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  1. FJRocket

    2013 Hooterville/Arkansas - October 3-6

    What's this "Hooterville" business, anyway? Where'd that name come from?
  2. FJRocket

    The Evil that is 13....

    I got to page 7 of this thread and couldn't stand it any longer (in a good way, tho). I haven't read yet (didn't find anything in a quick search, either) if.... The Fly By Wire thottle takes less pressure to twist than the other generations? Ajdustable? OK, now I'm gonna dig back to find page...
  3. FJRocket

    FJR AE Newbie Needing Advice

    I have a very early serial number AE, 6 years, well over 30K on the bike. ZERO issues. I've ridden the piss out of it, and also let it sit for long periods. Timex, baby! Keep in mind the number of bikes out there and how you just hear the bad news, not the preponderance of bike without issues...
  4. FJRocket

    Lower Seats

    Lowered bike and lowered seat (Corbin). Also adjusted side stand to increase lean after lowering. Progressive springs and custom rear shock. One change begets another.. and another....
  5. FJRocket

    Who's dropped their FJR?

    Dropped every bike I have ever owned. Sometimes even accidentally. :blink: Dropped the tank on my brand new AE back in 2006 while doing the first TBS. Got that done just in time to ride out west, go up Mt. Evans in CO, and have the whole bike go over while stopped at about 13000 feet. I...
  6. FJRocket

    Smuggler

    See what I mean??!?!? :lol:
  7. FJRocket

    Audiovox (like) cruise died on AE

    My Audiovox still resides in the chin, close to the headers. Only been in there about 30K miles tho. Still works like a charm. I have, however, had the vacuum check valve croak a couple times.
  8. FJRocket

    Smuggler

    Mine leaked like a sieve. Didn't fart around with the hinge, just remade a new seal using some RTV type stuff. You guys remember that way back when? I must have posted it on a Friday because I ended up at the bottom of a dogpile... for spending so much for a farkle that leaked. Still got it...
  9. FJRocket

    What's the average life of a battery?

    My '06 AE has the original battery. Never on a float. Sat for months on end in my semi heated garage. Starts right up (so far....).
  10. FJRocket

    Anyone used a Yamaha OEM Gel Seat

    Hated it. Sold it, or gave it away, don't remember.
  11. FJRocket

    I forgot...

    One of the two guys that I talked to (and flown with a bit) was a Viet Nam era pilot. Got shot down in NVN, evaded for better part of the day and was picked up just before sunset. Punched out of two Thuds. The topic started by these guys talking about meeting POWs from various conflicts. Then...
  12. FJRocket

    I forgot...

    My AE has been neglected, that's for sure. Just sitting gathering dust over with the lawn mowers and my dirt bike. I felt really bad it sitting all these months. Well, my other project was sitting at an out of state airport getting an interior installed, so I wasn't doing much flying. Then I...
  13. FJRocket

    Three pathetic guys watch airplanes

    The aerobatic Stearman, with #739 on the blue fuselage, is John Mohr. He does one of the most unbelievable routines you will ever see in his bone stock Stearman which I believe only has 225 horsepower. His flying is worth the price of admission to any show. Of course, then there's the Blues...
  14. FJRocket

    Well, that was cool......ok, maybe not so much, but

    After EOM two years ago, riding in rain all weekend, I made it home easily. Back in my home town I was thinking how few "incursion" issues I had on the trip. Seems like every time I ride, someone is out to kill me. Anyway, minutes later, still on the way home, and ***** pulls out from a grocery...
  15. FJRocket

    EOM Accommodations...

    I don't know if the lodge is sold out or not. But since I'm staying with Wheatie, AB, and Griff, I went ahead and dumped my room moments ago. Sooooo.... if you want a room at the lodge, there's a non smoking 2 queen room available right now. 18003250063 10.....9......8.....7....6.....
  16. FJRocket

    Import from Canada to USA

    A good friend of mine here in Indiana inherited a restored 1948 Vincent Rapide from his uncle near Toronto. He's at a loss as how to go about getting it transferred legally and physically into the US. The plan is to get it registered and licensed so I can ride it a little.... before going into...
  17. FJRocket

    Southern Indiana Ride, July 16th and 17th

    Wheatie, count me in for at least part of the ride. I may hook up with you and Griff and whoever in TH (or Bedford), then break off at the river and come back home late in the day. Just have to see how it goes. Now to rip off the old rubber, baby needs new shoes! Still riding the rubber that...
  18. FJRocket

    Eeewwwww, grossest thing EVER

    Don't know if Check's tale grosses me out more than Smitti141's story about following the horse hauler. :puke: And we stay WAY back and off to the side around here anytime we see one of those perforated multi-deck trailers. Of course you can smell the pig **** miles before you actually catch...
  19. FJRocket

    JUST GOT A TICKET FOR USING THE CELL PHONE!

    I was riding on a US highway this past Sunday. First time I've ridden since last year. Punched on the cruise control, pulled out my phone and texted my buddy. Yes, I used it hands free. That is, I had my hands off the bars. Wasn't wearing any gear, either. Screw you all. :evilgrin: :****:
  20. FJRocket

    HID Ballast Install

    There's room for maybe one in the gb, and maybe one in the cowl in front of and under the gb. There's a pretty good sized nook in there. Or if you're brave, just put them under the T bar, wrapped in some insulation. Not that it worked for me....
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