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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 heartily approve of the route, the steak, and everything else. Good job Josh!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:44 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?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
Mr. and Mrs. Pants Canadian Adventure, Summer 2025
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Hppants »
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:06 pm
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Bonjour les Ami!
Pants checking in from Quebec, Canada, home sweet home for the next 4 months! Feel free to drop in on this thread to see how things...
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I've always found it funny. In Canada, a torrential downpour is an inch over night.
In the southern U.S. 4 per hour is a hearty drizzle.
In...
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Last post by bungie4
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:28 am
Cape North - across Canada 2025
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bigjohnsd »
Mon May 12, 2025 11:40 pm
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JREW, Scott, and I will set out on Wednesday morning, headed generally North and East across Canada.
Our first destination is Estevan, SK followed...
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What a ride!!
Right on, my good man.
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Last post by Hppants
Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:49 pm
ALCAN Closed in BC Due to Fires
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Pterodactyl »
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:39 pm
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There are multiple fires along the ALCAN and the road is closed in places:
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We've decided to head north on the Cassiar HWY. I enjoy that ride anyway, there is much less traffic and development. Haven't been to Hyder, AK for...
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:31 pm
2025-05-18 Distinguished Gentlemans Ride in SLO
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dcarver »
Tue May 27, 2025 5:41 pm
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Rode the 1979 Kz1300 to the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride in SLO. It was the only Kz1300 there. Imagine that. There were two Vincents and a shitload...
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Most excellent Don. Thanks for sharing.
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Last post by fontanaman
Sat May 31, 2025 1:35 am
2025 SEO Ramble - the long way...
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extrememarine »
Tue May 13, 2025 9:51 pm
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Why Not?
Pre-Flight.
They say you need to unplug. What an oxymoron that is, “unplug to recharge..”. But that’s what we need more often than not -...
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Damn fine RR, Wayne!
I’m so glad that Mark and yourself had the near perfect week of weather, and a perfect week of riding in God’s Country....
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Last post by LKLD
Thu May 22, 2025 2:45 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Pants' New England Adventure Summer 2024
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Hppants »
Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:18 am
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How about a 3 month Ride Report?
My wife and I are settled in at our ABB in Waterville Valley, NH. We will be here for 3 months. I've brought many...
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A shameless bump to this thread, forgive me. I just flipped through this for nostalga's sake and I must say, last summer was freaking amazing. I...
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Last post by Hppants
Wed May 14, 2025 9:39 am
Just a Couple Days in the Woods....
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Hppants »
Tue May 06, 2025 10:59 am
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One more weak cold front ran across the deep south. One more little puff of north wind before the 5 month sauna sets in. I couldn't resist the...
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How many weiners you stuff in that Oscar Meyer tent? Careful or Cav will get jealous.
Always room for one more. Especially a micro version. You...
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Last post by 0face
Mon May 12, 2025 5:54 pm
Not a ride report but an office with a view
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spklbuk »
Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:20 pm
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An early start.
Serendipity revealed that turkey central and the ramp patch are one and the same! I had to hide in downed tree tops to avoid...
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Tempting, but didn't make it in to the office this morning. Missed a good one.
Royal Highness after morning survey of her domain.
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Last post by spklbuk
Fri May 09, 2025 8:13 am
The Fix
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Hppants »
Thu Apr 24, 2025 11:03 am
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The Fix
Until recently, I never really understood addiction. I fancy myself as a disciplined man. I’m willing to endure a little inconvenience for...
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And I regret passing judgement in my ignorance.
Joey, I didn't think you were passing judgement at all. In fact I thought you were spot on. If my...
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Last post by Hppants
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:43 pm
Guysville Ohio for a Long Weekend
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D-Eagle »
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:09 pm
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I was invited to a trip to Athens Ohio from my Canadian friend. We had 4 Canadians and myself from Michigan. I was the youngest at 58 and one guy...
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That was a fine read. I liked the chicken story. Usually, you don't find the adventure - it finds you.
And they had the fortitude not to waste the...
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Last post by Hppants
Fri Apr 25, 2025 8:48 am
BigJohnSD's 2025 Southwest Expedition
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bigjohnsd »
Thu Apr 17, 2025 1:29 am
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After totaling my BMW and replacing it with Suzie, a '23 Suzuki DL800DE ADV, healing up from a couple of broken ribs and a punctured lung, and...
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Excellent Gary!
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:31 am
JAFRR - A Nice Day In The Desert
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SkooterG »
Wed Apr 16, 2025 6:11 pm
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Woo-hoo! I finally finished one of the plethora of FJR projects floating around my garage. Took this FJR out for a nice ride today. The first time it...
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Beautiful bike.....The 2013's rule. You don't, but they do. Congrats on finishing the project!
Gotcha! You failed!
As an owner of a 2013 you...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:48 pm
A Break from the Usual Break
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Hppants »
Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:37 pm
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A Break from the Usual Break
A dual sport trip for Spring Break seems to be my pattern lately, even though I really don’t have a spring break. I’m...
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Awesome trip.
Now I want an off road bike.
Do it!!
I can’t believe I waited this long.
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Apr 01, 2025 9:36 pm
Not Your Typical Ride Report?
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SkooterG »
Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:04 am
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Got a freaking flat tire!!! :x
Oh, a day in the life of SkooterG!!!
Transitioning from highways SR51 to Loop 101 in north Phoenix. Taking the ramp...
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That's either a hilarious coincidence, or you might want to wipe some security camera footage.
PHOENIX AZ - HEALTH ALERT
TIRE-EATING BOOGERS...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed Mar 26, 2025 9:49 pm
"F" It
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Cav47 »
Tue Feb 25, 2025 6:29 pm
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“F” It.
PMS is real, no not that one. They make Midol for that. For those of you that suffer through the Parked Moto Syndrome like us Northern...
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That's a really well done video of the Chatt BDRX. Recognize a lot of that either from the GS or DRZ. Didn't do the larger water crossings, just the...
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Last post by Toter
Tue Mar 25, 2025 8:21 pm
Better then being in the cold.
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danh600 »
Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:14 pm
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Had coffee with these guys.
Then got on the bikes. 70s and sunny.
Took a ride through Florida horse country. Back roads, no traffic and a few...
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Well, this guy thought he retired, but instead he just got a new boss..........
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Last post by raYzerman
Thu Mar 06, 2025 8:32 pm
Rocking the 46 year old 6 cylinder
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dcarver »
Sun Mar 02, 2025 6:07 pm
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HiYa. Been riding pretty close to home.
Then again, why not?
Vroom VROOM goes the 6-1 exhaust...
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Sounds pretty damm good!
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Mar 06, 2025 7:02 pm
A mid January ride....part 2 February
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Bugnatr »
Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:47 am
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A good crisp day to drag Puppychow and JREW up the Feather River Canyon in memory of our frozen buddies back east. Too busy riding for picture taking...
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Looks like fun Bug! We're back to single digit temperatures at night. I can't wait for the thaw. It's been a cold one this year.
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:34 am
Not Bad For Late January
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Hppants »
Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:37 pm
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I have a text group with three other riders that has been relatively active for three or four years. We are spaced out a bit and this is a nice way...
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WRT: your 4th pic.
NASA just revealed a heaven-like planet where you can drink beer at a lake. And they're calling it Earth.
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Last post by bungie4
Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:26 am
2024 - where did it go?
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FJRfarrier »
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:02 pm
2024 – where did it go??
2023 was a great year - Read about it here
On to 2024 now!
Started the year off recovering from carpal tunnel surgery...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Jan 05, 2025 2:47 pm
Riding the Mounds
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Hppants »
Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:08 pm
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Riding the Mounds
December 2024
I have no idea how ya’ll do it.
The concept of having to park the motorcycle for four or more months and wait for...
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As always a good read Pants!
As I understand it, a lot of us stay close to where we were raised. Before my wife decided it was to much work to go...
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Last post by Panman
Fri Dec 20, 2024 9:33 pm
Orchard Rats….
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Bugnatr »
Mon Nov 25, 2024 6:28 pm
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Yesterday John (JREW here) and I rode out into the valley farm land to access the local flooding from the big rain last week. Lots of detours near...
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Here Yah Go Boyz and Galz...
Excellent video skilz Mr Carver. Too bad we don't have audio of John's rather pronounced OUCH I heard in my...
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Last post by Bugnatr
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:14 am
Another Local Ride Video
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dcarver »
Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:02 pm
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from crappy central Kali on a winters day..
Narration by my friend Bruce Springsteen, just for me.. and now I share with you!
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Quit teasing me Don, I really enjoyed those roads when we stayed in that area with the MH.
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Last post by Panman
Tue Dec 17, 2024 7:27 pm
Due South Sojurn
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bill lumberg »
Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:53 pm
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I made an impulsive decision to bail and head for warmer climes. Saturday, I rode direct to Key West.
It was pretty damned cold. Route said around...
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Photo assist for Senor Lumberg.....
But!!! I think he needs to go back for a proper photo: One with his ugly mugg in it with his FJR!!!
Are you...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:19 pm
Waterfall Wanderer
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spklbuk »
Sun Nov 17, 2024 4:37 pm
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Waterfall Wanderer
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Ain't no brag. Just fact.
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Go for it. It will be tiny anyways.
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Tue Nov 26, 2024 9:31 pm
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