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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:30 pm
by Toter
gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:20 pm
BMW was also squeaky clean it looks like.
It was. Been awhile since I road the 14. Damn, I sure like that bike. It's got TMMs and really handles well. Was really pleased with the MSR gear. I needed some better gear. My Olympia stuff is getting long in tooth. I really wanted something waterproof to eliminate the need to add a rain jacket, PITA.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:09 am
by gixxerjasen
That MSR stuff is nice, but it's been admittedly not good for hot weather. I pinged Dork on his review video about using it in Texas. He said I could probably use it about 2 weeks out of the year.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:20 am
by Toter
gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:09 am
That MSR stuff is nice, but it's been admittedly not good for hot weather. I pinged Dork on his review video about using it in Texas. He said I could probably use it about 2 weeks out of the year.
Agree, not for hot weather use off road, I have mesh gear for that, but wanted some good waterproof stuff for travel. I think the venting will be fine when traveling, and will be nice not having to screw with rain jackets. I like that it's just a shell and you put your layers under as needed. Was really nice and comfy on my ride yesterday. 40 degrees on return home and I was warm with just a base layer and the jacket. The redesigned stuff is more comfortable than the original.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:20 pm
by extrememarine
Toter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:20 am
gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:09 am
That MSR stuff is nice, but it's been admittedly not good for hot weather. I pinged Dork on his review video about using it in Texas. He said I could probably use it about 2 weeks out of the year.
Agree, not for hot weather use off road, I have mesh gear for that, but wanted some good waterproof stuff for travel. I think the venting will be fine when traveling, and will be nice not having to screw with rain jackets. I like that it's just a shell and you put your layers under as needed. Was really nice and comfy on my ride yesterday. 40 degrees on return home and I was warm with just a base layer and the jacket. The redesigned stuff is more comfortable than the original.
I've got one season on my MSR jacket. I see they have released an updated version, fixing the elbow pinch point and some other improvements. In hot weather (not Tx hot, but normal hot), the lower sleeve zipper vents are key - those open and the collar hooked back with the loops - and it's not horrible. I plan on adding the matching pants this season.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:32 am
by Toter
extrememarine wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:20 pm
Toter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:20 am
gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:09 am
That MSR stuff is nice, but it's been admittedly not good for hot weather. I pinged Dork on his review video about using it in Texas. He said I could probably use it about 2 weeks out of the year.
Agree, not for hot weather use off road, I have mesh gear for that, but wanted some good waterproof stuff for travel. I think the venting will be fine when traveling, and will be nice not having to screw with rain jackets. I like that it's just a shell and you put your layers under as needed. Was really nice and comfy on my ride yesterday. 40 degrees on return home and I was warm with just a base layer and the jacket. The redesigned stuff is more comfortable than the original.
I've got one season on my MSR jacket. I see they have released an updated version, fixing the elbow pinch point and some other improvements. In hot weather (not Tx hot, but normal hot), the lower sleeve zipper vents are key - those open and the collar hooked back with the loops - and it's not horrible. I plan on adding the matching pants this season.
The updates make the jacket more comfortable for sure. Would be nice if they offered a trade-in deal for first adopters. Might be worth the ask. RM ATV is pretty customer focused.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:50 pm
by BkerChuck
Changed oil, filter, and FD oil on the 2013 I picked up in November after a nice 200 mile ride. PO told me it had been done recently but hadn't recorded the mileage and was vague on exactly when. Looked fairly clean but now I know mileage and date.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:29 pm
by Spininprop
Oil and filter plus FD changed. Ready for some riding as soon as the white crap stops falling. 3 to 6 tonight to tomorrow morning. Hopefully the forecast is wrong.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:51 pm
by bill lumberg
Removed the nut and bolt keeping my brake pedal working, installed replacement OEM parts. Washed it.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:35 pm
by extrememarine
It has begun (finally).
Pulled fairings and side panels. Disassembled brake pedal (cleaned, lubed, re-assembled), Rotated shifter rubber, and started cleaning / greasing electrical ground spiders.
The brake pedal pivot arm lives in less than optimal conditions unless you only ride when the sun's out. This is one season - 10,000 miles...
Cleaned and polished - ready for grease.
Pivot housing cleaned up.
Slightly worn...
Rotate your rubbers.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:11 am
by Toter
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:38 pm
by Hppants
About 28 years ago, I had an out patient procedure that, among other important benefits, eliminated the need for me to rotate my rubbers. However for posterity, your advice is duly noted.
JSNS....
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:19 pm
by BkerChuck
Far more concerned with the idea of reinstalling a used rubber........
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:22 pm
by El Toro Joe
Off the rails...and it wasn't even Wheaton's fault
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:28 pm
by gixxerjasen
El Toro Joe wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:22 pm
Off the rails...and it wasn't even Wheaton's fault
Damnit, I went back and looked, we can't even kinda sorta blame him for this one.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:55 pm
by griff
extrememarine wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:35 pm
It has begun (finally).
Pivot housing cleaned up.
Huh, good idea putting in that grease zerk.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:05 pm
by extrememarine
"This place needs an enema..." - the Joker...
Smh
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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:34 pm
by danh600
Added another FJR to the mix.
Good thing it's low maintenance and fits on a table.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:15 pm
by Hppants
New Roadsmart 3s mounted and balanced. My Angel GT rear takeoff still has some life in it, so it goes back in storage for another time. The front RS3 take-off is down to the wear bars, so to the recycler it goes.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:50 pm
by gixxerjasen
danh600 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:34 pm
Added another FJR to the mix.
At first glance I thought you'd added another real one to the fleet, and my first thought was "Who do you think you are? ScooterG?"
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:44 pm
by extrememarine
Good eye. That's a "Z" model...don't they all have those??
griff wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:55 pm
extrememarine wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:35 pm
It has begun (finally).
Pivot housing cleaned up.
Huh, good idea putting in that grease zerk.