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  1. BanjoBoy

    On bike charging of Cardo Packtalk Slim

    That's purdie good, my POS SENA 30K only lasts 'bout 6-8 hrs when talk'in. To OP; I keep a portable charger in the top pocket of my Aerostitch, 'n sometimes ride w/ it plugged in. Sumpin like this -...
  2. BanjoBoy

    Aftermarket Rear Shock

    I have a Wilbers that I like; they hold up really well. Got it from Ted Porter's Beemer shop. https://www.beemershop.com/Ted_Porters_BeemerShop_Motorcycle_Suspension_Specialists_All_Brands_Sales_Service_Installation.html *EDIT* There's an Olhins down in the for sale section, that looks good...
  3. BanjoBoy

    Looking for best route from Cape Mendocino to Reno, NV

    Cops, work trucks, motor homes.... HWY 36 is the path less traveled.
  4. BanjoBoy

    Valve Clearance Question

    Good ta know; I'm get'in ready to do my valves, 'n never thought of this, butt it makes sense.
  5. BanjoBoy

    ECU flash for smoothness in 09 FJR?

    You really don't even need a laptop. I installed the PC app, and downloaded a couple "maps" but don't even use 'em. There's four dials; the 1st one selects the map, (I just leave that on one- stock pipe.) then the other ones are for your RPM range in thirds. There "stock" map is already "fatter"...
  6. BanjoBoy

    ECU flash for smoothness in 09 FJR?

    TL:DR, Butt- I like my bars stock, in the middle position, and am RELAXED whilst I ride. My '07s were herky-jerky 'til I dun got me a Power Commander FC...
  7. BanjoBoy

    Split: Off-topic about haircuts

    I like the matte finish, but would be concerned about the annual cleaning; would all them dead bugs come off? As far as haircuts, I rock the Flowbee, so all my haircuts are bad...
  8. BanjoBoy

    We Have Been Hoodwinked!

    No, no, no, say it isn't so...
  9. BanjoBoy

    FU*K FIRE

    That 'n the only paved road in 'n out of Magalia, (32 to Butte Meadows, and down Skyway) is gonna get snow. Guess God hates Butt County! (Prolly for killing Ishi?)
  10. BanjoBoy

    FU*K FIRE

    My parents crib...
  11. BanjoBoy

    FU*K FIRE

    Sorry 'bout yer stocks Doug! You're a businessman, I'm a business man, see picture above; 15 guys, 3 days to cut down a couple peuny little cedars. I couldn't run my business like that, and neither could you. Since we bought the place 5 years ago, I've had a bunch of trees removed, (Creating a...
  12. BanjoBoy

    FU*K FIRE

    I love you Dougie, (Most charming riding and dining companion.) butt stand by what I say **** PG&E!!! I went through this **** last year in SR, which was the worst fire in the state's history, but was nothing compared to Paradise. (PG&E's gross negligence did make our property value go up...
  13. BanjoBoy

    Shifting AE Smoothly and Hesitation at Low RPM?

    Well, there isn't a reservoir on the handlebars, butt, there is one behind the side cover on the left side. I've found that changing this fluid can help with the shift'in.
  14. BanjoBoy

    FU*K FIRE

    Mah parents dun moved to Paradise over 20 yrs ago, 'n we liked the area so much, we bought a crib up in Magalia, 5 yrs ago. Been fixing it up, 'n plan'in to move there soon. (Or not?) Wuz talk'in to Pa last Tuesday 'n he was tell'in me there wuz a fire near by, when his brave, noble, neighbor...
  15. BanjoBoy

    YCC-S issue?

    Got over 80K mi. on my '07 AE, and never had that problem; make sure you have the brakes on, that might help?
  16. BanjoBoy

    What do you do, Jack?

    Really sucks CB quit making bike wind screens, I've always wondered; why? They're still in business making airplane stuff. They got the plastics, and are all tooled up. Why stop with the moto screens? If it wasn't profitable, just charge more?
  17. BanjoBoy

    Ivan's ECU Flash

    If'n the high maintenance, fragile, Buy Mor Warranty isn't in the shop! :loser:
  18. BanjoBoy

    When to change your fork oil

    Yeah, he's like the suspension guru around the SF Bay area, so I made an appointment, and had him add new springs, change the fork oil, and "tune" the front end. I told him I ride lotza shity roads 'n goat trails, to keep it soft. Even though I made the appointment a month in advance, he...
  19. BanjoBoy

    Offering forum discount for new battery

    Been shop'in https://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/ for years, (WWWoble on here recommended 'em.) and have been happy with the service, precises selection, and they arrive quickly.
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