What did you do to your FJR today?

[Fred W]

No, we're looking further up in NH. Don't have to go all that far either. Population drops like a rock just north of Concord. The vast majority of personal taxation in NH is collected in the form of property tax i(we have no income or sales taxes). The state mandated education portion is very small (only around $2.50 / thousand valuation). The local portion (covers the rest of the school cost plus all else) varies wildly, as do property values.

The town we live in now (southern bedroom community in the Boston commute range) has a total tax rate of $21.09 /k, and that is about the middle of the pack. I do not want to continue to shell out over 7 grand a year (sure

to increase each year at the whim of the Town Council and Town Meetings) when I'm on a fixed, retirement income. So were' looking to downsize the house and find a cheaper town.

The total town plus state property tax rates run anywhere from $41 /k to $11 /k. On a modest $250k property that is a difference of paying from over $10k / year to just $2750 / year. I'm looking at some of the smaller towns mid-state that fall into the $11 to $15 per thousand area. Minimal services are available in those towns, but minimum taxation required to get them. I'm good with that equation.

Carolinas would be nice, but all of our families are in New England. Plus we really do not do all that well in the heat. Too many years in the north country.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Well, since Fred is afraid he might pick up a southern accent, I took his old tank bag around for a ride. His tank bag covered about 240 miles today in the foothills and mountains of SC, NC and GA. The views were awesome, the roads curvy and Wilson, I mean Fred's tank bag, seemed happy. Happy and content in these southern states. Says Fred oughta try it sometime.

Except for Fred's creepy tank bag, today's ride was awesome...easy pace with an occasional hooligan moment...only occasionally though. I'm getting better about that.

Fook it, I lied, I ain't getting better, but it was a fun day.

 

[Fred W]

It was 90 here and about 90 percent humidity. I went out of the AC and out into the driveway to take few photos of the VFR for a Craigs List ad. I was drenched in sweat in 1/2 an hour. I don't think I could take the summers down there, Mark. Winters here I can just throw another log on the fire and wear a long sleeve tee shirt.

Glad you are groovin' on the new tank bag and getting some good rides in.

 

[kurbennett64]

Some more Grand Tour of Georgia sites. Augusta to Gordon, to Roberta, to Manchester, to Plains, to Albany, to Camilla. Approx 570 miles round trip. Great ride but it was hot!

 

[08FJR4ME]

No, we're looking further up in NH. Don't have to go all that far either. Population drops like a rock just north of Concord. The vast majority of personal taxation in NH is collected in the form of property tax i(we have no income or sales taxes). The state mandated education portion is very small (only around $2.50 / thousand valuation). The local portion (covers the rest of the school cost plus all else) varies wildly, as do property values.
The town we live in now (southern bedroom community in the Boston commute range) has a total tax rate of $21.09 /k, and that is about the middle of the pack. I do not want to continue to shell out over 7 grand a year (sure

to increase each year at the whim of the Town Council and Town Meetings) when I'm on a fixed, retirement income. So were' looking to downsize the house and find a cheaper town.

The total town plus state property tax rates run anywhere from $41 /k to $11 /k. On a modest $250k property that is a difference of paying from over $10k / year to just $2750 / year. I'm looking at some of the smaller towns mid-state that fall into the $11 to $15 per thousand area. Minimal services are available in those towns, but minimum taxation required to get them. I'm good with that equation.

Carolinas would be nice, but all of our families are in New England. Plus we really do not do all that well in the heat. Too many years in the north country.

I still own a piece of land in this development. The plan was to retire up there. Less then a 1000 peeps in town the last I knew. Low taxes and one of the most picturesce towns in N.H. In my opinion. It's still up in the air if we retire there or build a second home.

https://www.laeinc.org/

Check it out, low taxes and a lot of amenities.

Dave

 

[OregonRider]

Me & the missus did 198 mi's today. She on her beemer, me not.

Cool collars & cool vests again today. Only saw 95° once or twice. Seemed to average in the low 90's. Virtually no humidity (45%).

 

[Fontanaman]

I road my FJR from Yakima Washington to Seattle today over Chinook Pass, viewed the low rivers, saw Mt Rainier and a guy on a Harley riding without a helmet (this is a helmet law state). The temps ranged from 82 at Chinook Pass to 97 in Naches, Washington. Damn hot for us eternal slug loving wet weather creatures.

The most interesting part was watching the Harley guy whom I followed for a while. While following him I let to sport bikes by me. They were in full gear. They are following the helmetless rider riding side by side, look at each other then hold up their hands in a what the hell gesture before blasting by the the Harley and the next 3 cars ahead.

The what the hell gesture was priceless. They are wondering about a guy breaking the law but apparently had no problem doing 80+ in a 55. And so it goes.

 

[Harald]

saw Mt Rainier and a guy on a Harley riding without a helmet (this is a helmet law state).

Not many people know this, but there's an exemption to the helmet law for really old motorcycles:

STATUTE:

Title 46. Motor Vehicles. Chapter 46.37. Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment. Section 46.37.530. Motorcycles, Motor-driven Cycles, or Mopeds--helmets, Other Equipment--Children--Rules. : "(1) It is unlawful:

"© For any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a protective helmet of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol except when the vehicle is an antique motor-driven cycle or automobile that is licensed as a motorcycle or when the vehicle is equipped with seat belts and roll bars approved by the state patrol. The helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap which shall be fastened securely while the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is in motion; . . ."

 

[Uncle Hud]

kurbennett64 posted: Some more Grand Tour of Georgia sites. Augusta to Gordon, to Roberta, to Manchester, to Plains, to Albany, to Camilla. Approx 570 miles round trip. Great ride but it was hot!

Got three GTGA locations on a round trip to visit a childhood friend in central SC. It certainly was hot -- FJR ambient temp read 100F until the rains came down. Only 420 miles, though.

I got to scream at idiots who drive 25 mph on the Interstate and believe their flashers excuse such slow driving. What happened to all the signs that said "MINIMUM SPEED 40"?

 

[airboss]

Took the wheels off, threw them in the back of the car along with the new tires.

Took them down to my never scratches the wheels tire changer guy.

He's on vacation! WTF I never approved any vacation time??????

 

[G Squared]

Didn't keep up with posts and things done, but right before I resigned from my gig at Yamaha dealership,, I had the PR 4's put on. But more recently,, as in today,, spent 3 whole minutes installing 15 liter Givi tank bag. The tank lock kind. Looks perfect for what I need..

 

[bluesdog]

Did my annual TBS check. Very minor adjustment needed at idle, as the RCUTBS I did a couple of years ago still has the thing damn near perfect @ 4K RPM.

Considered washing it. Didn't.

 

[08FJR4ME]

I changed the oil again in the FJR. Next I took apart the dam quad some more. Got half of it stripped necked now. Will do some testing tomorrow and maybe take a hammer to the ECM. Sumbitch won't reset itself. If that don't work the 54 CAL is coming out to permanently dispose of it properly.

Dave

 

[wheatonFJR]

220 miles of curves in the cool mountains...with wifey on the back.

Front wheel got a little "light" during one of my passes...but generally rode very conservatively today.

 

[kebo123]

Installed Auxiliary LED lights yesterday:

 

[G Squared]

Nice!

 

[Uncle Hud]

kebo123 posted: Installed Auxiliary LED lights yesterday: <photos>

What kind, please; and did the mounting brackets come with them? Nice work!

 

[kebo123]

kebo123 posted: Installed Auxiliary LED lights yesterday: <photos>

What kind, please; and did the mounting brackets come with them? Nice work!

I have installed these:

https://www.louis.de/en/artikel/led-tagfahrlicht-rund-schwarz-72-mm/10034286?list=96436935

As it is standard DRL (not specific for FJR) I made simple L bracket, used longer screws with black PA washers to attache them to fender. Some details pictures here:

 

[Fred W]

The lower fork leg takes a lot of abuse from the road. It will be interesting to see how well the lights, and especially those L brackets, hold up to the pounding.

 

[El Toro Joe]

Rode it to work today...