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  1. lfmn16

    2005 FJR with ABS Bill Mayer Saddle

    Thanks. All good suggestions. I'm OK, but don't ask my wife these questions! 1. How tall are you? 6'1" 2. Inseam measurements? 33" 3. Weight? 220 when the seat was made 4. What material is it made out of? Leather 5. How old is it? Approximately 3 years old 6. Lots of seat time? Very little. I...
  2. lfmn16

    2005 FJR with ABS Bill Mayer Saddle

    I sold my FJR several years ago and this has been sitting in my attic. I think it was $600 new and I'd like to get $200 shipped to CONUS, but am open to reasonable offers (I may be open to unreasonable offers soon).
  3. lfmn16

    Clueless salesman

    Unfortunately they think they are saving money by hiring any moron that will accept the job and paying them minimum wage. Most dealers are too stupid to understand the cost of lost sales.
  4. lfmn16

    Newbie Technical Question

    Thanks. That's a great idea.
  5. lfmn16

    So my passenger loves the FJR, but...

    https://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/782/SwingWing-Pegs I got these for my Girlfriend for my Fatboy. It gives you two footpeg positions and mimics a short floorboard. I'm going to get them for the FJR too.
  6. lfmn16

    Newbie Technical Question

    I don't this applys to Gen one. I looked at it and don't see where I would need to touch the ignition. Someone please correct me if I'm missing something.
  7. lfmn16

    My New Bill Mayers Seat

    Had my first longish ride with the significant other. She LOVES the seat. I really like it too. I think I may finally be able to sell the Road Star! I've been hanging on to it because she did not like going out on the FJR. I'm also liking the color more. If I can go to the FJR meeting, I won't...
  8. lfmn16

    Newbie Technical Question

    I'm doing a few small things to my 2005 FJR with ABS. I found the instructions on the internet, I just want to confirm what I've found because it sounds too easy. First, I want to bring the brake and clutch levers closer to the grips. According to the manual I just push them away from the grips...
  9. lfmn16

    Helmets

    Price should not be a factor in buying a helmet. I used to always think about price, but when I bought my last helmet I decided that I'm not going to consider price or brand. I wound up with the best fitting helmet I've ever had. It cost $500, but is worth every penny. A good helmet will last 5...
  10. lfmn16

    Going to look at FJR, opinions?

    You can always find a better deal, but any deal you are happy with is a good deal!
  11. lfmn16

    Awfully similar Russell vs Mayer

    Just received a Bill Mayer leather seat and took it out for a ride this weekend. No complaints, but it was a short ride. It looks good and feels comfortable. I'll report again after I get a good, long ride in. Leather vs. Vinyl? I just like leather even if I don't sniff the seat! Maybe my ass is...
  12. lfmn16

    Whats a Farkle?

    An accessory is scratching something that doesn't itch.
  13. lfmn16

    Got my FJR

    Congrats. Any deal you are happy with is a good deal!
  14. lfmn16

    My New Bill Mayers Seat

    I got some leather samples and sat them on the saddle trying to imagine how they would look. It bet that color would look great with black cherry. Thanks to all for all the comments. We'll see how I feel about it at the end of the summer, but so far I'm liking it.
  15. lfmn16

    My New Bill Mayers Seat

    I'll have to see if I like this color long term. I can always have it recovered in black.
  16. lfmn16

    My New Bill Mayers Seat

    I bought a new Bill Mayers seat at 25% off. So far so good. I think the color will look good when it's broken in, but I wanted it to look a little more buckskin color.
  17. lfmn16

    FJR Sale Title Transfer etc. Questions

    One thing to be aware of - when I bought a bike in New York (I live in WV) I checked the NY Dept. of Motor Vehicles website to make sure I could get a temp tag. I had all of the necessary paperwork, but when I got to the DMV they would NOT give me a temp tag even though I had printed off the...
  18. lfmn16

    ABS vs NON ABS

    If the "when your number is up, your number is up" argument was valid, we could make the same claim for all safety equipment. What makes wearing helmets any different then having a bike with ABS breaks? Everyone can make their own choice, but although death is inevitable, we can do a lot of...
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