Making the FJR yours - what have you done, want to do, plan to do, and how?
RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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I got back in the office this week after the power outages and a quick trip out west with the Mrs. Flipped the calendar over to July and I was sad....
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Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:20 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Please ensure you're wearing your big person panties if you step into that end of the pool...
Wayne
Well, this is different...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:34 pm
Russell Seat "Fix"
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FJRoss »
Mon May 28, 2018 9:44 pm
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Posting in both places...
My newly acquired 2011 FJR came equipped with a Russell seat in leather. While a vast improvement over the stock seat, I...
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A little bit the same with me, the pocket isn't big enough... was going to ask Russell to lower the entire rear edge and wings by 1/4 ... expensive,...
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Last post by raYzerman
Tue May 29, 2018 3:16 pm
It’s that tire time again
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Night Fly 57 »
Sat May 12, 2018 7:50 pm
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I’m on second set of Pirelli Angel GT spew A Tire’s and wondering what’s next. I’ll listen if you point :zombwobb:
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What tires? The ones I can afford easily. I am convinced that I ride my FJR nowhere close to a modern tire's performance limits .... so that extra 2%...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon May 14, 2018 4:37 pm
Rear comfort seat
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baowow »
Fri May 11, 2018 9:29 pm
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Does anyone know if a rear comfort seat is available for sale by itself? I've been searching and only seen them sold as a full set front and rear....
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I’ve got a Sargent rear seat you can borrow. Thanks Marty!
I'll see what Spencer can do for me first and will let you know if that doesn't work...
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Last post by baowow
Sat May 12, 2018 5:01 pm
Spot/InReach/App Tracker
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bungie4 »
Wed Mar 28, 2018 3:16 pm
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Tracking device market research. If you don't use one, state why please. (you can pick two options)
If no, state why.
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Easy there, bro. Who you calling unwashed whore?
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:44 pm
Passenger foot peg lowering brackets
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Bikenagain »
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:24 am
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Here is my effort at making a footpeg lowering bracket milled out of aluminium for my lovely pillion and using goldwing flatter and wider pegs
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Bikenagain, you got a part # for those goldwing flatter and wider pegs?
Joe, just go on ebay, etc and lots of used ones around, take-offs from...
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:10 pm
Enlightened Farkling
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ionbeam »
Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:20 pm
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Deleted duplicate post. I thought multiple postings was a FJR Forum disease and confined to that platform. I seem to have perfected the double-post...
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The fancy BLING light mounts were from Clearwater, they are for their Darla lights. If you call/write to Clearwater they will sell you the mounts...
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Last post by ionbeam
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:02 pm
Car GPS on a motorcycle
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CollingsBob »
Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:39 pm
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I have a spare Garmin 2455 GPS that I would like to use on my FJR... I know it isn't waterproof, but is the vibration an issue?
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I'm starting my second year of using a Garmin Nuvi 40 that I picked up at a garage sale for $3.00. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a replacement for...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:05 pm
VStrom handguards on FJR
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CollingsBob »
Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:40 pm
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I see that VStrom handguards are a common addition to the FJR...Do they bolt right on? Are there any modifications required?
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See, get a little older, you have to get your sloppy caliper fixed.
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Last post by bungie4
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:42 pm
Knuckle Visors..
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CollingsBob »
Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:37 am
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One of the fellows on the other forums mentioned that he was getting Yamaha knuckle visors fitted..I enquired if he had a link, here it...
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The Knuckle Visors are nice. But they aren’t as effective if you have your bars pulled way back. I prefer the look of Yamaha Knuckle Visors to that...
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Last post by bill lumberg
Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:39 am
Viberider
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wetwolf »
Mon Apr 02, 2018 3:46 pm
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Hands down, THE BEST FARKLE I have ever installed on any bike. I got it for my favorite pillion as a valentines day present. Installing the pulser...
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Edited to add: DON'T CLICK ON THIS WHILE YOU'RE AT WORK.....CAV!!
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Last post by HotRodZilla
Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:48 am
Bar end weights..
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CollingsBob »
Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:41 am
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Are bar end weights considered mandatory for a 2017 model? If so, are there any that simply bolt right in?
I’ve only ridden my bike for 5 feet, I’ll...
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I have these, their heavy as f@$k and, they double as helmet locks, when I bouth my first FJR it came with these, and, a chrome stud that screwed...
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Last post by bungie4
Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:46 am
GPS mount..
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CollingsBob »
Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:38 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with this..?
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The RamBone is made by Dave, at WynPro. It's a damn fine product an highly recommend.
Damnit, I knew that. I read this thinking Why is he repeating...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:23 pm
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Last post by Cav47
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:54 am
Hella Micro DE Xenons
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bungie4 »
Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:28 pm
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I'm considering selling my Hella Micro DE Xenons (note, these are not the 'fog' light version. These are Gen 4 Xenons with _serious_ downrange...
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Steve, maybe post it in the For Sale area. Glws
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Last post by LKLD
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:02 am
Gen 3 Aux Switch Locations?
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dcarver »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:10 pm
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Completing BeemerDon's Naomi build... getting close. Installing Clearwater lights, 2 switches, 1 aux tank fuel pump switch, 2 switches that kill one...
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Drilling into the painted pieces is not my style. I don't have the confidence in doing that, so kudos to you. It looks pretty clean.
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Last post by DesignFlaw06
Wed Jan 03, 2018 1:56 pm
Spot Gen3 Mounting
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JustinNck1 »
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:06 am
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I received a Spot Gen3 over the winter and I am currently trying to figure out how to mount it on my jacket. I don't see any loops, so I think the...
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I had a brass gromet put in the flap of my left front chest pocket on my jacket. I clip the Spot to that gromet. Works great, always in reach, leaves...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:43 pm
Voltmeter
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silverback »
Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:35 pm
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Having heated grips, heated jacket and a heated seat, I think I would like a voltmeter on my bike. Anyone have any neat installs on a Gen3? Please...
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I am thinking about making a bezel for the round one I have on a 3D printer. Just need access to a 3D printer! I think Bigfoot's is still broken....
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Last post by Red
Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:08 pm
Neat little farkle
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kieefjr »
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:37 pm
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Battery Tender outlet holder, can be mounted on either side. MetrickMetal on FJROwners forum makes these.
I would like to see him on here so maybe I...
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Metric’s stuff always looks nice.
Wonder how long he'll make FJR stuff? He put his up for sale at the beginning of this month.
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Last post by rbentnail
Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:35 am
Pinlock fogging
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silverback »
Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:47 pm
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So, I hear a lot about people who love their pinlock visors. Well, mine fogs up. Not as fast as the part outside the pinlock, but still too fast to...
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Found the slightest gap in it.
Today SAP was supposed to be down at work for a while. IT was supposed to be working on it. Jerks actually finished...
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Last post by silverback
Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:47 pm
Low-Cost Driving Lights
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JustinNck1 »
Mon May 08, 2017 12:39 am
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So I have been wanting a set of LED driving lights for awhile, but I just haven't spent the money for quality lights like LR4s or Clearwaters and the...
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I agree there many lower cost options for lights out there that do a good job. I recently installed a set of Clearwater Ericas on my FJR. The cost...
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Last post by Boozer
Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:26 pm
Cee Bailey OUT of Motorcycle Business
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Redfish »
Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:06 pm
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Looks like Cee Bailey is no longer making motorcycle windshields. That sucks.
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My Gen2 stock shield worked perfectly, till I thought I traded it for something better.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:38 pm
light bar
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its just rain »
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:52 pm
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I recently installed the AdMore light bar above my license plate. I'm told that it drastically makes a difference to those behind me. It was very...
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The wiring harness is the only way to fly. I don't cut, positap, or splice, if I can help it.
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Last post by bill lumberg
Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:24 am
Grips...
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silverback »
Thu Jul 27, 2017 11:05 am
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What are the preferred aftermarket grips for the FJR? The stock ones are OK, but I think I would like something a bit nicer.
Is the Gen3 heated grip...
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I had the ProGrips on my 07. Loved them. But, the 14 is heated grips...
Oh well. I will figure something out.
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Last post by silverback
Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:36 pm
Battery Tender Plug, panel mount
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Red »
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:18 am
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Title says it all, ~US$15.00 from Amazon, and for orders over US$25.00 the shipping is free.
Not just for bikes, of course; it should be good for...
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Sure, but Heated gear outlets (coax) are available from Warm&Safe and other places.
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Last post by raYzerman
Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:26 pm
Spot Price Increase
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bungie4 »
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:32 pm
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So, I got an email from Globalstar (the Spot guys) saying that my CC is invalid and they can't bill me. (thank god)
In the meantime, my buddy tells...
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I don't have the SPOT to put dots on a google map for peeps to stalk me while they are at work (JOE!).
Wayne
:o I didn't get it for you to...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:49 pm
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