It's all got to go!
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It's all got to go!
After many years of riding, with an intention of serious touring, I have to face the reality I'm avoiding riding rather than looking forward to it. I have no idea what to do with this accumulation of stuff. I don't even know if all the Autocomm, Kenwood and Midland radio and communications equipmentm chargers and interfaces for GPS have a use anymore. I haven't used it in years and it's all got to go...in the trash or preferably to people that want it. The 2005 ABS FJR has been fully maintained and everything is in top condition at only 64K miles. The 2005 bike has all the "cool" mods to make it tour-worthy; cooling modifications, Penske 8983 main shock with upgraded clevis, Traxxion fork springs, Rick Mayer custom leather seats, Givi top case and rack, Clearwater Krista LED lights, Cyclops LED headlights, Warm and Safe heated gear, and a lot of stuff I don't remember. I don't plan to dismantle the improvements. I need to inventory electronics and find people interested in using it, or tossing as needed. I have been a rider, not a seller. Would appreciate ideas on where to list and what to ask.
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Re: It's all got to go!
Sorry to hear Tom. Best of luck selling everything. Beautiful bike for sure.
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Been there, done that Tom.
It’s a sad day indeed.
I sold mine on craigs list fairly quick.
Had it posted here also, with a little help from my friends.
It’s a sad day indeed.
I sold mine on craigs list fairly quick.
Had it posted here also, with a little help from my friends.
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Re: It's all got to go!
Tom,
Im at that point right now. Cancelled the big trip I was gonna take this summer. I still remember your kindness in May of 2011 stepping up on our last full day in Kali and giving airboss and I a tour of Gold Country.
Fair winds my friend, and good luck with the sale. Please come back to the board occasionally as I may get up to PA occasionally in these next few years.
Im at that point right now. Cancelled the big trip I was gonna take this summer. I still remember your kindness in May of 2011 stepping up on our last full day in Kali and giving airboss and I a tour of Gold Country.
Fair winds my friend, and good luck with the sale. Please come back to the board occasionally as I may get up to PA occasionally in these next few years.
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Really appreciate not being given a guilt trip. It's been coming for a while. I used to travel from CA to PA regularly, and built the bike around touring. At 70, I just find other things to do that mean more. What I miss most is the great friendships built around the bike. I got hit increasingly hard by the losses of many friends and serious injuries to others. To be honest, I have hardly ridden since we lost Jason. Good friends have quietly gone before me dropping out of the riding scene, Beemerdons, Barry, ShinySideUp, MadMike2, to name a few. I'm always impressed Marty is still out there going hard, after digging out of a tick infested ditch. I want to be part of it, but I can't take a hit. I'm grateful for all the great people the FJR has brought to me, and I totally admire the ability of Tyler to still smell the roses after all she went through.
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TominPA, I understand your decision.
Honestly unless you want to strip the goodies off the FJR you'd be lucky to get 5k for it. It's an old bike and they are as common as pot holes in spring. Those farkles may help get a bit better price but sadly the used bike market is really soft now. Hopefully someone will prove me wrong.
You are better off stripping the farkles and list here,other FJR forums plus ADVrider and FBmarket place although I think your done with FB. Same with the coms. Price it to sell (cheap) or make offers.
I suspect the warm n safe to go first....good product!
Wishing you all the best from your Norcal friends.
Honestly unless you want to strip the goodies off the FJR you'd be lucky to get 5k for it. It's an old bike and they are as common as pot holes in spring. Those farkles may help get a bit better price but sadly the used bike market is really soft now. Hopefully someone will prove me wrong.
You are better off stripping the farkles and list here,other FJR forums plus ADVrider and FBmarket place although I think your done with FB. Same with the coms. Price it to sell (cheap) or make offers.
I suspect the warm n safe to go first....good product!
Wishing you all the best from your Norcal friends.
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Re: It's all got to go!
Tom, I definitely understand and fairly regularly think about when I will hang it up. GLWS of your stuff. Don't be a stranger here, though.
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Sad to hear this news Tom. I've been wondering where you've been, but understand that sometimes life takes us in other directions. We've had some great rides together...the one to Spearfish was pretty special. Stay in touch brother, we ain't that far away.
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Tom, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a bummer, but we all understand. I love the old autocom stuff, but nobody uses two-way anymore even though I think it's superior. eBay is where I've picked up some the parts so that may be your best spot to sell it off. Hopefully, I'll be able to swing by and have a meal with you in the near future. Like Joe, I have a great memeories of riding out to Spearfish!
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I don't expect to get close to $5K on the bike, and would be pretty happy with 4K at this point. I'll probably dump the electronics unless someone wants if for the cost of shipping. The one thing I'll sell separately is the tire changer. Its a modified HF with No-Mar bar, helping hands and a nice wheel balance by FJReady that was a nice $80 item back in the day. https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/wheel- ... le.159171/
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I wish I had the space... I'd buy it. I still think the '05 Blue is the best blue.
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You know it's time when the bike is sitting unridden for the year on June 3.0face wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 9:54 am Tom, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a bummer, but we all understand. I love the old autocom stuff, but nobody uses two-way anymore even though I think it's superior. eBay is where I've picked up some the parts so that may be your best spot to sell it off. Hopefully, I'll be able to swing by and have a meal with you in the near future. Like Joe, I have a great memeories of riding out to Spearfish!
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Re: It's all got to go!
Hit up Skooter. He needs another bike!
Though I don’t believe we ever met, I respect your wherewithal to know when it’s time to move on to greener pastures. GLWS Tom & your future endeavors.
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Though I don’t believe we ever met, I respect your wherewithal to know when it’s time to move on to greener pastures. GLWS Tom & your future endeavors.
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Although I sold both of my bikes over a year ago,
I still look through the classifieds and dream……
I still look through the classifieds and dream……
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