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  1. iboldguy

    OEM Brake pads FJR 4 sale

    4 sets OEM FJR brake pads part# 3P6-W0045-00 1 set = 2pads, 4 sets will do front both sides, sold the bike $200 Canadian + shipping, I live in Hamilton, Ontario, Can
  2. iboldguy

    2013 -- different oil filter?

    HEY - I'm the original old guy, are you my Dad?
  3. iboldguy

    ignition disabler "chip key"

    I have the same model, your info is mostly correct. However I have two 'black' keys and one 'red' key to my bike. When I got the bike I was handed the red key separately and told never lose this or it will be really expensive to replace the ECU. I guess the idea is that you hope a knowledgeable...
  4. iboldguy

    Gen II Grounding Harness Recall Poll

    To this survey for the full harness choice must be added those who have already replaced their harness or repaired after discovering a damaged ground. I expect that folks who took preventative just in case action like installing the Brodie fix would have had the same failure ratio as the sample...
  5. iboldguy

    Tires

    I have 15,000 km (9 - 10,000 American) on PR2's - not on wear bars yet, still happy with them. I have another set in the garage waiting to go on.
  6. iboldguy

    Airhawk vs airhawk 2

    I bought the 11x14 pillion air hawk for my passenger who complains of sore bum and a sharper knee bend as compared to my former Concours C10. We have not yet tried it out, winter don't ya know. Anyone else's passenger voiced similar complaints? your solution? Will the air hawk work?
  7. iboldguy

    Thinking of coming back....

    BBar, I agree with your comments regarding the FJR. I too am a former Concours owner who is now a feejer owner. I think I've met you a couple of Concours Owner's Group events. I still maintain my membership there since I find it a great group that I fit in with well and they are not overly brand...
  8. iboldguy

    Thinking of coming back....

    I sat on the original C14 when I owned a C10. It felt tall and wide and did not suit me although I could not put my finger on the reason. Later I bought a FJR 2006 and I am happy with it although the SO says the C10 was better for her - less knee bend, I think. At the time the price for the C14...
  9. iboldguy

    Single Best Farkle Ever - what have you added that you rate as #1?

    On the FJR 1- vista throttle lock 2-GPS ram mount 3-plug to heated vest 4- rear luggage rack and passenger back rest Best on any motorcycle anytime 1- peg lowers on Concours C10 - due to accident I could not ride without them 2-a Bakker (think 2 k's is correct?)air wing thing to the top...
  10. iboldguy

    Roadcrafter or Darien?

    I use 1 piece 'stitch all the time. It's the second one for me. The first was 10 yrs old and still good although faded. I rode to Duluth to pick up and left the old one there. Saved tax, +10% and had an enjoyable ride around the great lakes. I'd buy another in a New York minute. I've been...
  11. iboldguy

    FJRF009.0: Ground Spider Research

    Quality issues and safety issues are different. A manufacturer should not be allowed to produce and sell products with known safety issues - neither lead in baby toys nor bad "spiders" in motorcycles. There's truth in your 2nd statement in that we should accept responsibility for risk we...
  12. iboldguy

    Crashed today

    Sucks man - you have my sympathy "worn tires" - I hear you, with rain and **** on the road I really like good tires. Like a man said - 'if you think safety is expensive, try having an accident'
  13. iboldguy

    switch from synthetic back to regular oil

    +1 for NO, as long as you change it out per recommended schedule. If you extend oil changes synthetic is better.
  14. iboldguy

    Yamaha prices - SHOCKED

    Stopped by my closest Yamaha dealer yesterday after a nice ride to get ready to put the bike up for the winter. 1 OEM oil filter, 4 OEM crush washers (oil plug, pumpkin plug) filter $17.27, washers $1.88 ea tax $3.22 total $28:blink: . I asked for a quote for the first valve clearance check -...
  15. iboldguy

    Getting An Fjr

    6 hours - with stop for gas, food and a pee after 3hrs, no sweat. I've done 6 1/2 hrs 2 up, no problems. You'll have a blast!
  16. iboldguy

    2up and questions on power delivery

    Being Friday today, I need to warn you - be afraid, be very afraid. Some forum members were brought up thinking high top rubber boots are for inserting the hind legs of sheep during intimate moments. Well, when they discovered motorcylce boots had the same style ............... :blink:
  17. iboldguy

    No Fjr For Me

    I too was originally looking for the ST1300. I went to 2 dealers, their prices for a new old stock (2007 in 2008) were higher than I was quoted for a new FJR 2008 at a Yamaha dealer. When I told the Honda sales guy and showed him the quote he gave me I have to take it upstairs routine. He came...
  18. iboldguy

    brake bleeding

    MY 2006 front caliper's number of bleeders match the number of brake lines. i.e. 2 bleeders on right caliper, 1 on the left. When bleeding the rear brake, my manual says bleed the right front caliper first (the pistons that are activated by the rear brake) and then the rear brake. Also make...
  19. iboldguy

    NGK Irridium; Where and what

    As I heard a Concours owner say in response to a GSXR comment "OK I'll race you - to Duluth and back". Which got a reply in shocking language just shocking I tell you :yahoo:
  20. iboldguy

    Which is your favorite season to ride in?

    +1 for fall - Looming winter downtime makes it feel even more tasty.
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