If you aren't using the rear brake in combo with the front brake, you're losing 30+% of the FJR's braking capability. Always, and I mean always, no ...
Should've said that there are a 'few' times when 'using the rear brake only' is called for, but only in certain cornering situations where you need to bring...
I have the D & D's and they work fine for me, but everyone is different. Some people have even gone so far as to want to lower the bars, so to each their own....
The addition of the rear brake only adds around 15% , but you're right , every little bit helps. "Jim Call" <mrjcall@...> 10/01/2004 04:05 AM Please...
I forgot the brand of riser I bought but I haven't installed them yet. I'm a Throttle Meister dealer and have them in stock if you decide you wanna go with...
I have the Doug Hines risers, work just fine. And the cheapo throttle lock that is easier to use than the Throttlemeisters even if they look chincy. donald...
I'm sorry that I wasn't clear. I was referring to panic stops. I believe that in a panic type stop you don't have time to engage the rear brake in a proper...
... control."< True. Something that should be taught and practiced is that IF you do inadvertently lock the rear wheel to the extent that the rear starts to ...
You will always stop quicker using both the front and rear brakes in unison. If you have to think about it, its because you don't do it! It should be totally...
I have my 8500 on a stemstand screwed into the right side (non usable) mirror thread. Powered directly to the battery. No problem seeing it in direct sunlight...
I have both the Throttlemeister and Vista cruise on my FJR. Turns out the guy I bought the bike from had problems with the TM and put the Vista on in the...
I use the TM and a Throttle Rocker. I hold the throttle with my thumb on the rocker while I adjust the TM. That's how it works for me. YMMV Catfish "Insisting...
A driver that can break on the right way, have shorter stop distance without ABS than with. But all other drivers that don't have learn to brak by active ...
... brakes will be engaged again."< That's it exactly, with most current ABS systems. The time period in-between "engagements" (pulse rate) is too long...
If you want to use that switch, do you stop the car, went out to check how the surface are and then go into the car and disengage the ABS system? Or do you...
ok i have to ask......maybe cause im new in here but WHAT are FARKLES??? ??? not a clue on this one.... second question .....anybody in here come off of a/...
Jim, Thanks very much, I'll give all of your suggestions serious consideration. Appreciate you taking the time. Robert Jim Call <mrjcall@...> wrote:...
Jim, Thanks very much, I'll give all of your suggestions serious consideration. Appreciate you taking the time. Robert Jim Call <mrjcall@...> wrote:...
Hi Wazza, Actually with the use of the radar detector - I'm hopeful that I WON'T GET STOPPED! At least that's my plan; and I don't know, and really don't...
Greetings Newbie, forums are a great place to learn. Most of the little I know came from forums like this. Farkles are anything you add to the bike to...
There has been some discussion on the "Big" forum about the cost of a 26,000 mile valve adjustment/service. So today I checked with my dealer: $242.95. I...
Same here for the Vista cruise. I use the Vista so much and the price was wright. After using the Vista cruise, I would recommend the Vista vs the TM or...
Same here for the Vista cruise. I use the Vista so much and the price was wright. After using the Vista cruise, I would recommend the Vista vs the TM or...
Kinda sorta and I can add; most emergency stops Ive encountered, I found diverting was inevitable. Choosing a different path and ride it out. Brakes at max...
... So then you are actually advocating ABS, because one of the main features of that system is the ability to steer while applying full force to your brakes! ...
Hey Jim; I use a Passport Escort 8500 and I heard that cop we passed on Marsh road way back the road, that is why I slowed so maybe the Beltronics Pro RX55, ...
Just got my new November CYCLE WORLD. It's their SPECIAL ALL-COMPARSION ISSUE. They compare the Yahama FJR1300 vs. the Ducati ST3. The FJR blows it away! Hope...
Randy: Glad to hear you had a good time and really sorry to hear about the guys that had the problem. I've always said that if I don't 'gear up', I don't...
Anyone know a good touch up paint for a silver '03? I just bought it and found a couple small chips on the lower fairing I'd like to deal with. Thanks. Mark...
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