Two New FJR Experiences Yesterday

[Toecutter]

1. Getting the front end airborne at 125mph. Feels pretty bizarre the first time.

Flying is cool. I wonder how much wing area it would take to lift off. Now THAT would

be a killer farkle, literally.

2. Hearing my uncorked exhaust after pulling the cans for swingarm service.

Sounded pretty evil. I should get some straight pipes so I can ride with the Harley

guys. Gotta get that sound out past the pillion.

Then, in the afternoon I went with my buddy Greg to his dad's house. I wanted to pick his brain about com systems. It was an unproductive session, as his bikes (Goldwing, Goldwing trike and a Harley) all have integrated stuff. They were getting ready to leave for Arkansas today. We walked out through the garage for show and tell. The spot where the Harley normally resides was vacant, with only a rather unsightly oil stain on the concrete. Surprise, it's in the shop for an oil leak. How does the joke go? What do Harleys have in common with dogs? They love to mark their territory and ride in the backs of pickups.

 

[XLR8]

How does the joke go? What do Harleys have in common with dogs? They love to mark their territory and ride in the backs of pickups.

Never heard that one before. :haha:

-r

 

[Thug]

I like that mind if I use it?

 

[escapefjrtist]

I like it too..Everyone knows the difference between a Harley and a Hoover, right?

--G

 

[Carnifex]

One sucks and the other is a vaccum cleaner?

(just guessing)

Might have 'dirt' in the answer tho...

 

[jbay]

Two New Fjr Experiences Yesterday.

First experience , I burned my left leg.

Second experience, I burned my right leg. :rolf:

 

[skyway]

Everyone knows the difference between a Harley and a Hoover, right?

The harley has the dirtbag on top.

or

The Harley has room for two dirtbags on board.

What do you call a group of Harley Owners with a collective IQ of 120?

Sturgis !

What do you get when you have 32 Harley owners in the same room?

A full set of teeth.

Why do Harley owners have tassels on their handlebars and clothing?

To be able to tell if they're moving or not !

This big ugly biker walks into the bar with a parrot on his shoulder,

orders a beer and a shot. The bartender sets him up and says,

"That's really cool, where did you get him?"

"Sturgis." Replied the parrot, "They're all over the friggin place!"

How is a Harley Davidson like an old dog?

They both like to ride in the back of pickup trucks.

How is a Harley Davidson like an old dog?

If you leave them alone long enough, they'll both mark their territory.

What is the difference between a Harley Davidson and an old dog?

The dog can get in the back of the pickup by itself.

 

[skyway]

Arthur Davidson, of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven.

At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur,"Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is that you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven."

Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "Well, shoot, I want to hang out with God!"

So St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God.

Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of the woman?"

God said, "Ah, yes."

"Well," said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention:

1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion.

2. It chatters constantly at high speeds.

3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much.

4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust. And finally,

5. The maintenance costs are outrageous."

"Hmmmm, you may have some good points there," replied God, "hold on."

God went over to his Celestial super computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it.

"Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed," God said to Arthur, but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours."

 

[skyway]

Microsoft and Harley-Davidson to merge

The Board of Directors of the Microsoft Corporation, the world's largest computer software provider, and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, America's largest manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles, have voted to approve a merger that will create one of the world's largest but strangest multinational corporations.

"When you think about it, it only makes sense," said Harley-Davidson Director of Communications Steve Piehl. "We both share the same fundamental design philosophies: Our products are large, antiquated, slow, full of bugs and break down at the most unexpected moments. We like to think of this natural marriage as synergy."

The new company will be known as Micro-Davidson and based neither in Redmond, Washington nor Milwaukee, Wisconsin but somewhere in between. Company representatives have been scouting sites along the Wyoming/South Dakota border. Instead of moving to an existing township, the cash-rich conglomerate plans to build its own. Micro-Davidson reps denied a rumor that they plan to petition Congress for statehood, but told Motorcycle Online that buying a few counties is not out of the question.

Micro-Davidson will trade simultaneously on both the NYSE and Nasdaq stock exchanges under the symbol WERULE. Financial details of the merger have not been made public but it is expected to be a stock for stock exchange.

Currently in the works is an entirely new motorcycle model, the first from the new M-D. Named the MicroHog, the new cruiser will be powered by a brand new engine, the Twin Cam 95.1 -- an air-cooled, push rod V-Twin containing an Intel Pentium III processor that will automatically load Internet Explorer 4.0 upon thumbing the starter button and overwrite all competing browsers while disabling most non-genuine Harley-Davidson parts.

Following Microsoft's example, MicroHogs will not be owned outright by the purchaser, but rather licensed for personal use. Upgrades will be available, the price of which depends on the market.

M-D's software side will receive some pointers from the former Motor Company as well. "Instead of that soft, shrill squeak you hear when you boot your computer or open a new program, you will now hear a loud rumble and your keyboard will vibrate," said Piehl.

 

[BULLIT MAN]

Still nobody has asked the age old question.how did you get the front wheel up at 125.I have not maxed mine out yet but i have hit 130.short of rolling over something i'm miffed.Tell me you did'nt clucth pop at 125

 

[TejasFJR]

Still nobody has asked the age old question.how did you get the front wheel up at 125.I have not maxed mine out yet but i have hit 130.short of rolling over something i'm miffed.Tell me you did'nt clucth pop at 125

Yeah, what he said --^

 

[bluesurf]

At Laguna Seca/MotoGP this year a friend with an '03 FJR purchased a set of Remus pipes. During the installation I recorded video, with audio, of his engine being revved up sans pipes...very nice sound, but not something that I'd want to hear all day long.

 

[Toecutter]

QUOTE (BULLIT MAN @ Aug 22 2005, 12:20 PM)Still nobody has asked the age old question.how did you get the front wheel up at 125.I have not maxed mine out yet but i have hit 130.short of rolling over something i'm miffed.Tell me you did'nt clucth pop at 125

Yeah, what he said --^

A slight rise in the road. It just kinda lifted off.

 

[BULLIT MAN]

Now that makes sense.Good thing it didnt catch you off gaurd,that could have been a narly front end wobble.glad you sailed through