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  1. TomInPA

    Smokers (BBQ - not grilling)

    I did a single large pork shoulder yesterday. It's pretty easy to set the smoker and let it do its job on a hot day. Had pulled pork sandwiches last night and have guests coming today for more. Our AC is out and the record heat and humidity makes cooking indoors much worse than smoking. The...
  2. TomInPA

    2019 Western FJR Owners' Gathering (West-FOG)

    The pictures and ride reports by Tyler and Puppychow brought back many fond memories of the friends and California road and scenery I left behind. Really enjoyed seeing you all again from my seat in PA, and hope to ride with your again someday. Looks like a great event, and as usual, the...
  3. TomInPA

    *** 2005 Gen 1 ABS 13,000 miles ***

    From your profile, I assume this has ABS...don't leave it out of the ad. Tempting to reduce my miles at nearly no cost.
  4. TomInPA

    Wheaton and airboss do Kalifornia (did we really do this?)

    This trip was my introduction to how far forum members will go to welcome someone to their riding area. In retrospect, I can't think that such an epic tour has ever occurred since. It was great to be a part of it.
  5. TomInPA

    Rear shock linkage maintenance

    Thanks a lot...you have now reminded me I have not done the relay maintenance since 2013. I'll just assume I should put the bike out of its misery. I didn't like doing this 6 years ago...think I'm overdue?
  6. TomInPA

    What is a 2016 FJR worth?

    Birkdale, you don't mention whether the bike is an ES or A, so it makes a few thousand $$ difference...Your profile shows ES, and I'd be sure to include that in any search for price. I'm guessing you're in prime selling season right now and might get just south of $10K. For some reason, people...
  7. TomInPA

    Smokers (BBQ - not grilling)

    Also for that Jenn-Aire grill: Heat deflectors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O0HNG3C/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Burners: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O2NS2DI/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ordered both of these in November 2016 and they are still...
  8. TomInPA

    Smokers (BBQ - not grilling)

    Knifemaker, the valves on that Jen-Aire unit can be rebuilt easily. The hardest part is getting them out of the burner console which requires loosening some Philips screws on each end of the control knob housing, and loosening the main manifold (connects to regulator). Like you, I hve the...
  9. TomInPA

    Raise the FJR tail - How to?

    The 190/55-17 rear can really increase the bike turn-in, but if you don't have an aftermarket shock and may be a few millimeters of ride height from that, the performance will be poor. A bigger tire needs more dampening and shock travel than a worn OEM shock can provide. In my case I also nearly...
  10. TomInPA

    What did you do to your FJR today?

    While Joe was working, I was riding under the mid-day sunshine on curvy roads. JSNS
  11. TomInPA

    Hurricane Michael, a personal view...

    Amazing pictures, and I'm surprised at how much remains to be done. I was in Marathon the Spring following Irma, and there was little evidence of the storm's passing until you got down to Deer Key. Relatively little infrastructure damage, even on the vulnerable strip of land. Michael is out...
  12. TomInPA

    Underwater Traction Control

    FJRferrier and Bseelbach can attest to the water crossing possibly being slick.
  13. TomInPA

    Smokers (BBQ - not grilling)

    I had a pretty good size hunk of smoked brisket that had been frozen since Fall. I wasn't sure about using it for sandwiches, so yesterday I made Chili with it. Best damn chili I have ever had. Onion, garlic, fresh tomato, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, red bell peppers, ancho chili pepper...
  14. TomInPA

    What's the Weather like where YOU are today?

    When winter hits California, Pennsylvania has mild weather...no snow in sight.
  15. TomInPA

    Aftermarket Rear Shock

    What takes you 3-hours to figure out the first time, will take 1/2 hour thereafter. Enjoy the adventure, and open a beer.
  16. TomInPA

    North American Wild Card Moto-Tag Game

    A winter sunset should be easy...once it stops raining and snowing.
  17. TomInPA

    My Motorcycle Accident

    I can relate to this as I lost some of the steering travel to the right. For a couple weeks I felt very unstable turning right, and kept looking for the cause. Eventually I finally found a flanged nut that was laying on the lower steering triple clamp that was preventing full-travel. It was...
  18. TomInPA

    What's the Weather like where YOU are today?

    I live a bit south of Punsuxatawney and today was 60 and summy, and even better tomorrow. Warm most of this week with rain on Thursday, but Phil got it right for a change. I have ridden to Punsuxatawney on Groundhog day, but this year was still too cold. One day later, not so much.
  19. TomInPA

    western gathering

    I see we are no further with a decision here than when this thread started in December. Where's Tyler?
  20. TomInPA

    Aftermarket Rear Shock

    I didn't see an answer to your question whether a Gen II shock will fit your bike. All generation shocks are interchangeable and another option is to buy the latest OEM shock which is pretty good if not rebuildable. I own a Penske 8983 and have had it rebuilt once. It makes an amazing...
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