Just picked up my 05
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CAJW
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Probably too snowy to ride in Iowa right now. Tear it apart and see what makes it tick (pun intended) or not and install a fuze block that you'll surely need for all the electrical crap you're about to put on that superior Gen I.
brady
Live the Adventure, Ride the World
Wow that's a steal. Congrats on the new scooter.
vtwinn
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Congrats on the new bike!
Happy trails
Happy trails
Linc
Linc
Very nice deal, that's $3K less than I paid for my '06 last year, nice buy! Love the '05 blue, great color for the bike. Whatever your winters look like, I can guarantee you'll be riding before me. Michigan isn't friendly to two-wheel folks with its bi-polar springs. Happy riding and getting to know your new addiction... we on the forum will be happy to help you spend more farkle money very soon.
bgross
Recusant Infidel
Most excellent - congratulations and welcome!
blrfjr
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Now your in the game!!!! Enjoy that bike but be care the 05's are the fastest one. Rode mine from central In to eastern Il for lunch today. First outta state trip this year!!
fjrgary
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Congtats and nice deal. Enjoy the ride!
SeattleTy
LOVE 2 RIDE & RIDE 2 LOVE
Enjoy your new bike and fantastic buy
garyahouse
newbs need the forum
Good grief, what a price!!! I'd NEVER let my 05 go that cheap. You stole it dude!!!!! Congratulations. Did you get the one with the ABS?
Gary
darksider #44
ahchiu
FJR Commander
Welcome from Seattle and congrats on your new bike, you got a great deal.
RedPorscheKilla
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Congratulations to your awesome buy, enjoy this fine bike. You won't be disappointed!
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tuggy
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Enjoy!!!
I'll put a plug in for Jeff at Bikeeffects.com for a battery. Great prices and customer service.
the 05 is a fine machine. Hope you enjoy it.
I don't know how much you've read about maintenance, etc: you're coming up on your first valve check. Consider a new Cam Chain Tensioner install at that time. The Gen 1 bikes have a weak CCT from the factory.
Tires? thats a whole different can of worms..... I do a lot of commuting so the dual compound tires work well for me (Michelin PR2)
C'mon spring!
the 05 is a fine machine. Hope you enjoy it.
I don't know how much you've read about maintenance, etc: you're coming up on your first valve check. Consider a new Cam Chain Tensioner install at that time. The Gen 1 bikes have a weak CCT from the factory.
Tires? thats a whole different can of worms..... I do a lot of commuting so the dual compound tires work well for me (Michelin PR2)
C'mon spring!
Robert 88
Member
Congrats on your new Mistress !! My 05 is the best Bike i have ever owned !! Enjoy.
BobbyBlue
Arrhythmia and Blues
ABS FLAYBS....dont need it brother...we can do pwr slides easier ! Welcome to Gen 1ness and ride that puppy ! Congrats !
Bobby
Bobby
Congrats! You got a good deal! I rode an '03 to 75K, then sold it to sister and brother-in-law last spring. Replaced it with...(drum roll) an 05 ABS with 21,600 miles. Paid $6K and got C-Bailey, Givi Trunk and more. Excellent maintenance records. It also had good tires and battery. Put 10 K trouble-free on it last season. I think I'll ride it for five or six more years. If desired, you will ride yours for many more years, too!
Thanks for all the encouragement. Dr gonzo Montana is on my to-do m list. Heading to the Ozarks early spring. Quick plug for butler maps here. Wow. I got one for the Ozarks, all the roads are mapped and rated. Just waiting for the weather to cooperate.
