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  1. Pepperell

    FJR Unsuitable for Passenger with Top Box Fitted?

    Note to self: Check tightness of grab handles, inspect subframe.
  2. Pepperell

    FJR Unsuitable for Passenger with Top Box Fitted?

    Difference between 2003 and 2004 maybe? Suspension changed between those 2 years.
  3. Pepperell

    Does Hi-Viz gear really make you more visible to other motorists?

    IMO Hiviz doesn't do much to make an aproaching bike stand outl. Back when the first Hurt report came out 10 years 20 years uh, a long time ago, I made the conscious decision to ride with my hi beams on during the day. I perceive a huge difference in the way left turning traffic responds...
  4. Pepperell

    Under Seat Storage Compartments

    The rubber strap is used to hold the trailer light converter. The area under the seat is for a compressor and tire repair stuff. Also have the little bag slot covers in there.
  5. Pepperell

    FJR Seat- Got to go!

    This pic illustrates your sit bones: https://www.noelkings...uberosities.bmp Yup. Those are the ones that hurt. My back is fine, but the sit bones hurt with either the stock seat or the Russell. That said, when the Russell was ordered I was at 180#, Now I'm at 160#. Also I should send the...
  6. Pepperell

    Technique to adjust valve timing

    It's a little late, but if you haven't done the sharpie trick you can use a flashlight and a small inspection mirror inserted next to the frame to verify the cam position. DAMHIK.
  7. Pepperell

    I must drill my Gen's 1 rear fender for (Install the adapter plate for my OEM top box)

    You can get cheap unibits at harbor freight. They should work well enough ino plastic.
  8. Pepperell

    Passenger comfort

    Yup, boards, trunk, Russell w/ leather & shelf liner.
  9. Pepperell

    04 issues

    What Ion said. DAMHIK...
  10. Pepperell

    Look behind to see the future?

    I think the alternate fuel issue is separate from the maxed out road capacity issue. Nat gas does nothing to increase road capacity. It also releases CO2 into the atmosphere similar to gasoline.
  11. Pepperell

    Look behind to see the future?

    I'm late to the party...again. Sidewalks in Massachusetts are paid for by the landowner adjacent to the sidewalk, as are "improvements" like town sewerage lines. ($20k+ for the 150' of pipe under the road that I now "own". And that doesn't include the line to my house from the street!) In...
  12. Pepperell

    Announcing: Covered Bridges of NH - 2012

    We road up Kearsarge Monday, first time we'd been there. The longer trail is pathetic! Some ***** put the rocks on their edges instead of flat. The shorter, steeper trail is mu easier, and quicker. Nice view from the top, tho. Oh yeah, the dirt roads were mostly in good shape.
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    Announcing: Covered Bridges of NH - 2012

    Jeez, Fred, the poll is far too simple for my complicated life. My choices for responses are; o Hell ya, but can only make it Sunday. o Hell ya, but can only make it Sunday, but if it rains Saturday, will do Covered Bridges on Sunday. o Hell ya, will make it Sunday, and if it...
  14. Pepperell

    Should I stay or should I go?

    Buy the Vic, keep the FJr, leave the Vic outside the garage. Simple.
  15. Pepperell

    Cost of plastics?

    I vaguely recall cheap chinese knockoffs on ebay. Might be a less expensive alternative.
  16. Pepperell

    Misfire at steady cruise

    I've always wondered if 10% ethanol in the fuel isn't the cause. The bike was engineered and tested in Japan where there may not be ethanol in the fuel.
  17. Pepperell

    Cam Chain Tensor

    Just do a google search for cct site:fjrforum.com should bring up soome topics. There's a good one with pics in there somewhere.
  18. Pepperell

    Michelin Pilot Road 2 & 3 Tire Combo

    I just got a pr3 rear to replace the pr2 that impaled itself on a 1/4 inch bolt. Swmot .$168.00.
  19. Pepperell

    I found one and bought it

    Congrats! You'll know you've bonded with it when you're doin' 80 on the slab for a few minutes and realize you're still in fourth... :yahoo:
  20. Pepperell

    Setting Gear Backlash

    Jeez, Don! God forbid I ever have to get that deep into my Orange tracktor... :huh:
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