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  1. escapefjrtist

    Heading South

    Thanks for the pics and ride-along Steve! Enjoy the scenery and do be careful in the heat. ~G
  2. escapefjrtist

    Heading South

    Beginnings of a great trip! Ride safe, stay out of the heat and throw some more pics our way as you can! ~G
  3. escapefjrtist

    RIP marcusorelius

    Met him at a few rally's with Duke and Duchess...RIP Mark. ~G
  4. escapefjrtist

    Hello!

    Welcome from metro Seattle! Sounds like you have a (fun) project in front of you. Good luck! ~G
  5. escapefjrtist

    Do you prefer riding jeans, or textile?

    Use both, kinda depends on how lucky I feel. Anything longer than a short local ride (and I mean really short) it's armored jackets and pants. I have a mixture of Motoport and Aerostich with the 'stich getting the nod when there's a threat of moisture. Hospital stays and skin grafts don't...
  6. escapefjrtist

    Hello Everyone!

    Welcome from metro Seattle! Which FJR? Money no object and for piece of mind, buy the new '23. If you do want to save some $$$, I'd thoroughly inspect the '20 and pending no issues found, ride the wheels off it. With 12K kms, mileage is nothing. Either FJR will likely serve you well. Good...
  7. escapefjrtist

    New member with a 2010 FJR

    Welcome from Seattle-ish! ~G
  8. escapefjrtist

    The best year for the FJR1300

    Ring and pinion plus shims necessary for proper depth and backlash. If the FD were mine, I'd have a full rebuild completed with fresh everything. ~G
  9. escapefjrtist

    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    Probably too late now, but Yamaha also makes a heavy duty replacement rack for their OE 50L trunk. Nice rack, larger than stock and solves the trunk support issue. ~G
  10. escapefjrtist

    Slider Recommendations

    SacMike, (IMHO) if the bike rolls over and tags a mirror with much force, you're likely breaking the front subframe. I've been a long time fan of GSG Moko sliders. They mount to the frame via two motor mount bolts, are nicely finished and solid. I have the original puck style, they also make...
  11. escapefjrtist

    Dunlop Mutant

    Thanks for the update torch! I'm always open to trying different tire(s) on the FJR. Had a set of Scorpion Trail IIs on the Super Ten that I loved, and got close to 11k miles. Ran a set on the FJR, liked them a lot and got right at 9k miles. Decent tires. For the FJR I have a set of RS3s...
  12. escapefjrtist

    The best year for the FJR1300

    Sooo, you're finally warming up to the '15s beautiful Asphalt Gray? 😘 ~G
  13. escapefjrtist

    new (to me) 2007

    Welcome from metro Seattle! ~G
  14. escapefjrtist

    Hi from Langley BC. New owner

    Welcome from Seattle-ish! ~G
  15. escapefjrtist

    is there a better brake lever?

    Lots of lever options available, use your google-search-fu to weed them out. Pazzo makes nice pieces. Beware of some CHN knock-offs as the anodizing will fade over time. YMMV ~G
  16. escapefjrtist

    A Bad Blue-ridge Parkway Ride.

    Scary crash and injuries. Sending well wishes for your continued recovery. ~G
  17. escapefjrtist

    The best year for the FJR1300

    Agreeing with harper...but out of the four I've owned, my '09 was the best. Should have never sold that machine! ~G
  18. escapefjrtist

    Hi all, new from Oregon

    Welcome from metro Seattle and congrats on the new (to you) '11! ~G
  19. escapefjrtist

    My First NEW FJR!

    Congrats on the new scoot SacMike! ~G
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