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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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He was larger than life 2 years ago and still is today. Thank you, Mark for sharing your rememberence with all of us.
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Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Thank you - link updated!
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Wire question on turn signal running lights
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jsaul53 »
Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:15 pm
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I am trying to discern what these three wires are. I know black is ground, green turn signal? blue with red stripe? running light??
I am trying to...
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Thanks
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Last post by jsaul53
Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:50 pm
What is this wire end for
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jsaul53 »
Sun Mar 29, 2015 3:22 pm
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I have the plastics off trying to get my wiring cleaned up and getting ready to add auxiliary lights and came across this wire end? right next to the...
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Thank you. I confirmed by looking at schematics, called thermistor.
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Last post by jsaul53
Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:00 pm
Sloppy/loose saddlebags
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jsaul53 »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:06 pm
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One of my saddlebags fits snugly and doesn't move around when I touch with my hand to check it is on correctly. The other saddlebag is on properly...
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From the title, I thought this might have went in the Totally WTF thread...lol
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Last post by silverback
Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:08 pm
Looking for an ES?
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Name Etc. »
Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:29 pm
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Good price? I dunno.
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If I were in the market... I just thought someone might be interested here.
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Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:25 pm
1300AE | 2009 | Repairs
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Rambler »
Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:43 pm
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While taking part in a Team Lyle Rally in GA, I had 5mph fender bender where i ran into a car (right rear bumper area) while on Gas station property....
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... ran into a car (right rear bumper area) while on Gas station property. For some reason the brakes didn't stick - weird clicky noises - jerky...
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Last post by Rambler
Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:21 pm
Putin and FJRs
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silverback »
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:26 am
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I saw this on a news article. I think its from his visit to Australia recently.
I guess the cops there ride FJRs. I wonder if they pull people over...
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Brisbane hosted the G20, caused all sorts of drama for the locals,
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It's a pity Mr Putin didn't see the new Gen 3 Police bikes.
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Last post by Queensland Ken
Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:05 pm
To the person on the 14 that cut me off
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fencer »
Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:45 pm
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It is not a smart idea to cut off a work truck then stop. We are large, heavy and don't stop on a dime. Leave the stupid to the squids and don't give...
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I see you have a picture of him on a motorcycle. This is infallible evidence that he punched your range rover.
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Last post by silverback
Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:31 pm
Cheap plasticy sounding rattle on Gen III's
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bungie4 »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 4:44 pm
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So, ever since I got my Gen III a little over a year ago, I've been hearing this really cheap, plastic sounding rattle at low speeds over bumps....
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Nice find Bungie!!
I'm going to order up some PAIR covers for the 14' and take a look for this offending piece of shit holder.
Thanks again....
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Last post by Tanker
Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:22 am
zip on tires
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blrfjr »
Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:43 pm
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Someone posted a youtube vid on here a while back showing how to mount tires on your bike using zip ties. Since i took advantage of a great sale that...
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Interesting. If I were riding a dirt bike, like an Honda XL250, Yamaha TT, IT, whatever, I'd be less worried.
But the speeds at which I (sometimes,...
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Last post by Old Guy
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:39 am
driver-down alerter
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palerider »
Sat May 31, 2014 7:13 pm
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Hi,
This looks like an interesting project:
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If it only called 911 when you were involved in an accident you would be connected with a dispatcher at that point you could say sorry I am ok no...
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Last post by bungie4
Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:47 am
Ouch.
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bungie4 »
Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:29 pm
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Popped my rear brake line after a tire change on my old bike. My dumbass fault.
Rear brake line for a Gen 1 is back-ordered to Japan. Brake line,...
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Dang.. I still have a gen one rear hanging out here...
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Last post by Bust
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:18 am
Suspension setup
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silverback »
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:14 am
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What causes the bike to resist cornering? In the past few days its been requiring a lot of pressure on the inside bar to maintain the line.
Ride...
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Setting up suspension by way of email is tough, and has already been stated very different between riders. I go 240lbs naked, so I'm almost your...
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Last post by OldButNotDead
Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:32 am
Throttle feels soggy below 5k
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silverback »
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:09 am
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I have noticed the throttle on my 05 feels a tad soggy below 4k. On my 07, it was overly sensitive. I understand some of the second gen bikes had an...
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It sounds normal.... throttle cam is likely the thing..... takes a little more turning the throttle to get it going than on a '06-'07. But, check...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:38 pm
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Last post by JSportRyder
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:12 pm
Gen 1 Canyon cage development.......
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fairlaner »
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:32 am
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Hi Guys...
Here are some of the pictures that i took up at MC Enterprises the other day.
We are looking for helpful suggestions and feedback....tell...
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I spoke to Ryan by email yesterday, as soon as he get's a chance he will post a thread here with the group buy information.
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Last post by clocklaw
Wed Aug 06, 2014 4:25 pm
Tired after trip...
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Name Etc. »
Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:13 pm
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So tired that I think I might put up my low miles FJR with or without the farkling done. Gonna save the AK 20s for the new small bike... Only 93000...
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My wife says this is why my ass hurts. We rode fast and hard to get here. I reset the GPS 11 days ago.
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Last post by Name Etc.
Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:42 pm
Any good tips on repairing cracks in plastic?
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silverback »
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:12 pm
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I think my bike is possessed. Now, I have a star shaped fatigue crack extending from one of the bolts in the right fairing. Any good tips on repair?...
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Yer on Jayhawk!
I'll drag the Great White North Liberation Army along. They are always looking to annex more property's. :lol:
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Last post by Bust
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:58 am
First Gen ABS
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silverback »
Thu May 08, 2014 4:06 pm
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So, through a series of unfortunate events, I had the opportunity to try out the ABS on the 05. Apparently the front works as designed, however, I...
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non-techie here... what does staking mean? would it be a post that clips internally into place and must be broken to open the device?
Sent from my...
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Last post by silverback
Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:24 pm
09AE | 250mile run | Observations
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Rambler »
Sun May 25, 2014 10:16 am
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Finally, I was able to make use of a weekend and good weather and went on my Grand Tour of Georgia 2014 - GTGA 2014 - Ramble. Knocked out 2...
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Where are your suspension settings at? How many lines are showing on your preload? Turn your rebound knobs CW (top of shock) and count the clicks....
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Last post by Rambler
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:21 am
Canadian 2014 ES
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bungie4 »
Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:12 pm
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Was out for a ride with the 13 year old yesterday and we stopped at Dairy Queen.
Then this pulls in and parks beside me. Turns out it was an old...
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Indeed!
(No palm trees in Ontario, eh?)
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Last post by Old Michael
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:03 am
Ball Bearing in rear footpeg
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jsaul53 »
Tue May 27, 2014 9:56 pm
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Does anyone know the size of the ball bearing for the rear foot pegs??
Thanks
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Bike Bandit list it as Ball 1/4 I know this will get some replies
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Last post by jsaul53
Tue May 27, 2014 10:55 pm
Headlight issue. Need help please
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Cav47 »
Mon May 12, 2014 1:23 am
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I have been noticing that my right headlight on my FJR had been acting funny. (Coming on but not staying on). After investigating, I find that the...
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I used 4300K bulbs and got a nice white light and good shielding. $89 is pretty inexpensive, but will get you basic AC ballasts and decent bulbs....
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Last post by tominca
Thu May 15, 2014 11:15 pm
replacement of rear fender with oem
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jsaul53 »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:48 pm
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My rear fender was chopped when I bought it and ordered an oem replacement. Has anyone replaced one before and how did you handle the items that are...
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My fender was bobbed as well when I bought my bike. I have taken a different route to get a bit more protection.
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Last post by Chuck35
Mon May 12, 2014 9:59 pm
Rear shock preload
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silverback »
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:27 am
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My rear shock went Kaput and the dealer paid for a replacement (used). Its sitting in the garage right now waiting on R&R.
So, being that the...
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My question is how much force is a kilogram? Spring rates are based off of force.
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Last post by silverback
Sat May 10, 2014 10:46 am
Planets almost aligned for me yesterday.
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Name Etc. »
Thu May 08, 2014 9:28 am
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I had some help. when I had all 4s and 8s it looked like
and actual shot was this
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Who did the photoshop?
Friend of mine. I tried so damn hard to make all those numbers line up. Riding 90 in third down the highway, right after...
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Thu May 08, 2014 7:42 pm
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