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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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Thoughts are with Sonya and Jason's family today...along with all that miss the big guy. RIP JWilly
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Wed May 21, 2025 12:01 pm
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
Updated 12/28/24.
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread...
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Thank you - link updated!
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
2020 Sturgis Rally Escape - AMF!
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:47 pm
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SWMBO determined that we must leave town for the 80th Sturgis rally and all the associated hoopla.
I agreed and so did my daughter Anne so we...
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Thread direction might have changed, but it looks like Mr. Redfish is back!
I jes call him “ol’ smiley”.
You got half of that right.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:43 pm
Waterfall and Shipwrecks - Northwest (Lower) Michigan & the U.P. too, eh!
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extrememarine »
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:02 am
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RR – August 10-13th, 2020 – A waterfall and shipwrecks…
Normally, the primary event in our August is the 4H fair – my duties include the logistics...
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Traffic was moderate. No line to get into the upper falls at Tahquamenon Falls, but the parking lot was 90% or better of capacity. White Fish Point...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:16 pm
GixxerJasen's Rendezvous at Red Lodge
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gixxerjasen »
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:48 pm
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Disclaimer
Holy crap that's a lot of words words words. If you just want to sit back and watch some videos, I got just the thing for you. In fact,...
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I still remember from waaaaay back on The Other Forum how fantastic the GixxerJasen Ride Reports were. I would read those RRs and wish I could ever...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:22 pm
A run through the Southern Black Hills on a Beautiful Day
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bigjohnsd »
Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:23 am
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It was a beautiful day here, Mid-High 70's 35% Humidity, little wind, only a few clouds in an azure sky.
Perfect day for a Black Hills Tour...
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Happens every year - Lets take a picture of the cute Buffalo then the aftermath isn't pretty.
Did you notice the guy pull his handgun and run...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:16 pm
Iron Mountain Road
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:39 am
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Note the Recommended Speed of 20mph LOL
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I love that road and have been on it many times. I always thought it was part of 16A and didn't know the history. Thanks John!
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Last post by tominca
Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:18 pm
Creek Don't Rise
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spklbuk »
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:42 pm
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Growin’ up in the shadow of the hill
Growin’ up with the rattle of the pills
Everybody get nervous when the mines close down
In the...
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Last post by spklbuk
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:42 pm
Visitors - Bob and Patty
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bigjohnsd »
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:02 am
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I've been following Bob and Patty for about six months, these two intrepid souls sold most of what they they owned, save for a few motorcycles, pared...
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Of any of bums don’t like me, blame John! lol. It’s all his fault.
Duly noted!
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Last post by SkooterG
Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:53 pm
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Last post by spklbuk
Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:03 pm
Ride to Pozo w Central Coast Riders
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dcarver »
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:29 pm
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Central Coast Riders rode today from SLO/North County to Pozo. Lots of 'valley' peeps on Harleys not paying much attention, if any, to social...
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Remember 30 years ago when you said what doesn't kill you makes you stronger ?
JSNS
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Last post by Bugnatr
Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:16 am
A Test Ride today - A Rear Tire and a New Road
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:50 pm
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A little jaunt today on Freya, wanted to check out the Shinko 705 that I re-installed on the rear wheel. This tire, that I originally installed at...
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Doug, I don't think I saw 5 cars in 40 miles.
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:07 am
The Last Two Days
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:55 pm
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I've been riding Brian's ManStrom to get some miles on the latest valve adjustment in an attempt to end the saga.
Freya has been patiently sitting...
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Sorry to hear about the crowded conditions. Come on out to Eastern Washington and NE Oregon. You will have the road to yourself.
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Last post by fontanaman
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:53 pm
A wet ride in late May Really?
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dcarver »
Sun May 31, 2020 6:05 pm
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The idea was to ride north to Carmel, or even Sea Side.. A pretty good 1 day jaunt, well over 300 miles. Then, about 1/2 way up, ominous storm...
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You are getting pretty damn good at that Vimeo editing and such DC
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun May 31, 2020 11:23 pm
Over the River and Through the Woods....
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basicjim »
Tue May 26, 2020 10:46 am
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I had vacation scheduled for Friday before Memorial day in hopes of going camping with the family. Unfortunatly, the whole 'stay at home' orders...
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Nice weekend Jim! Glad to see that bike is getting used the way it was built for.
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Last post by BkerChuck
Tue May 26, 2020 12:28 pm
Initial Ride (thoughts and impressions)
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Blister_1 »
Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:58 am
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I’ve been interested in buying a Yamaha FJR for a couple of years, but I was unsure of the matte blue paint finish. I didn’t think I would like it,...
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Congrats on the new bike. Next time you twist your wrist, be around 4900 rpm where the HP curve steepens, and make sure you're holding on to the...
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Last post by Uncle Hud
Mon May 25, 2020 8:33 am
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Last post by dcarver
Thu May 14, 2020 8:14 pm
A Geology Trip to Cache Crater Washington
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fontanaman »
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:59 pm
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I have an interest in Eastern Washington Geology especially the Ice Age Floods. So I watch Youtube videos featuring Nick Zentner Professor of Geology...
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I wish someone would hurry up and build a high speed rail system running coast to coast so us east coast inhabitants could enjoy some of those...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:08 pm
A Great Little Socially Distant Ride today
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:20 pm
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Having finished SWMBO's project, I took a well earned day off, slept in late, and went for a nice ride on a nice day.
Spearfish Canyon still had...
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Ok kool, keep on using Seafoam, or if you buy into the similar stuff Gumout has..... supposed to remove carbon. Ride it like you stole it, don't ride...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:56 pm
NH Ride Between Snow Falls
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ionbeam »
Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:06 pm
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Earlier this week we took a ride to my mother's assisted living place to wish her a happy 87th birthday. We had to stand on the lawn outside her...
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Got a New England tour on my schedule. Takes two days to get there, however. I believe one can touch all six states in less than 700 miles, but that...
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Last post by ionbeam
Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:26 am
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:17 pm
Fly and Ride 17 FJR
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fontanaman »
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:17 pm
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Last Christmas I bought a 17 FJR in Austin Texas. I left it with a friend in New Braunfels. So this is my ride it home trip report and I will post...
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The Progressive rear shock was ride height adjustable and had a better spring, the Traxxion front cartridges changed damping, but the Hondapotamus...
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Last post by raYzerman
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:03 am
Just brought home my new '06 FJR
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basicjim »
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:25 pm
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My son and I took a 5 hour trip east into PA to pick up my new-to-me FJR. Met with BkerChuck and the owner of the bike. The bike is beautiful! Well...
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Got the tank up. After looking at the CCT, there are NO paint marks on it. I guess that it is on the priority list for replacement.
TIL (Today I...
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Last post by basicjim
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:06 pm
Florida Winter Gathering 2020
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fjrob »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:01 pm
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Rob's road report. a work in progress
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Scotts fear of snakes amused me. He even practiced his plan of escape if confronted.
Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
Harmless but they...
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:31 pm
2020 First Ride 02/01/2020
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bigjohnsd »
Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:55 pm
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Unbelievable as it may seem, it was 65F here right after noon.
Freya has been newly shod with Shinko 804/805 shoes on her freshly straightened and...
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I liked the Shinko 804/805 ... Very little to no lateral grip. It likes to slide side to side on ... mud.
I'd heard that.
Here shortly, I'm going...
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Last post by Old Michael
Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:10 pm
The Special Ingredient
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Hppants »
Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:10 pm
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The Special Ingredient
I recently rode my motorcycle to attend the annual Southern FJR Owner’s gathering (SFO 2019). The weather this year was...
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This will be my 1st spring/summer with the FJR. Just picked it up in late oct. I’ve done a few cross country trips on other bikes, long days in the...
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Last post by Travlr_45
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:44 pm
2019- that's a wrap.
Replies: 20
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FJRfarrier »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:33 am
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RR 2019
Ok, well… let’s start the yearly wrap up Ride Report at 12:01am January 1, 2019. I was in South Carolina, no wait, North Carolina, no wait…...
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Great recap of 2019 Julie! I enjoyed every minute of it. Happy New Year!
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:42 pm
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