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Forum: Road warriors Today, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I think you'd really like a riser that will kick...

I think you'd really like a riser that will kick out the palm angle a bit. Since you're looking at a Gen II, you'll have different options than I have on my Gen I. I do, however, think you need to...
Forum: Road warriors 04-04-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
blackduchess, a few more quick things: ...

blackduchess, a few more quick things:



I didn't care for the stock windshield, and replaced it with a VStream. The VStream is great when it's in its lowest position, and it's like the "cone...
Forum: Road warriors 04-04-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
You'll hear some people say they are hot. Well,...

You'll hear some people say they are hot. Well, you do have a 145hp engine between your legs, so if it's >100F with 99% humidity and you're stuck in traffic, you're going to get hot. Period. I...
Forum: Road warriors 03-02-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I've seen some photos (can't find them at the...

I've seen some photos (can't find them at the moment though) of FJR owners who ziptie hardware cloth or screen door material over the air box opening to keep the mice out. If you don't have cats...
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Lube the splines ...

Lube the splines

http://www.fjrtech.net/getdbitem.cfm?item=36

Check the air filter

http://www.fjrtech.net/getdbitem.cfm?item=2

Swap out the plugs for some iridiums
Forum: Road warriors 12-01-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Even though the Street Glide is getting ridden a...

Even though the Street Glide is getting ridden a lot, I still really enjoy my '05! One twist of the throttle and it makes me realize I'm glad that I've kept it. Mrs. 'Fooz asked me about going for a...
Forum: Road warriors 12-01-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
:eek1 That'll buff out. Maybe...

:eek1

That'll buff out.



Maybe not.


But seriously, I hope they weren't hurt. Gotta watch those saddlebags!
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Looks like they might be in the middle of a forum...

Looks like they might be in the middle of a forum upgrade. (Do forum upgrades ever go smoothly??)

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,299
Posted By harfooz
You're welcome! Both this site and HDForums can...

You're welcome! Both this site and HDForums can be an important resource.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,299
Posted By harfooz
I'm on both ADV and HDForums. Ads are a non-issue...

I'm on both ADV and HDForums. Ads are a non-issue with AdBlock Plus. I'm using AB+ with Firefox and Google Chrome.

Have you considered using an ad blocker on your browser?

'fooz
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 11-02-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By harfooz
That looks look like a good route to try. It's...

That looks look like a good route to try. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Rosman. Thank you!

'fooz
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 11-01-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By harfooz
Recommendations for Alternate Route near Brevard/Pisgah

Hi folks,

I was going to lead a day trip from the SC midlands to Hwy 11, then over Caesar's Head on 276, into Brevard, up to Pisgah Inn on the BRP this coming Sunday (11/4/2012). However the...
Forum: Road warriors 08-06-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
To get on the Tiger, think about how you would...

To get on the Tiger, think about how you would get on a horse: Bike is on its stand, grab handlebars, put left foot on left peg, and stand up on that peg. Then swing right leg over.

The Sportster...
Forum: Road warriors 07-26-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 61,635
Posted By harfooz
Whoa -- that is pretty harsh, man. It'd be really...

Whoa -- that is pretty harsh, man. It'd be really difficult to stick around -- much less donate $ -- if you're treated like that.
Forum: Road warriors 07-17-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I'm 5'10" and the VStream does the trick for me....

I'm 5'10" and the VStream does the trick for me. It's very quiet behind the VStream and I have no buffeting at all.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 07-11-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 513,399
Posted By harfooz
Signing in from the Blue Ridge Parkway. ...

Signing in from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6998/desktopimg9657.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 07-02-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Try Ace hardware -- that's where I got mine. ...

Try Ace hardware -- that's where I got mine.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
And here's another inexpensive way to get the...

And here's another inexpensive way to get the bike lifted using a jack: http://www.fjr1300.info/howto/bikestand.html

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I bought a cheap front end lift from Cycle Gear...

I bought a cheap front end lift from Cycle Gear when they went on sale last year. To get the front end high enough off the ground, I put a 2x6 (maybe it was a 1x6??? -- can't remember right now and...
Forum: Road warriors 06-01-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,932
Posted By harfooz
Congratulations from another FJR fan! Be...

Congratulations from another FJR fan!

Be sure to read the Bin-O-Facts at http://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8660 and definitely be sure those saddlebag latch screws are Loc-Tite'd...
Forum: Road warriors 05-29-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,593
Posted By harfooz
I vaguely remember reading something related to...

I vaguely remember reading something related to some states not allowing the auxillary lights to run when the low beams are on. I don't have auxillary lights on my FLHX so I can't verify this.

If...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 20,301
Posted By harfooz
Order a pair of Camco valve stem extenders from...

Order a pair of Camco valve stem extenders from Amazon. When you need to check your air in the rear, remove the side case, and connect the valve stem extender to the valve stem. To make it easier,...
Forum: Road warriors 05-03-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I'm at the office at the moment, but somewhere at...

I'm at the office at the moment, but somewhere at the house, I've got a photo of an FJR-sidecar rig I saw in Brevard a couple of years ago. It was one of the high-performance versions, which had a...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 513,399
Posted By harfooz
Throw up a picture of the whole bike! I like that...

Throw up a picture of the whole bike! I like that paint job a lot -- is it pewter or silver?
Forum: Road warriors 03-31-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 513,399
Posted By harfooz
Here's mine. 2009 FLHX in Big Purple Flake and...

Here's mine. 2009 FLHX in Big Purple Flake and Brilliant Silver. It's really hard to get a picture to show the paint. Sometimes it looks black. Other times it looks like blue flake, and still other...
Forum: Road warriors 03-31-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Sweet! Welcome to the FJR!! Be sure you join at...

Sweet! Welcome to the FJR!! Be sure you join at the fjrforum.com and read through the New Owners "essential reading" found at this link: http://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3945

Gas...
Forum: Road warriors 03-30-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
Indeed! It's time for a new bike, no? :clap

Indeed! It's time for a new bike, no? :clap
Forum: Equipment 03-26-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By harfooz
Harley makes some leather jackets in youth sizes,...

Harley makes some leather jackets in youth sizes, and they also make some nice full-face helmets (re-badged AGV, KBC, or HBC).

Another possibility would be to use the smallest Draggin' Liners and...
Forum: Road warriors 03-26-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I hear ya about the commute. It's like therapy...

I hear ya about the commute. It's like therapy when I'm putting in the long hours at work these last few weeks.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 03-18-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
The mileage is low, but I'd still want to know...

The mileage is low, but I'd still want to know more about the bike: is the top box included? Side cases have the liners? Are the tires dried out? etc.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 03-14-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,012
Posted By harfooz
I thought I was the only one who liked the stock...

I thought I was the only one who liked the stock pipes on HD's! :lol3

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 03-14-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I agree, Mark. That doesn't sound good to me at...

I agree, Mark. That doesn't sound good to me at all, and unless the price reflected the potential expense related to a repair, I'd walk on this one. I suppose you could get a shop to have a look at...
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
That is a really nice looking bike and I'm...

That is a really nice looking bike and I'm seriously liking the speakers! Great work on the panels there.

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,632
Posted By harfooz
You've scored some homeruns there! You need to...

You've scored some homeruns there! You need to write up a tutorial for us on how you're finding these!

'fooz
Forum: Road warriors 02-04-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,846
Posted By harfooz
Anytime the FJR passes 5K rpm my day goes from...

Anytime the FJR passes 5K rpm my day goes from "meh" to :D no matter what catastrophe took place at the office.
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By harfooz
I'll check that out. I usually wear the harder...

I'll check that out. I usually wear the harder ones with the multiple flanges on them, and their extra overall length may be the cause.

Thanks for the help!
'fooz
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By harfooz
Can a helmet actually seem noisier with ear plugs?

Hi folks,

Santa Claus brought me an Arai XD3, and I've been riding it with the FJR for a month now. The weird thing is it's boomy (not sure if that is even a word) when I wear ear plugs with it....
Forum: Road warriors 01-24-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,713
Posted By harfooz
Good looking ride! Check to see if it's got the...

Good looking ride! Check to see if it's got the original battery. If it's original, just keep an eye on it for signs going weak, since it's getting some age on it. Replace it before it goes kaput...
Forum: Road warriors 01-23-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,491
Views: 404,618
Posted By harfooz
I typically run 42psi in the rear tire and 40psi...

I typically run 42psi in the rear tire and 40psi in the front. I can't speak for others, but I can feel a significant difference in the handling when it gets as little as 2psi below those figures.
...
Forum: Road warriors 01-20-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1,148
Views: 146,153
Posted By harfooz
I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to figure...

I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to figure out what the ovals are that the saddle seems to wrap around. So do they actually do anything, or is the owner supposed to decorate it somehow???

Is...
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