Recent content by escapefjrtist

Welcome from metro Seattle! ~G

Welcome from the east-side foothills! Love my FJR...though Tenere fills a specific role too! ~G

Both bikes compliment the other and fill their own missions. I'm on my fourth FJR (a '15A) and my second Super Ten ( a '18 std model). With proper tire pressure and somewhat fresh rubber, the FJR isn't terribily unwieldly at slow speeds. You mention the Concours 14 (which I also own), and find...

Welcome from metro Seattle, Ken! ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle! I think you need to have a minimum number of posts before the PM feature is available. Respond in the thread and hopefully the OP will contact you. Good luck with your search! ~G

Welcome from the wet-side! ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle! In a couple weeks, a few of us are heading to an FJR event in Nakusp. Plan on having fun on some of your BC roads...love riding north of the border! ~G

Welcome from Seattle-ish! Regarding tires for playing in the dirt. If you're willing to put up with a harsh ride and mediocre street manners, then the Dunlop TMMs are hard to beat. As @Cycledude indicates, they will make a round trip to Deadhorse, be puncture free and still have life left. I...

Welcome from the east-side foothills! Just curious...where did you find your '12? Was it Ride in Woodinville? ~G

Congrats on the new NT! I've got the urge to mix up the stable, so definitely will be interested in your feedback on the new scoot. ~G

Welcome from metro Seattle! ~G

Thanks for the follow-up Rondo. Too bad regarding the delivery delay for the Tractive shock. Once you get the rear end properly dampened and sprung, you'll really appreciate the handling. Good luck! ~G

Are those numbers from the Race Tech calculator? Their recommended rates are always much higher than needed. ~G

Welcome from Seattle-ish! ~G

Welcome from Seattle-ish. ~G