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The MD2020 Recap

Whew, it’s over… I’m exhausted. Heading to York, Friday the 25th at o’dark thirty. 500 miles to York, PA, 1300 miles in the rally, 500 miles home. We could have and should have done more but unfortunate circumstances kept us … Continue reading

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Garmin Zumo is the shizzle.

Wow, As indicated, I’m participating in a rally this weekend. Because my right hand man at work will also be unavailable (out of town) this causes a small dilemma. We need to be reachable, because it seems that Murphy always … Continue reading

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Getting someone’s attention

The stock horns on the JFR are a joke. FJRandy on the FJRForum makes a ready made wiring harness for the 138db Magnum Blasters. I’ve ordered up a set and will install them when the arrive. (although I didn’t opt … Continue reading

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A good way to start the season.

Yesterday I took off early to meet some folks from the FJR Forum. I got up at 0 dark-thirty and took off to meet up with Nate and Mike. Nate was riding in from West of Indianapolis, and Mike from … Continue reading

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Tire Changing, what fun

OK so yesterday I pulled the wheels from the FJR and tossed them in the back of the Excursion. Today we broke in the new No-Mar Tire changer. Dad had already unpacked it an put it together by the time … Continue reading

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Time for tires…

I ordered up a set of Avon Storms to replace the original Metzler Z6′s about a month ago, but the weather has been too poopy to get out there and get anything done. I did get the bike out Friday … Continue reading

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