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  1. bandit

    2005 ABS model fork oil evel

    suspension is completely stock, I have read several posts that identify the fork oil level between 92 and 110 mm , Anyone know the recommended level for my bike? Thanks in advance
  2. bandit

    Leaking Fork Seals??

    YES is a huge waste . They wouldnt warranty loose head bearigns or fork seals even though thte bike had less then 15k miles on it. I did them myself. YES will try to call everything wear items.
  3. bandit

    Natchez Trace parkway. Finally got it done.

    its a slow ride and very well patrolled. 50 MPH speed limit. You realy need to stop and see the sights. Roads are pretty straight and flat. I have ridden both ends and its the same pretty much, Soe slow gradual turns but nothing to get excited about. But the history is awesome. I am not a...
  4. bandit

    Natchez Trace parkway. Finally got it done.

    Well I had some time off yesterday so I set offf from mobile to Natchez Ms. to ride the parkway. I have ridden the upper portion before so I wanted to ride to tupelo MS and make sure to stop and see the sights. I did. Made it to Tupelo as teh day started getting dark so I made a direction...
  5. bandit

    loud pipes saves lives? or just annoy the heck out of everyone.

    I keep hearing abotu HD and how the loud pipes save lives. Well its complete ********, But doesn't it fallin the same category as these whistle tips the homies are running? Same thing in my book. One person making their exhaust loud and abnoxious to others. Discuss
  6. bandit

    Fork oil

    I just picked up the SS-8 honda stuff. Not to be cheap, But I need to try something different. My fork seals are leaking at only 15 K miles, Try to get that or loose head bearing fixed under YES. What a waste of money. Glad the PO paid for it and not me.
  7. bandit

    Trade Muzzy for stocks?

    Adding your location might help. You may very well be right down the road from someone thatcs considering this.
  8. bandit

    Towing an FJR

    You cant really read that wrong, Means exactly what i said. the bearings and gears wont get lubricated.
  9. bandit

    Towing an FJR

    Some cars dont lube the gearbox when towign either. Only the uptput shafts spins with no gears turning. but I agree , Trailers are pretty cheap to come by.
  10. bandit

    How water tight are the hardbags?

    Only time mine ever leaked was when I left a leaking thermos full of coffee inside it. leaked out when I took the bike off the sidestand. Dont ask..
  11. bandit

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

    As much as I ride, The cruise control was #1 hands down. Piaa Driving lights were #2, Everything else i could get by without.
  12. bandit

    School me on HID's

    I ride with a friend of one recently and his BMW has HID lights. Very bright compared to mine. I have been looking for a HID kit, but I dont understand all the lumens and ratings with colors and all that. So if I want the brightest HID kit possible what range should I be looking for? I am not to...
  13. bandit

    Fender Elminator?

    Mine was cut to the bottom of the tag bracket by me. the po had cracked the rear fender somehow. I hate it though. the tial light is always covered in crud everytime it rains. i will be making a fender extension soon.
  14. bandit

    Anyone going to bikeweek? Heading out tomorrow.

    I saw alot of FJRs there. I got home saturday night arounfd 11:30PM/ The daytona 200 was awesome. Hope they dont do a night race again next year. kinda screwed up my usual rotation.
  15. bandit

    Square recess in the back of the right hand control

    I had thought about puttin it in the front like you did. Just not sure thats where I want it. Thanks for the help everyone. i will post up pics of whatever i decide to do.
  16. bandit

    Square recess in the back of the right hand control

    I am looking for a new place to mount a switch for my driving lights. I noticed tonight when I took the left hand side hand control apart there is a square recess there that can be removed. is there a switch on other models that can be installed there? Its on the back side behind the control...
  17. bandit

    Anyone going to bikeweek? Heading out tomorrow.

    Yeah i know I live in mobile so its just a quick hop around the corner. Just far enough to get teh FJR oil up to temp. Anyhow I am headign out tomorrow. 2005 FJR with a pelican case for a tail box. Hope to see some other FJRs there.
  18. bandit

    Can I put in back of THIS pickup?

    i rode my FJR to go buy my truck about 80 miles away, its a hsort bed Z71 with a over the rail tool box and headache rack. To complicate matter even firthut it has a gooseneck ball with plate in the bed. I had to angle the bike is as pictured above. Tiedowns were impossible since the box adn...
  19. bandit

    Forum Discount At Bikeeffects.com

    Ordered mine severl weeks ago. Showed up a few days later. My bike didnt start a couple times when it was really cold so i knew it was time. Dropped it in last night. Thansk for the discount and fast shipping.
  20. bandit

    Bike Week, 2010

    I am heading down tuesday morning. Its a short ride from mobile al. so I will be stating till sinday afternoon. No room though, i tent camp . Ride safe everyone.
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