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SkooterG-pretty sure you are right on the electrical connections.  Rode yesterday and the hi-beam indicator worked, then it didn't then it did, then it didn't.  If I could only get it to work when the state inspection inspector was looking at it.  I will fiddle with the connectors.  Thanks.

Thanks for the tip on the screws - I’ll go back to plastic!  I’ll also check the electrical box by the tank front. I might also disconnect the battery, whack the bike with a hammer and see what happens!  Works on other electronics. Went for a ride this morning and it was great. A month shy of...

Well, I'm pretty sure my bike is haunted!!  No, really.  One day in 2015 I left work to head home, put the key in the bike, turned it, nothing - nada - niente - rien - niets - kahore.  Tried and tried.  Had bike hauled home, parked in garage and went for a week with the family to Smith Mountain...

Yup, been ignoring that for the last 15 (almost 16) years.  Of course I never saw that in the book!

Lorie and I will try and make this one.  Our last one was Lewisburg in 2008 (I think, need to check my t-shirt)!

Thanks Ludwig, that helps!

SOB!  Thought this was interesting but figured I would just remove the one panel below the hi beam indicator bulb and stick in a replacement. That’s what I get for thinking since you cannot access it that way - a seemingly logical way. So I guess I’ll take the whole front end off to change one...

Maybe I missed this, but are the indicator lights (hi beam, engine, nuetral...) the same as the speedo/tach/fuel LED bulbs?  I agree with the switch, we have a sailboat and have converted about 20 bulbs to LED - much easier on the battery.

Thanks Iggy, something to do in those old lonely days of winter!

Took the bike for inspection today and failed due to catastrophic failure - high beam indicator light burned out!  Yup, in VA you fail inspection for that.  Anyone out there replaced their indicator lights - mechanic recommended I replace them all and I agree.  Any tips or suggestions are...

Just to end the anticipation, I washed it with warm water and dish soap and it's fine!

Thanks Chris, I may take you up on that.  Ever go to Herrington Harbour north marina?

Didn’t know that and I’ll try soaking it. Thanks

I've been using Plexsus almost since I bout the bike in '05.  I use it on all of the lights, mirrors, windscreen, helmet visors, and car headlights.  Never had any fogging or haze where I've used it.  Last week I took the pinlock insert (clear) and cleaned it with Plexsus - not good.  It came...

SccoterG, too many hobbies and too little time.  Lorie and I always taked about buying a sailboat and one day I said we're going to wake up dead one of these days so if we want one we should get one.  We bought a Pearson 28-2 in 2011 and it has taken up a lot of time.  And being a boat, $$$$. ...

Intech - maybe we'll run into each other one of these days.  From Stafford I usually head west for rides, but occasionally i'll head east.  I'll keep an eye open for your tech days.

After being gone for about 10 years I finally got back onboard thanks to Ignacio's help.  Interesting reading my old posts and especially satisfying to see so many folks I recognize are still alive and riding!  My most recent wonderful experience was getting a nail in a 2,000 mile tire.  Patched...

I'll run into you one of these days. I often start my Saturdays by riding down to the Hyperion coffee shop for coffee and to read for a while. I usually ride by Amy's - before it's open - on the way. If I ever see an FJR outside I'll stop by.

I have the Dual Stars and they do work great. I did not wrap the clutch side with shrink wrap or anything else to keep the bar from acting as a heat-sink. That side is cooler than the throttle side and if I did it again I would definately wrap the clutch side. Not worth taking everything off to...

Ditto here.