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    Finally let her breathe fire

    Ah, well I think the word "cupping" seems generally associated with bad or uneven tire wear, but even if you have evenly worn sides with consistent shredding of rubber off your sidewalls, that is good cupping. What I meant in my statement was that its got that slightly shredded feel to both the...
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    Finally let her breathe fire

    So I've just completed my first full month with the FJR and have a thing or two to say about a thing or two. First off, I've been riding bikes since I was about 9, and started racing motocross at about 12. Left all that behind in my teens, and have been on street bikes ever since. I'm only...
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    Should I buy an '08 or '09?

    I had the very same dilemma, the option for me was a factory new 2009 (black) for $13500 out the door (non-AE), or a used (only 1750 miles) 2008 (AE) for $11500 from a private party. I think it largely depends on you. If you can afford new without a hiccup, then go new. If you're like most that...
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    How old are you FJR riders?

    Confused. This is an FJR forum and someone said "no pillion" meaning no passenger seat. Can this be with an FJR or has the meaning gone from passenger seat to the actual passenger? Ok, I'll assume the slang has gone that way. Anyway, thought I would give you fine people an update, as one of the...
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    How old are you FJR riders?

    I'm 46 before getting on my FJR, but when I twist the throttle, somehow I become 26
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