out the website, Hillcountrycruising.com to find something that fits your needs. I live in Helotes at the foot of the hill country on Tx16, but it is pretty much big city now and you can find Motel6 etc., but the smaller mom and pop operations further in the boonies are more colorful...
  9. BobbyBlue

    Transylvania

    Man, Thanks for taking us along ! Good Karma on Ya ! You make this forum so much richer by sharing....some of us cant ride everyday and we thank you too.
  10. BobbyBlue

    The Evil that is 13....

    OUTDAMNSTANDING yer rotundness !!! The DreadSled arrives...so many new farkles to aquire and Christmas coming on too...good times !
  11. BobbyBlue

    Texas 85mph

    I rode this entire toll road on the 27th and it was smooooooth and most AWESOME ! I admit to some trepidation after the reports but I was in daylight. We have a serious problem with feral hogs and pigs all over Texas ( some thousands sighted in black spandex ), the state even has bounties on...
  12. BobbyBlue

    Ben Spies signs with Ducati Satellight team for 2013

    I concur brother, but weirder has happened....Agostini on a Yamaha at the time for instance, but maybe those elbows will find their stride...i hope so anyway.
  13. BobbyBlue

    Austintaceous Racing at Circuit of the Americas

    I had the opportunity to take the entire 130 toll rd from north to south....Georgetown to Seguin @ 85 mph legally !... yesterday and lo and behold I spied the new Circuit of the Americas track and it looks BRILLIANT ! MotoGP '13 will be here in April 19-21 and I am stoked to MAX !!! My puckin...
  14. BobbyBlue

    05 Dies at 143,331

    Sorry to hear another 05 ready to put down, or at least pasture, Condolences Blue. Glad to hear ya got backup ! Blessings, Bobby
  15. BobbyBlue

    Gen I noise question

    Sorry Howie....but i agree with ya....10 Mi's,2 direct lightening strikes, 9 getoffs over the ton, 5 rolling auto wrecks including a Subaru into the Pacific Ocean, 2 deer 1 hog and more damn turkey vultures than i can remember, my 2nd de-fib and my only insurance is liability...on my bike...
  16. BobbyBlue

    Gen I noise question

    Mine BROKE at 33K !!! Replaced under yes warranty...sounded more like ice skaters warming up 5K or so before snapping while on a roundabout off IH10 !!!...pulled in clutch and shut off and my amazing bike suffered naught...my undies werent so lucky. Repair Replace REPENT !!! sorry.... Bobby
  17. BobbyBlue

    2013 FJR - Product announced!

    I have a question for those in the know. Its been stated somewhere that the engine itself was changed a little, not just the tranny gears but the actual block...it may have been only inferred or i misread or misinterpreted the data, i'm an engineer...happens. Would I be able to use this engine...
  18. BobbyBlue

    Gen I Electrical for Ham Radio?

    Wow, Thanks again Alan. Do you realize if we all bought you a beer for all the cool stuff you throw us, you could start your own lake ? IonBeam Reservoir....nice ring eh? And I'd actually pull over for those guys...intimidating....i mean not in a Ural 3-wheeled 50 caliber sort of way...but...
  19. BobbyBlue

    Ruben Run 2012

    Awesome Mark !!! Love the music too ! Great stuff !!!! Bobby
  20. BobbyBlue

    2013 FJR - Product announced!

    I'm very surprised and entertained...not at the bike but at lots of you...color? 6thgear? ETC,ETC,ETC,???? Your memories are shorter than your dicks.....Go back a decade plus and you'll find an *** kicking ST available ONLY to the rest of the damn world...not to you effuse obese more winey than...
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