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  1. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    sparky ,, that was not in any way directed at you ,, in fact I like hearing other opinions ,, and what others say about this bike ,, I am not one of those guys that only likes to ride one way ,, I think the FJR can be configured in many different ways ,, super sport ,, touring ,, long...
  2. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    ok,, I am not trying to reinvent the wheel ,, I just want to mod it for track days and for land speed racing at Maxton and for Bonniville ,, I like the bike the way it is for touring and scooting down the twisties ,, so don't get your panties in a twist because you don't like or understand what...
  3. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    my little Highboy is an all steel '32 on custom rails ,, it is a car that was purchased by my grandfather ,, then my father and uncle owned it and modified it in the '50's ,, I took guardianship of it in the mid '80's ,, all parts are vintage ,, the engine is a 1953 331 Firedome out of a...
  4. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    thanks twn ,, guess fng didn't know Barn had his bullet in the chamber!!!!!!!!!
  5. galxy5

    Prosthetic

    I have a buddy that lost his lft arm in Viet Nam ,, rides on his back tyre so much you'd think it was a uni cycle ,,
  6. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    just got off the phone with hotbodies racing ,, and I 'm going to get an YZF ss tail and try it out ,, I am a body man and some custom work to make it fit will be no problemo ,, I have completed the fairing changes and am just waiting on parts to finish the tail ,, I have a carbon fibre hugger...
  7. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    ok , let me try this out what I want is to replace the entire seat and rear section including the undertail with a custom one piece solo seat tail ,, and add a carbon fibre shorty fender ,, any help??
  8. galxy5

    3,400 & rear tire is history

    yep the eom Bstones were gone in 3500 miles ,, my Stradas which were just changed today at 14000 miles were toast ,, new Stradas feel so gooood !! and low pressure should ,, as Thug said ,, make it handle like a pig ,, although I never rode a pig that I can remember ,, well ,, maybe in my...
  9. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    no ,, not what I am talking about at all ,, not looking for more crap ,, looking for less !!!! was thinking more of a solo sport tail ,, like a sport bike !!! you know R1 ,, R6 ,,
  10. galxy5

    solo sport tail for FJR

    Has anyone adapted a sport tail to an FJR?? I am looking for a custom solo tail ,, any info out there ??
  11. galxy5

    tire price quote....fair?

    $60 to change tyres and service the spline ,, $14 for 90% valve stems ,, $40 for K&N air filter ,, $180 for my Diablo Strada's Just Say No ,, to Dealer charges ,, someone in your area will do it for cheeper !!!
  12. galxy5

    Been a Harley rider for years...

    welcome Spridal , I am a long time Harley and Indian rider that picked up my '05 FJR last May 30th ,, and now have 15,000 miles on and very few on my other bikes ,, I have added a few extras on but the main thing is that ,, I just love this bike ,, I am sure you will also ,, :yahoo:
  13. galxy5

    Avon Tires

    grip?? you mean sticky ?? or grip those friggin bars?? I have never had Avons on my FEEJER but I like the dual compound of the Strada's ,, very sticky in curves and hairpins ,, confidence inspiring in very technical rides ,, and on the slab they just keep going and going and going ,, no...
  14. galxy5

    Avon Tires

    get the Pirelli Strada FJR specific tyre ,, no wabble ,, no problems ,,
  15. galxy5

    Irans FJR-3

    saying you have does not mean you have it !! this is more of their we've got a nuke ******** !! they are looking for blockade concessions ,, just like Korea !!! I say we tell them "you know we're a little streached out ,, and it would be difficult to wage a conventional war with you right now...
  16. galxy5

    pirrelli stada's

    :clapping: the strada "E" (extended wear tyre) is the FJR specific replacement you can look it up in the Parts Unlimited site ,, you know ,, under tyres & wheels
  17. galxy5

    pirrelli stada's

    ok,, talked to Alex at Biker Trends ,, $239 pair to your door :yahoo: here is how it works ,, he orders the tyres and they are shipped to him no charge by Parts Unlimited ,, then he will ship them to you ,, he's making 15% which is the discount from Parts Unlimited ,, that brings it to the...
  18. galxy5

    pirrelli stada's

    details !! I gave you details !! I will ask him and let you know what he can do ,,
  19. galxy5

    pirrelli stada's

    hey guys ,, I just ordered my 2nd set of Stradas today ,, $180 for both ,, they are 15% under wholesale to vendors right now ,, my buddy gets them from Parts Unlimited ,, and I get them for his cost ,, he might be able to do the same for others ,, will be here overnight no shipping charges ...
  20. galxy5

    Wild Bill Highway Pegs

    I am using the Kuryakin adjustable offset longhorns with the switchblade pegs ,, must say they are very nice ,, if you contact Alex at Motorcycle Trends on ebay or at the shop in Roanoke VA you will get a better deal than buying off the Kuryakin site ,, tell him Sparky sent you ,,
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