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Work? Whazatt? Actually, I do 'work' as a bus driver (I'm retired), so I get summers off. I surely hope you get the time to do this one day. It's not just getting to the four corners, but seeing the sights and meeting the people in between. Nice thing about the 4 corners is there is a lot...

Pretty much the same story, "ride, eat, sleep, ride, eat, sleep, etc." Actually met some pretty interesting folks on my trip.

At my age, I will probably have forgotten all about the details :rolleyes: I should probably bring the extremely expensive 'coffee table' book that the SCMA mailed. I was pretty happy when I reached Chicago, since I was more than half way through and I got to see my wife and daughter who...

Told my wife this winter that I should do a 4 corners ride next year. She told me I said that last year, so what's a fellow to do. I checked into the SCMA for my official tour package and waited for the school year to be over. I took an early week off in hopes of beating the heat and departed...

Sorry, not a post whore :) Hey! I'm up to 169 or so... err, Joe, nothing like a good, out of context misquote. The press does it all the time.I had an aunt lived in Fridley. On Mississippi street IIRC...

Just slather bacon grease on everything. No stick and animal fat is soooo Yummy!

I'm always honest. Japanese oil for Japanese bikes :lol: Probably whoever they chose to sub it out to. Last I heard some time back, it was Kendall, but who knows or who cares? As long as my motors don't blow up, I sure don't. I haven't used Yamalube (or Hondaline) for a while, so I don't...

Keystone Light these days. 30 'Stones for 15 bucks. Gin and Tonic is especially good during these 'dog days' Since gin is gin, Gilbey's suffices...

Just wondering. Is there something wrong with Yamalube? I always use new oil. I presently use Shell Rotella T Synth. Not sure why. Maybe because it sounds so exotic. It's definitely got to be the best out there. I buy mine at Wally World. Gee, sure hope it's not made in China :dribble:

And you know this because???? Do you own a Wing? I have both and I can tell you that the GL1800 gives off a huge amount of heat. Appreciated in winter, but not so much in triple digit temperatures. As car like as can be? Certainly more than an R-1, but it's still a pretty high performance...

A friend and I both rode Yamaha Royal Star TDs about 10 years ago. His was black and white and he wore a white 1/2 shell helmet with the black leather curtain. That and the black leather jacket and he was king of the road. Rarely was passed but many cages would slow way down when they...

It's letting you know it's happy :) Mine clicks and whines also. The surge can be helped by making the idle circuit a bit richer (Barbarian Jumper Mod). Unlike the PC thingie, it's free. My GL1800 also lets me know it's happy with injectors clicking and the alternator whining and humming...

The reason I chose to send my leaky shock back to Wilbers is the warranty and the fact that, unlike Scooter, I don't put that many miles on my FJR these days (not that I ever did, but I did put 28k up to last year). Although the work is 'free' I did have to pay shipping both ways to get it...

Just quoting what (I think) I read. I'll have to look through my old copies and make sure I wasn't halucinating. For some reason the liquid silver 03 has been proven to be a wee bit quicker than subsequent models, 06/07 not withstanding. p.s. I really didn't have an idea what I was getting...

I use them both for similar reasons. I like to take a couple of big trips a year. I will be doing about 10k on the Wing in about two weeks. A USA4Corners ride on the Wing. First off, I bought the Wing on a whim. I went to the International Motorcycle Show and sat on one. Even though I've...

I put a Super Brace on the FJR and it made quite a difference. Much steadier in the twisties. I was quite surprised at the power and handling of the Wing. I only have 7.5k on the Wing right now, but should have around 20k or more by the end of summer. I like both bikes very much, so I'll...

Did you have Traxxion or SuperBrace on your GL1800?

Ahhh, 1969, a very good year. Thanks for the link Matt. I'll check it out. EDIT--- Firefox installed. Whoopee! I see me now! My own balloon and everything. Life is good.

Hah! Dale, you crack me up! You're just such a sensitive, new age guy. :) I would switch, but I just couldn't bear to go w/o that great MSN landing page with all of Bill Gate's 'progressive' ******** screed posted on their version of the news. Nice to know what the DARK SIDE is thinking...

I sent my shock off for a rebuild on 4/6. I also complained that I thought the spring was too light. Still waiting for the shock. Maybe I'll get it in time for the WFO6. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if I didn't. Cost me $20.00 to ship (including insurance) and they have the chutzpah to...