I took two bars and drilled the right holes in them and then used an angle grinder to grind the ends so they were hidden, then painted them black. It is uuuuuuugly, but functional for many years now.gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:22 pm dem, that looks 1000% nicer than my Givi2Shad adapter plates. Good thing no one can see them though.![]()
What did you do to your FJR today?
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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
Rode it home from Fredericksburg, VA following my 6th place finish for the PA starter in the Void Rally. I rode as a team with someone I met on ADVRider forum since Dianne isn't yet up to riding.
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id ... howAll=yes
Link to our SPOT track for the route we rode. Left wrist felt pretty crappy after a while but lots of ibuprofen followed with some alcohol after the event. (Strictly for medicinal purposes)
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id ... howAll=yes
Link to our SPOT track for the route we rode. Left wrist felt pretty crappy after a while but lots of ibuprofen followed with some alcohol after the event. (Strictly for medicinal purposes)
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Oops. Rode it to Mena on the way home from those wonderful NWA roads. Stopped for a break and found this little surprise
200+ miles to get home and not too sure she’ll make it. What do y’all think??

200+ miles to get home and not too sure she’ll make it. What do y’all think??

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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
I always say 300 miles when the metal starts showing.... you got less. Blow it up harder so it will last longer.
Maybe a big double wrap with duct tape. Joking, but it has been done.
If you can get it replaced, I'd opt for that.
Maybe a big double wrap with duct tape. Joking, but it has been done.
If you can get it replaced, I'd opt for that.
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Took a short ride.
All good with the cooling system.
Ready for SFO.
All good with the cooling system.
Ready for SFO.
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Still lots of rubber on the sides but it would all have to be curvy roads to make use of it. I finished a cross continent ride with a rear tire that looked a lot like that when I got home. I've run a few to the belts but don't know if I would chance that for more than 100 very slow and careful miles. Good luck!NTXFJR wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:15 pm Oops. Rode it to Mena on the way home from those wonderful NWA roads. Stopped for a break and found this little surprise
https://imgur.com/a/e68gPty
200+ miles to get home and not too sure she’ll make it. What do y’all think??
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So, he's not going to make it then?

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Yeah, and I get ribbed with tread left on my tar.NTXFJR wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:15 pm Oops. Rode it to Mena on the way home from those wonderful NWA roads. Stopped for a break and found this little surprise
https://imgur.com/a/e68gPty
200+ miles to get home and not too sure she’ll make it. What do y’all think??
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No effen way. Pay the man fer a tar...or pay the medic to life flight you out - your choice.NTXFJR wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:15 pm Oops. Rode it to Mena on the way home from those wonderful NWA roads. Stopped for a break and found this little surprise
https://imgur.com/a/e68gPty
200+ miles to get home and not too sure she’ll make it. What do y’all think??
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This was mine - and it looked like I was going to be OK just 600 miles earlier. Don't think I would try it.


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Pushed her to the side of the garage as my riding season appears to be done due to reinjury of collarbone. I feel like a northerner again.
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Well, that kinda sucks...time to let that thing heal completely.wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:26 am Pushed her to the side of the garage as my riding season appears to be done due to reinjury of collarbone. I feel like a northerner again.
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I rode it to work...a little chilly, but not too bad.
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Rode it to work today in the fog and temps in the 40's. Lovely fall day.
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Really hate to read this Mark. Recovery time sucks as we get older.wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:26 am Pushed her to the side of the garage as my riding season appears to be done due to reinjury of collarbone. I feel like a northerner again.
Rode my new to me 2014 to work again. Little chilly this morning but not as bad as what we saw over the weekend on the Void Rally.
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I'm gonna get the surgery done. Plates and FRankenstein bolts. If that don't do it, my riding days are done....but I think that should do it. I'm sure it will. I've got to do some out west cross country trips. I wanna be with Marty and Jason when they do those 100 Plus sweepers near Mono Lake again...or NorCal.BkerChuck wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:58 amReally hate to read this Mark. Recovery time sucks as we get older.wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:26 am Pushed her to the side of the garage as my riding season appears to be done due to reinjury of collarbone. I feel like a northerner again.
Rode my new to me 2014 to work again. Little chilly this morning but not as bad as what we saw over the weekend on the Void Rally.
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All the best, Mark!!
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You've got at least another 500 miles!

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Anyone heard from NTXFJR? Did he make it home on that tire?
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Re: What did you do to your FJR today?
I looked at it while pondering a trip in June 2020 to my base station in Rapid City, SD then Devils Tower, Needles Hwy, etc over 10 days.
Trying not to let work get in the way, but...
Trying not to let work get in the way, but...
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2013 GSX-R1000 Sold
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