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  1. bluesdog

    Photo Back-ups

    The better quality USB drives seem pretty robust, so you might want to set aside one for archives, and another for regular backups, occasionally adding files to the archive unit. I'm currently using Amazon cloud for media sharing, and for website content delivery. The costs are quite...
  2. bluesdog

    Can't identify connector

    Heated gear, possibly. I've seen similar connectors. Is there an inline fuse? That'd offer some clue.
  3. bluesdog

    Heated Vest And Gloves

    I bought an electrically heated vest from a friend, hooked it to a wired heat roller with the connector located at the left side frame grip. It disconnects without issue if I forget to do so manually when dismounting and walking away... The power is served up by an aftermarket fuse block...
  4. bluesdog

    For Military Aviation Enthusiasts

    Great ergonomics.
  5. bluesdog

    When Niehart, Petey and Chuy were Tool Makers!

    Actually had a flint-knapping session in university anthropology class. It's not rocket science, but not all that easy to make a decent edge.
  6. bluesdog

    What's the Weather like where YOU are today?

    A few flakes drifting down. Nothing sticking at this elevation. Yet. Sigh.
  7. bluesdog

    Grinding the hard parts off a 2014 Feejer

    Damn buncha fogies having short-term memory problems, too. Wait, what were we talking about?
  8. bluesdog

    Balancing the fuel injection every 4000 miles

    I check TBS annually, but there's little need to do so more frequently. Spark plugs every couple of years --- they seem to last a long time in the FJR. The gen 3 is fly by wire, with coil over ignition so will likely require even less TBS and spark plug maintenance. With the purchase of a...
  9. bluesdog

    Bike care near the beach?

    Also, ACF-50 or similar
  10. bluesdog

    Grinding the hard parts off a 2014 Feejer

    So why does it look like the brake lights are on? The rider's positioning seems, ah, dodgy, but... front brake? Really? Mebbe the camera has a really bright flash.
  11. bluesdog

    Lincoln Road Fatalities

    One of those statistical anomaly things, I'd say
  12. bluesdog

    HotRodZilla AJ's Newest Officer!

    I'd take her serious. Actually, I'd take her anyway at all, with or without the cuffs. JS&NS
  13. bluesdog

    What did you do to your FJR today?

    Went for my annual Autumn seafoam run prior to storage. (Yeah, you Southrons just yuk it up! Wait until global warming catches up with ya, then we'll see who's laughing!)
  14. bluesdog

    Octane--Is 87 REALLY Right?

    Isn't European method of calculating octane different from that used in North America?
  15. bluesdog

    Cleaning the seat

    You're welcome
  16. bluesdog

    Rebuilding kits -Clutch reservouir & slave cylinder

    Also check the lever pivot bushing, plunger & area for wear or damage. Re & re as necessary. Clean and then lube with LS grease, silicon grease, or a tiny dab of moly
  17. bluesdog

    Albuquerque has suffered huge losses.

    AJ, I think you know how many here respect and care about you, even though most you'll probably never meet in the real world. Stay strong, my friend
  18. bluesdog

    Un- plugged Trickle Charger killed my battery !

    Lucas, The Prince of Darkness
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