New to forum, not new to FJR

[torch]

I've had Pandora, one of the original 50 Canadian bikes, since 2002. I spent some time in those days contributing to the community and building the knowledge base, but drifted away when the focus shifted to automatic clutches, ABS linked brakes and cruise controls, mostly just lurking when I visited a forum.

Recently, Ray suggested I should check this site out, so I've been lurking here for a few days. Just thought I should say hi.

[escapefjrtist]

Welcome from metro Seattle!

--G

[fontanaman]

Welcome to the forum.

[LKLD]

Welcome, and make yourself at home!










The invasion continues

[wheatonFJR]

Welcome to one of the early contributors to FJRs. Great to have you stop in! I assume yer still within striking distance of Huntsville?

[raYzerman]

Welcome Dwayne!! This is quite the sandbox, as you'll find out. Fun bunch. Your contributions have helped many I'm sure, and I did not realize you were right in my back yard. Sorry we couldn't hook up this past weekend, we'll make that happen another day.

[huron52]

Nice to see you have joined us once again! Still working or have you retired?

[El Toro Joe]

Welcome...come on down to southeast Ohio this weekend...http://www.fjriders.com/forums/viewtopi ... =52&t=3042

[wheatonFJR]

Just a few more posts Torch...and more of the board will open up to you.

[ionbeam]

Welcome to the latest FJR Forum. It seems like forever since you were a major contributor over at the old (but not gone) MicaPeak web site. The word on CO adjustments, rivnuts and EGA tuning for the FJR.

[FJRPittsburgh]

Welcome to the board. Pull up a chair and have a sit.

[wheatonFJR]

BTW...love your sig line!

How is that test coming? You think you'll keep her?

[extrememarine]

Welcome!

[ericboutin]

Welcome!

[torch]

Thanks all for the welcome. I must say there's a few familiar handles here!

Yes, I'm still living near Huntsville. Yes, I'm still working, although now for the benefit of the good (and sometimes not so good) citizens of Jane and Finch. (What can I say? I'm an adrenaline junkie.)

The conversation with Ray that led me here actually started out as a discussion about updating some of the old Micapeak stuff such as the valve shim tutorial. He'd like to see a complete FJR tech library assembled here. I don't know how many of my previous contributions are still relevant though. When was the last time someone had to do the Barbarian Jumper mod and install riv-nuts? 07?

As for the long term test, the jury is still out. I had to change another valve shim this year, and the fork seals, and the steering head bearings. Plus the exhaust header had a vibration crack and a couple of years ago the centre stand broke. Oh, and one time the ignition switch contacts pitted and the waterpump shaft seal had to be replaced. Just last year I fitted a new rear rotor. Only 280,000kms and sometimes it seems like the damn thing is falling apart. However, the front wheel still waves goodbye to the other traffic when I ask her to, so I guess we'll keep the test running for a little while longer.

[baowow]

Welcome! Huntsville... Alabama? If so, Preston just moved there.

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[wheatonFJR]

Welcome! Huntsville... Alabama? If so, Preston just moved there.

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No way, eh!

Huntsville Ontario Canadia. In Cabin country...home of CFR2007...and close to lots of fun riding. Especially if you ignore speed limit signs and the Mounties or Ontario PP ignore you.

Torch, sorry to hear that your FJR isn't working out for you...hope it's just a one-off. But you would help us all a great bit if you started testing a 2013 and up Gen 3, since your Gen 1 didn't pan out.

[CollingsBob]

Torch..are you close to where these are/were made?

https://youtu.be/81y9XSQ9Ru0

[huron52]

I think some of your problems could be from not riding it enough. The mechanic I know you are you will fix her up just fine! I now have more klicks on mine than you on yours. I never thought I would be able to say that.

[torch]

Huntsville Ontario Canadia. In Cabin country...home of CFR2007...and close to lots of fun riding. Especially if you ignore speed limit signs and the Mounties or Ontario PP ignore you.

I forgot about that one. Although, to be perfectly accurate, he didn't ignore us; he turned around and gave chase. He just let us go after we had our little chat.

Torch..are you close to where these are/were made?

He's about 45 minutes south of me. He did a few prototypes, but I don't think he ever really got into production. It is a cool novelty, but honestly, I prefer sitting inside the tractor cab for that kind of nonsense.

I think some of your problems could be from not riding it enough.

I can't argue with that! Unfortunately my seat time these last few years has been somewhat limited. SWMBO has back problems and can't (won't) ride her bike any more, and can't even take long rides two up. We also have a slew of grandkids now, which is weighting the summer recreational time towards aquatic activities.

How many kms on your 04 now?

On an unrelated note, I thought I had turned on e-mail notification of replies, but nothing seems to have come through. Does that feature work on this forum?