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  1. Scarbutt

    anyone put a cruise control here?

    V65, I have a 2004 with a cruise control mounted in this location. I wanted to maintain my storage space under the seat. Not up to speed for sending photos on this site but lets try this. I have more photos I can email them to you if you would like. John Click on photo.
  2. Scarbutt

    Santa Clause Is Coming To Town !

    Get your shopping done. Santa will be here before you know it ! https://pettitj.livedigital.com/content/1287685/
  3. Scarbutt

    Odyssey Battery

    I believe my battery is ready to take a Dump on me. 2004 with 75K miles. Has anyone here used an Odyssey Battery ? https://www.odysseyfactory.com/ Any recommendations for Battery Sources ? Thanks John
  4. Scarbutt

    Audiovox CCS100 install on 2006 FJR1300AE

    Yet another option for Audiovox Cruise Control location. Mine is on an 04 model. May or may not fit on an 06. But it is tucked awar in such a manner that it looks like a factory install. John
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    Heat Management For 2004 Models

    Heat Management For 2004 Models. https://pettitj.livedigital.com/content/1132192/ There not only Faster but Cooler ! Enjoy John
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    2006 Oregon Trip (Photo Story)

    Sorry for the poor resolution on this clip. ( need Webpage to get the quality) Enjoy it for what it's worth ! There sure is a bunch of Beautiful Country out there and I can't think of a better way to see it than on an FJR ! A SILVER ONE ! Enjoy John 2006 Oregon Trip...
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    If you purchased a TPS from Gary Mccoy

    For those of you that purchased a TPS from Gary Mccoy @ University Motors and replaced it yourself prior to the Recall, email Gary your Vin#, Mileage, and he will credit your purchace price ! He even offered to reimburse me for the return postage to send the old TPS back ! Great Guy ! This...
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    Photo Stories

    Extrememarine, Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the videos. I find myself watching them when I need a pick me up after a bad day at work. As for the camping gear, stick with the gear for backpackers. There focus is Lightweight and Packability. These are the same concerns for motorcycle...
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    Photo Stories

    Our 2005 Trip To Nova Scotia https://www.vimeo.com/clip:111629 I hope this works. I did a test and all was well with the link until I posted it in the Rides section then the link would not work ?? These FJR'S sure are a nice way to travel ! Planning a trip to North Western Canada for 2007...
  10. Scarbutt

    2004 Colorado Trip (Photo Story)

    Short Photo Story of our 2004 trip to Colorado. Click: https://www.vimeo.com/clip:111471
  11. Scarbutt

    Possible stator woes!!!!!!!

    Might want to check your Datel ? I had one go bad after 6 months of operation and it was doing this very same thing. Voltage readings jumping all over the place ! Sent it back for a warranty replacement and the new one has been working well ever since. John
  12. Scarbutt

    Oregon Trip

    The 2006 Oregon Trip Was Wonderful ! What a Great Time we had in the Wild Wild West ! Day one was a short ride after work that took us west across Pennsylvanoa and into Ohio. Day two took us west across I-8o through Omaha Nebraska in 110 degree temps and on into Kearney, Nebraska which earned...
  13. Scarbutt

    Oregon Trip

    Many Thanks to you all for the wonderful tips ! Just making those last minute preperations and wanted to post a "Thank You" My wife is waiting on me to get packed (she has had her bags packed and ready to go for 2 weeks) ! Gotta Go Oregon Awaits Me !!!!!! John
  14. Scarbutt

    Oregon Trip

    Sorry Guys, I run an FJR much better than I do a computer ! Thanks Jeff, I checked out Trillium Lake and you are right ! Awesome Place ! Looks like a Great Pit top ! Appreciate all the Tips ! John
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    Oregon Trip

    Thanks you all for the Tips ! I really appreciate them ! I know 2 weeks is pushing it but thats all I have to work with and why I ride an FJR. Its like taking a speed reading course except your traveling ! I can pass a motor home going up the mountain tour the area and be in another state...
  16. Scarbutt

    Oregon Trip

    My Wife and I will be riding from Pennsylvania to visit our daughter in Portland, Oregon the first two weeks of July. Any suggestions on: Twisty Roads Scenic Roads Good Food Campgrounds Must Do's Would be very much appreciated ! Thanks ............John
  17. Scarbutt

    Valve Adj. Survey

    2004 Model. At 26K Everything was within specs. No adjustments necessary ! Results at 52K ? Same thing, Everything in specs. No adjustments necessary! I did have 2 exhaust valves loose .001" clearance on the #2 cylinder. And on the intake side 1 valve on #3 cylinder tightned up .001" and...
  18. Scarbutt

    lawinter

    Very Sad News. My condolences to Family and friends.
  19. Scarbutt

    Seat foam question

    Andy, I put a 2" layer of "Memory Foam" in my seat that I purchased from an aircraft supply company. I also changed the profile a little makind more of a pocket to eliminate the constent sliding ahead problem and added a little to the rear of the seat to provide a bit of support to the backside...
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