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When travelling across Nevada I set my cruise at 90mph from the California border to the Utah border (pretty much). It sure shortens the grind through the moonscape. I have a '14 so 100mph cruise limit comes with the deal but to me it isn't that essential. Actually other things may be more...

There never was an "air cooled" Concours, all liquid cooled. Dan

Gen II centerstand: Gen III centerstand: Dan

Outstanding, that is exactly what I need to know, thanks! Dan

So, do these work well as far as increasing light intensity? I do travel at night at times (leave for work at 4:30 am) and would like to increase lighting. I like the looks of these and even though they are a bit spendy (most high intensity lights are) at >$300, I would not consider that a...

I look down the spark plug hole with a flashlight and bump the starter to get the piston near TDC on the compression stroke (doesn't have to be exact). I go in firing order (1-2-4-3). Dan

The system I am thinking of would possibly add a pound or two, add some cost and result in a slightly higher (and wider front-to-back) cylinder head size. I would gladly pay extra for it. Dan

I have only one major thing that the FJR really needs and that is an RPM independent, hydraulically compensated valve lash system. This would mean we would have no reason to spend hours and hours removing and replacing the tupperware. For me, no need for self-cancelling turn signals I have...

When I had my seat done last May (during a "ride-in" appointment) Seth discouraged leather because of the need for regular maintenance to preserve it and keep it good looking. He strongly recommended vinyl and the vinyl coverings he uses are top quality, rugged and very long lasting. I did the...

Well, after studying the manual I think I have made an incorrect assumption. I had thought that the coolant left the radiator (after being cooled) and entered the engine through the top tube that mounts to the valve cover and lowed down and out. It appears that this is incorrect and the coolant...

From what I remember reading, the FJR was originally designed to run wide open all day on the Autobahn. It wasn't originally destined for the US as I recall and only considered when we kicked up a ruckus. One look at the top down cooling system design shows intent on keeping the combustion...

Yes, the oil filler port, I should have listed that as option 3. Good that they listened and gave you the info on the rings being the possibility. Dan

During a leakdown test you can listen very carefully to what is leaking. If exhaust valves, sound will eminate from the exhaust ports, intake valves, intake ports. If no sound is coming from either of these, then it is rings. Dan

That is exactly what my Dad would say to me and my brother back in the 50s. Both my Mom and Dad were die-hard Sears fans and for good reason. Sears had EVERYTHING for life in general and always good quality for the times. When we lived in Japan from 1958-1962, Sears was our connection to...

Actually it is a pull-pull cable system, neither of them "push". Dan

Same here, stick a fork in it... Dan

Back road twistie riding at a spirited pace is most desired but I do end up slab-droning in order to travel to far away places (or commuting). My wife likes to ride but she is getting to the age that getting on and off is troublesome for her so she basically gave it up. She is cool with that...

What age group? 67 years old in August. How long you been riding? First motorcycle in June, 1961 - A little over 55 years. How long you owned an FJR? 3 years, one month (purchased my 2014A on 11-15-2013). How much you love the FJR? Best motorcycle I've ever owned, best motorcycle on...

Darien jackets are about $600.00, there are many high quality rain suits in the $50.00-$150.00 range. Big difference, especially if one has good riding gear already.. Dan

So an FJR owner walks up and notices to his left a pub full of FJR owners talking, laughing, having a good time discussing FJRs, motorcycling and life in general. But he can't go in there until he interns himself in the library on the right. Can't talk in there, only read, read, read. All the...