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  1. painman

    Losing a side case. Is this just an urban legend?

    Did the safety pin fix to my 2006 one month after I got it new. Very easy install and have no worries about a loose bag. Ordered it from McMaster- Karr but don’t remember the part number. That was 15 years ago and still running strong. 😁
  2. painman

    The stock seat

    99.9 % of all stock factory seats are too soft and made of inferior cheap foam. Feels good sitting on one in the showroom or rare short test ride. Problem is the factory seat will almost always cause the dreaded "butt burn" after a few minutes and will leave one in pain to the point of agony and...
  3. painman

    Just picked up my birthday surprise.....2017 ES!

    Well happy happy birthday! At my age I was wanting to forget birthdays. But if my wife started buying me presents like that I could start getting my memory back real quick. Enjoy! p.m.
  4. painman

    Riding jackets, which do you recommend?

    Say what you will but I find myself wearing the Bohn gear for local rides in the heat. Cant beat the mesh system in any heat and 100+ days are common here. Never tested by me in a crash (knock on wood), but the protective pads do not move around at all and I could see them staying in a get-off...
  5. painman

    Sad News About Big Sky

    Sorry to hear this. Taken way too soon. Prayers to his family and all those whose lives he touch. pm.
  6. painman

    FJR Saddlebag Lids. Differences from year to year?

    Could be wrong, but think the bag liners have changed. pm. :)
  7. painman

    2006 Altitude recall question on my new to me FJR

    Mine was not as severe but similar to wannabes experience. Could be a safety issue imo while passing or could interrupt you or the bike at a critical time. I am not really in the know on ECU's but maybe one could have a newer or even your current ECU "flashed" and use in your current bike. Hope...
  8. painman

    Connector Maintenance

    Great write up Don. I had forgot what really hides right under our nose. Lol. I've been thinking about a ground/connector service but time is scarce for much of anything around here lately. Good to see old Crazy8 again. Many more miles left.
  9. painman

    IMS show - pathetic

    After working and attending these shows for numerous years it always seems like the show reflects how the economy is doing. Last eight years have been a down turn. Hopefully we'll see better years and shows ahead. Pm. ><>
  10. painman

    2007 With Low Miles Question

    If the bike was stored inside a garage in good conditions that would be huge in my book. Only other thing I would be concerned was as mentioned the recalls done. This year like my 06 was also subject to the faulty ignition switch recall and the spider ground/corrosion electrical recall. I opted...
  11. painman

    Guess what followed me home

    Nice score Don. Vintage is sweet. Had a Yamaha TT250 and a 360mx.
  12. painman

    Fork Oil Change Made Easier

    Thanks to this great forum I have learned and performed many maintainence items that I would have never attempted on my own over the years. And thus have the personal satisfaction of knowing it was done right even if it was difficult to do at times. And not to mention the hundreds of dollars...
  13. painman

    getting comfortable on this bike ain't easy - gen I

    As most here know stock motorcycle seats suck, period. Made to feel good in the showroom made too soft that only offers up the dreaded butt burn after the first 50 miles. I ride in chronic pain from spinal arthritis and shouldn't even be on a bike. So the major item for comfort on any bike is...
  14. painman

    SOLD to dcarver! 2013 Yamaha FJR1300, $10,950, 11K miles;

    Good one Don C. Few miles on the clock and room for many more. Sweet. PM.
  15. painman

    Trying to find my Pace

    I've once heard some pro racers say they don't even ride on the street because of the danger. That stuck with me. On the street no runoff areas, no hay bales, no safety crew. When I started riding with the NorCal group Years ago I started making the mistake of trying to "keep up" with the group...
  16. painman

    Split: Why FJR Steering Head Bearing Re-Torque?

    All I know is on the early gen ll models very common issue was the steering head bearing was usually loose when the bike was purchased. Mine also came with a loose front axel nut. Always a good practice on any new bike when you get it home is go over everything including checking torques. Pm.
  17. painman

    What's the Weather like where YOU are today?

    Weather full sun, no wind, and 72 degrees. Unusual indeed even for Nor-Cal Feb. Bad part the FJR and the HD giving me dirty looks for not going for a ride. Trying to finish up working on new baseboard install in our Master BR. Ugh. 😬
  18. painman

    Went Down Last Thursday

    Sorry as well to hear of your mishap. Hope your healed up soon. Only thing I might add is I recently lowered the deductible on all five of my vehicles due to a recent rash of idiotic hit and run clowns where I live and it has already paid off with two major claims in two months. And the same...
  19. painman

    All right, it's official: I'm making the call.

    My problem is if I get out in the country especially in a nice set of twisties, I never want to go back home. And if I increase ride time and distance the problem only increases. And all this only limited by time, money and arthritis. Go figure. It's always something trying to interfere with the...
  20. painman

    Radman has passed away

    Sorry to find this post today as I haven't been visiting much lately. But the prayers and well wishes still going out to Rads family and his many friends. I met him briefly at one of the best WFO's ever in Reno in 2005 and the man-boob contest is forever etched in my mind with Radman soaking...
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