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  1. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    I have been trying to figure out how to get pricing info from the GIVI webpage..... without much luck. Good looking bag..... wish their website had better description and more picutres. .....
  2. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    I could not agree more in that I bought the bike to ride…… it is after all a depreciating asset….. With that said, I do want to take reasonable steps to minimize unnecessary damage. What model GIVI tank bag do you have? Any issues with it co-occupying space with the handlebar controls?
  3. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    Andre, Did you have a problem with your Cortech tank bag hitting the controls at full left/right? That is something that I had not taken to consideration. I want to get as much additional storage as I can and still not interfere with comfort or handling (more high center weight withstanding)...
  4. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    Where did you get your FJR Euro bag? I saw a post earlier that the FJR bags are no longer available. …… so I haven’t tried to locate one.
  5. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    Stormrider's post got me to the BigMak and I agree with you.... suckie website. Looks like a good idea, but they are rather proud of their products..... (easy $300 by the time you buy the big bag, the rain cover and a couple other accessories) I am like you, I would like to see some more...
  6. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    Do you think a very thin felt cloth underneath a magnetic mount would reduce the effectiveness of the magnet to the point that it would not stay stationary? The Luggare Locker looks pretty small..... I will be interested in what your evaluation will be once you have received it.
  7. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    I have the FJR Trunk, I just need more lugage room for longer trips. Thanks for the heads up on the tank scratching..... Funny, that was my concern about strap mounted tank bags
  8. AethonFJR

    Tank Bags Magnetic vs Strap Mount

    I have been trying to find a discussion on the pro’s and con’s of magnetic tank bags vs. strap mount tank bags. Since I am sure there is NO over all consensus on this Forum…. . How does everyone weigh in on the virtues and demerits of each?
  9. AethonFJR

    Pre-NAFO riding thru Glacier NP and Idaho...oops I mean Colorado

    Awesome itinerary!!!! Day 3 on the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier will be a beautiful ride, but you will probably have lots of company on the road. Day 5 Highway 12 is a great ride!! Your ride from Boise is very tempting. Ken
  10. AethonFJR

    Planning for: FJR Owners Volcano Ride #4: FOVR 4

    I had last year on my calendar, but I’ll not bore you with a lame excuse….. I would be coming from Central OR and I agree with Snowmonkey….riding in less that pure sunshine is one thing, but I don’t sleep in the rain…… (id est - Been there – Done that – My quota FULL etc….) those that prefer...
  11. AethonFJR

    WA. riders ?

    I am at the same decision point on heated gloves vs. heated grips and comments I have received are heated grips with hand guard go a long way, especially for short trips. The issue seems to be if you want you full hands warm on long trips or lower temperature. I think I am going to take the...
  12. AethonFJR

    What Are They?

    I concur with Old Michael. Did you note the planted dates and harvest dates???? IF I recall, there is about 4.5 miles of them along I-84, but I have no idea of how far they go south from there. (as far as you can see but I am not sure how far beyond that.)
  13. AethonFJR

    How hot is too hot?

    Dry heat under 100 is tolerable... but when you crank up the humidity....... NOT FUN any more....
  14. AethonFJR

    Cycle Sports in Salem

    Been there for gear last year and I was treated very well also. Next time you are in you might ask them about adding the Forum to their Internet site under “Riding Clubs” k
  15. AethonFJR

    trppin through the Northwest

    I haven’t made Glacier on two wheels yet the areas but almost all of the balance of that trip I have ridden. I am very glad that I saw Yellowstone prior to seeing Glacier (back to Glacier a couple of years later in a cage). The Going to the Sun Highway is AWESOME!!! If you go back to the area...
  16. AethonFJR

    03 & 05 FJR in Central Oregon

    Waiting for PARTS????? That sucks!!!! I was fairly sure it wasn't you becasue both bikes had a lot of gear packed on them.
  17. AethonFJR

    03 & 05 FJR in Central Oregon

    I passed through Gilcrest/Cresent Oregon (Hwy 97 Central OR) about 11:00 AM Tuesday August 14th and saw an 03 and an 05 that appeared to be stopped for lunch at a restaurant. I was on a tight schedule so I did not have time to stop and say hello and get details…. But was wondering if you are...
  18. AethonFJR

    Oregon Riders

    How about John Day Hwy 26 to Hwy & to Baker City Hwy 86 and over to Hwy 82 through Joseph, Enterprise, Elgin; Hwy 204 up over the Mts to Weston then down to Pendleton and 395 to complete the loop? That is a ride I had planned a couple of year ago but waited too later and lost the weather (cold...
  19. AethonFJR

    I give up What is IT?

    Because the bike seems to be fine without it in place, I ASSUMED it must be a non-essential part that the tech forgot to replace when he did the throttle body. Thanks for relieving me of my ignorance on this issue. Because the bike seems to be fine without it in place, I ASSUMED it must be a...
  20. AethonFJR

    I give up What is IT?

    DAMN, and I was naive enough to think that if I disclosed that I knew what the penny was in the body of my question that I MIGHT escape taking that hit…… :D LOL So much for planning.
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