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DB - Thanks for the info; very informative. I weigh about the same as you, so if I end up biting-the-bullet on this beast I'll see about beefing up the springs. I owned a Honda CR500 about 7 years ago and haven't been dirt/trail riding since, and I'm finding I sure miss it. Not that I put a...

Luckily for me the famous 2007 SR-71 Power Bike Survey stated the 2007 FJR is best. And hey, I own one! Survey's are just opinions... we all got 'em! SR-71

I'm considering the purchase of a KTM 450EXC with the street legal light kit, or some other bike along these lines. Mostly planning to do some high performance trail riding (not racing). I like the idea of having it street legal for short street runs to trail riding sites. I'd be interested...

Not sure who it was, but I'm sure glad passing FJR's don't turn around and chase me here in Virginia! :hyper:

I'm with Warchild on this one. I recently read a report on the 14 in another mag (this one with ads), and it rated the 14 like it walked on water (and above the FJR in many respects). Bottom line, the only real way to answer these kinds of comparo questions for yourself is to buy both bikes...

$8K CAN for a '08 FJR? Tough to beat that here, Eh? You mentioned the Can loonie vs the US dollar rates. That's interesting. I would have thought Canada would receive bike shipments direct from Japan. No? Snowmobiles that look like jetski's. Interesting! I'd like to give one of those a...

Glad you both are ok, and looks like those frame sliders did their job keeping vital engine parts from being damaged. I'm ordering mine tomorrow! SR-71

As for the poll, I'm going along with the minority on this one. It seems no one has asked the obvious question. What is your experience level with a FJR, (or similar bike)? Are you moving up from a smaller bike, or maybe a cruiser? Does the FJR's power level, handling characteristics, and/or...

I'd say if you're gut feeling is "you might" drop it again; due to being new to the bike, new to riding in general, confidence issue, whatever, leave the old parts on for awhile. As long as everything works on your bike, the only thing that will suffer will be your ego. Then upgrade to the new...

Damn you ARE excited! Hold on, it just gets better from here! Enjoy! SR-71

Glad you lived to tell the tale and hope you have a fast recovery! Out of the 8 or 10 guys I regularly ride with, I'm the only one in our group that hasn't been rear-ended (yet). Toll booths are particularly bad because of cage drivers rolling up to the toll booth, while hunting for change...

Honzo... Honzo... :uhuh: All your previously postings about wanting a FJR so badly, and now this? :nono:

On my 1st wife here so I won't pretend to know what you're going through, BUT that being said, when the #hit hits the fan, sometimes there's a higher reason for it. It may help to think of your current situation like this, "With change, comes opportunity." Your FJR may still be part of your...

Only $250 for a mirror and side panel? I thought it would be more than that. Yeah, since this is your 2nd time around with this situation, next time consider throwing your leg under it, as it's going down. Bones eventually heal. Although getting out from underneath it might turn out to be a...

Glad you didn't go down. Riding on ice sucks. Here's a tip. Forget the weatherman reports. Do your own weather assessment. For ice and snow projections, listen up to the projected temps carefully (monitor several sources), then click (and save as a bookmark!) on the website below, and see...

Except for the cigar, all necessary equipment requirements for riding a bike in the DC area! :D

Glad you're ok. Sounds like you're pushing your FJR to (oops, I mean past) its sport/touring limits. Perhaps it's time to make to the switch to a GSX-R1000 or R-1? :unsure:

You'll be back on a FJR... it's just a matter of time! :D Good luck!

I'm starting a search for a 450cc (approx) sized dual purpose trail bike with street capability. I've grown interested in the KTM 450EXC, or something along those lines. Plan to do mostly trail riding with it (no racing), and with some occasional street use. Anyone own a 450EXC, or...

I've heard of this being reported before. A couple of years ago I saw a mod where someone suggested drilling a hole completely through the lower attachment point and slipping a clip-pin through the hole, one for each bag. Perhaps the bags disconnect due to operator error, not sure, but if you...