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Hi, from New Brunswick, Canada

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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!
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Welcome Ross.

Will NB defrost this year??
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Welcome to the forum Ross.
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fontanaman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:53 pm Welcome to the forum Ross.
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New bike - new forum
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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).
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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.
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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. :(
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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.
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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
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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!
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Welcome, sir. Glad to have ya. Hope you enjoy your time here.
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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.
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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.
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Welcome, Ross! Also, congrats on the '11!

Your name is recognized as well. :D
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Hello and welcome - I would apologize in advance, but you did agree to the terms and conditions when you signed up!!

Enjoy!

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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. :D

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