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  1. mike25

    Funky Clacky noise from clutch?

    Through my el cheapo speakers it does sound 'heavy'. I would pull the clutch cover, and pressure plate, to check the clutch hub bolt. It's quick and easy to do.
  2. mike25

    Clutch Failing to disengage on new '07

    Try holding the clutch lever in, and give it a few quick rev's, before clicking it into gear.
  3. mike25

    Muzzy Conclusion

    Careful of those mid-corner bumps.
  4. mike25

    Driving mobile phone users documentary

    A quick and easy way to cut the use of cell phones. Charge $1.00 per minute if the phone is moving, regular rates if not moving. I'm sure there is a way to do this.
  5. mike25

    Site Distance vs Corner Entry Speed

    Slow in, fast out.
  6. mike25

    More Concours 14 info

    With the VVT, the torque curve can start eariler, and continue to build at higher RPM's.
  7. mike25

    Vacuum gauge for TBS

    While changing the tubes last year on my 1970's carb stix, I broke a glass tube. So, I replaced them with the same thing. Simple, and effective (K.I.S.S.).
  8. mike25

    F R O Z E N !

    Yes, install the heated grips, and get the gloves. The grips are always there, you may not always have the gloves with you. A little warmth is always nice.
  9. mike25

    F R O Z E N !

    I finally bought a Gerbing jacket and gloves last year. Should have bought them many years ago. You guys that are on the fence about heated gear, just bite the bullet, and get some. You know you will sooner or later. Sooner is better.
  10. mike25

    Help!, New FJR, Throttle Tight, Hard To Twist

    It seems the ******* pool just keeps getting deeper.
  11. mike25

    Help!, New FJR, Throttle Tight, Hard To Twist

    Sorry, the quality of "SHAT" in this thread is from the bottom of the barrel.
  12. mike25

    05 Clutch/Transmission Skip at Speed?

    Yamaha has had junk transmissions for years. It's either in the materials or heat treating. I worked as a bike mechanic for many years in the 70's and 80's, and still do on occasion. I mostly worked on Kawasaki's, also owned and throughly abused them. In 85 I had to have a FJ1100, (great...
  13. mike25

    Being in "the Zone"

    DING, DING, DING, We have a winner!!! Save the "ZONE" for the racetrack. Ya, I found the zone on the street many times, only crashed a twice. Corner workers are your friend.
  14. mike25

    Can you see me now? (Mirrors on my 07)

    "Takes the wind outta the needle peckered turdbuckets (please pardon my french ma'am) who jump on newbies." Now thats funny!!!!
  15. mike25

    Bleed the ABS brakes on the FJR

    Is there a way to cycle the ABS pump while bleeding the brakes?
  16. mike25

    anyone put a cruise control here?

    Cut the tab off, and let us know how it works. I looked at the same spot for mine, I think it'll work. But, you first.
  17. mike25

    33 touring tips

    37. Bottle of Captian Morgan, you can always get Coke. (even in dry counties)
  18. mike25

    Audiovox CC mounting

    Please, don't let this die. I'll pay anything (well almost, cheap would be good), for your PC board mod. Or at least could we find out what needs to be done? I can make a cover if I need to.
  19. mike25

    Steering spanner wrench

    Does any one have the dimentions of the top nut? I'd like to make a socket to fit. (Might as well do somthing at work)
  20. mike25

    Cold weather riding

    Has anyone removed the thermal blanket off an 06 for more heat????
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