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The company that I work for, has for many years provided motorcycle/motorscooter specific parking areas. These designated areas usually accomodate 4-6 two wheelers and also have a large steel plate embedded in the asphalt for kickstand usage. Well, it seems that some 4 wheeled commuters have...

Absolutely amazing. I used the same technique teaching both my daughters and my son. That's been many years ago, but I swear it's the simplest, surest way to teach "clutch control".

I dropped one and couldn't find it anywhere. I checked with the dealer and the parts guy could order them. But I just couldn't bring myself to pay what Yamaha wanted for the little spring things. I went to my auto parts supplier and purchased a bunch of vacuum line caps for next to nothing. I...

I've been considering the same. I have a 2000 S3 that has been absolutely rock solid for dependability. I don't think there's a scratch on it and it run's as well now as when new. The FJR is my choice for most commuting, and travel that takes more than a few hours; But I always take the Buell...

My 2006 cost 11,500 brand new with 00000.00 miles. Am I the only one that thinks a new price for a two yesr old used bike is a bit out of line?

I have a virtually new Phoenix 4.0 in Red. I also have other Joe Rocket riding gear. Good stuff. The Phoenix I ordered in medium because my other Rocket jacket is a medium and fits great. The Phoenix is a little big on me so I don't wear it. If there's any interest in the jacket for let's say...

Aspirin or some other over the counter pain killer. I've made some longish rides over the years. But my more recent one was a single day 570 mile ride from Memphis to the other side of Oklahoma city. I made 3 short stops for fuel/stretch and at the first and third stops I took two 300mg...

My observations are that when someone, such as yourself, notices the seemingly large number of FJR owners reporting that they've dropped the bike, there's a flock of respondents claiming that only the ignorance of the owners can account for the numerous "droppings". Might we then conclude that...

If the desire for more touring capability is driving you, and you're really not sure about an FJR, I'd suggest picking maybe three or four of the top contenders and work it out from there. If I could only have one bike in the garage, I'll be honest and say that it probably wouldn't be an FJR. In...

"...not debatable", where does your infallibility eminate from? My post accurately reported exactly what the Mobil1 rep stated when we had them on the phone at AutoZone. And your suggestion to call a customer support helpdesk is exactly what my post said we were doing when we were told that...

I will add this bit of information: When doing a little research on which oil I would use with the FJR, I was at a loss as to whether or not the Mobil1 "motorcycle" specific oils had friction modifiers (most often molybdenum) in them. I know that all of the Mobil1 car oils below the 50wt...

I could be mistaken, but the manual lists a requirement of at least 87 octane. I am not a fan of needlessly throwing my money away on anything. I expect more when I pay more. Without addressing the many different manufacturer gizmos for compensating for knock, pinging, pre-ignition, etc, the...

Thanks to each of you that provided advice. Yesterday, a Cortech (Tourmaster) sport tail bag showed up at the front door. It had been recommended by a couple contributors to this thread. I do believe it is the answer I was looking for. Not only is it a well made, stylish looking tail bag, but it...

The first thing I did was search on the wor "backpack", not a single hit.

I've strapped my laptop to the passenger area holding it in place with a bungie hooked onto the passenger grab rail. I'm not too comfortable with this approach. I am considering what appears to be a quality backpack that has a specific ability to accomodate & protect a laptop, along with...

For all you guys that have swapped out your '06 exhaust cans on your FJR or are thinking about doing it but the wife is raising a stink, I'm willing to buy the old ones. Email me or call: [email protected] or 901-382-8062.

For all you guys that have swapped out your '06 exhaust cans or are thinking about doing it but the wife is raising a stink, I'm willing to buy them. I need a couple; one left and one right for my '06. Email me or call: [email protected] or 901-382-8062.

My 06' just fell over this morning after I put the stand down in my driveway. The thing is, I've seen this tendency to kiss the ground whether or not the kick stand is down or up. Ultimately I am the one to blame for the two times in 6 months that this thing has dropped. But, in 40 years of...

The FJR had its fueling warnig light flashing when I checked it the night of 1/1/07. So, I decidied to opt for my 6 year old Buell S3 for my work commute. Temps have been around 28 degrees each morning. I had a real awakening as to why I've put off selling the Buell (my original plan when I...

There's a strap mounted bag on by 2000' Buell S3. It says "Eclipse" on the side pockets. But that's not the manufacture name. I've had it about 6 years and it has served well. I will say that the material construction is mediocre. Here's the rating: 1-ease of getting to fuel cap.....I think...