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Making the FJR yours - what have you done, want to do, plan to do, and how?
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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Last post by Hppants
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?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
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
Black 2008 Side Cases For Sale
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FJRPittsburgh »
Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:44 pm
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I found these online. Such a deal! I'm not associated with this sale in any way:
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Ain't a proper FJR rider if they ship them. Ride over and get them.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:06 pm
Sena mesh com system for Shoei helmets
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RacinRay »
Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:24 pm
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Has anyone tried the new sena mesh com system for the neotec 2 helmet? It's a little bit pricey but it integrates really nicely with the shoei...
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Step one.
Get riding buddies.
If step one doesn't work, go to EOM.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:37 pm
2013 FJR - Universal Hand Guards
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flojo »
Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:40 pm
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Greetings!!!
Got these Universal Motorcycle Handguards ( ) for $25.
I am positive that most of the forum would dislike them for their fitment or...
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I think those are nice, and a good alternative to the Vstrom hand guards at a fraction of the cost.
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:23 am
180° Mirror
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blind squirrel »
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:09 pm
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No affiliation. Thoughts? Opinions?
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So the mirror finally showed up, but I might have gotten lucky, cuz when I click on the O.P.'s link it looks like an abandoned domain. Glad they...
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Last post by sacramentomike
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:22 pm
Mirrored visor?
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El Toro Joe »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:00 am
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Thinking of getting one to replace the Transitions visor of my Klim TK1200. The big question that I have is...can the Mirrored visor be used at...
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I've been told that Transitions lenses will not darken behind clear visors. I have a Shoei Neotec and it has the factory visor with the Pinloc insert...
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Last post by chazglenn3
Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:19 pm
Garmin Zumo XT Screen Protector
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FJRPittsburgh »
Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:30 pm
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Did anyone buy a screen protector for their Garmin Zumo XT? I'm tempted to go without the screen protector unless someone can talk me out of it.
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I've invested 30 minutes into installing the screen protector. I cannot remove all of the bubbles from it. I'm down to 4 small-ish (about the size of...
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:17 am
Passenger footpeg lowering options
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DesertBike »
Tue Jul 12, 2022 11:18 am
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Need passenger footpeg lowering, unfortunately it seems as if Wild Hair Accessories (whaccessories.com) is out of business - page says they're...
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Will confirm.... I believe I have a pair, no hardware, make me an offer I can't refuse (plus shipping)....
What do you have? Can you post a photo...
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Last post by DesertBike
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:45 pm
Yamaha FJR-specific Tank Bag
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bill lumberg »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:32 pm
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Scored a deal on the Yamaha fjr branded tank bag recently, and tried it out on a trip with the wife. Pretty sweet.
I typically use Givi tanklock...
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Is the shape of the gas tank the same between Gen 2 and Gen 3? I ask because when you select the FJR's year in the link Steel_Gin posted, it shows...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:47 pm
Garmin XT - a deep dive
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:10 pm
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I bought a Garmin Zumo XT and have been spending part of each snowy day here learning the idiosyncracies,
I stumbled across this video and thought...
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After learning the pins can corrode (the wee springs underneath the pin) on my original Zumo 550, I learned preventative maintenance by working in...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:08 pm
Where I am at in my journey.
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StreamRider »
Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:35 pm
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I purchased my 2003 1300R from about 6 hours away in the rural nether regions of PA on a trip that rained almost the entire time. I knew when I began...
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Understand the want, but the extra load on the bike would suck.
Hence a large battery pack. I ride with extra weight all day and 20lbs is nothing...
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Last post by StreamRider
Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:50 am
Dash Shelf Gen 1
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GDSfjr03 »
Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:25 am
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Looking for pic's or install specs for installing an FJR dash shelf on a Gen 1. (03)
Searched archives.... no luck.
A picture is worth a thousand...
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I have a dash shelf for a gen 1 collecting dust. I can assemble it and take pics. And if someone wants it???
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Last post by juniorfjr
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:49 am
Aeroflow Juxtaposition
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bill lumberg »
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:42 pm
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I recently did just short of a 1,000 mile day for Tour of Honor, finishing all sites in a state, in time to get home for a small whisky and a big...
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A couple of 2022’s have landed in showrooms in my area. The beast has awakened…. No bags though. I wonder when those will arrive.
I have considered...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:12 am
Motech Mirror Extenders
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bill lumberg »
Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:03 pm
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Some time last year, I was moving along in traffic on the highway. A car to my right was moving faster, and a city car running radar pulled out...
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I have the small circular mirror like the above pic on my FJR. Not sure how much it helps me personally. I used to gripe about the mirrors on the FJR...
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Last post by goodman4
Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:35 pm
Clearwater Light Install - Sevina on top; Erica bottom
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dcarver »
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:47 am
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Something you may not see again.. Sevina's on top, Erica's on bottom...
Apologies for cross linking to my site but I can't figure out how to easily...
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Another thing for mdcarter: When you buy lights from Clearwater, they send you a complete installation kit and what I understand to be good clear...
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Last post by mdcarter89
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:41 pm
Auxiliary Tank
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Joe2Lmaker »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:40 pm
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griff and I go way back. It seems like only yesterday I was giving him riding lessons: How to safely ride around obstructions in your path .
When...
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bug tussling
Never heard that phrase used before. That explains the name of the Texas town that I've been to once.
I thought that was next to...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:52 pm
Barkbuster Blizzards
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bill lumberg »
Mon Dec 20, 2021 1:37 pm
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The only cold weather “gap” I have Is my hands. They are high maintenance nowadays. Heated grips and heated gloves aren’t enough to support hours of...
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They do walk around a bit. Not bad once you get used to it. I have some HH Alcans ordered for comparison.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:29 pm
To Bluetooth or not to Bluetooth - that is the question
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Hppants »
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:42 am
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So the left channel in my Ampli-rider crapped the bucket. 10 years old, 200,000 miles - it owes me nothing.
I can still get another one, but I...
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So I just got the FiiO BTR5 2021.
Now for the music.
My old scheme was FLAC files on my PC. Saved them on mirrored HD's. Power supply took out both...
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Last post by Powerman
Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:04 pm
ABM Handlebar conversion kit
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CollingsBob »
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:51 am
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There was a suggestion on the other sandbox by someone regarding ABM handlebar conversion kits.
Has anyone here installed one? Which bars did you use...
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The best part of the ABM conversion, is you vacant use any handlebar bend that you like with them.
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Last post by Auburn
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:43 am
Bike Cover
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basicjim »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:20 am
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Anyone have a brand they are in love with for a bike cover? After a few overnight rides, I decided my life would be much easier if I had a cover to...
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someone at EOM in Boone had a half cover - it was black and looked like it fit very well; maybe it was Philjet??
Yep, that’s a Geza. Love it, but...
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Last post by raYzerman
Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:07 pm
Nautilus berthing
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YummYam »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:59 pm
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Finally got around to installing the Stebel Nautilus horn that's been kicking around the garage since purchased pre owned some years ago from a guy...
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Which story, how I came to have it or the one with the Canucks....? How do you post pictures here? From a digital dummy. :roll:
Send them to me by...
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Last post by danh600
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:44 pm
Windshield Prototype - Rider Needed
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bill lumberg »
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:21 am
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If you are in or near North Georgia and are interested in trying out a prototype windshield on your bike for a day, or
for a week, PM me. This is...
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I sent a copy to Nate. The idiots at FedEx have been sitting on it for a week now. :evil:
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Last post by bill lumberg
Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:42 am
Rifle Gen 3 Fairing Info
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dcarver »
Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:30 pm
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Dropped Naomi (2013) off at Rifle Fairing this morning for fitment. Gary Patel has dropped all employees except for Dennis. Gary is now the...
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Don, I have experimented just as you did, similar in height to you, I used the V-Stream 20308, ended up with the taller 20309. I simply stacked 1/8...
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Last post by raYzerman
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:06 am
STS Smart Turn System
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John d »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:33 am
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I prepared the following In an effort to make it easier for other people to install the STS Smart Turn System on a FJR1300, in this case a 2008...
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What Ray says, plus my thoughts......
My truck and car need manual cancellation as well for lane changes. No big deal. Lane changes at freeway...
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Last post by John d
Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:09 pm
Cardo PackTalk Bold & iPhone & Garmin Zumo
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CollingsBob »
Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:33 pm
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I used to have a Cardo Freecom 1..Pairing it to the iPhone and then the Garmin Zumo was a frustrating pain in the ass…Now I have a Cardo PackTalk...
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The manual lacks significant details..by following those instructions I was able to pair the zumo in addition to the iphone easily..
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Last post by CollingsBob
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:57 pm
Garmin GSM 30 antenna lead?
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griff »
Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:24 am
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Looks like the antenna lead from my GSM 30 XMRadio puck to my gps is shitting the bed. I replaced this a million years ago, but can't seem to find...
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John - pm sent.
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Last post by griff
Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:39 am
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