I feel so dirty and quite ashamed...

[SCWatts]

I've ridden twice in my life without a helmet (but have always had at least jeans on). First time was when I was about 21 and a friend pressured me into riding through town without one. Didn't have sunglasses, either, and no windshield. Decided I didn't like it.

Confirmed it yesterday. Rode through the neighborhood without it, which was actually kinda nice - man, that FJR engine makes a nice sound!! But then went about 10 miles, most of it at 60 mph, to a car dealership to nose around. Didn't feel secure, didn't feel comfortable without that helmet on. Didn't like it at all after I left the neighborhood. I'd thrown the helmet into one of the bags and wore it home . . . .

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Nice shades dude! Eye protection is so important....

 

[FiveG]

I can relate.

Gee, I like the way your Third Gen S&W (isn't that what it is?) matches the grey of your Feejer. :fans:

FiveG

 

[airboss]

Look Mike, you didn't like, uh you know pull a plug wire, or like cross a couple of plug wires to make the bike like thump, or shake and vibrate like a you know what did you? I mean you're like wearing the tribal uniform, so I was just wondering about that.

PS Absolutely get a tan before doing any thing like that again.

 

[RadioHowie]

Mike,

Which daughter is that in the picture? :rofl:

 

[Patriot]

Mike,
Which daughter is that in the picture? :rofl:

Brunhilda...don't talk much about her, but she has an uncanny resemblence to the mailman...

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Since the FJR is my only mode of transportation these days, I have been rather lazy for the 2 mile trip to the store...

Keep in mind, I am only going 35-40.



Shorts, Flippy Floppies, Oakley shades.

Gearing up for a 2 mile ride EVERYTIME is more trouble than it's worth, UNTIL you NEED it. Not a second goes by that i don't think about going down.

I am sure there are SEVERAL people who have been Less-Than-ATGATT hwile riding the bike.

 

[madmike2]

Personally, I've never done anything like that.

[SIZE=8pt]I think someone has a picture of me moving a bike at NAFO in Golden, CO: Shorts, T-shirt, shades and sandals. Oh well![/SIZE]

 

[Surly]

Hi Mike,

if that is a device to keep your bottle of beer cold [i]"stubby cooler"[/i]near your clutch lever, then all is forgiven. :drinks:

I learnt very early on 25years ago that flip flops thongs do not mix.

Upright not Uptight

Regards

Surly

 

[Patriot]

if that is a device to keep your bottle of beer cold [i]"stubby cooler"[/i]near your clutch lever, then all is forgiven. :drinks:

Hi, my name is Mike and I'm a Farkleholic...I've come to Farkle Anonymous at the gentle prodding of my family and friends

I will attend all monthly meetings here at Farkles Anonymous

I will daily ask my higher power for help with my addiction

I will no longer visit dealerships, ebay, or internet stores

I will cancel my motorcycle magazines, journals, and my AMA membership

If tempted, I will call my sponsor RadioHowie for help and advice

(Howie is on the "other" forum and his '04 is bone stock)

My name is Mike, and I'm a Farkleholic

======================================================

Important to me for comfort is a Sargent Seat, Airhawk Air Pad, Wild Bill Highway Pegs, Cal Sci Windshield, and for safety/paint protection, a tank protector & R&G Sliders. There are grip puppies and throttlemeister and a Superbrace. To help power the electricals, the bike has a Eastern Beaver fuse block.

There are stacked two sets of risers to bring the bars up, back, and spread out 10 degrees from stock

Ok, from left to right:

FZ1 mirrors with MaxView Blind spot mirrors

Audiovox Cruise Control Pad

J&M CB radio with MP3 plugged in and weather radio and passenger intercom...J&M headset with two speakers

Zumo 550 GPS with bluetooth...talks directions and also can receive and make cell phone calls...speaker in left ear

Datel Voltmeter

clip on drink insulator

black switches are three way for front and rear hyperwhites...run front ones solid all the time...leave the rear off

during PGR (Patriot Guard Riders) funeral escorts, click the switches to flashing and white leds act as strobes front and back

RAM cupholder

there's a two way switch switching between separate horn buttons or hit either horn button and both horns blow

this is Stebel Air Horn on TOG (tip over guard) and Fiamm disc horns replacing stock horns

there's a two way switch either hooking up the front hyperwhite to the headlight relay so it's only on

with the engine running like the headlight, or it's on unswitched power. I can use it for emergency flashers without

the key in

12 volt cig light plug cluster - MP3 charger, 2 minature led flashlights charge

mode

Powerlet plugs in black panel - one switched with key powering up GPS, CB,

and Radar Detector

other plug always on to plug in battery tender

Switch with led indicator velcroed to side of front brake master cylinder - turns on off front Lazer Light bullet fork lights

Thermometer

Adaptiv Radar Detector with triple led visual warning on dash and wireless

audio-speaker in right ear

this unit velcros with industrial strength product to top of the front brake

master cylinder...found the cord would

unplug itself intermittently, so rubber band is a keeper on the cord pulling

it toward the unit at the plug

Explanation:

I used to fly these many moons ago chasing Rusky subs:

I trying to recapture that by making my Feej as airplane as possible

Heads Up display is on order !!!

Here's the goal:

 

[Malve]

No flip-flops?

took the words right out of my mouth. Been there.

 

[Surly]

Hi again Mike,

I do so love the FARKLES. You may have to think about a big bore kit to make your steed up to say 1850cc, the extra 550cc to carry the extras.

I can understand the fixation the COCKPIT, I too am ex-service. I was a GRUNT many moons ago.

I am at the mercy of my beloved wife. When I brought the FJR my man bits were removed and placed in a glass jar on the mantle- peice, each time I ask for a new FARKLE they are moved closer to an open window. Hence not many FARKLES

REgards

Surly(Steve)

Upright not Uptight

 

[Checkswrecks]

... Important to me for comfort is a Sargent Seat, Airhawk Air Pad, Wild Bill Highway Pegs, Cal Sci Windshield, and for safety/paint protection, a tank protector & R&G Sliders. There are grip puppies and throttlemeister and a Superbrace. To help power the electricals, the bike has a [SIZE=14pt]trailer that carries a Honda generator.[/SIZE]

Fixed it for ya, Mike!



btw - I thought the Navy put all those gauges and such in the Orions, just to give crews something to worry about and to ward off boredom.

 

[jcyuhn]

OK, I gotta ask. If it was just 0.5 mile to dinner, why not walk? That's 10 minutes at 3MPH - a medium walking pace.

 

[FJRGuy]

OK, I gotta ask. If it was just 0.5 mile to dinner, why not walk? That's 10 minutes at 3MPH - a medium walking pace.

:rofl:

 

[wheatonFJR]

I trying to recapture that by making my Feej as airplane as possible

Don't tell me you pilot your plane in shorts, loafers, ball cap and a t-shirt, too?

SHOCKING!

 

[Patriot]

Nice shades dude! Eye protection is so important....

Hi again Mike,I do so love the FARKLES. You may have to think about a big bore kit to make your steed up to say 1850cc, the extra 550cc to carry the extras.

I can understand the fixation the COCKPIT, I too am ex-service. I was a GRUNT many moons ago.

I am at the mercy of my beloved wife. When I brought the FJR my man bits were removed and placed in a glass jar on the mantle- peice, each time I ask for a new FARKLE they are moved closer to an open window. Hence not many FARKLES

REgards

Surly(Steve)

Upright not Uptight

I'm quite fortunate I married my AIW (Angelic Italian Wifey) and she happily (so far) has me

We literally fell in love riding in 1985 on our second date and her first motorcycle ride

and we both agree, our marriage is strengthened when I leave on a motorcycle trip every 5-8 weeks

I've always wondered about that...but it is what it is

OK, I gotta ask. If it was just 0.5 mile to dinner, why not walk? That's 10 minutes at 3MPH - a medium walking pace.

walk? ride? walk? ride?

got nuthin' more to say on that issue... :yahoo:

 

[iboldguy]

.......we both agree, our marriage is strengthened when I leave on a motorcycle trip every 5-8 weeksI've always wondered about that...but it is what it is

Come home early, ring the front door bell, run around to the back door to see who runs out. :lol:

 

[Patriot]

newest addition are the landing lights from Clearwater (www.clearwaterlights.com)

trepidation over night riding erased completely...

 

[wheatonFJR]

Got a good stator I presume...