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I made a trip from Omaha to Oakland yesterday/today (Jun 25/26) to attend a week-long IT Conference. I took two days to traverse NE, WY, UT, NV and CA. The issue; brakes started steaming and it seemed like I lost power or the FJR went into a Limp Mode while at highway speed. Up to that point...

I made it to California. The FJR has suffered an injury. I'm writing up a post and going to ask for help. Long story short, there's brake fluid on I-80 and it came gushing out. :( Bugnatr, thank you so much for providing me with your contact info. Your coordination is greatly appreciated...

Left OMA at 12:53am, arrived in Rock Springs around 3p (MDT). had a good nap. Planning on a 10p (MDT) departure time from WY to avoid the oppressive daytime temps in the forecast. Logging my fuel reciepts and then going to find something to eat that isn't McDs...not many options within walking...

My apologies; The forks have been meticulously worked on by a great tech. He took a bit more than the allotted 2hrs, but he let me watch and help (I could fetch things really well). The Service Manager was agitated until I said I didn't care if it took 2.5hrs, that I'd pay for it. I got home...

seals are at the dealer. they open at 8:30am...

That IBA link is really handy and adaptable. If I can find the thread about what D&H is selling new FJRs for I would seriously consider a F-n-R. I'm jealous of y'all who are making these jaunts. Not to hijack the thread, but if you're buying new and the trip is over 600 miles, or say 887, is...

I first started with the soft bags. The cost was significantly cheaper and it would hold plenty. However, even with rain covers they weren't weather-proof enough for me. There were times when I was worried that the fabric straps wouldn't be enough to hold it. For me, the biggest benefit of...

Last weekend of October up in da nawth is chilly. I have riding gear appropriate and hope there isn't a freak early snow. I'm blocking that weekend and started routing options. Pencil. Me. In. I worked for FEMA during Hurricane Ivan around the Gulf Shores area. I'd like to visit Alabama...

The plans for the arrival of myself and my pillion are in flux. She hasn't ridden with me since CFO in 2010 maybe? The second time it was in LaCrosse...it's been a while. I'll get the awkward **** out of the way; we're great friends and she likes these motorcycle trips. She's buying a Grom...

Can this happen please? I've attended SFOs in the past, staying in Eureka Springs and at the Hub. While I enjoyed the roads, people, lodgings, it was becoming (*gasp*) a boring repeat. Three years later and I still see the Hub mentioned. I would vote for moving it further south. Alabama would...

Great idea! I did research it while digging through the forum, but I think I'm going to have the seals replaced anyway. I likely just noticed it and was hyper-sensitive to anything that may have appeared out of place. I also just tore down the shocks (hoping to shave a little time at the...

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Well, this trip on the FJR might be in jeapardy... I got out of the house this morning to run to the parts store for the oil to get an oil change (and final drive/pumpkin fluid change). I hit an expansion joint that was more like an expansion gulf, and it really jarred me. Heavy traffic at...

You're not kidding. However, looking at the forecasts along the route, the coolest temps are 89 or so, in Wyoming. The rest are in the high 90s. So, the plan is still to leave at 2am. Pics won't turn out well until 3.5hrs later, and I won't even be out of NE by then. I hope to be chilling at...

I'm in the midst of upgrading my 7 yr old riding gear this year. Sidi Adventure boots (look overseas for cheaper prices, or PM me) Klim Badlands Pro jacket & Pants (just purchased today) I need new gloves, but those will now have to wait as the Klim purchase destroyed my "fun" budget :)...

I'm heading to CA (Oakland/Bay Area) from the omahell area in a week. The trek starts June 25th in the early morning hours (2am departure) to avoid the heat I anticipate along the route. Yes, slabbing it. Not being much of a tourist on the route out there or back. One stop in WY along the...

I have Garauld's hydration system and have used it on several long trips. Here's a LINK to a picture of it mounted. The kit from Garauld includes the cooler, and a hose. I think I added the Camelbak bite valve to the end of the hose, or maybe it came with, I don't remember. I did add the...

Thursday arrival planned. Earlier if we can swing it.

It's really a coin-toss for me and thankfully none of the local dealers have any in the showroom. The sales manager said he'd be happy to order one. The dealer I purchased mine from has been great for service and I may talk to them again. The D&H option is so appealing though. Now that I have...

seriously you people... I've been on the fence about my GenII. It's still a virgin-like 62000 miles. Two trips planned this year, so far. A Northern CA ride the last week of June and then NAFO. So I might break 70k this year. It's going to be my daily commuter again now that the temps are...