Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:54 am
Take US 52 from Charleston, SC to Portal, ND. Distance ride for slackers
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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:09 pm
So checked tire pressures and seems the summer air is holding. Been wanting to check suspension settings since my weight has fluctuated so much since my diagnosis and treatment. At the end of last season when I took my first ride after my ordeal I was about 169 down from a high of 235. Currently hovering at about 200. The couple rides last year seemed like the ride was harsh though I couldn't really put my finger on it since everything was so different for me. After reviewing some suspension threads I wound up at preload (front forks) one segment showing (no lines), compression and rebound 8 clicks out, rear shock 6 clicks out. Bear in mind this is all gen 2 stock suspension. Took about a 3 hour ride to check it out. Big improvement. Not saying this is it but so far I'm liking it. Any other gen 2 guys running stock in my weight class? What's your setup?? 
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:54 pm
Loaded up my FJR for a trip. Leaving around 8:00 tommorow.
A week ago my Canon S100 camera died. The replacement arrived today. Living large!
A week ago my Canon S100 camera died. The replacement arrived today. Living large!
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:50 am
Page 2 of this thread -> https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/poll- ... st-1139770. Start at the end and backup to the last summary. It's for guys in our weight class who like a comfortable ride. Those settings work pretty well for me at 190 with the preference towards a little softer ride. I find most folks set suspension for racers and it's way to harsh for my tastes.FastPappy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:09 pm So checked tire pressures and seems the summer air is holding. Been wanting to check suspension settings since my weight has fluctuated so much since my diagnosis and treatment. At the end of last season when I took my first ride after my ordeal I was about 169 down from a high of 235. Currently hovering at about 200. The couple rides last year seemed like the ride was harsh though I couldn't really put my finger on it since everything was so different for me. After reviewing some suspension threads I wound up at preload (front forks) one segment showing (no lines), compression and rebound 8 clicks out, rear shock 6 clicks out. Bear in mind this is all gen 2 stock suspension. Took about a 3 hour ride to check it out. Big improvement. Not saying this is it but so far I'm liking it. Any other gen 2 guys running stock in my weight class? What's your setup??
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:34 am
Loaded up, ready to hit the road to Waynesville, NC for the weekend. Tires, oil, etc. checked, maybe run through to hose it down before leaving. Went down a long, very dusty road the other day. Silver gravel dust is significantly different on silver gen2 wheels than it is on black gen3 wheels. I'm hoping to meet loads of new folks and revisit with a few I haven't seen in quite a while. It'll be an all day-er for me today, prolly get there around 7 or 8 after collecting Ken the HD Guy. I'm in no hurry.
See ya's!!
See ya's!!
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:22 am
Hadn't seen that thread before in my research but winds up I'm pretty close to it except for the preload. I think a little more preload helps with the nose dive. I had always intended to up grade the fork springs and was thinking a gen 3 rear shock just never got around to it.rbentnail wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:50 amPage 2 of this thread -> https://www.fjrowners.com/threads/poll- ... st-1139770. Start at the end and backup to the last summary. It's for guys in our weight class who like a comfortable ride. Those settings work pretty well for me at 190 with the preference towards a little softer ride. I find most folks set suspension for racers and it's way to harsh for my tastes.FastPappy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:09 pm So checked tire pressures and seems the summer air is holding. Been wanting to check suspension settings since my weight has fluctuated so much since my diagnosis and treatment. At the end of last season when I took my first ride after my ordeal I was about 169 down from a high of 235. Currently hovering at about 200. The couple rides last year seemed like the ride was harsh though I couldn't really put my finger on it since everything was so different for me. After reviewing some suspension threads I wound up at preload (front forks) one segment showing (no lines), compression and rebound 8 clicks out, rear shock 6 clicks out. Bear in mind this is all gen 2 stock suspension. Took about a 3 hour ride to check it out. Big improvement. Not saying this is it but so far I'm liking it. Any other gen 2 guys running stock in my weight class? What's your setup??
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:16 pm
Those are the standard settings I usually recommend to all as a starting point, and tweak if necessary...... in your case for the fork preload, just crank it all the way down, you can't even come close to what you should have (in an upgraded spring). Rear preload you're stuck with, Gen3 shock would help (same 6 clicks likely).
Anyway, good job on getting to where you are.... right track IMHO.
Anyway, good job on getting to where you are.... right track IMHO.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:11 pm
Actually started to gather stuff for my trip west. Tankbag is starting to get full and my wolfman expedition roly isnt empty. 6 days and counting.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:34 pm
Went to Wheels Thru Time Mcy Museum...had a big breakfast first. Rode bike fast and slow. Passed some cars. Passed an RV Bus on 276 that was hauling a Dualie that was carrying a golfcart. Asshole.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 4:36 pm
That was fun to watch that bus dragging his dualie through the ditch on the curve.wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 2:34 pm Passed an RV Bus on 276 that was hauling a Dualie that was carrying a golfcart. Asshole.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:15 pm
I rode a pussy pink one, nice ride.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:10 pm
I road my FJR through Lamar Valley in Yellowstone today to see some buffalo and stupid people getting too close.
Then it was on to Beartooth Hwy.
Then on to Chief Joseph Hwy.
Twas a good day to be on the FJR.
Then it was on to Beartooth Hwy.
Then on to Chief Joseph Hwy.
Twas a good day to be on the FJR.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:47 pm
Went to the cabin alone. Tina is taking it easy after carpal tunnel surgery.
Said I was going to finish sealing and staining the cabin. She said don't go up the ladder with no one else there.
So, I was done by 9:30 am. Nothing to do but ride and visit a nice cool spring for a swim.
Florida is not that bad.
Said I was going to finish sealing and staining the cabin. She said don't go up the ladder with no one else there.
So, I was done by 9:30 am. Nothing to do but ride and visit a nice cool spring for a swim.
Florida is not that bad.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:09 pm
Not sure if you finished sanding and sealing or not. An Apple Watch can be configured to call 911 if you fall.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:24 am
Then he'd have to finish it instead of going riding. This way he followed the wife's instructions and still got to ride. Those events are rare, and Apple is looking to ruin it for him.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:04 pm
Good thing Intech didn't get those same directions. He would only be able to stain the bottom 6 boards.danh600 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:47 pm Went to the cabin alone. Tina is taking it easy after carpal tunnel surgery.
Said I was going to finish sealing and staining the cabin. She said don't go up the ladder with no one else there.
So, I was done by 9:30 am. Nothing to do but ride and visit a nice cool spring for a swim.
Florida is not that bad.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:41 pm
Don't poke the bear...
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:56 pm
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:07 pm
Same here, I might get the bottom 8, maybe 9 cause I have long arms! Lol.
Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:48 pm
I could stand next to it and get zero boards done. How do you get work done with beer bottles in each hand?