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  1. flagstaff

    Acceptable Riding Footwear

    Matt, I've used the type of boot you are thinking about for years. The ones I have are Thorogood duty boots, but I can not find that model listed any more. They are water proof, lace up with a side zipper and a leather flap that completely covers the laces. I also have a two pair of...
  2. flagstaff

    Gerbings Heated Liner

    I have an older style, not the microwire, Gerbings heated liner in 2XL. It is new, as in never worn. A friend got it as a gift several years ago, hung it in the closet, and forgot about it until we were discussing heated gear the other day. I plugged it into my bike to check it out and it...
  3. flagstaff

    Tools on the FJR: What additional ones do you carry?

    Look at the tools that came with the bike and replace any open end wrenches with quality combination wenches in that size. I'd also carry a 3/8" ratchet with wobble extension and 6 point sockets in the same sizes as the factory open end wrenches. I'd drop the folding allen wrench set and carry...
  4. flagstaff

    Shelf Life of Opened Gear Oil

    I assume that it was capped all this time so no dirt could get in. In that case I would see no reason not to use it as long as it met the specification for the bike/car/truck you'll be using it in. As for your comment on brake fluid...There can be some confusion caused by the wording used in...
  5. flagstaff

    Gen 2 Radiator Guard Upgrade

    I've had this modification on my to-do list since reading about it on one of the forums. I was waiting until I had a reason to remove some of the body panels, but when I saw this thread I took a closer look and decided I could get the job done with a minimum of dis-assembly. It would also give...
  6. flagstaff

    Gen 2 Radiator Guard Upgrade

    SoCalFJR1300, This one will work. https://www.fototime.com/37453EED71BBD0C/orig.jpg It is 9" wide and 24" long when straighten out. It was $12.00 with tax.
  7. flagstaff

    SpeedoHealer Feedback?

    Have you considered adding a cyclometer? https://www.fototime.com/16D1DAD0664B410/orig.jpg It can be set to the precise speed and is much easier to see/read than the bike's speedometer. It also records trip time, average speed, maximum speed, trip distance, and maybe a few more.
  8. flagstaff

    GPS Mounting Location

    I also have the Rambone and find that it is ideal. It does not interfere with the dash view.
  9. flagstaff

    Nothing Earth-Shattering, Just Another Way to Add Farkles

    The tank bag I use, First Gear Onyx, https://www.motorcycle-superstore.ca/2741/i/firstgear-onyx-magnetic-tank-bag lets the detector have a good view to the front. The detector also has a rear facing antenna, but I'm not too concerned with what is behind me, and in most cases the signal from...
  10. flagstaff

    Nothing Earth-Shattering, Just Another Way to Add Farkles

    Nice installs. It is good to have options. I didn't go with the remote volume control since all of my equipment is on top of the tank bag with the exception of the XM. I'm trying to keep it easy to just lift the tank bag and take the components with me or place them in the rear case when I'm...
  11. flagstaff

    Nothing Earth-Shattering, Just Another Way to Add Farkles

    I've been carrying electronics for years in the map pocket without issue, but when traveling I have a map over the top to keep the radar detector out of site. I always figured that an exposed detector isn't the best idea if you get pulled over. Any break you might get could disappear if the...
  12. flagstaff

    Nothing Earth-Shattering, Just Another Way to Add Farkles

    I've had several combinations over the years on how I hooked up my XM, MP3 and radar detector. The previous one utilized a Radar Over Ride. It would combine the input from the music source with the radar giving you one output. As the name suggests, when a radar signal was received the music...
  13. flagstaff

    Powerlet Heated Gear

    I tried the individual wired Powerlet controller with the Gerbings G3 gloves and the combination worked very well. I also tried the wireless Powerlet controller with the G3 gloves, and that combination also worked well. While doing my research prior to buying the Powerlet I read several...
  14. flagstaff

    Free Heating Controller (with the Purchase of Gloves)

    I have a pair of Gerbing's G3 listed here in the classified. I now have a Powerlet controller and battery wiring harness I can add to the deal. This gives you everything you need to hook up to your bike and control the level of heat your gloves are getting.
  15. flagstaff

    Powerlet Heated Gear

    I'd come across some sources that make the claim that Powerlet is made by WarmNSafe, and others that said they are not. According to this Warmnsafe webpage, . https://www.warmnsafe.com/more-copying/ they were selling the controllers to Powerlet. They make no mention of making Powerlet's...
  16. flagstaff

    Powerlet Heated Gear

    When it comes to riding with heated gear I value wearing comfort equally important as warmth. Being warm is nice, but if you feel like a little kid stuffed into a snowsuit by his over-protective mother it takes away from the pleasure of the ride. I also feel that when I’m all bundled up the loss...
  17. flagstaff

    Portable Heatroller Mounting

    I just bought new Powerlet jacket and glove liners with a wireles remote. Velcro holds the transmitter to the side of the brake master cylinder.
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