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Only the 2010 C14 would have sufficed since I didn't like the previous 2 years of the Connie, and it was just too darn expensive compared to an older used Gen II FJR. The FJR (at least the 2006 I got) is much lighter (580 vs 670 pounds dry), has more fuel capacity, and looks a lot better. I...

Put my first Pinlock (clear) into my RF1000 this week and liked it. Worked like a charm riding in to work in the mornings. No negative side-effects that I can tell, and I do plan to keep using the sunglasses vs changing either the insert or the shield. Go for it.

Thanks guys for the comments. I've waded into the fray with a nice '06, and so far I'm happy wth that. We'll see what if any ergo mods I might need, but I'll give it time to see how I adjust. FJRMGM, I'm up in Northwest Houston / Cypress. Y'all have a good one!

Howdy, fellow Texan! We both picked up our 2006 FJRs on the same day!! Congrats, and maybe we'll meet out there on the road someday.

After I read most of this, I tried to put my new-to-me 2006A up on the center stand the other day after I got it home. I did it, but it took me 30 minutes and a phone call to a friend. I found that by putting my right heel on the center stand and facing forward with my right hand in the hand...

Valve check was not done at 26k, I meant. ECU recall was done, but not others.

That's right the valve adjustment was not done at 26k. Mainly just oil changes, rear end and tires were done.

There's another thread on this, but I figured I should follow up with a reply here, for those of you that offered your opinions after my first ride. I bought a nice 06 last weekend. Its got 43K miles and a few add-ons (G2 tube, throttle lock, heated grips, uninstalled PCIII, uninstalled...

I have always used Linksys, and have their WRT54G currently. Mine is a few years old and on a UPS, but I was having a similar problem as the OP: wireless would just quit every so often and a power reset would help. Just on a whim, I updated the firmware, and in the last few weeks, I haven't...

After looking over the bike with a family member that has an '05, I decided to buy the bike for $5500. It rides well and looks good. With what we were able to discern, the owner treated it well, with the exception of the valve check and other scheduled items, etc. It comes with a power...

I'll be checking it over tomorrow (yeah, the easy stuff like brake pads...thanks!), which is why I'm asking now. I hear the front tire is new and the rear has some life left on it. The ECU recall was done, but he didn't mention the others. I'll ask. I agree with you on price, and I'll...

Looking for my first FJR (first sport-tourer). Found a 2006 A for sale with 43K miles that appears to be in good condition. Original owner's been changing oil with Mobile 1 every 5K and lubing the rear end every 10k. Other than that and tires, its had no maintenance: no valve check, no fork...

Oh, man...that's the one from NE Cycles! Well, good. Glad they fixed the shield and mirrors! Get some bags and enjoy!

Oh? Do tell....

Check this thread for an 06 AE about to be for sale in Tulsa. https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=134975

Some sellers are finicky. All I can say is to be patient and wait for a deal on a bike that you really want. And enjoy the process! ;-) FB33

RR, I think I'll be looking with you here in Houston after the new year (you know, when I'm back to work, away from the wife and kids and have time for such things!). I need to get in another ride or two on one, then I should be ready to pull the trigger. I'm hoping to get a 2004-05 ABS for...

Well, thanks for all the comments, fellas. I'm gonna take another spin on an FJR before making the decision to buy one, but its good to know that many of you experienced the same problems and overcame them. Thanks.

The 2005 FJR that I rode was an uncle's, and he was nice enough to let me ride it and even tell me to "let it run" after I was taking it easy the first 10 miles. I'll probably try to get in another round on that one, and maybe get in a ride on a buddy's Concours 14, too. There are also some...

I wear Olympia Air Glide 3 pants, though they were over shorts that day. The description of the hand going to sleep is accurate, and I agree that some of the problem was just being tense on a new-to-me bike belonging to someone else. I'll check into the Yoda thing. Thanks...keep it coming.