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Kind of odd that you think somebody would let a perfect stranger ride a brand new bike 2,000 miles. Give it up, it's not going to happen.

I wouldn't want my break-in to be 2,000 miles on the slab.

Yeah, there's no way I'm paying almost 17 grand OTD for a new one. A used 06 or 07 is likely in the cards. Just need to wait it out and find one locally in the $8-10,000 range. Even a new 2008 from D&H Cycle gets pricey when factoring in tax and tags, plus shipping to Arizona. I'd be looking at...

Are the fuel grades correct? While comparing the ST1300 and FJR for my next bike purchase, one of the advantages for the FJR I noticed is the regular unleaded it uses vs premium for the ST. Of course that's just a minor consideration since the FJR handles better and has more performance, but...

AFAIK there is no sales tax payment required if you buy from a private property in Arizona as long as the vehicle is currently registered, and you re-register the vehicle in Arizona. Tax laws constantly change though, and it has been quite a few years since I bought a used vehicle here. As you...

Thanks for the suspension tips. The front forks on the 2004 FJR we rented was already setup with 2 lines showing, so all I had to do was flip the lever to firm. We ended doing about 340 miles on the bike, and my only complaint was the stiff throttle making for a sore wrist(easy fix there...

Ever had a Sonoran Hot Dog? It's a dog wrapped in bacon, then grilled. Quite a few places in Tucson serve them, but I go to El Guero Canelo since it's near my house. The local Tucson paper has a video of how they make them. The Carne Asada is pretty good there too. Sonoran Hot Dog

Advrider.com is a good source, but they lean towards the high dollar gear. I've found great deals at Sierra Trading Post. My tent is a 15 yr old Eureka Apex I paid $80 for. If solo, a 2 man tent gives you plenty of room and lets you store all of your gear inside if it's raining. I like to carry...

I noticed the same thing with the clutch on the 2008 FJR I took for a test ride yesterday. I killed the bike twice because it's so much different than my usual ride. Looking at the owners manual, since it's a hydraulic clutch it says no adjustment is available for clutch free play, but that's a...

I test rode a 2008 yesterday, but the dealer only let me take it for a short 5 mile ride. So on the 24th I'm renting one for 24 hours and taking a 300 mile ride with my wife on the back. If everything works out I'll start shopping for one. My question is what should I set the suspension for on...

I was checking out the rules and found this passage on page 16 under the header of "Mapping programs" interesting as it applies to this thread: "If you feel as though you need a computer but cannot afford a laptop or do not want the hassles of carrying one, we recommend that you have telephone...