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FJR owner for 8 years or so (RossKean at the "other" site). Currently with an '07 FJR with just shy of 200,000 miles on it.
I am picking up a new (to me) well farkled 2011 with about 36,000 miles in a few weeks - if we can catch a break on the f***ing winter weather!!

I always said I belonged to enough forums and wasn't going to join any more. I have lurked here a bit but the decision to sign up was made after I read the "Jolene, Jolene, Jolene..." build thread! Great stuff.

Lots of familiar names here!

Cheers!

Welcome Ross.

Will NB defrost this year??

Welcome to the forum Ross.

fontanaman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:53 pm Welcome to the forum Ross.

West----------------------->East

...and everything in between.

New bike - new forum
Welcome

Still a couple of feet of snow on the front lawn! Big rain/sleet storm going on but I don't think we will get it like the Midwest, Great lakes and Ontario. The 2011 I am getting is in British Columbia so a fly-and-ride is planned (hopefully) around mid-May. Cool is OK but I draw the line at ice and snow. Weather in the mountains can be a bit of a crapshoot (even in May).

Cool beans, Ross. You'll like the 2011 I'm sure. Safe travels. Too bad a bit early for the passes in WA and MT to be open that time of year.

Welcome to this sandbox!
I've also been tempted by newer FJR's, but with only 130,000 miles on mine my frugal self can't justify a newer bike. I know if I bought a 2016, the 2007 would just sit.

Harald wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:08 pm Welcome to this sandbox!
I've also been tempted by newer FJR's, but with only 130,000 miles on mine my frugal self can't justify a newer bike. I know if I bought a 2016, the 2007 would just sit.

Other than the color, it is pretty much a clone of the '07 except one fifth the number of miles. (I have to admit I would enjoy some of the Gen III or IV amenities) The 2011 is also very nicely farkled. The old bike has never let me down and doesn't burn a drop of oil. Clutch and transmission are perfectly OK as well but I get a little more concerned about longer trips. This one will last me a while and will likely see lighter duty if (as planned) I pick up a dual sport bike somewhere along the line.

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:38 pm Welcome Ross.

Will NB defrost this year??

Guaranteed to be snow-free by July!

John d wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:26 pm New bike - new forum
Welcome

Thanks!

raYzerman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:39 pm Cool beans, Ross. You'll like the 2011 I'm sure. Safe travels. Too bad a bit early for the passes in WA and MT to be open that time of year.

It would be nice to do some of that. I will at least try Banff/Jasper on the way home. I did that before on a very cool afternoon at the end of June one year.

fontanaman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:53 pm Welcome to the forum Ross.

Thanks!

Welcome, sir. Glad to have ya. Hope you enjoy your time here.

Hppants wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:45 pm Welcome, sir. Glad to have ya. Hope you enjoy your time here.

Thought I would drop by and see what you guys are up to over here.

FJRoss wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:05 pm

Hppants wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:45 pm Welcome, sir. Glad to have ya. Hope you enjoy your time here.

Thought I would drop by and see what you guys are up to over here.

Stand back...make sure ya got yer lab coat, goggles, and whatever else. Sometimes things aren't so neat and tidy...

Welcome, Ross! Also, congrats on the '11!

Your name is recognized as well.

Hello and welcome - I would apologize in advance, but you did agree to the terms and conditions when you signed up!!

Enjoy!

Wayne

extrememarine wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:47 pm Hello and welcome - I would apologize in advance, but you did agree to the terms and conditions when you signed up!!

Enjoy!

Wayne

LKLD wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:24 pm Welcome, Ross! Also, congrats on the '11!

Your name is recognized as well.

Thanks for the welcome. I think I will enjoy the flavor of this site.
A bit different fare with a little different emphasis. I tend to hang out on the more technical side of things but I am happy to help where I can and appreciate the assistance from those with vastly greater experience and knowledge.
(Skin is also thick enough that I don't bruise easily!)

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:23 pm Stand back...make sure ya got yer lab coat, goggles, and whatever else. Sometimes things aren't so neat and tidy...

He was really trying to say HazMat suit......

Hi Ross, welcome! Glad to see you here. And that's for the very kind words about Jolene's thread