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    Lucky catch- snapped penske 8983 rear shock

    That’s for sure. I am getting new part next week, covered under warranty. I had a chat with my mechanic again and he is said it was lightly tapped out. The part will be with Traxxion Dynamics on thursday. Can the part be examined in lab or under micro scope to see if quality was a issue?
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    Lucky catch- snapped penske 8983 rear shock

    Hi Fred w Correct bolt was used and it had metal sleeve on bolt that went between shock bracket. Part will be with traxxion this week.
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    Lucky catch- snapped penske 8983 rear shock

    Hi all, I got a Penske 8983 rear shock about two years ago, Custom built for 2007 fjr and found it a massive improvement from factory shock. I do get the bearings done\greased every six months and my mechanic "lightly" tapped the bolt out of bottom of shock and bottom snapped in two. Looks like...
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    Saddle Bag Lock Screws

    Must look at them again. Had to do that fix last year.
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    ABS and lockup for the new guy

    I did some training with a motorcycle instructor in Galway. We both have fjr's . In a industrial estate closed to public, we started at slow speeds 20mph and building speeds up to 60mph- 70 mph. A typical Irish day very wet. Tested the back brake abs first on it own, then did a bit on front...
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    Riding in Europe

    This site maybe of use in route planning. Best of Luck. https://www.gpsrepublic.com/ https://gpsrepublic.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/so-what-the-hell-is-route-des-grande-alpes-anyway/
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    I need help badly.

    I had a code 12 error bike would not start. My local mechanic had to put in a new Solenoid.
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    Forum member down

    Rip. Thoughts and prayers for their families sylvester, Galway, Ireland
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    How do we stay safe?

    The more training you get hopefully the safer you be. I did the basic training with motorcycle instructor, passed the test. Then did a lot of advanced training with my motorcycle instructor(about year). his web site is galwaymotorcycleschool.com This is the book I got from my instructor...
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    Suspension Upgrade: Need Help

    Hi, I need to get new shock for my 07 fjr. I took a spin at weekend with a few mates from Galway (Ireland)to Clifden via scenic coastal route and had to back off the gas ,the shock was gone. The exchage rate between the dollars and euro is good for me. I put a post on biker.ie re new shocks...
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    Error Code. 12

    I got a code 12 code on my bike a few months ago. It would not start, a new solonide was the fix
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