What did you do to your FJR today?

[SkooterG]

Back when I was like all of you poor bastards who don't have a automatic tire machine and I was using my HF setup I bought the NoMar bar. Later I bought the Mojo lever and never touched that NoMar bar again!

[raYzerman]

If ya got nuthin', maybe get a Rabaconda.....

https://us.rabaconda.com/

[FJRoss]

If ya got nuthin', maybe get a Rabaconda.....

https://us.rabaconda.com/

That one has gotten some pretty decent reviews. I would like to see one in person and see how it does on a Dunlop RSIII or set of Trailmax Missions (that is one tough tire carcass).

[Cav47]

I have the no mar mounting bar as well. I've never heard about "lubing the valley of the rim" - learn something every day. I'll try it!

It's always good to lube the valley.

[BkerChuck]

I have the no mar mounting bar as well. I've never heard about "lubing the valley of the rim" - learn something every day. I'll try it!

It's always good to lube the valley.

We can guess who hangs around with the middle school kids here......

[gixxerjasen]

Gotta lube the valley before inserting your mounting tool.

C'mon Cav, you only went part of the way.

[Cav47]

Gotta lube the valley before inserting your mounting tool.

C'mon Cav, you only went part of the way.

I typed out at least 4 responses to this.............. none of them are remotely appropriate that could get seen on a school computer.

My level of imaturity even impressed me.

[gixxerjasen]

I'm proud of you. You have the immaturity in there, but the awareness of when and where to use it. Nice job.

[fontanaman]

Gotta lube the valley before inserting your mounting tool.

C'mon Cav, you only went part of the way.

My level of imaturity even impressed me.

And the rest of us. Good on you.

After all without a little lube in the saddle things would be (insert thought here).

[N4HHE]

Yes I am using the NoMar mounting bar. One thing I forgot to do was lube the valley of the wheel. Darn I missed that trick. The upper bead was in the valley but I didn't think to try and force the lower bead into the valley.

I find lubing the rim's center channel and placing both upper and lower bead in the center channel directly opposite of the top bead I am looking to remove, makes things work.

For additional gap on the top bead squeeze the sides into the center channel as well, if you can. Hip holds the beads opposite in the center channel while hands can try putting the sides in the center channel then hands to the dismount bar for the top bead. Doing this with a PR4GT will often remove the tire without the dismount bar. I have witnesses.

[escapefjrtist]

Back when I was like all of you poor bastards who don't have a automatic tire machine and I was using my HF setup I bought the NoMar bar. Later I bought the Mojo lever and never touched that NoMar bar again!

I think a portion of the mounting struggles are due to the wide (tire mount) end of the Nomar bar. While the concept is a good idea and keeps it from slipping out (feel free here...) the need to keep the bead deep in the valley negates the positive. Especially with stiff tires. With a Mojo lever you still must stay in the rim valley but it's more forgiving.

More mounting tips...In addition to lubing rim valley, I've been lubing the yellow thing where it catches the tire. That way, you can more easily push that portion of bead towards valley. Helps a lot. I'm also lubing the mounting end of Mojo lever. Adds more slip & slide...

~G

[Hppants]

Ok - clearly I've gotton side tracked on this thread.....

[BkerChuck]

Submitted the Michelin rebate for the 2 tires I just ordered on Monday. RMATV makes that whole process simple.

[fontanaman]

Submitted the Michelin rebate for the 2 tires I just ordered on Monday. RMATV makes that whole process simple.

+1 Yes they do and you don't have to ..... Nah I won't go there!

I rode my FJR yesterday a short distance yesterday to get gas and see if all was in order after repairs. No troubles. My very first first impression of the RS4's is they transfer the little road bumps right to the suspension.

I am heading to California on Saturday. The man known as ~G, aka Searching for Dry Roads, is going on trip too but I don't think he will find them. Heck these days I'd be happy to find roads paved with Asphalt.

[Toter]

Went out for 170 mile spin through the North Georgia Mountains. Beautiful day. 73 degrees, a few.clouds, low humidity, and pretty much empty roads. So much nicer than riding on the weekend.

[El Toro Joe]

It was such a beautiful day,so I rode to Kentucky for lunch at Red State BBQ in Lexington, then to Louisville for dinner with my son and daughter in-law. Spending the night in Shelbyville. Heading home tomorrow...life is good!

[bungie4]

Any day that includes the red state bbq is a good day. Especially the twice smoked brisket.

[Bugnatr]

It was great catching up with Festar’s neighbors Kevin and Marie. I met them on a FJR group ride back in 2014. They are staying at a friend’s place 45 minutes away. I was working nearby today and had some free time so I stopped by for a visit. Good peeps!



03 waiting for a fuel pump to be delivered Friday, he took advantage on the down time for other maintenance. 140k miles and still doesn't use oil.

[N4HHE]

I think a portion of the mounting struggles are due to the wide (tire mount) end of the Nomar bar. While the concept is a good idea and keeps it from slipping out (feel free here...) the need to keep the bead deep in the valley negates the positive. Especially with stiff tires. With a Mojo lever you still must stay in the rim valley but it's more forgiving.

I gave up mounting with the NoMar bar long ago and use NoMar spoons.

Also have a Mojo bar. Didn't work for me.

[El Toro Joe]

Put 770 miles on it, between yesterday and today