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I’m a little late responding to your questions but after owning both a 13A and a 14ES and doing sag measurements on both with solo and 2-up loads, the ES shock does not have enough spring for a 430 lb load and the A model shock would be marginal with the stock spring. I would recommend you buy...

I have never understood why Washington motorcyclists were exempt since motorcyclists are certainly capable of being the cause of extensive injury and property damage and I have always carried high liability limits on my motorcycles. However the most important insurance a motorcyclist can carry...

I use an old motorcycle tube to spread the sidewalls for 24-48 hours before mounting. About any size 16-18 inch tube will work.

I think you will find that Highway 11 east of Greer is the only paved road going East to Superior and the gravel roads are best traveled with dual sport bikes or high clearance 4 wheel drives. The road from Orofino to Greer (going through Pierce) is a very nice ride and adds about 60 miles to...

The road from St. Regis to the Idaho border is gravel for about the last 10 miles but very well maintained. It is pretty smooth although it may have a light layer of pea gravel and is uphill all the way. I have ridden it on a V-Strom, FJR, and 1800 Goldwing without any problems at all. After...

Been there, done that....several times. Its a great road over the hill into Montana but more fun starting in Montana and doing the gravel portion uphill.

I was referring to a Wilbers that was custom made for the riders weight and riding style. Wilbers seems to think that you should compensate for additional weight by adding base preload rather than increasing spring size.

#1. Take me with you! #2. Pack half the clothes and twice the $$$ you think you will need. #3. Two months is a long time for anyone to put up with your sorry ***, have a plan so she can get away from you for a couple of days.

I also agree because what really occurred was a fairly significant difference in opinion as to the bike's condition...which certainly is not unusual. I can't even express an opinion on what I think the answer should be since I have never seen the bike nor was I privy to any communication...

Did the paperwork that came with the shock show the spring size (probably a series of numbers that show length, diameter, and weight, the weight will probably be a 3 digit number like 130, 140, or 150) and the amount of preload (probably 10-18mm).

You will not not have to re-do much. The GEN3 forks are much different from earlier FJRs in that they come with much heavier springs and far superior damping (with ALL the damping in the right leg). If your sag is excessive or you have too much fork dive under heavy braking it might be time to...

This is a little like comparing apples to oranges in that the GP damping valves were engineered using a 7w oil whereas the OEM damping valves were engineered using a much lighter oil. Which oil works for one fork may not be the best for another, I would follow Freds advice and use a light 5w...

Be aware, Sport-touring.net used to hold their West Coast Regional in Fortuna the week end before Memorial Day week end and it was rainy, cold, and foggy 2/3rds of the time. The last time I attended I got struck in a snow storm on Highway 36 and it got pretty scary after I almost slid into...

You have put some miles on your red beauty since I met you in Red Lodge in June 2016.

Thank you. I wasn’t aware of the decal but after research it appears that it is for open vehicle parking in special circumstances but will not, by itself, allow access to a Park without the Senior Pass.

I don’t want to hijack this thread but what motorcycle pass are you referring to? It’s never been required when I used the National Parks Senior Pass while riding a motorcycle.

Isn’t a Goldwing a bit heavy to use for dirt riding?

I started taking my daughter on rides sitting behind me on a Yamaha Venture Royale (big full dress touring bike) when she was six and week long camping vacations when she was seven after a neighbor made foot peg extensions for that bike. I did everything possible to minimize risk and she was...