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escapefjrtist replied to the thread Seat.5'-10" ish here with a 31" inseam. I have a Laam seat, narrowed in the front for easier reach to ground. It's still a stretch but... -
escapefjrtist replied to the thread FJR 1300.Resistance is futile...'23s are on sale now! Look around and you can find new for ~$15k. Killer deals out there! ~G
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I've been fighting off the temptation to pick up another FJR all winter. My sister still lives in Massachusetts and I need something to...
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I’ve had my ’05 FJR for 10 yrs now and my ’12 Super Tenere about 18 mos. I’ve always been a one-bike rider mostly due to lack of garage...
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escapefjrtist replied to the thread FJR 1300.Echoing Donk and Sierra, I've had an FJR since '04 model year. Fantastic machine(s) (on my 4th now), reliable as an anvil and it's still...
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Donk is right about everything. I have an '86 FJ, and my youngest son has a '14 FJR. Mine is fast, his is faster. I think it was CW...
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Have owned both. Have a lot of miles on FJR including numerous IBA rides.. Great bike, stone reliable. Plenty fast and handles great...
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escapefjrtist replied to the thread Back again!!!.Welcome from Seattle-ish and congrats on the new (to you) '21! Hope the weather is good for you...enjoy the ride home. ~G
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escapefjrtist reacted to Dougbug's post in the thread Honda Gold Wing - the return of shaft drive with
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I've got 55k on my 18, it's my cross country mule. If you were doing 18 mph in 4th it's because you were being sedate with the throttle... -
escapefjrtist replied to the thread Tires That Fit - The List.Helped Panman install a (mis-ordered) 100/90 on his Tenere recently. Works, looks and fits fine and he reports little change in...
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escapefjrtist replied to the thread Nor Cal New Member.Welcome from metro Seattle. Lots of good riding in NorCal, enjoy! ~G
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escapefjrtist reacted to Dirt_Dad's post in the thread Honda Gold Wing - the return of shaft drive with Like.
Yes, I said it. Three weeks ago I put a '23 Gold Wing Tour DCT in the garage with the KTMs. Everyone is playing nicely together and...
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escapefjrtist reacted to andrew_donaldson1's post in the thread Head replacement. Engine in or out? with Like.
Thanks for everyone's help. For continuity of the thread, here's what i did based on the above advice. After an overnight water test and...
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escapefjrtist replied to the thread Front auxiliary lights.For US bikes, we have marker lights at the upper left and right of headlight assembly. Are these what you're referring to? These are...
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escapefjrtist replied to the thread New Member in Canada.Welcome from Seattle-ish! ~G