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Thanks for letting us know of the potential pitfalls involved with this. I shall keep this in mind when it is time for me to check the valves.

I would recommend doing nothing unless it actually overheats. Running 3-4 bars is not a big deal to me. Not sure of how others will feel about this issue....

Go Cruise 2 is an excellent choice. Learned of this option from the fine folks on this site!

Just like HotRod, always looking for some action, lol

I use a saddlemens sissybar bag on my bike. It was what I had on my cruiser before getting the FJR and it works well. I will replace it with a top case down the road when I have the spare funds. But for now it gets the job done. I think it is a BR3400 series. Plenty of room in it and it has a...

I could not agree more with your assessment. I have put over 3K on my bike since getting a month ago. So much better than my cruiser. When I cannot ride I feel blue (like my bike)...... I am still getting farkles for it, a little at a time. Next up is a set of sliders....

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I did not know about the Go Cruise option. The Vista I had would interfere with my reach to the start button if I held the throttle. Was considering the KaoKo but now I can save some cash and use the GO Cruise. Thank you for the suggestions. The wealth of knowledge and experience here is wonderful.

I am really enjoying your ride reports. Took your advice and read the 9th state one and it has me looking forward to heading up that way when I have time off. Your writing makes me want to try out motorcycle camping. Nothing I will do alone though so it will have to wait until I find some like...

After putting over 2000 miles on my 2005 FJR I know what I need to add next. I have the Yamaha accessory seat and V Stream windshield along with Ram mounts and PCA power outlets. It runs smooth and pulls quite strong compared to my cruiser. A joy to ride for days on end. However I do note the...

I found the topic and it is labeled test and maintain your ABS system and is by IONBEAM. Great info on this subject. Making a little clicky thing here would be nice but I lack that knowledge.

There is a nice thread on bleeding the ABS brakes, written by WarChild if I remember correctly. I would have to a search to find it (at work and no time) but I remember reading it last week.

My "new" FJR is getting a workout. Over 400 miles on it for the first week and I have enjoyed everyone of them. At the end of the month I have a road trip planned from Nashville to Atlanta to Goldsboro NC to Beaufort SC to Atlanta, then up to Johnson city (dragon maybe?) then back to Nashville...

I bought and installed the bike master heated grips on my other motorcycle last year. The install was easy and the grips worked great throughout the winter. After using them I must admit wondering how I did without heated grips before. The only down side for some people is the hardness of the...

I have the bead rider which I used on my Vulcan. It is comfortable for me and I am 5'9", 170lbs. My skinny little butt does just fine on it. Love the air flow under it except when it is cool outside. Then the boys get too cold!. I will have to see about fitting it to my fjr now.

Yes the vulcan is a 500. Bought it a couple of years ago to relearn my skills. It was almost 30 years between rides. The first wife made me get rid of the bike when I first got married among many other things and ways she tried to change and control me. 5 years ago she filed for divorce and I...

If you remember my wife purchased me a 2005 FJR last month as my surprise. Well I just got it last night when I got home from work. My wife had included my father in law in the deal since he lives in Atlanta and that is where the bike was. It was suppose to be a surprise for me but she could not...

If I remember right when my sister had this done it took about 6-8 weeks before she was back to doing her usual routine. That was several years ago.

You need to keep her Greg. She sounds a lot like my wife, a real treasure. The bikes a plus and she understands what you like and need.

I look for FJRs when I am out. Sad to say I do not see them often around Nashville. Harleys and sport bikes are everywhere but the best bike around (in my opinion) is scarce.... Harleys seem to fit the music star image here.