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Unique approach but THAT would make me nervous regarding your newly repaired radiator. I realize it's a tight fit with the the coolant hoses and wiring harness but that really shouldn't be necessary. Something may be getting squeezed. I had the rad off my '05 about 2 yrs ago and also recall...

My '05 has done this a few times over the past 2 yrs of ownership (bike has 58K miles). Hot day (80F+), bike thoroughly hot, I make a quick stop for gas etc.... cranks slow/hesitates but it does start (dash has reset once or twice max). ALL other times, it cranks and starts normally. It's a...

I just installed a new to me used Penske 8975 shock on my GEN1. During the swap I noticed it was a little longer than the OEM unit (~1/4 to 1/2" perhaps?) so I just left it as-is. My ground clearance has gone up considerably and now my foot pegs (with lowering brackets) do not scrape at every...

I hadn't wrenched on my '05 in months.... she starts every time and I've just been commuting rain or shine. However, last weekend I installed a new/used Penske rear shock that I got from another member here.... straight forward, about 2 hours. Suspension links (those I could access) were in...

ya, that doesn't seem right. The Jaunt has been at $199 or less for what seems like years. I bought mine in XL-Tall Hi-Viz a year or two ago (don't recall which seller) for around $150 I believe. Fit is just OK but it has improved as I've been wearing it more and more. I use it as my light...

I usually connect the plugs and lay them against the head but away from the spark-plug holes. I remember reading long ago that some ignition systems don't like sending a spark to a plug that's not there (may not be true anymore of course as others have indicated). However, I haven't actually...

Overkill? I just roll my eyes at comments like that. He makes it sound like 6th gear is unusable below 70mph.... That's complete nonsense and he's missed the whole point of revised gear-box.

I've got the Fenda Extenda + Cox Rad guard on my GEN1. Worthwhile investment esp after I had my rad cleaned and straightened. Tho' I wasn't too thrilled with how the rad guard mounted.. perhaps they changed it for the GEN2/3. Mr. BR

Nice! I worked in a Hon-Yam shop in the mid-80's and had a blast learning basic servicing and new bike setup among other things...got to work on or ride most of the bikes mentioned so far. Fortunately, I decided NOT to make a career out of it and worked there mostly in the summers while going...

I fuel up exactly this way.... funny, I've never owned a street bike that did not have a center-stand and I rarely use the side-stand. To each his own I guess. Funny the wide range of techniques for something we all do so frequently. Mr. BR

I'm in for the shock.. looks like it fits GEN1. Will send to note to Rich at rich dot expandnw at gmail dot com. Mr. BR

That's a fair comparison... I too had a '95 ST1100 before my current ride of an '05 FJR. I loved the ST but after 5 yrs I was simply ready for something different and honestly, I was ready for a little boost in HP from an inline 4. The FJR took care of that and 2 years later I'm still very...

Sold! Thanks, SweetPotato! Mr. BR

Here's the other popular V-strom message forum: https://www.stromtrooper.com/ I've never owned a twin, V-config or otherwise... but the early 2000's DL1000 (dual exhaust) do look tempting. Regards, Mr. BR

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Getting a break from El Nino here in San Jose this week... just over 70F today and the same expected tomorrow for the Super Bowl. I was out running some errands today and damn!... the fair weather riders were out in force. More bikes out there than I'd seen in weeks. Did not see any FJRs but...

Agreed...it's an infrequent, but important part of the maintenance schedule.. and never trivial. When I got my '05 two years ago, it came with some service history but nothing to confirm any valve check... so I did it at ~48K miles and it needed 1 exh and 1 int shim changed... both a little...

Well... @$!@$!! Some family commitments came up for New Year's Day unfortunately, so I'm out! Ride Safe and post up some pictures so I can see what I missed. Happy New Year, Mr. BR

hmmmm... I'm considering this as my folks live in Auburn and this could be an easy trip, weather and schedule permitting. Mr. BR

I had a '98 Triumph Tiger in BRG for several years. It is the only street bike I've ever owned that had less than 4 cylinders. I used it for street only but sold it to a guy up in Chico (Nor Cal) who has been using it as intended (modest adventure riding). Loved that engine too... plus it had...